ZX90UL ABC DRY CHEMICAL EXTINGUISHANT

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

1400.1‐1996 format 3. EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: This mixture of dry chemicals poses little hazard. Mechanical irritation of the eyes is possible during the use and maintenance of the extinguishing units. Chronic inhalation of any particulate may damage the lungs. SYMPTOMS OF OVER‐EXPOSURE BY ROUTE OF EXPOSURE: Over‐exposure to this product may cause mild skin irritation, moderate eye irritation, and possible gastric distress. The product is not known to cause chronic illness. INHALATION: Inhalation of this product should be avoided, but if it occurs, may cause mild irritation of the nose, throat, and other tissues of the respiratory system. CONTACT WITH SKIN OR EYES: Contact of HAZARDOUS MATERIAL INFORMATION SYSTEM dust from this product with the eyes may cause moderate irritation, reddening of the affected eye, HEALTH (BLUE) 1 and discomfort. FLAMMABILITY (RED) 0 SKIN ABSORPTION: No component of this product is known to absorb through the skin. INGESTION: Ingestion of this product may cause REACTIVITY (YELLOW) 1 gastric distress. INJECTION: While injection of this product is unlikely, it may occur as a result of a puncture or PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT cut with a sharp object contaminated with the extinguishing agent. Mild symptoms, similar to EYES RESPIRATION HANDS BODY those of skin irritation may occur. See HEALTH EFFECTS OR RISKS FROM EXPOSURE: An Explanation in Lay Terms. This product poses low, acute health risks. For routine industrial applications ACUTE: This extinguishing material presents only a slight risk of causing acute health effects. If such effects occur, they will be in the form of mild irritation of the skin, nose, or throat and mild irritation of the eyes. If ingested, this product may cause an upset stomach. CHRONIC: This product is not known to cause chronic illnesses or diseases.

Hazard pictograms

WHMIS (Canadian workplace hazardous materials identification system) D2B – Product may irritate eyes, skin, or mucous membranes