MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET PAGE 1 OF 2
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR REVIEWED: MARCH 1, 2001
Abbrev.

COMPLIES WITH USDL SAFETY AND HEALTH REGULATIONS (29 CFR 1910.1200)

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SECTION 1: MANUFACTURER: PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Amerex Corporation
P.O. Box 81
Trussville, AL 35173-0081

Purple K Dry Chemical
Potassium Bicarbonate, KDC, PK
EMERGENCY:
Chemtrec:1-800-424-9300
Amerex:   1-205-655-3271

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SECTION 2:  HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

% *ACGIH
mg/m3		 *OSHA
mg/m3		 OTHER
mg/m3
CHEMICAL NAME CAS # W/W TLV STEL PEL STEL IDLH

Potassium Bicarbonate and 298-14-6 NE NE NE NE NE NE
Calcium Carbonate 471-34-1 > 93* NE NE NE NE NE NE
Mica 12001-26-2 < 2 3 NE 3 NE NE NE
Attaclay 8031-18-3 < 5 NE NE NE NE NE NE
Silicone Oil 63148-57-2 < 1 NE NE NE NE NE NE
Red Pigment 6471-49-4 < 1 NE NE NE NE NE NE
Violet Pigment 6358-30-1 < 1 NE NE NE NE NE NE
Black Pigment 1333-86-4 < 1 3.5 3.5 NIOSH
REL 3.5
Blue Pigment 147-14-8 < 1 NE NE NE NE NE NE

*ACGIH TLV for particulates not otherwise classified = 10; OSHA PEL for Particulates Not Otherwise regulated; Total Dust = 15 Respirable Fraction = 5.
*NE = None Established

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SECTION 3:   PHYSICAL DATA

BOILING POINT: Not Applicable.
VAPOR PRESSURE: Not Applicable.
VAPOR DENSITY: Not Applicable.
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Not soluble. Water repellent coated.
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: Approximately 0.88.
PERCENT VOLATILE BY VOLUME: Not Applicable.
EVAPORATION RATE: Not Applicable.
pH: (10% solution) approximately 9 - 10.
APPEARANCE & COLOR: This material is a finely divided purple powder.

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SECTION 4:   FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA

FLASH POINT: Not Applicable.
FLAMMABLE LIMITS: Not Applicable.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: None. Product is a fire extinguishing agent.
SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES: Incipient fire responders should wear eye protection. Structural fire fighters must wear Self-Contained breathing apparatus and full protective equipment.


MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET PAGE 2 OF 2
MANUFACTURER:  AMEREX CORPORATION DATE: 08-15-96
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION:  PURPLE K DRY CHEMICAL              Abbrev.

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SECTION 5:   HEALTH HAZARD DATA

THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE: ACGIH TLV for Particulates, Not Otherwise Classified = 10;
OSHA PEL: For Particulates Not Otherwise Regulated, Total Dust = 15, Respirable Fraction = 5.
EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE: This product may cause mild skin irritation, moderate eye irritation and possible gastric distress. This product is not known to cause chronic illness.

EMERGENCY FIRST-AID PROCEDURES:
  SKIN EXPOSURE: If spilled on skin IMMEDIATELY begin decontamination with running
  water.
  Remove exposed or contaminated clothing, taking care not to contaminate eyes. If reddening or
  irritation occurs, victim and rescuers must seek immediate medical attention.
  EYE EXPOSURE: If chemical irritates eyes, open victim's eyes while under gentle running water.
  Use sufficient force to open eyelids. Have victim "roll" eyes. MINIMUM flushing is for 15 minutes.
  INHALATION: If chemical is inhaled, remove victim to fresh air. If necessary, use artificial
  respiration to support vital functions. If irritation of the nose or throat occurs, the victim and
  rescuers must seek immediate medical attention.


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SECTION 6:   REACTIVITY DATA

STABILITY DATE: Stable.
INCOMPATIBILITY: Strong acids. Reacts violently with lithium.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.


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SECTION 7:   SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES

SMALL SPILLS: Sweep or vacuum. Place in a double plastic bag & seal.
LARGE SPILLS: If it is determined that exposure guidelines for nuisance particulates-10 mg/m3 (total particulates) or 5 mg/m3 (respirable particulates) is exceeded use Level C: triple gloves, chemically resistant suit and boots, hard hat, and air purifying respirator with HEPA filter. Sweep or vacuum.
FOLLOW STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS FOR DISPOSAL OF LARGE NON-RECLAIMABLE SPILLS.


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SECTION 8:   SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Not expected to be needed. Maintain airborne contaminant
concentrations below guidelines for nuisance particulates (see Section 5).
VENTILATION: Use with adequate ventilation. Use fan or vent to outside.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Wear rubber gloves for routine industrial use.
EYE PROTECTION: Safety glasses.
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: None except for large spills (see Section 7).

HMIS: 1-0-0             NFPA: 1-0-0


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SECTION 9:   SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS

PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORAGE: Follow reasonable and safe practices.
Avoid getting chemicals ON YOU or IN YOU.

OTHER PRECAUTIONS: None

ANSI Z400.1-1993 FORMAT MSDS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST