SAFETY DATA SHEET

Section 1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

Product Name: ABC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishant

Other Identifiers: Multi-purpose Dry Chemical
Product Code(s): CH550, F15, F18
Model Code(s) for Extinguishers: 411, 417, 419, 423, 424, 425, 441, 443, 450, 456,
461, 464, 467, 470, 473, 476, 481, 487, 488, 491,
495, 500, 564, 567, 573, 581, 589, 592, 594, 668,
692, 720, 760, 763, 781.
Recommended Use: Fire suppression, not for human
or animal drug use.
Manufacturer: AMEREX CORPORATION
Internet Address: www.amerex-fire.com
Address: 7595 Gadsden Highway, P.O. Box 81
Trussville, AL 35173-0081
Company Telephone: (205) 655-3271
E-mail Address: [email protected]
Emergency Contacts: Chemtrec 1(800) 424-9300 or
(703) 527–3887
Revised: May, 2016

Section 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

GHS – Classification
Health Environmental Physical
Acute Toxicity: Category 5 None None
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Category 3 None None
Skin Sensitization: NO None None
Eye: Category 2B None Warning
STOT –Category 3 None Warning
Carcinogen: Category None None None

GHS – Label Symbol(s): Exclamation Mark

GHS – Signal Word(s): Warning

Other Hazards Not Resulting in Classification: None

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GHS – Hazard Phrases
GHS Hazard GHS Codes(s) Code Phrase(s)
Physical None
Health H303 May be harmful if swallowed
316 Causes mild skin irritation
320 Causes eye irritation
333 May be harmful if inhaled
Environmental None
Precautionary:
General P101 If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand
Prevention P261 Avoid breathing dust.
264 Wash hands and face thoroughly after handling.
Response P304+340 If inhaled, remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
305+351+313 If in eyes, rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Get immediate medical
advice/attention (as appropriate).
337+338 If eye irritation persists: remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue
rinsing.
P312 Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell (as appropriate).
Storage None

Section 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Chemical Name EC No. REACH Reg. No. CAS-No. Weight %

Mono-ammonium phosphate NA NA 7722-76-1 55-75
Ammonium sulfate 231-984-1 NA 7783-20-2 20-40
Fullers earth NA Not Available 8031-18-3 <3
magnesium aluminum silicate
Mica- NA Not Available 12001-26-2 1-2
potassium aluminum silicate
Silicone oil NA Not Available 63148-57-2 <1
methyl hydrogen polysiloxane
Calcium carbonate 215-279-6 Not Available 1317-65-3 <1
Amorphous silica 262-373-8 Not Available 112926-00-8 <1
precipitated synthetic zeolite
Yellow 14 pigment – diazo dye 228-767-9 Not Available 5468-75-7 <1

Emergency overview: Light yellow, fine solid powder, odorless.

Adverse health effects and symptoms: Irritant to the respiratory system; Irritating to eyes and
skin. Symptoms may include coughing, shortness of
breath, and irritation of the lungs, eyes, and skin.
Ingestion, although unlikely, may cause cramps,
nausea and diarrhea.

Cut-off Levels
Chemical Name Reproductive Carcinogenicity Mutagenicity Other Hazard
Toxicity Classes
Mono-ammonium Phosphate NA NA NA NA
Ammonium Sulfate NA NA NA NA
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Fullers earth NA NA NA NA
magnesium aluminum silicate
Mica- NA NA NA NA
potassium aluminum silicate
Silicone oil NA NA NA NA
methyl hydrogen polysiloxane
Calcium carbonate NA NA NA NA
Amorphous silica NA NA NA NA
precipitated synthetic zeolite
Yellow 14 pigment – di-azo dye NA NA NA NA

