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Material Safety Data Sheet

Product Name: Firex BE Dry Powder Extinguisher
Date Revised: 02 May 2018
SECTION 1 - IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER

Product Name: Firex BE Dry Powder Extinguisher
FXR25 Firex BE Dry Powder Extinguisher - 2.5kg
Other means of
identification:
Recommended use Fire extinguishing agent.
of the chemical and
restrictions on use:
Supplier Name: Firex Distribution (Australia) Pty Ltd
Address: Unit 5, 11 Packard Ave
Castle Hill NSW 2154
Australia
Telephone Number: +61 2 9680 8811 (9am – 5pm AET, Mon-Fri)
Emergency 000
Emergency Number:
Firex +61 415 528 974
Website: www.firex.com.au
Email: info@firex.com.au
SECTION 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Classification of the hazardous chemical
Classification according to the WHS Regulations Australia and the ADG Code.
Classified as Dangerous – Gases under Pressure – Compressed Gas
Label Elements
Hazard Pictograms:
Pictogram Code: GHS04 Gas Cylinder

Signal Word: WARNING
Hazard Statements
H280 Contains gas under pressure; may explode in heated
Precautionary Statements
Prevention:
Response:
P410 + P403
Storage:
Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place.
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SECTION 3 - COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical identity of
Sodium Bicarbonate NaHCO3
ingredients:
Proportion of
>82%
ingredients:
CAS No.: 144-55-8
Calcium Carbonate CCaO3
ingredients:
Proportion of
<10%
ingredients:
CAS No.: 1317-65-3
Nitrogen UN1066
ingredients:
Proportion of
Unknown (gas varies)
ingredients:
CAS No.: 7727-37-9
SECTION 4 – FIRST AID MEASURES

Eye contact Mildly irritating following acute exposure.
(symptoms, special In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with water for a minimum
& medical of 15 minutes.
treatment): If irritation persists seek medical advice.
Skin contact Mildly irritating following acute exposure.
(symptoms, special In case of contact with skin, rinse immediately with plenty of soapy water,
& medical remove exposed clothing (if required).
treatment): If irritation persists seek medical attention.
Inhalation Transient cough, shortness of breath following acute exposure. Treat as a
(symptoms, special mineral dust irritant to the respiratory tract.
& medical In case of inhalation to the respiratory tract, immediately extricate from
treatment): exposed area.
If irritation persists seek medical attention.
Chronic overexposure can lead to Chronic fibrosis of the lung,
pneumoconiosis.
Ingestion Not an expected route of entry.
(symptoms, special In case of ingestion, immediately consume large amounts of water and
& medical induce vomiting.
treatment): If irritation persists seek medical attention.
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Provide general supportive measures and treat symptomatically.
SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Suitable This preparation is an extinguishing media.
extinguishing
equipment
Specific hazards None.

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arising from the
chemical:
Special protective Wear breathing apparatus and protective gloves.
equipment and Prevent spillage form entering drains or water courses.
precautions for fire
fighters:
Hazchem Code: Not Applicable.
SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal Prevent skin and eye contact, as well as inhalation and ingestion. Wear
precautions, appropriate PPE and clothing to minimise the risk of exposure.
protective
equipment and
emergency
procedures:
Environmental If contamination occurs in sewers or waterways, inform the local water
precautions: authority in accordance with regulations of that jurisdiction.
Methods and Sweep up / vacuum spill and place in closed container for disposal.
materials for Dispose of in compliance with national, regional and local provisions that
containment and may be in force.
cleaning up:
SECTION 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE

Precautions for Safe Handling
Safe handling: • Limit all unnecessary personal contact
• Wear protective clothing when risk of exposure occurs
• Use in a well-ventilated area
• Do not eat, drink or smoke when handling
• Always wash hands with soap and water after handling
• Avoid physical damage to containers
• Use good occupational work practice
Other information: • Observe manufacturer’s storage and handling recommendations
contained within this MSDS
• Store away from sources of heat or ignition / naked lights
• Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area
• Store in original container or fire extinguisher
• Keep containers securely sealed when not in use
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:
Storage • Observe manufacturer’s storage and handling recommendations
requirements: contained within this MSDS
• Store away from sources of heat or ignition / naked lights
• Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area
• Store in original container or fire extinguisher
• Keep containers securely sealed when not in use

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Unsuitable storage Not known.
containers:
SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Occupational Exposure Limits
Occupational exposure limits according to the Workplace Exposure Standards for Airborne
Contaminants, Safe Work Australia.
Chemical Name CAS No. TWA1 STEL2

Sodium Bicarbonate 144-55-8 Not classified
Calcium Carbonate 1317-65-3 Not classified
Nitrogen 7727-37-9 Not classified
1
TWA (8-hour Time Weighted Average)- means the maximum average airborne concentration of a
substance when calculated over an eight-hour working day, for a five-day working week.
2
STEL (Short Term Exposure Limit)- means the time-weighted average maximum airborne concentration
of a substance calculated over a 15 minute period.
Engineering No Special controls are needed.

controls:
Personal protective Eye protection - safety goggles.
equipment: Skin protection - chemical resistance gloves.
Respiratory & Ingestion protection - dust mask
SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance (colour, White, solid, powder
physical form,
shape):
Odour: None
Odour threshold: Not Applicable
pH: 8.5
Vapour pressure: Not Applicable.
Vapour density: Not Applicable.
Boiling point/range: Not Applicable.
Freezing/melting Not Applicable.
point (specify
which):
Evaporation rate: Data not available.
Flammability: Not Applicable.
Upper/Lower Not Applicable.
Flammability or
Explosive limits:
Solubility (specify Slightly water soluble
solvent, e.g. water):
Relative density: Settled apparent density 1000~1200Kg/m3
Partition coefficient Not Applicable.

