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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
PYROGEN FIRE EXTINGUISHING AEROSOL GENERATOR
1 IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
PRODUCT NAME:
PYROGEN EXA FIRE EXTINGUISHING AEROSOL GENERATOR
PRODUCT No:
EXA-Z3; EXA-Z6; EXA-1; EXA-2; EXA-5; EXA-10R; EXA-10L; EXA-20; EXA-30; EXA-50
SUPPLIER:
PYROGEN TECHNOLOGIES (AUST) PTY LTD
18 BARRY AVENUE
MORTDALE NSW 2223
AUSTRALIA
Tel: 61-2-95863200
Fax: 61-2-95863211
2 COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Pyrogen fire extinguishing aerosol generator is a non-pressurized metal canister containing a solid aerosol-generating compound.
Upon activation of the canister the aerosol-generating compound undergoes a chemical reaction to produce an aerosol, which is the
actual extinguishing medium. Therefore, the Safety Data below refers to two compounds:
-
aerosol-generating compound [contained inside Pyrogen fire extinguishing aerosol generator];
aerosol [formed and released only upon activation of Pyrogen fire extinguishing aerosol generator]
AEROSOL-GENERATING COMPOUND
Ingredients
Potassium Nitrate
Sucrose
Melamine
Magnesium
Stearate
Chemical
Entity
KNO3
CAS-No
Content
7757-79-1
60-65%
C12H22O 11
C3H6N6
C36H70MgO4
57-50-1
108-78-1
557-04-0
20-25%
5-10%
1-2%
AEROSOL
(data refers to a maximum design application density of
100g/m3, which is 100 g of aerosol-generating compound
combusted in a 1m3 sealed enclosure)
Ingredients
Chemical CAS-No
Content
Entity
Potassium
K2CO3
584-08-7
8.67mg/m3
carbonate
Nitrogen
N2
17778-88-0
Water vapour
H2O
60.4mg/m3
Carbon dioxide
CO2
124-38-9
1350mg/m3
Carbon monoxide
Nitrogen oxides
Ammonium
Sulfur dioxide
Hydrogen cyanide
CO
NOx
NH3
SO2
HCN
630-08-0
7664-41-7
7446-09-5
74-90-8
1.63mg/m3
10.51mg/m3
2.83mg/m3
0.036mg/m3
ND (0.05)mg
3 HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
AEROSOL GENERATOR
Application of electric current causes
activation
Heating above 300C may cause
activation
Upon activation releases aerosol at the
elevated temperatures
Hot surface upon activation
Propels upon activation if unsecured
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AEROSOL-GENERATING
COMPOUND
Flammable
AEROSOL
When combusted produces aerosol fire
extinguishing agent. Does not displace
oxygen. Stops combustion and flame front
High obscuration on release
Elevated temperatures on release
Irritating to eyes and respiratory tracks
Contains minor quantities of potentially
toxic by-products of combustion of the
aerosol-generating compound CO2 NOx
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4 FIRST-AID MEASURES
INTAKE/CONTACT
INHALATION
AEROSOL-GENERATING
COMPOUND
N/A
AEROSOL
INGESTION
SKIN CONTACT
EYE CONTACT
Give water and induce vomiting.
Wash affected areas with water.
N/A
BURNS
Treat affected areas with cold water. If
required seek medical attention.
Remove to fresh air, lie down, and rest.
If not breathing - apply artificial
respiration. Oxygen may be given but
only under supervision of a trained
person. Keep warm and transport to
hospital or doctor.
N/A
Wash affected areas with water.
Hold eyes open and wash continuously
with water for at least 15 minutes.
Treat affected areas with cold water. If
required seek medical attention.
5 FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
GENERATOR
AEROSOL-GENERATING
COMPOUND
Flammable. Ignites when in contact with
heat above 300C or naked flame. Able to
burn without air. Upon ignition produces
extinguishing aerosol. If amount of aerosol
is insufficient under given conditions and
fire gets out of control, use water fog or
spray, carbon dioxide, dry powder or foam.