Section 4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Eye Exposure: May cause irritation. Irrigate eyes with water and
repeat until pain free. Seek medical attention if
irritation develops, or if vision changes occur.
Skin Exposure: May cause skin irritation. In case of contact, wash
with plenty of soap and water. Seek medical attention
if irritation persists.
Inhalation: May cause irritation, along with coughing. If
respiratory irritation or distress occurs, remove victim
to fresh air. Seek medical attention if irritation
persists.
Ingestion: Overdose symptoms may include numbness or
tingling in hands or feet, uneven heart rate, paralysis,
feeling faint, chest pain or heavy feeling, pain
spreading to the arm or shoulder, nausea, diarrhea,
sweating, general ill feeling, or seizure (convulsions).
If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-3 glasses of
water to drink. If conscious, do not induce vomiting.
Seek immediate medical attention. Do not leave
victim unattended. To prevent aspiration of
swallowed product, lay victim on side with head lower
than waist.
Medical conditions possibly
aggravated by exposure: Inhalation of product may aggravate existing chronic
respiratory problems such as asthma, emphysema, or
bronchitis. Skin contact may aggravate existing skin
disease. Chronic overexposure may cause
pneumoconiosis (“dusty lung” disease).

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 Section 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

Flammable Properties: Not flammable

Flash Point: Not determined
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Non-combustible. Use extinguishing media suitable
for surrounding conditions.
Hazardous Combustion Products: Carbon and sulfur oxides

Explosion Data:
Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact: Not sensitive
Sensitivity to Static Discharge: Not sensitive
Unusual fire/explosion hazards: In a fire this material may decompose, releasing
oxides of carbon, sulfur, potassium and nitrogen (see
Section 10).
Protective Equipment and
Precautions for Firefighters: As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing
apparatus in pressure-demand, NIOSH approved or
equivalent and full protective gear.

Section 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal Precautions: Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing.

Personal Protective Equipment: Minimum - safety glasses, gloves, and a dust
respirator.
Emergency Procedures: NA
Methods for Containment: Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to
do so.
Methods for Clean Up: Avoid dust formation. Clean up released material
using vacuum or wet sweep and shovel to minimize
generation of dust. Bag and transfer to properly
labeled containers. Ventilate area and wash spill site
after material pickup is complete.
Environmental Precautions: Prevent material from entering waterways.
Other: If product is contaminated, use PPE and containment
appropriate to the nature of the most toxic
chemical/material in the mixture.

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 Section 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Personal Precautions: Use appropriate PPE when handling or maintaining

equipment, and wash thoroughly after handling (see
Section 8).
Conditions for Safe Storage/Handling: Keep product in original container or extinguisher.
Contents may be under pressure – inspect
extinguisher consistent with product labeling to
ensure container integrity.
Incompatible Products: Do not mix with other extinguishing agents,
particularly potassium bicarbonate and sodium
bicarbonate. Incompatible with strong oxidizing
agents and strong acids. Do not store in high
humidity. Do not combine with chlorine compounds.

Section 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Chemical OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV DFG MAK * EU BLV

Name
Mono- PNOC** PNOC PNOC NA
ammonium Total dust, 15 mg/m3 Total dust, 10 mg/m3 Total dust, 4 mg/m 3
phosphate Respirable fraction, 5 mg/m3 Respirable fraction, 3 Respirable fraction,
mg/m3 1.5 mg/m3
Ammonium PNOC** PNOC PNOC NA
Sulfate Total dust, 15 mg/m3 Total dust, 10 mg/m3 Total dust, 4 mg/m 3
Respirable fraction, 5 mg/m3 Respirable fraction, 3 Respirable fraction,
mg/m3 1.5 mg/m3
Mica 6 mg/m3 3 mg/m3 NR NA
Fullers Earth PNOC** PNOC PNOC
Total dust, 15 mg/m3 Total dust, 10 mg/m3 Total dust, 4 mg/m 3
Respirable fraction, 5 mg/m3 Respirable fraction, 3 Respirable fraction,
mg/m3 1.5 mg/m3
Silicone oil NR** NR NR NA

Calcium PNOC PNOC NA

carbonate Total dust, 15 mg/m3 Total dust, 10 mg/m3 -------
Respirable fraction, 5 mg/m3 Respirable fraction, 3
mg/m3
Amorphous 80 mg/m3 % silica 10 mg/m3 4 mg/m3 NA
silica
Yellow 14 NR NR NR NA
pigment
*German regulatory limits **PNOC = Particulates not otherwise classified (ACGIH) also known as Particulates not
otherwise regulated (OSHA) *** NR = Not Regulated. All values are 8 hour time weighted average concentrations.

