PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Chemical Family: Surfactant mixture; Fire Fighting Foam Concentrate Aqueous Film Forming Foam Product name: 3% AFFF Synthetic.
COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Common Name % by wt
Water 85% - 90%
Propylene glycol t-butyl ether 2% - 4%
Magnesium sulphate 1% - 2%
Proprietary mixture proprietary hydrocarbon surfactant
Proprietary mixture proprietary fluoro surfactants.
HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Routes of entry: Dermal, inhalation and ingestion Potential Health Effects: May cause
skin and eye irritation. Carcinogenicity: Not a carcinogen
FIRST AID MEASURES
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Call a physician.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air.
Skin: Rinse with water. Wash with soap & water. Contaminated clothing should be washed
before re-use. Eyes: Rinse with water. Call a physician.
FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flash Point: >150°F
Flammable Limits in air (lower % by volume): not evaluated
Flammable Limits in air (upper % by volume): not evaluated
Auto-ignition Temperature: not evaluated
General Hazards: None known.
Fire Fighting Equipment: Self contained breathing apparatus
Fire Extinguishing Media: Water, Foam, Carbon Dioxide, Dry Chemical, Halon Fire and
Explosion Hazards: Decomposition products may be toxic.
Hazardous Combustion Products: oxides of nitrogen, sulfur and carbon.
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE
Contain spills. Vacuum or pump into storage containers, absorb smaller quantities with absorbent materials, and dispose of properly. Washing area with water will create large amounts of foam. Dispose of released and contained material in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations. Release to local waste treatment plant only with permission.
HANDLING AND STORAGE
Store in original container, or appropriate end-use device. Store at temperatures of 35 - 120 degrees F. If the material freezes, it may be thawed without loss of performance.
EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
Eye Protection: Wear side-shield safety glasses.
Skin Protection: Wear latex gloves.
Respiratory Protection: Use organic vapor respirator if needed.
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Boiling Point: 100 °C
Melting Point: 30° F
Specific Gravity: 1.01+ 0.02 g/ml
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): N/A
pH: 6.0 - 8.5
Flash Point: >150°F
Vapor Density (air = 1) N/A
Solubility in water: 100%
Appearance: Clear Amber Liquid
Odour: Slight Solvent Odour.
STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable Incompatibility: Strong oxidizers
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Decomposition Products: Oxides of nitrogen, sulphur carbon.
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Eye Irritation: (Rabbits) mild irritant
Skin Irritation: (Rabbits) minimal irritant
Inhalation Toxicity: not evaluated
Sensitization: not evaluated
Teratology: not evaluated
Reproduction: not evaluated
Acute Oral Effects (Rats): not evaluated.
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecological Data for Products:
DATA Chemical Oxygen Demand: Not evaluated
Biological Oxygen Demand (20 day): Not evaluated
Biodegradability (B.O.D./C.O.D.) Not evaluated
Total Organic Carbon: Not evaluated
Eco toxicity: LC50 (Leuciscus’s) 1000 mg/l
Persistence and Degradability:
The product is biodegradable.
Biodegradation - >90% (OECD 301A)
Mobility/Bioaccumulation: Not expected to bio-accumulate due to metabolism and excretion. Environmental Hazards: No data available.
DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Dispose in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations. Discharge to waste treatment plants only with permission. Anti-foam agents may be used to reduce foaming in waste streams.
TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
Hazardous Materials Description/Proper Shipping Name (DOT) (TDG): NOT REGULATED Hazard Class: Not Applicable Identification Number: Not Applicable Required Label Text: Not Applicable Marine Transportation (IMO / IMDG): Not regulated. Air Transportation (ICAO / IATA): Not regulated. Hazardous Substances/Reportable Quantities: Not Applicable Class and subsidiary risk: Not Applicable Packing group: Not Applicable Special Precautions for user: None.
NOTE: The transportation information above applies to C-Guard Wet Chemical as shipped in bulk containers and not when contained in a stored-pressure fire extinguisher. When shipped in a stored pressure fire extinguisher the fire extinguisher is Class 2.2 (Non-Flammable, Non Toxic Gas) Dangerous Goods. The Proper Shipping Name shall be FIRE EXTINGUISHERS and the UN designation UN1044.
REGULATORY INFORMATION
UNITED STATES FEDERAL REGULATORY STATUS: OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29
CFR 1910.1200: This product is considered a "hazardous chemical" under this regulation,
and needs to be included in the employer's hazard communication program.
Reportable Quantities (RQ) Under the Clean Water Act, CERCLA, and EPCRA, 40 CFR 117, 302
and 355: The product contains component(s) regulated under these sections: Ferrous
Sulphate / CAS# 7782-63-0 - CERCLA RQ 1,000 pounds
Toxic Substances Control Act, 40 CFR 710 (TSCA):
This product and its components are listed on the TSCA Inventory.
SARA Title III, EPCRA Toxic Chemical Release Inventory (TRI), Section 313
Reporting Not subject to TRI reporting
SARA Section 311/312 Title III Hazard Classes:
Fire Hazard: NO Reactive
Hazard: NO Release of Pressure: NO
Acute Health Hazard: YES
Chronic Health Hazard: NO.
OTHER INFORMATION
DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY: The Information contained herein is furnished without warranty either expressed or implied. This data sheet is not a part of any contract of sale. The information contained herein is believed to be correct or is obtained from sources believed to be generally reliable. However, it is the responsibility of the user of these materials to investigate, understand and comply with the federal and state guidelines and procedures for safe handling and use of these materials. Fire Force shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising directly or indirectly from the use of this product and Fire Force assumes no obligation or liabilities for reliance on the information contained herein or omissions.