Wear respirator and fire protective
clothing. Withdraw all personnel from the
area and warn against entry.
AEROSOL
GENERATOR
AEROSOL-GENERATING
COMPOUND
AEROSOL
UNINTENDED ACTIVATION:
Clear the area of all personnel. Do not reenter until the area has been fully
ventilated. Wear a respirator in case
immediate re-entry is necessary. Follow
clean up procedure for aerosol.
SPILLS:
No smoking or naked flame. Clear the area
of all personnel. Do not walk on material.
Keep combustibles such as wood, paper,
oil and etc away from spilled material.
Wearing protective gloves absorb small
spills with sand or other non-combustible
material for later disposal, then, if
practicable, hose the area with water.
Disposal is in accordance with the National
Regulations for flammable materials.
AEROSOL RESIDUE:
Can be brushed, blown or washed away.
Can be disposed of into general sewage.
Activates upon application of electric
current or heat above 300C or continued
exposure naked flame. Produces fire
extinguishing aerosol upon activation.
Extinguishing medium. Does not
represent a fire hazard. Generator /
Extinguisher is not pressurized
6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
7 HANDLING AND STORAGE
Keep generators in ventilated stores at normal ambient temperatures away from heaters and direct sunlight. If kept in quantities
exceeding 1,000 kg shall be stored in a depot constructed of a non-combustible material.
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Revision No: 01
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8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
AEROSOL
(data refers to a maximum design application density of 100g/m 3, which is 100 g of aerosol-generating compound combusted in a
1m3 sealed enclosure)
Potentially hazardous
Chemical CAS-No
Content
STEL
LTEL
Health R
Comment
ingredients
Entity
at 100 g/m3
(short-term
(long-term phrases
design
exposure
exposure
( full text for
application
limit over
limit over
all R-phrases
density,
15-minute
8-hour
are displayed
mg/m3
reference
TWA
in Section 15)
period),
reference
mg/m3
period),
mg/m3
3
Carbon dioxide
CO2
124-38-9
1,350mg/m
27,400
9,150
Below LTEL
Carbon monoxide
CO
630-08-0
1.63mg/m3
232
35
R23, 48/23, 61 Below LTEL
Nitrogen dioxide
NO2
10102-44-0
10.51mg/m3
9.6
5.7
R26, 34
Within STEL
(most hazardous of
(for NOx)
NOx)
Ammonium
NH3
7664-41-7
2.83mg/m3
25
18
R23, 34
Below LTEL
Sulfur dioxide
SO2
7446-09-5
0.036mg/m3
13
5.3
R23, 34
Below LTEL
Hydrogen cyanide
HCN
74-90-8
R26, Sk
Below LTEL
ND(0.05)mg 11
The limiting ingredient of Pyrogen aerosol is NOx. The concentration of NOx in aerosol at its maximum design application density is
within STEL exposure standards limits, therefore, a single continuous exposure to aerosol should not exceed 15 minutes.
ENGINEERING MEASURES
For areas where people may be present provide suitable safeguards such as personnel training, warning signs, pre-discharge alarms
and system isolate switches as required by relevant International or national Standards.
Provide general and local exhaust ventilation.
RESPIRATORY EQUIPMENT
Respiratory protection must be used if entry into protected area where Pyrogen system had been discharged is necessary before the
area has been fully ventilated.
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
Protective gloves, goggles and clothing should be worn during a clean up procedure following Pyrogen system discharge.
OTHER PROTECTION
HOT WORK WARNING! Do not conduct any hot work in area protected with Pyrogen system unless the aerosol generators have
been removed form the area.
9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
PARAMETER
APPEARANCE
ODOUR
DENSITY
MELTING BOILT
IGNITION TEMPERATURE
FLASH POINT
SOLUBILITY
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AEROSOL-GENERATING
COMPOUND
Whitish solid mixture
AEROSOL
No specific odour
1.7 g/cm3
N/A
180C
300C
Insoluble in water, reacts with organic
solvents, such as acetone
Smoke-like whitish mixture of micronsized solids and gases
Characteristic of combustion products
1.29 g/cm3
N/A
N/A
N/A
Soluble in water
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10 STABILITYAND REACTIVITY
PARAMETER
STABILITY
CONDITIONS TO AVOID
AEROSOL-GENERATING COMPOUND
Stable under normal temperature conditions.