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(n-octanol/water):
Flash point and Not Applicable.
method of detecting
flash point:
Upper and lower Not flammable.
flammable
(explosive) limits in
air:
Ignition Not Applicable.
temperature:
Decomposition Data not available
temperature:
Viscosity: Not applicable.
SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Reactivity: Refer to Section 7.
Chemical stability: Stable when stored, handled and operated in accordance with this MSDS.
Possibility of See below.
Hazardous
reactions:
Conditions to avoid: Refer to Section 7.
Incompatible Refer to Section 7.
materials:
Hazardous Carbon Dioxide and Carbon Monoxide can be evolved at very high
decomposition temperatures
products:
SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Information on Toxicological effects
This product has not been tested for toxicological effects.
Eye contact: Mildly irritating following acute exposure.
Acute toxicity: Data not available.
Skin corrosion / Mildly irritating following acute exposure.
irritation:
Serious eye Mildly irritating following acute exposure.
damage/irritation:
Respiratory or skin Transient cough, shortness of breath following acute exposure.
sensitisation:
Germ cell Data not available.
mutagenicity:
Carcinogenicity: Data not available.
Reproductive Data not available.
toxicity:
Specific Target Data not available.

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Organ Toxicity
(STOT) – single
exposure:
Specific Target Data not available.
Organ Toxicity
(STOT) – repeated
exposure:
Aspiration hazard: Data not available.
Information on possible routes of exposure
Eye contact: Mildly irritating following acute exposure.
Skin contact: Mildly irritating following acute exposure.
Inhalation: Transient cough, shortness of breath following acute exposure.
Ingestion: Not an expected route of entry.
Early onset symptoms related to exposure
Data not available.
Delayed health effects from exposure
Data not available.
Exposure levels and health effects
Data not available.
Interactive effects
Data not available.
Mixture of chemicals
Data not available.
Other information
No other information available.
SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Ecotoxicity:
Classification according to Ecotox database – Aquatic Toxicity Data, USA EPA.
Substance Endpoint Test Species Value

Duration (hr)
Sodium LC50 96 Fish 833.28mg/L
Bicarbonate EC50 96 Algae or other aquatic plants 650mg/L
NOEC 504 Crustacea 576/L
Calcium Not classified
carbonate
Nitrogen Not classified
Persistence and Data not available.
degradability:
Mobility in soil: Data not available.
Bioaccumulative Data not available.
potential:
Other adverse Data not available.

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effects:
SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Disposal methods Dispose of in compliance with national, regional and local provisions that
and containers: may be in force.
Physical / Chemical Not known
Properties that may
affect disposal
options:
Effects of Sewerage Not known
Disposal:
Special precautions None.
for landfill or
incineration:
SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Labels Required
2.2 non flammable, non toxic gas

Land Transport (ADG)
Classification as Dangerous Goods according to the Australian Code for the Transport of
Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail (Ed 7.3, August 2014), National Transport Commission.
UN Number: 1044
Proper Shipping FIRE EXTINGUISHERS with compressed gas or liquefied gas
Name:
Transport hazard Class 2.2
class: Subrisk Not Applicable
Packing Group: Not Applicable
Environmental Not Applicable
hazards for
Transport Purposes:
Special precautions Special Provisions: 225
for user:
Hazchem Code: Not Applicable
Air Transport (ICAO, IATA - DGR)
Classification as Dangerous Goods according to the Dangerous Goods Regulations, International
Air Transport Association (IATA).
UN Number: 1044
Name:

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hazards for
Transport Purposes:
Special precautions Special Provisions: A19
for user: Cargo Only Packing Instructions: 213
Passenger and Cargo Packing Instructions: 213
Sea Transport (IMO - IMDG)
Classification as Dangerous Goods according to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods
Code (IMDG), International Maritime Organisation (IMO).
UN Number: 1044
Name:
hazards for
Transport Purposes:
Special precautions EMS Number: F-C, S-V
for user: Special Provisions: 225
SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION

Safety, health and environmental regulations / legislation specific for the substance or mixture
All components of this product are listed on the Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances
(AICS) or exempted.
SECTION 16 - OTHER INFORMATION

Revision, Date of Rev C, 02 May 2018
preparation of this
MSDS:
The above information is believed to be correct, but does not purport to
be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. Firex Distribution
Disclaimer
(Australia) Pty Ltd shall not be held liable for any damage or loss resulting
from handling or from contact with the above product.
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Firex - Head Office

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Material Safety Data Sheet

SECTION 1 - IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER

SECTION 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Pictogram Code: GHS04 Gas Cylinder

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SECTION 4 – FIRST AID MEASURES

SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

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SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

SECTION 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE

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SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Chemical Name CAS No. TWA1 STEL2

Engineering No Special controls are needed.

SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

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SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

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SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Substance Endpoint Test Species Value

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SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION

2.2 non flammable, non toxic gas

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SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION

SECTION 16 - OTHER INFORMATION

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