GENERAL FIRE EXTINGUISHER CORP -- GENERAL "TRIPLEX" DRY CHEMICAL  -- 4210-00-808-4544
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:GENERAL "TRIPLEX" DRY CHEMICAL
MSDS Date:08/29/1995
FSC:4210
NIIN:00-808-4544
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:GENERAL FIRE EXTINGUISHER CORP
Address:1685 SHERMER RD
City:NORTHBROOK
State:IL
ZIP:60062-5315
Country:US
Info Phone Num:708-272-7500 / FAX 708-272-7286
Emergency Phone Num:INFOTRAC 800-535-5053
Preparer's Name:WILLIAM R. WARNOCK
CAGE:99539
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:GENERAL FIRE EXTINGUISHER CORP
Address:1685 SHERMER RD
Box:City:NORTHBROOK
State:IL
ZIP:60062-5315
Country:US
Phone:(708)  847-272-7500; 847-272-7500
CAGE:99539
Company Name:GENERAL FIRE EXTINGUISHER CORPORATION
Address:1685 SHERMER RD
Box:City:NORTHBROOK
State:IL
ZIP:60062-5315
Country:US
Phone:847-272-7500
CAGE:06556

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:AMMONIUM PHOSPHATE MONOBASIC (DRY CHEMICAL FIRE
    EXTINGUISHING AGENT)
CAS:7722-76-1
Fraction by Wt: <90%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

Ingred Name:NITROGEN GAS (AS PROPELLANT)
CAS:7727-37-9
RTECS #:QW9700000
Fraction by Wt: <10%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
ACGIH TLV:ASPHYXIANT; 9495

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:PER MSDS NOT APPLICABLE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:PER MSDS:NOT APPLICABLE.
Effects of Overexposure:NOT APPLICABLE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NOT APPLICABLE.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:WASH FROM EYES WITH WARM WATER.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:NOT APPLICABLE. FIRE EXTINGUISHING AGENT.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:CLEAN UP USING VACUUM TO AVOID DUST.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT APPLICABLE.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:PROTECT FROM MOISTURE.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:USE PARTICLE MASK, 3M 8500 NON-TOXIC WHEN
    HANDLING.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST:USE TO REMOVE DUST.
Protective Gloves:NOT NEEDED.
Eye Protection:NOT NEEDED.
Other Protective Equipment:NOT NEEDED.
Work Hygienic Practices:AFTER HANDLING, WASH EXPOSED SKIN W/WARM WATER
    & SOAP.
Supplemental Safety and Health

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:G3
Spec Gravity:1.8
Solubility in Water:WATER REPELLENT 94%
Appearance and Odor:FINE YELLOW POWDER

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
DO NOT MIX WITH BICARBONATE BASE FIRE EXTINGUISHING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:DECOMPOSES TO AMMONIA AND PHOSPHORIC
    ACID AT HIGH TEMPERATURES.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:PALCE IN CLOSED CONTAINER TO PREVENT DUST.
    CONTACT LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL AUTHORITIES FOR INSTRUCTINS ON
    DISPOSALIN APPROVED LANDFILL.

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