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Training Foam

1.

Identification of the Substance

1.1 Identification of the preparation
  Product Name: "Ansul Training Foam - Formula 1549-58"
  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 preparation
  The intended or recommended use of this preparation is for training in the use of fire extinguishing foam agent.
1.3 Company identification
  Manufacturer/Supplier: Ansul Incorporated
  Address: One Stanton Street, Marinette, WI 54143-2542
  Prepared by: Safety and Health Department
  Phone: 715-732-3465
  Internet address: http://www.ansul.com
  Date of issue: September, 2009
1.4 Emergency phone: CHEMTREC 800-424-9300 or 703-527-3887

2.

Composition/Information on Ingredients

2.1 Ingredient Name: Water
  Chemical Formula: H2O
  CAS No.: 7732-18-5
  EINECS Number: 231-791-2
  Concentration, Wt%: 87-95%
  Hazard Identification: See Heading 3
 
  Ingredient Name: Proprietary mixture of hydrocarbon surfactants and inorganic salts. Not otherwise specified.
  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%: 4-8%
  Hazard Identification: See Heading 3
 
  Ingredient Name: Propylene Glycol
  Chemical Formula: C3H8O2
  CAS No.: 57-55-6
  EINECS Number: 200-338-0
  Concentration, Wt%: 2-5%
  Hazard Identification: See Heading 3
  Ingredient Name: Dowicide A
  Chemical Formula: C12H10ONa
  CAS No.: 132-27-4
  EINECS Number: 205-055-6
  Concentration, Wt%: 0.02%
  Hazard Identification: See Heading 3
  (a) EINICS does not include synthetic polymers (These are registered in EINICS under their building blocks, monomers.). See:67/548/EEC, article 13; 79/831/ED; and 81/437/EC
2.2 (i) There are no substances presenting a health or environmental hazard within the meaning of Directive 67/548/EEC, in concentrations equal to or greater than those laid down in the table set out in Article 3(3) of Directive 1999/45/EC, nor with lower limits given in Annex 1 to Directive 67/548/EEC or in Annexes II, III or V to Directive 1999/45/EC.
(ii) There are no substances for which there are Community workplace exposure limits, which are not already included in (i) above.
NOTE: Unless a component presents a severe hazard, it does not need to be considered in MSDS if the concentration is less than 1%. (According to Directive 1999/45/EC)

3.

Hazards Identification

  For Humans:  
  Product:  
  This preparation is not classified as hazardous..
  Components:  
  EU Classification:This preparation is not classified as hazardous..
  Limit Values for Exposure:
  Propylene Glycol:
    OES (UK): 474 mg/m3
  Neither this preparation nor the substances contained in it have been listed as carcinogenic by National Toxicology Program, I.A.R.C., 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 & 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 doses may produce narcosis
  Chronic Overexposure: Possible delayed liver or kidney damage
  Medical conditions generally aggravated by exposure:  Diseases of the kidney or liver.
  For Environment: This preparation is not expected to be harmful to the environment. However, prevent material from reaching sewers or waterways to avoid nuisance foaming. See Heading 12.

4.

First Aid Measures

  Eye Contact: Wash with water for a minimum of 15 minutes. If irritation persists seek medical attention.
  Skin Contact: Wash affected area with soap and water. If irritation persists seek medical attention.
  Inhalation: Remove from exposure. If discomfort continues, seek medical attention.
  Ingestion: If patient is conscious, induce vomiting. After material has cleared, give large amounts of water and 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: Stop leaks. Contain spill. Remove as much as possible. Place in closed container for proper disposal. Wash spill areas with large amounts of water to remove traces as material is very slippery. Prevent materials from reaching sewers or waterways to avoid nuisance foaming. See Heading 13.
This preparation is not expected to be harmful to the environment . However, prevent materials from reaching sewers or waterways to avoid nuisance foaming. 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.
Do not mix agents
Store in original container. Keep tightly closed until used.
This preparation is not expected to be harmful to the environment . However, prevent materials from reaching sewers or waterways to avoid nuisance foaming. 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
  Limit Values for Exposure:
    Propylene Glycol:
      OES (UK): 474 mg/m3
8.2 Exposure controls
  8.2.1 Occupational exposure controls
    8.2.1.1. Respiratory protection
      Mechanical ventilation is recommended.
Not normally necessary. Approved organic vapour respirator in absence of environmental controls.
    8.2.1.2 Hand protection
      Use chemical resistant gloves when handling the preparations
    8.2.1.3 Eye protection
      Chemical goggles are recommended
    8.2.1.4 Skin protection
      Standard fire fighting equipment should provide all protection which is necessary.
  8.2.2 Environmental exposure controls
    This preparation is not expected to be harmful to the environment . However, prevent materials from reaching sewers or waterways to avoid nuisance foaming. See Heading 12.

