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Ansul Class A Foam
1.   PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
 
Product Name: ANSUL - A, Municipal Class A Foam Concentrate
Chemical Name: N/A - This is a mixture/preparation
CAS No.: N/A - This is a mixture/preparation
Chemical Formula: N/A - This is a mixture/preparation
EINECS Number: N/A - This is a mixture/preparation
 
1.2  Use of the prepration
       The intended or recommended use of this preparation is as a fire extinguishing agent.
1.3  Company identification
        Manufacture/Supplier: Ansul Incorporated
        Address: One Stanton Street, Marinette, WI 54143-2542
        Prepared by: Safety and Health Department
        Phone: 715-735-7411
        Internet/Home Page: www.ansul.com
        Date of Issue: September: 2006
   
1.4  Emergency telephone  
      CHEMTREC 800-424-9300 or 703-527-3887
 
2.   COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
 
Ingredient Name: Proprietary mixture consisting of high foaming hydrocarbon surfactants, organic salts and water
  Chemical Formula: N/A - This is a mixture/preparation
  CAS No.: N/A - This is a mixture/preparation
  EINECS Number: N/A - This is a mixture/preparation
  Concentration, Wt %: >80%
  Hazard Identification: See Heading 3
   
Ingredient Name: Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether (a)
  Chemical Formula: C4H9O(CH2CH2O)2H
  CAS No: 112-34-5
  EINECS Number: 203-961-6
  Concentration, Wt%: 15%
  Hazard Identification: See Heading 3
(a) This chemical is subject to reporting requirements of SARA Title III Section 313 and 40 CFR Section 372
 
3.   HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
 
For Humans:  
Product:  
  EU CLassification:   Xi Irritant
  R Phrases:                 36 Irritating to eyes
  S Phrases:                   2 Keep out of the reach of children
                                      24 Avoid contact with skin
                                      26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advise.
Components:  
Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether:
  EU CLassification:   Xi Irritant
  R Phrases:                 36 Irritating to eyes
  S Phrases:                   2 Keep out of the reach of children
                                      24 Avoid contact with skin
                                      26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advise.
   
Limit Values for Exposure:  
  Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether:
  OSHA PEL (General Industry) 8 hour TWA:  None established
  MAK (DE) Limit value:                           100 mg/m3
    Short term exposure limit value
       (8 times, 5 minutes):                           200 mg/m3
Neither this preparation nor the ingredients contained in it have been listed as carcinogenic by National Toxicology Program IARC, or OSHA.
As part of good industrial and personal hygiene and safety procedure, avoid all unnecessary exposure to the chemical substance and ensure prompt removal from skin, eyes and clothing.
   
Signs and Symptoms:  
  Acute Exposure:  
    Eye Contact: May cause mild  to moderate transient irritation.
    Skin Contact: May cause mild transient irritation and/or dermatitis
    Inhalation: Not an expected route of entry
    Ingestion: Irritating to mucous membranes. Large oral doses could produce narcosis.
Chronic Overexposure: Kidney, liver, gastrointensinal and spleen. Did not interfere with reproduction. However, body weights of newborn animals were decreased.
Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether did not interfere with reproduction. However, body weights of newborn animals were decreased.
Medical conditions generally aggravated by exposure: Diseases of the kidney and liver.

For Environment:
As much as possible, keep from being washed into surface water. See Heading 12.
 
4.   FIRST AID MEASURES
 
Eye Contact: Flush with large amounts of water. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
Skin Contact: Wash thoroughly with soap and water. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
Inhalation: Move to fresh air. Seek medical attention if discomfort continues.
Ingestion: If patient is conscious, give large quantities of water and induce vomiting. Seek medical attention.
   
5.   FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
 
This preparation is an extinguishing media.
There are NO extinguishing media which must not be used for safety reasons.
NO special protective equipment is needed for firefighters
 
6.   ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
 
For personal protection: Prevent skin and eye contact, see Heading 8.
Clean up: Use an absorbent material such as diatomaceous earth, sawdust, etc., and sweep up. See Heading 13.
As much as possible, keep from being washed into surface water. See Heading 12.
 
7.   HANDLING AND STORAGE
 
7.1 Handling Care should be taken in handling all chemical substances and preparations.
See incompatibility information in Heading 10.
7.2 Storage No special conditions are needed for safe storage.
See incompatibility information in Heading 10.
Store in original container. Keep tightly closed until used.
As much as possible, keep from being washed into surface water. See Heading 12.
7.3 Specific use The intended or recommended use of this preparation is as a fire extinguishing agent.
 
8.   EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
 
8.1 Exposure limit values:  
  Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether:
    OSHA PEL (General Industry) 8 hour TWA:   None established
    MAK (DE) Limit value:                                        100 mg/m3
      Short term exposure limit value
        (8 times, 5 minutes):                                          200 mg/m3
 
8.2 Exposure controls
       8.2.1  Occupational exposure controls
                 8.2.1.1  Respiratory protection
                              None expected to be needed. Mechanical ventilation is recommended.
                8.2.1.2  Hand protection
                             Use chemical resistant gloves when handling the preparation.
                8.2.1.3  Eye protection
                             Chemical goggles are recommended.
               8.2.1.4  Skin protection
                            Standard firefighting equipment should provide all protection which is necessary.
     8.2.2  Environmental exposure controls
               As much as possible, keep from being washed into surface water. See heading 12.
 
