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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET (MSDS)
AFROXPAC SELF-CONTAINED SELF-RESCUER (SCSR)
1 PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Biological Hazards
Product Name
Vapour Inhalation.
Eye Contact
Trade Name
Skin Contact
Company Identification
Ingestion
4 FIRST AID MEASURES
EMERGENCY NUMBER 0860 020202 or +27(011) 873 4382
Prompt medical attention is mandatory in all cases of severe (24 hours)
overexposure to the chemical contents in the Afroxpac Self-contained If the Afroxpac Self-contained Self-rescuer is not opened, no danger to health and safety exists. The Afroxpac Self-contained Self-rescuer does not possess any danger to health and safety when the protective case has been opened, but the internal contents are still underground fire in the case of mining or closed. If the Afroxpac Self-contained Self-rescuer is damaged in such a way that the chemical canister raptures exposing and/or 2 COMPOSITION/INFORMATION
spilling the chemicals, first aid measures are to be followed as for the TABLE: COMPOSITION DATA (WT % of total device (2050 g) and
of active chemicals contained in the device)
Eye/Skin Contact:
Irrigate thoroughly with water for at least 15 Ingestion
Hazardous
chemicals
amounts of water. DO NOT induce vomiting Ingredients
GENERATOR CHEMICALS
Inhalation
Move person to fresh air and give artificial respiration if victim is not breathing. Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. GAS GENERATED
5 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing media Use a dry powder fire extinguisher
UN No. (SCSR)
Specific Hazards
Water must NOT be used to extinguish the fire, as water will react with any exposed Hazchem Warning
oxidizing chemical contents of the Afrox Self- 3 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
generation of oxygen. This could lead to Main Hazards
The hazardous chemicals are safely contained in the oxygen generation device, which has been designed to withstand typical underground mining Emergency Actions. If possible, remove all containers from the
conditions. If the protective container is opened vicinity of fire. Do not use water to cool the small amounts of oxygen will be released as the chemical reacts to the moisture in the air – this process is very slow if not accelerated by actually donning the unit and breathing through it. Protective Clothing Approved hazardous dust respirator, safety
Adverse Health
There are no recognized hazards associated directly with unused Afroxpac Self-Contained Self-Rescuer. If the Afroxpac Self-Contained 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Self-Rescuer is damaged in such a way that the Personal Precautions.
chemical canister raptures exposing and/or Do not enter any area where Potassium Superoxide have been spilling chemicals, adverse health effects are as Environmental precautions.
Chemical Hazards Potassium superoxide is a strong oxidiser (rating
Do not allow the chemical contents to enter the environment or 5.1) and lithium hydroxide is a corrosive solid Large/Small spills.
Contain the Afrox Self-contained Self-rescuer apparatus and any material in a clean and dry container (a steel bin is recommended) and cover. Provided there is no fire, wash down spillage area with large amounts of water whilst ensuring good ventilation to dissipate The Stripe Symbol and the word “AFROX” are AFROX Group Trademarks. MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET (MSDS)
AFROXPAC SELF-CONTAINED SELF-RESCUER (SCSR)
11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
7 HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling
When sealed in its protective stainless steel container, the Afroxpac Self-contained Self-rescuer can be handled without any special personal Storage of the device should be in a clean and dry environment away from direct heat and sunlight. The 12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
preferred temperature range is -10 to 55 0C. The oxygen generator chemicals do not pose a hazard to the ecology. The material is highly alkaline and must be disposed of 8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Occupational Exposure Hazards
13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Do not discharge into any place where its accumulation could be Engineering control measures
dangerous. Do not discharge the chemical contents into sewers. Waste disposal must be in accordance with appropriate national, state or local regulations. Contact Afrox or the relevant supplier if guidance is Personal protection
Use an approved hazardous dust respirator, safety goggles, rubber
gloves and overalls in the event of exposure of the chemicals contained in the AfroxPac Self-Contained Self-Rescuer. 14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION
9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
PHYSICAL DATA
15 REGULATORY INFORMATION
10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
This devise is an oxygen generator and there is no regulatory information known. However the device is classified as an “article” as Conditions to avoid
defined in American legislation “29 CFR 19100.1200 (b)(6)(v) -July In a situation where the unit gets badly damaged by some event causing the chemicals to be exposed or spill from it, the following hazards can occur; if in contact with moisture, the exposed chemicals could start reacting and release oxygen in fairly large amounts (up to 16 OTHER INFORMATION
100 litres per SCSR). This reaction is exothermic and generates Bibliography
Handbook of Compressed Gases - 3rd Edition Incompatible materials
Matheson. Matheson Gas Data Book - 6th Edition Incompatible substances to the exposed chemicals are: acids, SANS 10265 - Labelling of Dangerous Substances oxidising materials, organic materials, reducing agents and American legislation “29 CFR 19100.1200 (b)(6)(v) -July 1, 1995 EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY
Information contained in this publication is accurate at the date of publication. The company does not accept liability arising from the use of this information, or the use, application, adaptation or process of any Hazardous decomposition products
There are no hazardous decomposition products from the oxygen generator; only oxygen which supports combustion is produced from the decomposition of the chemicals in the generator. The Stripe Symbol and the word “AFROX” are AFROX Group Trademarks.

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