9.

Physical and Chemical Properties

9.1 General information  
  Appearance: Light straw coloured, clear liquid.
  Odour: Slightly sweet odour.
9.2 Important health, safety and environmental information
  pH: 7.0-8.5
  Boiling point/boiling range: Approximately 101°C initial
  Flash point: >100°C
  Flammability (solid/gas): Not flammable
  Explosive properties: Not explosive
  Oxidizing properties: Not an oxidizer
  Vapour pressure: Not determined.
  Relative Density (Water = 1): 1.014
  Solubility:  
    -Water solubility: Completely soluble.
    -Fat solubility: Not soluble
  Partition coefficient
n-octanol/water:
Not determined
  Viscosity: 1-10 Cs
  Vapour density (air=1) <1
  Evaporation rate: Approximately 0.005
9.3 Other information  
  Auto-ignition temperature: 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 or 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.

11.

Toxicological Information

 
This product has not been tested for toxicological effects.
Components:    
Propylene Glycol    
  Toxicity Data: Oral (rat) LD50 21,000-30,000 mg/kg
  Oral (rat) LD50 20,000 mg/kg
  Dermal (rabbit) LD50     
Irritation Data: Eye and skin (rabbit) Not irritating
Sensitization: No sensitizing  
Target organs: No damage noted  
Ames Test: Negative  
There was no toxicity to Reproduction at up to 7.5% in feed. A diet containing 30% propylene glycol caused an absence of offspring.

12.

Ecological Information

12.1 Ecotoxicity
  Propylene Glycol:      
  Fish: Orzais latipes: LC50 (24 hrs) >1,000 mg/L
  Carrassius auratus: LC50 (24 hrs) >5,000 mg/L
  Cyprinodon variegatus LC50 (96 hrs) 23,800 mg/L
  Daphnids Daphnia magna: LC50 (48 hrs) 43,500 mg/L
  Algae Selenastrum capricornutum: EC50 (14 days) 19,000 mg/L
12.2 Mobility
  Propylene Glycol:
The low Henry's Law Constant, 1.2 10E-8 cu m/mole, indicates that propylene glycol will tend to stay in water    and not migrate to air
12.3 Persistence and degradability
  Propylene Glycol:
  Photodegradation under sunlight was 50% after 32 hours.
Degradation by domestic adapted activated sludge at 2,400 mg/L concentration was 100% after 24 hours.
BOC5: 1170 mgO2/L
COD: 2600 mg/g substance
Ratio BOD5/COD: 0.45
12.4 Bioaccumulative potential
  Propylene Glycol:
  Bio accumulation does not occur, BCF=<1
12.5 Other adverse effects
  Ozone depletion potential:  None
  Photochemical ozone creation potential:  None
  Global warming potential:  None.

13.

Disposal Considerations

  This preparation, if spilled, is not a hazardous waste.
This preparation is not expected to be harmful to the environment . However, prevent materials from reaching sewers or waterways to avoid nuisance foaming. See Heading 12.
Dispose of in compliance with national, regional, and local provisions that may be in force.

14.

Transport Information

  Hazard Class or Division:  Not Hazardous
  For additional transport information, contact Ansul Incorporated
  This preparation is not expected to be harmful to the environment . However, prevent materials from reaching sewers or waterways to avoid nuisance foaming. See Heading 12.

15.

Regulatory Information

  EU Classification:  Not classified as hazardous.
 
  Limit Values for Exposure:  
    Propylene Glycol:  
      OES (UK): 474 mg/m3
  EINECS Status: All components are included in EINECS inventories or are exempt from listing.
  EPA TSCA Status: All components are included in TSCA inventories or are exempt from listing.
  Canadian DSL: All components are included in DSL or are exempt from listing.
  Environmental restrictions: None are known.
  Restrictions on Marketing & Use: None are known.
  Refer to any other national measures that may be relevant.

16.

Other Information

   

(HMIS) Hazardous Material Identification System Ratings:

Health: 4. Severe Hazard
Flammability: 0 3. Serious Hazard
Reactivity: 0 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 skin or mucous membrane

  Format is from directive 2001/58/EC.
EINECS data is from http://exb.jrc.it/existing-chemicals/
Data used to compile the data sheet is from Ansul Material Data Sheet, June, 2001.

The EU Classification has been given in accordance with Directive 1999/45/EC and information in the EINECS ESIS files (Existing Substances Information system).
Toxicological information added from the EINICS ESIS (Existing Substances Information System).
A rating under WHMIS has been added, following the Canadian guidelines.

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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