| 3. PHYSICAL
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- Physical State: Low viscosity liquid.
- Odour and Appearance: Bland. Light amber.
- Odour Threshold (ppm): No data available.
- Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): <1 at 20 degrees C.
- Vapor Density (Air = 1): No data available.
- Evaporation Rate: Not applicable.
- Boiling Point: No data available.
- Freezing point: -23 degrees C.
- pH: 9.0 to 9.5
- Specific Gravity: 1.02 to 1.03.
- Coeff. Water/Oil Dist.: No data available.
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| 4. FIRE
AND EXPLOSION DATA |
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Flammability: Not flammable
Extinguishing
Media: Carbon dioxide, dry chemical, foam, or water spray. Class A, BC, or ABC
fire extinguishers. Sand/earth.
Special Firefighting
Procedures in Enclosed Areas:
In case of accident or fire involving
FireFoamŪ
104 Concentrate firefighters
must be equipped to prevent breathing of any vapours or products of combustion.
Wear an approved self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing.
There are no special hazards involved in fighting fires involving the diluted
product.
Flashpoint: Greater than 200 degrees F (95C). (Pensky Martens Closed
Cup).
Upper and Lower Flammable Limits (%): Not Applicable.
Auto-ignition Temp.: No data available.
Hazardous Combustion
Products: When heated to point of combustion,
FireFoamŪ
104 Concentrate will
produce carbon dioxide (CO2), carbon monoxide (CO), and oxides of sulfur.
Explosion Data:
Sensitivity to Impact: Not Applicable
Sensitivity to Static Discharge: Not Applicable
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| 5. REACTIVITY
DATA |
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Stability: Excellent long-term stability. Can be used
down to the freezing point of water. Freezing point of concentrate is -10
degrees F (-23 degrees C). If frozen, concentrate can be warmed up and used with
no loss of effectiveness. Do not store above 150 degrees F (66 degrees C).
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Incompatibility: Avoid strong oxidizers such as hydrogen peroxide,
bromine and chromic acid. Avoid strong reducing agents.
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Reactivity: Not Applicable.
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Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, and
oxides of sulfur.
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| 6. TOXICOLOGICAL
PROPERTIES |
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Routes of Entry:
Skin contact, inhalation of concentrate mists or vapors and ingestion can be
expected to be the most common types of exposure to
FireFoamŪ
104 concentrate.
Available information on FireFoamŪ 104
ingredients indicates that inhalation of concentrate vapors may be irritating to
the upper respiratory tract. Inhalation of high concentrations of one ingredient
in the FireFoamŪ 104
concentrate have been shown to have adverse effects on the central nervous
system. These effects include nausea, headache and dizziness. Acute ingestion of
one ingredient of FireFoamŪ 104
concentrate has been shown to have adverse effects on the central nervous system
of laboratory animals. Chronic ingestion of alkanol II has produced adverse
effects on the kidneys and livers of laboratory animals.
Toxicological Data:
FireFoamŪ
104 - Concentrate
Oral
LD50 (Rat): > 5050 mg/kg. Practically non-toxic
Dermal LD50 (Rabbit): > 2010 mg/kg. Practically
non-toxic
Eye Irritation (Rabbit): Irritation score 24.8.
Moderately irritating
Skin Irritation (Rabbit): Irritation score 4.0 out of
8.0. Moderate irritant.
FireFoamŪ
104 - 1% Solution
Oral
LD50 (Rat): > 5050 mg/kg. Practically non-toxic
Dermal LD50 (Rabbit): > 2010 mg/kg. Practically
non-toxic
Eye Irritation (Rabbit): Irritation score 2.3.
Practically non-irritating
Skin Irritation (Rabbit): Irritation score 0.7 out of
8.0. Slight irritant
All tests were carried out at an accredited lab under
guidelines promulgated by EPA
Publication 540/9-82-025 and were in compliance with
Good Laboratory Practice
Standards, Fed. Reg.48, 53946, 1983.
Exposure Limits:
Hexelyene Glycol 25ppm (NIOSH REL)
Alkanol I 100 ppm (OSHA PEL) 50 ppm (ACGIH TLV
skin notation)
Effects of Acute Exposure:
Skin: Mild to Moderate Irritation.
Eyes: Mild to Moderate Irritation.
Respiratory Tract: Moderate Irritation.
Effects of Chronic Exposure:
No data available.
Carcinogenicity:
Not listed by NTP or IARC.
