MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

 

 

MANUFACTURER:                          DESERT RESEARCH INSTITUTE, INC.

                                                                635 E. Maryland Ave.                                        TEL:       (480) 964-0200

                                                                Phoenix, AZ 85012                                            FAX:      (602) 279-4149

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PRODUCT NAME:                           DRI-ONE FLAME RETARDANT

                HAZARD RATING     (NFPA 704)                                                     HAZARD RATING SCALE

                HEALTH:  1                                                                                         0 = MINIMAL     3 = SERIOUS      

                FIRE:     0                                                                                            1 = SLIGHT       4 = SEVERE

                REACTIVITY:  1                                                                                   2 = MODERATE

                SPECIAL:  OXY

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BOILING POINT, DEG. F:  320 (DEC)                                           VAPOR PRES., MM HG/20

MELTING POINT, DEG. F:  267.8                                                  VAPOR DEN.  (AIR=1):  N/A

SPECIFIC GRAVITY, (WATER=1):  0.95                                       WATER SOLUBILITY, %:  >50

pH:  6.8

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IN CASE OF EYE CONTACT:  Immediately flush eyes with clear water.  
Seek medical attention if irritation persists.

IN CASE OF SKIN IRRITATION:  Immediately wash skin with soap and water.  Remove contaminated clothing.  Seek medical attention if irritation persists after washing.

IF SWALLOWED:  Do not induce vomiting.  Drink several glass of water.  Seek medical attention if necessary.

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ORAL:  RAT LD50 = 1.6 G/KG

DERMAL:  Repeated application of 20% or 50% aqueous solutions to rat skin did not irritate the skin.

INHALATION:  No data found.

CARCINOGENICITY:  This matter is not considered to be a carcinogen by the National Toxicology
Program, the International Agency for Research on Cancer, or the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

OTHER DATA:  None.

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PROTECTIVE CLOTHING:  Rubber gloves, bib aprons and rubber boots should be worn if in constant contact with the product.

VENTILATION:  Maintain adequate ventilation if used in an enclosed area.

--------------------------------FIRE AND EXPLOSION INFORMATION--------------------------------

FLASH POINT, DEG. F:  None

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:  This material is not combustible.  Use extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding fire.

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STABILITY;  Stable.                                                                                     POLYMERIZATION:  Will not occur.

DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:  In liquid form there may be faint odor of ammonia and oxide traces of sulfur and nitrogen.

------------------------------PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES------------------------------

SULFAMIC ACID DERIVATIVE  15.5%

NITROGENOUS COMPOUND  16.54%

WATER AND WETTING AGENTS  67.96%

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STORAGE:  Store in plastic containers.

CORROSIVENESS:  DRI-ONE is mildly corrosive to metal.  Do not store in metal containers.  Wash all metal spray equipment and metal surfaces exposed to DRI-ONE with clear water.

HAZARDS TO PLANTS:  DRI-ONE  is very high in nitrogen content and could burn plants.  Soak the ground around any plants with clear water if they come in contact with the chemical.

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The information herein is based upon data obtained from recognized technical sources.  While the information is believed to be accurate, Desert Research Institute, Inc. makes no representation as to its accuracy or sufficiency.  Conditions of use are beyond our control and therefore users are responsible to verify this data under their own operation conditions to determine whether the product is suitable for their particular purposes.  Also, they assume all risks of their use, handling, and disposal of the product, or from the publication or use of, or reliance upon, information contained herein.

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