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Chemguard 3% Fluoroprotein

1. IDENTIFICATION

 
Chemical Family: Surfactant mixture; fire fighting foam concentrate
Fluoroprotein foam concentrate
Product name: Chemguard 3% Fluoroprotein
Manufacturer: Chemguard Inc.
204 South 6th Ave.
Mansfield, TX  76063
Phone: 817-473-9964
Revision Date: 3/22/2006
 

2.   COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

 
Ingredient Name: Hydrolised protein
  CAS No. 100085-61-8
  TWA: Not established
  STEL: Not established
  PEL: Not established
  Wt. by %: balance to 100%
Ingredient Name: Hexylene glycol; Proprietary
  CAS No. 107-41-5
  TWA: Not established
  STEL: Not established
  PEL: Not established
  Wt. by %: 5%-12%
  Health Class: Xi, R36/38
Ingredient Name: fluorosurfactants
  CAS No.   --
  TWA: N/A
  STEL: N/A
  PEL: N/A
  Wt. by %: <5%
  Health Class: Xi, R36/38
Ingredient Name: Magnesium sulfate
  CAS No. 10034-99-8
  TWA: N/A
  STEL: N/A
  PEL: N/A
  Wt. by %: 0.5% - 2.0%
Ingredient Name: Ferrous sulphate
  CAS No. 7782-63-0
  TWA: N/A
  STEL: N/A
  PEL: N/A
  Wt. by %: 0.5% - 1%
  Health Class: R22
Ingredient Name: Biocide
  CAS No. 55965-84-9
  TWA: N/A
  STEL: N/A
  PEL: N/A
  Wt. by %: <0.5%
  Health Class: Xi, R34/43/50/52
   

3.   HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

 
May cause irritation to skin and eyes. Ingestion may cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
Potential Health Effects: None known
Carcinogenicity: Not a carcinogen
 

4.   FIRST AID MEASURES

 
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Call a physician.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air.
Skin: Rinse with water. Wash with soap and water. Contaminated clothing should be washed before re-use.
Eyes: Rinse with water. Call a physician.
 

5.   FIREFIGHTING MEASURES

 
Flash Point: no flash to boiling
Flammable limits in air: Not evaluated.
Auto-ignition temperature: Not evaluated.
General hazards: None known.
Firefighting 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 product: oxides of nitrogen, sulfur and carbon
 

6.   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.
 

7.   HANDLING AND STORAGE

 
Store in original container, or appropriate end-use device. Store at temperatures of 35°-120°F. If the material freezes, it may be thawed without loss of performance.
 

8.   EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION

 
Eye Protection: Wear side-shield safety glasses.
Skin Protection: Wear latex gloves.
Respiratory Protection: Use organic vapour respirator if needed.
 

9.   PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

 
Boiling Point: 212°F (100°C)
Melting Point: 16°F (-9°C)
Specific Gravity: 1.14 - 1.16 g/ml
Vapour Pressure: Not Applicable
pH: 7.0-8.5
Flash Point (PMCC): no flash to boil
Vapour Density (air=1): Not Applicable
Solubility in Water: 100%
Appearance: dark brown liquid
Odour: strong odour
 

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

 
Stability: Stable
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
Incompatibility: Strong oxidizers
Decomposition Products: Oxides of nitrogen, sulfur, carbon.
Shelf Life: 10 years
 

11.   TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

 
Eye Irritation: (Rabbits) mild irritant
Skin Irritation: (Rabbits) minimal irritant
Inhalation toxicity: Not evaluated
Sensitization: Not evaluated
Teratology: Not evaluated
Mutagenicity: Not evaluated
Reproduction: Not evaluated
Acute Oral Effects: (Rats) >2000 mg/kg
 

12.   ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

 
  Concentrate Solution (as used)
Biodegradability (B.O.D./C.O.D.) >90% (OECD) N/A
Total Organic Carbon: N/A N/A
LC50 (96 hr. pimephales promelas) 1,000mg/l N/A
Bioaccumulation: Not expected to bioaccumulate due to metabolism and excretion.
   

13.   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.
   

14.   TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION

   
Department of Transportation proper shipping name: Not regulated
Risk phrases: R43  May cause sensitization by skin contact.
  R36 / R38  Irritating to eyes and skin
   

15.   REGULATORY INFORMATION

   
All ingredients are on the TSCA inventory.
No components are reportable under SARA Title III, sec. 313.
No components are priority pollutants listed under the U.S. Clean Water Act Section 307 (2)(1) Priority Pollutant List (40 CFR 401.15).
No components are reportable under CERCLA.
   

16.   OTHER INFORMATION

   
NFPA Hazard Ratings   HMIS Identification System
1 Health Hazard Rating 1
0 Flammability Rating 0
0 Instability/Reactivity Raging 0
   

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