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Engineering Controls: Showers
Eyewash stations
Ventilation systems

Personal Protective Equipment – PPE Code E:

The need for respiratory protection is not probable during short-term exposure. PPE use during
production process must be independently evaluated.

Eye/Face Protection: Tightly fitting safety goggles

Skin and Body Protection: Wear protective gloves/coveralls
Respiratory Protection: If exposure limits are exceeded or irritation is
experienced, NIOSH approved respiratory protection
should be worn. Use P100 respirators for limited
exposure, use air-purifying respirator (APR) with high
efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters for prolonged
exposure. Positive-pressure supplied air respirators
may be required for high airborne contaminant
concentrations. Respiratory protection must be
provided in accordance with current safety and health
requirements. The need for respiratory protection is
not likely for short-term use in well ventilated areas.
Hygiene Measures: Good personal hygiene practice is essential, such as
avoiding food, tobacco products, or other hand-to-
mouth contact when handling. Wash thoroughly after
handling.

Section 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance: Light yellow powder, finely divided odorless

solid
Molecular Weight: NH4H2PO4: 115.03; (NH4)2SO4: 132.14

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Odor: Odorless
Odor Threshold: No information available
Decomposition Temperature OC: 100 - 120
Freezing Point OC: No information available
Initial Boiling Point OC: No information available
Physical State: Crystalline Powder
pH: Mixture approximately 4 to 5; NH4H2PO4: 4.2 in 0.2
molar solution; (NH4)2SO4: 5.5 in 0.1 molar solution
Flash Point OC: None
Auto-ignition Temperature OC: None
Boiling Point/Range OC: Not Applicable
Melting Point/Range OC: NH4H2PO4: 190; (NH4)2SO4: 280
Flammability: Not Flammable
Flammability Limits in Air OC: Upper – Not Flammable; Lower-Not Flammable
Explosive Properties: None
Oxidizing Properties: None
Volatile Component (%vol) Not Applicable
Evaporation Rate: Not Applicable
Vapor Density: Not Applicable
Vapor Pressure: Not Applicable
Specific gravity at 25 C: NH4H2PO4: 1.80; (NH4)2SO4:: 1.77
Solubility: Coated-Not Immediately Soluble in Water
Partition Coefficient: NH4H2PO4 Est: -4.11; (NH4)2SO4: Est: -0.48
Viscosity: Not Applicable

NOTE: NH4H2PO4 – Monoammonium Phosphate; (NH4)2SO4: – Ammonium Sulfate

Section 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Stability: Stable under recommended storage and handling

conditions.
Reactivity:
Incompatibles: Strong alkalis (bases), magnesium, strong oxidizers,
isocyanuric acids and chlorine compounds.
Conditions to Avoid: Storage or handling near incompatibles.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Heat of fire may release carbon monoxide, carbon
dioxide, and sulfur dioxide. Also ammonia, oxides of
phosphorous and nitrogen oxides may be released
during decomposition.
Possibility of Hazardous Reactions: Slight
Hazardous Polymerization Does not occur

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 Section 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Likely Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, skin, and eye contact.

Symptoms:
Immediate:
Inhalation: Irritation, coughing.
Eyes: Irritation.
Skin: Irritation.
Delayed: Symptoms appear to be relatively immediate
Acute Toxicity: Relatively non-toxic.
Chronic Toxicity:
Short-term Exposure: None known.
Long-term Exposure: As with all dusts, pneumoconiosis, or “dusty lung”
disease, may result from chronic exposure.

Acute Toxicity Values - Health

Chemical Name LD50 LC50 (Inhalation)
Oral Dermal

Mono-ammonium phosphate 5750 mg/kg (rat) >7940 mg/kg (rabbit) Not available
Ammonium Sulfate 2840 mg/kg (rat) Not available Not available
Mica None None None
Fullers Earth None None None
Silicone oil None None None
Calcium carbonate 6450 mg/kg (rat) 500 mg/24 hr (rabbit) Not available
Amorphous silica >5000 mg/kg (rat) >2000 mg/kg (rabbit) >2.2 mg/L (rat)
Yellow 14 pigment >17000 mg/kg (rat) >3000 mg/kg (rat) >4448 mg/m3 (rat)

Reproductive Toxicity: This product’s ingredients are not known to have

reproductive or teratogenic effects.
Target Organs and Effects (TOST): Respiratory system irritant).
This product is a mild irritant to epithelial tissue,
(eyes, mucous membranes, skin) and may aggravate
dermatitis. No information was found indicating the
product causes sensitization.

