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ABC
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Section 1. Chemical product and company identification
Product Name: ABC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishant
Synonym: Multi-purpose Dry Chemical (CH550, F15, F18)
Manufacturer: AMEREX CORPORATION
Internet Address: www.amerex-fire.com
Address: 7595 Gadsden Highway
P.O. Box 81
Trussville, AL 35173-0081
Telephone: [phone]
Emergency Contacts: Chemtrec 1(800) 424-9300 or
(703) 527–3887
Revised: January, 2015
Section 2. Hazard identification and emergency overview
Emergency overview: Light yellow, fine solid powder, odorless.
Adverse health effects and symptoms: Irritating to the respiratory system, 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.
Exposure guidelines:
Ingredients
OSHA PEL****
ACGIH TLV
DFG MAK *
Mono-ammonium phosphate
PNOC**
Total dust, 15 mg/m
3
Respirable fraction, 5 mg/m
3
PNOC
Total dust, 10 mg/m
3
Respirable fraction, 3 mg/m
3
PNOC
Total dust, 4 mg/m
3
Respirable fraction,
1.5 mg/m
3
Ammonium sulphate
PNOC
Total dust, 15 mg/m
3
Respirable fraction, 5 mg/m
3
PNOC
Total dust, 10 mg/m
3
Respirable fraction, 3 mg/m
3
PNOC
Total dust, 4 mg/m
3
Respirable fraction,
1.5 mg/m
3
Mica
6 mg/m
3
3 mg/m3
NR
Fullers Earth
PNOC
Total dust, 15 mg/m
3
Respirable fraction, 5 mg/m
3
PNOC
Total dust, 10 mg/m
3
Respirable fraction, 3 mg/m
3
PNOC
Total dust, 4 mg/m
3
Respirable fraction,
1.5 mg/m
3