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SAFETY DATA SHEET
STANDARD DRY CHEMICAL
SECTION I. Chemical Product and Company Identification
Product Name: Standard Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishant
(Fire Extinguishing Agent, Non-pressurized and Pressurized)
Synonym: Sodium Bicarbonate, STD
Manufacturer: Buckeye Fire Equipment Company
PO Box 428
Kings Mountain, NC 28086
Telephone: 704.739.7415
Web Address: www.buckeyefire.com
Email Address: bfec@buckeyef.com
Recommended Use: Fire suppression, not for human or animal drug use.
Emergency: CHEMTREC 1.800.424.9300
Revision Date: 04/2019
SECTION II. Hazard Identification
Note: This SDS covers both pressurized and non-pressurized containers of the product.
GHS – Classification (Pressurized):
Hazard Classification: Gas Under Pressure-Compressed Gas
GHS Label Elements:
Hazard Symbols:
Signal Word: WARNING
Hazard Statements: Contents Under Pressure: may explode if heated
Precautionary Statements: P251 Pressurized container; do not pierce or burn, even after use.
GHS – Classification (Non-pressurized):
Eye Irritation: Class 2B
Skin Irritation: Class 3
Inhalation: Class 5
GHS Label Elements:
Hazard Symbols:
Signal Word: WARNING
Hazard Statements:
H313 May be harmful in contact with skin.
H320 Causes eye irritation
H333 May be harmful if inhaled.
Precautionary Statements:
P101 If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand.
P102 Keep out of reach of children.
P234 Keep in original container.
P251 Pressurized container; do not pierce or burn, even after use
P261 Avoid breathing dust
P264 Wash hands and face thoroughly after handling
P270 Do not eat, drink, or smoke when using this product
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P281 Use personal protective equipment as required
P285 In case of inadequate ventilation, wear respiratory protection
P301+322+331 If swallowed, drink 2-3 glasses of water and do not induce vomiting
P302+352 If on skin, wash with soap and water
P304+313+341 If inhaled, and if distress occurs, remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a
position comfortable for breathing. Seek medical advice/attention.
P305+351+338 If in eyes, rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if
present and easy to do, and continue to rinse.
P337+313 If eye irritation persists, get medical advice/attention.
P401+402+403 Store in original container in a dry, well ventilated place.
SECTION III. Composition/Information on Ingredients
This product is a mixture.
Chemical Name
Weight %*
CAS #
Sodium Bicarbonate
97
144-55-8
Amorphous Silica (non-crystalline)
< 3
112926-00-8 (7631-86-9)
Stannous ocetate
< 1
301-10-0
Silicone
(Methylhydrogen siloxane)
< .1
63148-57-2
Note: Pressurized product uses nitrogen as the expellant 7727-37-9
* % is rounded to the nearest appropriate number. Values are not to be considered product specifications
SECTION IV. First Aid Measures
Eye Exposure- Flush eyes with water until pain-free. If irritation develops or persists, seek medical attention.
Skin Exposure- Wash with plenty of soap and water. If irritation develops or persists, seek medical attention.
Inhalation- Move victim to fresh air. If irritation develops or persists, seek medical attention.
Ingestion- If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-3 glasses of water to drink. Do not induce vomiting. If vomiting occurs and
the victim is conscious, give additional water to further dilute the chemical. Prevent aspiration of swallowed product by
laying victim on side with head lower than their waist. Seek medical attention. Do not leave victim unattended.
Medical Conditions Possibly Aggravated by Exposure- Inhalation of the product may aggravate existing chronic respiratory
conditions such as asthma, emphysema, or bronchitis. Contact with the skin may aggravate an existing skin disease. Chronic
overexposure may cause pneumoconiosis (“Dusty Lung” disease).
SECTION V. Firefighting Measures
Extinguishing Media: N/A. This product is an extinguishing agent. It is nonflammable and noncombustible.
Special Firefighting Procedures: N/A
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: This product may decompose in fire and release carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide
(Refer to Section X).
Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact or Static Discharge: None
SECTION VI. Accidental Release Measures
In case of accidental release, use the appropriate respiratory protection. Clean up the product using a vacuum or wet sweep
and shovel to minimize the generation of dust. Bag or drum the product for disposal. If the product is used and/or
contaminated, use personal protective equipment and containment means that are appropriate for the composition of the
mixture. Product should be prevented from entering waterways.
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