PRODUCT SAFETY DATA SHEET:
Centrimax ABC Powder (All Grades)
PRODUCT SAFETY DATA SHEET: Centrimax ABC Powder (All Grades)
REFERENCE: HS 2
ISSUE NO: Five
PAGE NO: 2 of 2
DATE: January 2000
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: Fine, yellow powder
Odour: Odourless
pH: 4.5 of 5% solution in water
Density: Settled apparent density 1000 - 1300 kg/m3; loose density 1.8g/m3
Solubility: Soluble in water but silicon additive delays dissolution
Flammability: Non-flammable
Decomposition: at 190°C in flame zone
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reacts with alkalis to liberate ammonia.
If powder becomes damp or hard it is not suitable for fire fighting purposes.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
Data on acute toxicity Oral, rat, LD50
Ammonium Sulphate 3000mg/kg
Mono Ammonium Phosphate 3000mg/kg
Ingestion: Practically non-harmful
Skin contact: Mild Irritant
Inhalation: Long term inhalation of dust may impair lung function
Eye contact: Dust may cause discomfort or irritation
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Because product is soluble in water it could lower the pH if washed into watercourses. In the event of large spillage, advise appropriate authority. Note: ammonium salts and
phosphates act as plant nutrients.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Dispose of surplus product or contaminated packaging according to local and national legislation. Do not dispose with alkalis.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Not classified as hazardous for transport.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Not classified under Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations 1994 as hazardous. Refer to Health and Safety at Work Act and the Control of Substances Hazardous to Work Regulations. This material safety data does not constitute the user’s own assessment of workplace risk as required by the above regulations. The Manual Handling Operations Regulations may be applicable to certain pack sizes of this product.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
The information in this safety data sheet is based on the present state of knowledge and current national legislation. It provides guidance on safety health and environment aspects of the product and should not be construed as any guarantee of performance.
The product should not be used for purposes other than fire-fighting without first referring to the supplier. The user is responsible for ensuring that requirements of relevant legislation are complied with. Further information may be obtained from the following Health and Safety Executive publication:
EH40 Occupational Exposure Limits (updated annually)
EH44 Dust: General principles of protection