Other Toxicity Categories

Chemical Name Germ Cell Carcino- Repro- TOST TOST Aspiration
Mutagenicity genicity ductive Single Exp Repeated Exp
Mono-ammonium None None None Cat 3 None None
phosphate
Ammonium Sulfate None None None Cat 3 None None
Fullers earth None None None None None None

Mica None None None None None None

Silicone oil None None None None None None

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Calcium carbonate None None None None None None
Amorphous silica None None None None None None
Yellow 14 pigment None None None None None None

Section 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Ecotoxicity: Negative effects unknown. Provides nutrient nitrogen and

phosphorus to plant life.
Persistence/Degradability: Degrades rapidly in humid/wet environment.
Probability of rapid biodegradation: NH4H2PO4 Est: 0.693 (Rapid);
(NH4)2SO4: Est: 0.684 (Rapid)
Anaerobic biodegradation probability: NH4H2PO4 Est: 0.398 (Slow);
(NH4)2SO4: Est: 0.398 (Slow)
Bioaccummulation potential: Low.
Bioconcentration factor: NH4H2PO4: 3.16 L/kg; (NH4)2SO4: 3.16 L/kg (wet weight)
Bioaccummulation: Extent unknown.
Mobility in soil: Slow evaporation rate; water soluble, may leach to
groundwater
Log Koc: NH4H2PO4 Est: -1.25: (NH4)2SO4: Est: 1.35
Log Koa: NH4H2PO4 Est: 16.72; (NH4)2SO4: Est: 20.10
Log Kaw: NH4H2PO4 Est: -20.86; (NH4)2SO4: Est: -19.62

NOTE: NH4H2PO4 – Mono-ammonium Phosphate; (NH4)2SO4: – Ammonium Sulfate

Other Adverse Ecological Effects: No other known effects at this time

Aquatic Toxicity Values – Environment – Research

Chemical Name Acute (LC50) Chronic (LC50)
Mono-ammonium phosphate N/A N/A
Ammonium Sulfate N/A N/A
Mica N/A N/A
Fullers Earth N/A N/A
Silicone oil N/A N/A
Calcium carbonate N/A N/A
Amorphous silica N/A N/A
Yellow 14 pigment N/A N/A

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Aquatic Toxicity Values – Environment – Estimates
Chemical Name Acute (LC50) EC50
Mono-ammonium phosphate 2,91e+07 mg/L Fish 96 hr; 6.70e+05 mg/L Gr. Algae 96 hr
9.4e+06 mg/l Daphnid 48 hr;
Ammonium Sulfate 2521 mg/L Fish 96 hr; 518 mg/L Gr. Algae 96 hr
1244 mg/l Daphnid 48 hr;
Mica N/A N/A
Fullers Earth N/A N/A
Silicone oil N/A N/A
Calcium carbonate N/A N/A
Amorphous silica N/A N/A
Yellow 14 pigment N/A N/A

Section 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Safe Handling Use appropriate PPE when handling, and wash

thoroughly after handling (see Section 8).
Waste Disposal Considerations Dispose in accordance with federal, state, and local
regulations.
Contaminated Packaging Dispose in accordance with federal, state, and local
regulations.

NOTES:
This product is not a RCRA characteristically hazardous or listed hazardous waste. Dispose of
according to state or local laws, which may be more restrictive than federal laws or regulations.
Used product may be altered or contaminated, creating different disposal considerations.

Section 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

UN Number: NA
UN Proper Shipping Name: NA
Transport Hazard Class: NA
Packing Group: NA
Marine Pollutant?: NO

IATA Not regulated

DOT Not regulated

NOTES:
This product is not defined as a hazardous material under U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
49 CFR 172, or by Transport Canada “Transportation of Dangerous Goods” regulations.
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Special Precautions for Shipping:
If shipped in a stored pressure-type fire extinguisher, and pressurized with a non-flammable, non-
toxic inert expellant gas, the fire extinguisher is considered a hazardous material by the US
Department of Transportation and Transport Canada. The proper shipping name shall be FIRE
EXTINGUISHER and the UN designation is UN 1044. The DOT hazard class is 2.2, non-flammable,
when shipped via highway or rail.

