Identification of the substance/preparation and company:

GPS Fire Fighting Powder

Composition/information on ingredients

List of Ingredients
AMMONIUM SULPHATE 7783-20-2
MONOAMMONIUM PHOSPHATE 7722-76-1
ATTAPULGITE CLAY 12174-11-7
POTASSIUM ALUMINIUM SILICATE 1318-94-1
SILICON DIOXIDE 7631-86-9
METHYL HYDROGEN POLYSILOXANE 63148-57-2
PIGMENT

Hazards

Inhalation
Fine powder
Can cause breathing problems

Ingestion
Non-toxic, but may cause sickness

Skin
Can cause irritation

Eyes
Can cause irritation

First-aid measures

Inhalation
May cause irritation to mouth, nose and throat, and coughing and sneezing
May aggravate existing breathing problems
Remove victim to fresh air
Carry out artificial respiration if necessary
Call Doctor

Ingestion
Non-toxic, but may cause discomfort or sickness
Summon medical help if symptoms persist
Drink plenty of water

Skin
Can cause irritation by removing natural oils from skin (particularly sensitive skin)
Wash off immediately with soap and water

Eyes
May cause irritation
Wash for 15 minutes with water
Summon medical help if symptoms persist

Fire Fighting

Suitable Extinguishing Media
Non-flammable fire fighting medium

Non- Suitable Extinguishing Media
None known

Exposure Hazards
None known

Protective Equipment for Fire Fighters
Use dusk masks if powder is dispersed in air at fire scene

Accidental Release

Wear dusk mask, goggles, gloves and overalls
Prevent fine powder blowing into air by covering with plastic sheet or similar
To clean up, vacuum, sweep up and place in containers and dispose of correctly

Handling & Storage

Wear protective clothing including Dusk mask
Do not allow powder to be blown by wind or air currents
Store in sealed containers in cool, dry place
Containers should be maintained in good order

Exposure Control

Dusk mask, gloves, goggles, and overalls must be worn

Physical and chemical properties

Physical & Chemical
Appearance:
Fine peach powder
Odour:Odourless
pH:When water repellency coating removed and dissolved, pH="4.6"
Boiling point/ range: N/D
Melting point/ range: N/D
Flash point: N/D
Flammability: Non-flammable
Auto flammability: N/A
Explosive properties: None known
Oxidising properties: None known
Vapour pressure: N/D
Relative Density: Bulk Density="0.87"
Solubility: Insoluble due to water-repellency coating
Partial coefficient: n-octanol/ water: N/D
Other: None

Stability: Stable within temperature range specified on label
Avoid damp, high or low temperatures (outside range on label)
Pressure on powder could cause caking and lumping

Reactivity: Avoid Potassium and Ammonium Nitrate, Potassium Chlorate, Potassium Nitrate, Sodium Hypochlorite
Depending on circumstances can emit Ammonia, oxides of Phosphorous, or oxides of Sulphur

Toxicological Information

Non-toxic
Ammonium Sulphate and Monoammonium Phosphate are used as food additives

Ecological Information

Very mobile product in soil
Material may be disposed to waste without special treatment or notification

Disposal considerations

Material may be disposed to waste without special treatment or notification.

Transport

Do not expose powder to excessive pressure when transporting
To prevent caking and lumping, do not allow powder to get wet or damp

Regulatory information

The information contained on this web site does not constitute the users own assessment of workplace risk as required by other Health and Safety legislation.
    

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