SECTION 4 - FIRE AND EXPLOSION INFORMATION
FLASHPOINT:
Not flammable.
EXPLOSIVE LIMIT (PRODUCT):
None
FLAMMABLE LIMIT IN AIR % BY VOLUME:
None
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
Not Available.
SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES:
Self-contained breathing unit with full facepiece pressure-demand mode.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS:
Can react with reactive metals such as aluminum, zinc, magnesium, copper, etc to form
hydrogen gas which can form explosive mixture with air. Keep from ignition source such as
welding equipment.
NFPA CODES: HEALTH-0 FLAMMABILITY-0
REACTIVITY-0
SECTION 5 - HEALTH HAZARD DATA
ROUTE OF ENTRY:
Inhalation: mouth or nose. Ingestion: mouth. Absorption: Skin or eye contact.
EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE:
Irritation to skin, mucous membrane and eyes. Can burn skin if wet. Ingestion can cause
nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and gastrointestinal irritation.
HEALTH EFFECTS OR RISKS FROM EXPOSURE
Acute:
May irritate skin, eyes and breathing. May burn skin if wet.
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID:
Wash skin and eyes with water for at least 15 minutes. Remove to fresh air. If ingested
water and induce vomiting. In any event seek medical attention.
SECTION 6 - REACTIVITY DATA
STABILITY:
Stable
CONDITIONS TO AVOID:
None.
INCOMPATIBILITY (Materials to Avoid):
Strong mineral acids, strong organic acids.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION:
May form toxic materials: CO2, phosphorus compounds, etc.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION:
Will not occur.
SECTION 7 - SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE
MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED:
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR
SPILLED:
Contain spill and cover with soda ash. Mix slowly with water. Place in DOT waste drum.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD:
Dispose of all waste in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations. Call state
approved waste hauler.
SECTION 8 - SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