Section 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

International Inventory Status: All ingredients are on the following inventories

Country(ies) Agency Status
United States of America TSCA Yes
Canada DSL Yes
Europe EINECS/ELINCS Yes
Australia AICS Yes
Japan MITI Yes
South Korea KECL Yes

REACH Title VII Restrictions: No information available

Chemical Name Dangerous Organic Harmful Pollution Pollution Poison and

Substances Solvents Substances Release and Release and Deleterious
Whose Transfer Transfer Substances
Names Are to Registry Registry Control Law
be Indicated (Class II) (Class I)
on Label
Mono-ammonium Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable
Phosphate
Ammonium Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable
Sulfate

Component ISHA – Harmful ISHA – Harmful Toxic Chemical Toxic Release Toxic Release
Substances Substances Classification Inventory (TRI) Inventory (TRI) –
Prohibited for Requiring Listing (TCCL) – – Group I Group II
Manufacturing, Permission Toxic Chemicals
Importing,
Transferring, or
Supplying
Mono-ammonium
Phosphate Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable
7722-76-1
Ammonium
Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable
Sulphate
Fullers earth
magnesium
Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable
aluminum silicate
8031-18-3 (>4)
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Mica-
potassium
Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable
aluminum silicate
120001-26-2 (>2)
Calcium carbonate
Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable
471-34-1
Amorphous silica
Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable
69012-64-2
Yellow 14 pigment
Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable
5468-75-7

European Risk and Safety phrases:

EU Classification: XN Irritant
R Phrases: 20 Harmful by inhalation.
36/37 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system.
S Phrases: 22 Do not breath dust.
24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes
26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with
plenty of water and seek medical advice.
36 Wear suitable protective clothing.

U.S. Federal Regulatory Information:

SARA 313:
Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA) - This
product does not contain and chemicals which are subject to the reporting requirements of the Act
and Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 372.
None of the chemicals in this product are under SARA reporting requirements or have SARA
threshold planning quantities (TPQs) or CERCLA reportable quantities (RQs), or are regulated under
TSCA 8(d).

SARA 311/312 Hazard Categories:

Acute Health Hazard Yes
Chronic Health Hazard No
Fire Hazard No
Sudden Release of Pressure Hazard-* Yes
Reactive Hazard No

* - Only applicable if material is in a pressurized extinguisher.

Clean Water/Clean Air Acts:

This product does not contain any substances regulated as pollutants pursuant to the Clean Water
Act (40 CFR 122.21 and 40 CFR 122.42) or Clean Air Act, Section 112 Hazardous Air Pollutants
(HAPs) (see 40 CFR 61) and Section 112 of the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990.
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U.S. State Regulatory Information:

Chemicals in this product are covered under specific State regulations, as denoted below:

Alaska - Designated Toxic and Hazardous Substances: None

California – Permissible Exposure Limits for Chemical Contaminants: None
Florida – Substance List: Mica Dust
Illinois – Toxic Substance List: None
Kansas – Section 302/303 List: None
Massachusetts – Substance List: Mica Dust
Minnesota – List of Hazardous Substances: None
Missouri – Employer Information/Toxic Substance List: None
New Jersey – Right to Know Hazardous Substance List: None
North Dakota – List of Hazardous Chemicals, Reportable Quantities: None
Pennsylvania – Hazardous Substance List: None
Rhode Island – Hazardous Substance List: Mica Dust
Texas – Hazardous Substance List: No
West Virginia – Hazardous Substance List: None
Wisconsin – Toxic and Hazardous Substances: None

California Proposition 65: No component is listed on the California Proposition 65 list.

Other:
Mexico – Grade No component listed
Canada – WHMIS Hazard Class No component listed

Section 16. OTHER INFORMATION

This SDS conforms to requirements under U.S., U.K., Canadian, Australian, and EU regulations or
standards, and conforms to the proposed 2003 ANSI Z400.1 format.

Issuing Date 17-June-2012

Revision Date 4-May-2016
Revision Notes None

The information herein is given in good faith but no warranty, expressed or implied, is made.
Updated by William F. Garvin, CIH.

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