Avoid heat, flames and other sources of ignition. Avoid contact with organic
solvents.
When combusted produces potentially hazardous carbon monoxide CO and
nitrogen oxides NOx. <.04ppm
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION
PRODUCTS
11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
PARAMETER
AEROSOL-GENERATING
COMPOUND
N/A
INHALATION
AEROSOL
Short-term exposure (up to 15 min): irritation to the
respiratory tract; NOEL 15 min
Long-term exposure (above 15 min): headache, dry
cough, dizziness, nausea, irritation to the
gastrointestinal tract, shortness of breath
SKIN CONTACT
EYE CONTACT
Minor skin irritation
N/A
Prolonged exposure: can be irritating , single
continuous exposure is limited to 15 minutes
Minor skin irritation
Moderate irritation of mucous membrane
12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Presents no hazard to environment.
ODP (Ozone depletion potential) = 0
GWP (Global warming potential) = 0
ALT (Atmospheric life time) = Low
13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
AEROSOL-GENERATING COMPOUND
Should be disposed separately from other materials.
AEROSOL
Can be brushed, blown or washed away. Can be disposed of into
general sewage.
Disposal is in accordance with the National Regulations for
flammable materials.
14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION
PROPER SHIPPING NAME:
UN No.
Class No.
Packaging Group
Packaging Instructions
Hazchem Code
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Revision No: 01
Flammable Solid, Inorganic, n.o.s (Potassium Nitrate mixture)
3178
4.1
III
Y419
1[T]
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15 REGULATORY INFORMATION
EXPOSURE STANDARDS
Reference document for STEL and LTEL/TWA exposure limits: EH40/2000 Occupational Exposure Limits 2000, HSE
STEL: STELs (short term exposure limits) are expressed as airborne concentrations of substances, averaged over a period of 15
minutes. This short term TWA concentration should not be exceeded at any time during a normal eight-hour working day. Workers
should not be exposed at the STEL concentration continuously for longer than 15 minutes, or for more than four such periods per
working day. A minimum of 60 minutes should be allowed between successive exposures at the STEL concentration.
TWA: Except for short term exposure limits, or where a peak value has been assigned, the exposure standards for airborne
contaminants are expressed as a time-weighted average (TWA) concentration of that substance over an eight-hour working day, for a
five-day working week.
RISK PHRASES IN FULL
R23
Toxic by inhalation
R26
Very toxic by inhalation
R34
Causes burns
R48
Danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure
R61
May cause harm to unborn child
Sk
Can be absorbed through skin
SAFETY PHRASES
S16
Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking
S9
Keep container in a well ventilated place
S2
Keep out of reach of children
16 OTHER INFORMATION
LABELLING
Flammable Solid, Class 4.1
PRODUCT USE
Pyrogen fire suppression systems only
REVISION INFORMATION
First edition, no changes
DISCLAIMER
The information presented herein, while not guaranteed, was prepared by competent technical personnel and is true and accurate to
the best of our knowledge.
NO WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR WARRANTY OR
GUARANTY OF ANY OTHER KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IS MADE REGARDING PERFORMANCE, SUITABILITY,
STABILITY OR OTHERWISE.
The information included herein is not intended to be all-inclusive as to the appropriate manner and/or conditions of use, handling
and/or storage. Factors pertaining to certain conditions of storage, handling, or use of this product may involve other or additional
safety or performance considerations. While our technical personnel will be happy to respond to questions regarding safe handling and
use procedures, safe handling and use remains the responsibility of the customer. No suggestions for use are intended to, and nothing
herein shall be construed as a recommendation to, infringe any existing patents or violate any laws, rules, regulations or ordinances of
any governmental entity.
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