9.   PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
 
9.1  General Information  
        Appearance Pale straw yellow, clear liquid
        Odour: Mild, sweet odour
9.2  Important health, safety, and environmental information
        pH: 7.0 to 8.5
       Boiling point/range: Approx. 90 degrees C (initial boiling)
       Flash point: None to boiling
       Flammability (solid/gas): Not flammable
       Exposure properties: Not explosive
       Oxidizing properties: Not an oxidizer
       Vapour Pressure: Not determined
       Relative Density: 1.02 (Water=1)
       Solubility:  
       -Water solubility: Completely soluble
       -Fat solubility: Not soluble
       Partition coefficient: Not determined (n-octanol/water)
       Viscosity: 2-10 Cs.
       Vapour density (Air=1): Not determined, but <1
       Evaporation rate:  
       (Butyl acetate=1): Approximately 0.005
 9.3 Other information  
       Auto-ignition temp: Does not ignite
 
10.   STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
 
10.1  Conditions to avoid
          There are no known conditions such as temperature, pressure, light, shock, etc., which may cause a dangerous reaction.
10.2  Materials to avoid
          Reactive metals, electrically energized equipment, any material reactive with water and strong oxidizers.
10.3  Hazardous decomposition products
          Normally stable.
          Hazardous polymerization will not occur.
          Not known, however, carbon monoxide and oxides of nitrogen and sulfur may be produced during fire conditions..
          Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) may be produced under anaerobic bacterial decomposition.
 
11.   TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
 
Product: The toxicity of the product mixture has not been determined
Components:  
  Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether:
    Toxicity Data: Oral (rat) LD50              5,660 mg/kg             (Dow Chemical Co.)
    Oral (rat) LD50              9,623 mg/kg             (EINECS ESIS)
  Dermal (rabbit) LD50   4,000 mg/kg              (Dow Chemical Co.)
  Dermal (rabbit) LD50   2,764 mg/kg              (EINECS ESIS)
Irritation Data: Eye (rabbit)                   20 mg/day                 (EINECS ESIS)
  Eye (rabbit)                   Highly irritating.      (EINECS ESIS)
  Skin (rabbit)                  1000 mg/kg/day. Moderate with edema, fissuring, leathery appearance
Target organs: Kidney, blood, liver, lungs, gastrointestinal, spleen.
 
12.   ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
 
12.1  Ecotoxicity    
Product:    
  Fish,              Rainbow trout: LC50 (96 hrs) 308 mg/L
                         3 Spined Stickelback: LC50 (86 hrs) 423 mg/L
  Daphnids, Daphnia magna: LC50 (48 hrs) 37.5 mg/L
Components:    
Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether:    
  Fish,            Lepomis marcrochinus: LC50 (96 hrs.) 1,300 mg/L
                       Carassius auratus: LC50 (24 hrs.) 2,700 mg/L
  Daphnids,  Daphnia magna: EC50 (24 hrs) 3,184 mg/L
  Algae,         Scenedesmus subspicatus: EC50 (96 hrs.) >100 mg/L
   
12.2  Mobility  
          Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether:
          Should not partition from a water column to organic matter contained in sediments and suspended solids.
   
12.3  Persistence and degradability
          Product:
          Aerobic degradation with activated sludge is 59% after 15 days.
          COD=614,000 mg/L
          BOD5=94,200 mg/L
          BOD10=303,000 mg/L
          BOD15=365,000 mg/L
          BOD20=366,000 mg/L

12.4  Bioaccumulative potential
          Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether:
          Should not bioaccumulate. Estimated bioaccumulation factor (log BCF) = 0.46

12.5  Other adverse effects
          Ozone depletion potential:                             None
          Photochemical ozone creation potential:     None
          Global warming potential:                               None
   
13.   DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
   
As much as possible, keep from being washed into surface water. See Heading 12. Dispose of in compliance with national, regional, and local provisions that may be in force.
   
14.   TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
   
Hazard Class or Division: Not hazardous.
For additional transport information, contact Ansul Incorporated.
As much as possible, keep from being washed into surface water. See Heading 12.
   
15.   REGULATORY INFORMATION
   
EU Classification:   Xi Irritant
  R Phrases:              36 Irritating to eyes
  S Phrases:                2 Keep out of the reach of children
                                  24 Avoid contact with skin
                                  26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advise.
Exposure Limit Values:  
  Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether:
    OSHA PEL (General Industry) 8 hour TWA:  None established
    MAK (DE) Limit value:                                       100 mg/m3
      Short term exposure limit value
        (8 times, 5 minutes):                                          200 mg/m3
   
EINECS Status: All components are included in EINECS inventories or are exempt from listing.
EPA TSCA Status: Allcomponents are included in TSCA inventories or are exempt from listing.
Canadian DSL (Domestic Substances List): All components are included in the DSL or are exempt from listing.
   
Environmental restrictions:                         None are known
Restrictions on Marketing and Use:                  None are known
Refer to any other national measures that may be relevant.
   
16.   OTHER INFORMATION
   
NFPA Hazard Ratings  

HMIS Identification System
1 Health Hazard Rating 4. Severe Hazard
0 Flammability Rating 3. Serious Hazard
0 Instability/Reactivity Raging 2. Moderate Hazard
    1. Slight Hazard
    0. Minimal Hazard
   
(WHMIS) Canadian Workplace Hazardous Material Identification System Ratings:
This product is rated D2B - Product may irritate eyes, skin or mucous membrane.

Format is from directive 2001/58/EC.
EINECS data is from http://ecb.jrc.it/existing-chemicals/
Data used to compile the data sheet is from Ansul Material Safety Data Sheet, October, 2005.
 
17. Disclaimer
The above information is believed to be correct, but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. Ansul shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product.
   

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