Gloria COSH Regulations

REF: 91/155/EWG

Ruhl Chemie GLUTEX ABC Dry powder

Gloria – Glutex ABC Dry powder

Application:

Fire extinguishing agent

Company:

Gloria plc

Address:

1 Marchants Way , Sheddingdean Industrial Estate, Burgess Hill, West Sussex RH15 8QY

Tel:

01444 247799

Chemical composition:

A mixture of Monoammoniumphosphate and Ammoniumsulphate with Mineral additives.

Dangerous ingredients:

In accordance with German regulations, no dangerous ingredients are contained.

With long term and continuos contact over time there is the possibility that the skin may dry out a little.

Contact with eyes:

Thoroughly wash out the eyes with water. Consult a doctor immediately.

The product is a fire fighting medium and is not therefore, flammable. Check suitability of dry chemical to the surroundings.

Personal precautions:

Wash out thoroughly from the eyes and keep away from damaged skin.

Cleaning up procedure:

Small amounts can be cleaned up with a hoover. Larger amounts can be collected and re-used.

Storage:

Store the product in original containers in a dry place.

General:

No part of the product exceeds work place or other known limits

Hygiene/General protection:

Keep away from consumption of food and drink. Avoid contact with eyes or damaged skin.

State:

Solid, dust form

Colour:

Blue

Smell:

None

PROPERTIES

Value

Unit

Method (67/548/E.G)

Melting point:

200-250

° C

Density:

1.9

g/ml

ASTM D-2856

pH-Value (10%)

4 to 4.5

D.I.N.

Avoid:

Any contact with strong Alkaline.
Do NOT mix ABC powder.

Monoammoniumphosphate:

Poison Class IV (0.5 to 5g/Kg)

Ammoniumsulphate:

Poison Class IV (0.5 to 5g/Kg)

Water danger category:

WGK 1

Product:

Unused ABC fire extinguishing powder should be properly disposed of by an approved utility.

Packaging:

Recommend the packaging be completely emptied and disposed of to a recycling or other waste disposal.

The product is NOT classified as dangerous goods for transport. See data sheet.

EC Directives:

The product is not classified as dangerous under EC Directives and is not restricted by transport regulations.

National Directives:

Water Danger Category WGK1 ( Germany )

The product is to be used for fire fighting and is not sold for any other application. For training and other learning activities we would ask to avoid as much as possible of too much powder into the environment.

The information contained in these data sheets is based upon the current state of knowledge and experience and should be used in accordance with the safety information described above.

The data given does not guarantee the properties of the product.

If the product has been purchased and supplied to a third party, then it is your duty to make them aware of the information duly contained in these data sheets.