Teratogenicity:
Not listed by NTP or IARC.
Mutagenicity:
Not listed by NTP or IARC.
Reproductive toxicity:
Not listed by NTP or IARC.
Synergistic Products:
Not applicable.
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| 7.
PREVENTIVE MEASURES |
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Protective clothing and equipment should be utilized
when handling FireFoamŪ
104 concentrate.
| (i) |
Gloves: |
Avoid prolonged skin
contact. Use any type of rubber, plastic, or solvent resistant gloves
when handling concentrate. |
| (ii) |
Eye: |
Avoid eye contact.
Use chemical safety goggles offering a full seal around the eyes. |
| (iii) |
Clothing: |
Use a neoprene type
apron if working with concentrate for prolonged periods. |
| (iv) |
Footwear: |
Due to the wetting
properties of FireFoamŪ
104 rubber footwear should be worn
when handling concentrate or working with the diluted product. |
| (v) |
Respirator: |
Avoid excessive
inhalation of concentrate vapors such as may occur in a confined space.
Use concentrate in a ventilated area. If a respirator is utilized, use NIOSH/OSHA approved respirator with vapor
cartridge. |
Ventilation Type Required:
Mechanical
Store concentrate in plastic, polyethylene, or polyethylene lined
containers only. DO NOT
store
concentrate in metal tanks since metal contamination can affect the
effectiveness of the concentrate.
Leak and Spill Procedure:
Spills of FireFoamŪ
104 should be contained with a
physical barrier such as earth or a berm. Concentrate should be recovered for
reuse or physically removed. Sand or other absorbent material can be used to
facilitate removal. Do not apply water directly to spills of FireFoamŪ
104 to avoid excessive foaming. Water
can be used for final cleanup once concentrate has been removed.
Waste Disposal: Dispose of in accordance with all Federal,
Provincial and Local regulations.
Transportation Information:
Transport Canada: Not Regulated
Reportable Quantity: Not Applicable
Freight Classification: Adjuvant spreader/sticker
Non-flammable, non-corrosive |
| 8.
ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS |
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FireFoamŪ
104 is biodegradable and has minimal
environmental impact. Test
796-3100 - Aerobic Aquatic Biodegradation
outlined
in NFPA Standard 298 - Foam
Chemicals for Wildland Fire Control
was
conducted on FireFoamŪ 104.
Results indicate FireFoamŪ 104
is 50% biodegraded in 2.25 days and 90% biodegraded in 3 days.
Due to the sensitivity of aquatic life to chemicals, do not apply FireFoamŪ 104
directly into streams or other bodies of water.
Concentrate:
96 hr. LC50 Juvenile Rainbow Trout: 41 mg/litre.
Slightly Toxic
0.5% Solution
96
hr. LC50 Juvenile Rainbow Trout: 8220 mg/litre
Practically Non - Toxic
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| 9.
FIRST AID PROCEDURES |
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Skin Contact: Wash off with water. Remove contaminated
clothing. Use medicated lotion if skin becomes dry or chapped.
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Eye Contact: Flush eyes immediately with large amounts of water for at
least 15 minutes. Consult a physician.
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Inhalation: Remove to fresh air and give oxygen if breathing is
difficult. Get medical attention.
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Ingestion: If ingested, dilute with a small amount of water (200-300ml)
Do not induce vomiting. If vomiting has occurred naturally, have victim lean
forward to reduce risk of aspiration. If breathing has stopped, trained
personnel should begin artificial respiration immediately. Get medical
attention.
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| 10.
PREPARATION DATE |
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Prepared By: Fire-Trol Canada Company 250-374-037
Effective Date: January 18, 2005
Supersedes: January 17, 2002
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| NOTICE
OF WARRANTY |
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Fire-Trol Holdings L.L.C.
warrants
that FIRE-TROLŪ
products are reasonably fit for
the purposes for which they were developed only when used in accordance with
manufacturers recommended use practices and when used under normal conditions.
The liability of Fire-Trol
Holdings L.L.C. with respect to
the use and handling of FIRE-TROLŪ
products is limited to the amount
of the purchase price of the product to the user, and
Fire-Trol
Holdings L.L.C. will not be
liable for consequential, special, or indirect damages resulting from such use
or handling.
FIRE-TROL
HOLDINGS L.L.C. MAKES NO
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE NOR ANY OTHER
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY EXCEPT AS STATED ABOVE. |
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