PRODUCT SAFETY DATA SHEET:
Centrimax M28 Powder
REFERENCE: HS 7
ISSUE NO: Three
PAGE NO:1 of 2
DATE: November 1998
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY UNDERTAKING
Product Name: Croda Kerr’s Centrimax BC/BC30/BC30S Powder
Application: Fire Extinguishing Agent
Company: O Heap & Son (Derby) Ltd
Address: Chandos Pole Street, Derby DE22 3BJ
Telephone (24 hrs): 01332 366721 Fax: 01332 203721
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON THE INGREDIENTS
Ingredients CAS Number EINECS Number
Sodium Chloride 7647-14-5 2315983
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Large doses may cause irritation of the stomach and an increase in blood pressure.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
4.1 Contact with the eyes
Irrigate with water for at least 10 minutes holding eyelids apart.
4.2 Contact with the skin
Wash off with plenty of water.
4.3Inhalation
Move to fresh air.
4.4 Ingestion
Rinse mouth with water and give plenty of water to drink.
If other symptoms persist seek medical advice and treat symptomatically.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
No special measures required, as this product is a fire extinguishing medium.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Clear up spillage and transfer to a container for recovery or disposal. Vacuum cleaning is recommended to minimise dust formation.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling: When handling this product use suitable containment methods to avoid generation of dust and local exhaust ventilation to limit personal exposure.
Storage: Keep cool and dry in the absence of vibration. Maintain good housekeeping practice.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION
Occupational exposure standards:
United Kingdom OES: 10mg/m3 total dust: 5mg/m3 respirable dust
8 hour time weighted averages. (Ref: EH40/96)
Personal Protection: Water suitable respiration protection e.g. dust mask/respirator to resource personal exposure to below OES.
Overalls, gloves and eye protection recommended for regular handling and the normal hygiene measures adopted when using chemicals.
