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User Manual AF-X Fireblocker Nano Series version 3.5
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SECTION 2: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
2.1.
Classification of the substance or mixture
According to Regulation (EC) No1272/2008
Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods (Category 9)
According to European Directive 67/548/EEC as amended.
Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods
Emergency overview:
The pyrotechnic mixture is
a fire extinguishant
. If heated to temperatures of above 350 degrees Celsius the
mixture will create a deflagration with heat radiation only in the immediate vicinity of the materials. The created
“smoke” (aerosols) is the intended extinguishing agent.
2.2.
Label elements
Signal word:
Danger
Hazard statement(s):
H228
Flammable solid
Precautionary statement(s):
P210
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces – No
smoking
P280
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face
protection.
P370 + P380
In case of fire: Evacuate area.
2.3.
Other hazards Extinguishing Agent Mixture and Generator
Risk of burn injuries in case of direct contact with the surface of the generator when heated by
activation.
Unconsciousness due to inhaling aerosols when generator has been activated.
Do not handle device shortly after ignition because of heated device.
SECTION 3: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Provided information based on extinguishing agent tablets contained in the unit (before initiation). Note that the
steel generator is constructed in such a way, that it can practically not be opened. Exposure to, and thus contact
with the extinguishing agent is highly unlikely.
3.1
Device
The chemical part of the device contains the in this chapter mentioned components. Devices shall only be opened
by destroying the whole entity. There is no risk to be exposed to the contents of the generator, except in cases of
loss of tightness due to mechanical stress.
3.2
Mixtures
CAS-no.
REACH Registration
No.
%
Name
Classification according to
Regulation (EC)
No 1278/2008 (CLP)
77XX-XX-X
Present
> 60
Oxidant
Ox. Sol. 3 – H272
13XX-XX-X
-
< 10
Metal hydroxide
-
4XX-XX-X
Present
5 - 25
Secondary fuel
-
2XXXX-XX-X
-
< 25
Phenol-
formaldehyde
resin
H315, H317, H319, H335,
H411,
