| 1 Chemical product and company information | |
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| Identification: | AFFF 6% |
| Supplier: | Checkfire, 332, Pontygwindy, Industrial Estate, Caerphilly, CF83 3HU |
| Tel: Fax: |
+44 (0)29 2086 8333 +44 (0)29 2085 0627 |
| 2 Composition and ingredient information | |||
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| Component Name | CAS No | % Composition | Phrase |
| Monoethyleneglycol | 107-21-1 | 5 - 8 | Harmful if swallowed |
| Butyldiglycol | 112-34-5 | 8 - 11 | Irritating to eyes |
| Fluroalkyl Surfactant | < 5 | Harmful if Swallowed | |
| Synthetic Detergent | < 5 | Irritating to eyes & skin | |
| 3 Hazard identification | |
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| Physical Health Hazards : Not considered hazardous | |
| 4 First aid measures | |
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| Inhalation: | Immediately remove patient to fresh air and allow to rest. Seek medical attention if symptoms are evident. |
| Skin Contact: | Wash the skin with plenty of water. Seek medical attention if irritation develops. All contaminated clothing to be removed and laundered before reuse. |
| Eye Contact: | Flush eyes thoroughly with water for a minimum of 15 minutes. Ensure the eyelids are kept open. Always seek medical attention. |
| If symptoms persist seek medical advice and treat symptomatically | |
| 5 Fire fighting measures | |
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| The product is a fire extinguishing agent . No special protective equipment required for fire fighters. | |
| 6 Accidental release measures | |
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| Environmental Precautions: | Prevent large amounts from entering waterways or sewers. Inform the local Environment Office, Police & Fire Brigade in the event of a large spill. |
| Personal Precautions: | Wear suitable waterproof clothing including gloves and goggles. Footwear should be slip resistant as there is a high slip risk. |
| Recommended Action for Clean Up: | Consult local regulations. Use inert materials such as earth, sand or spill control granules and dispose of in conjunction with the local Controlled Waste Regulations. |
| 7 Handling and storage | |
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| Storage: | Protect from frost and store away from direct sunlight. Store between 1°- 48°C. |
| Handling: | This product is not classified as hazardous but repeated and prolonged contact is not advised and should be avoided. Maintain good personal hygiene at all times and wash hands thoroughly after handling this product. Do not breathe mists or vapours and avoid any contact with eyes. Do not ingest. |
| 8 Exposure controls and personal protection | |
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| Engineering Controls: | Provide eyewash facilities. Provide adequate ventilation. |
| Control Parameters: | Contains Monoethyleneglycol 10mg/m³ 8hr TWA particulates OES 60mg/m³ 8hr TWA vapours OES 125mg/m³ 15min STEL vapours OES |
| Monitoring Procedures: | Monitoring Procedures : None required. |
| P.P.E Requirements: |
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| 9 Physical and chemical properties | |
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| Appearance: | Clear light amber liquid |
| Odour: | Mild |
| pH: | 7.5 to 8.5 |
| Density at 20°C (kg/m³): | 1050 ± 10 |
| Solubility: | Miscible |
| Flammability: | Non-flammable |
| Flash point: | Non-flammable |
| Boiling point | 100 |
| 10 Stability and reactivity | |
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| Stability: | Stable |
| Conditions to avoid: | Avoid temperatures <0°C and >48°C. |
| Hazardous Decomposition Products: | Use at the recommended concentration level does not present any danger. Concentrated product would emit oxides of carbon and traces of hydrogen fluoride if involve in a fire. |
| Materials to avoid: | Not applicable |
| 11 Toxicological properties | |
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| Ingestion: | May produce mild stomach upset but this is an unlikely route of exposure |
| Skin contact: | Temporary irritation only with repeated or prolonged contact. |
| Inhalation: | Can cause a temporary and mild irritation to the respiratory tract. |
| Eye contact: | Temporary and mild redness or irritation. |
| 12 Ecological information | |
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| Aquatic toxicity: | No Data Available |
| Biodegradability:: | 91.6% |
| Sludge Respiration: | Concentrations of 1000mg/l do not provide a critical inhibition effect. |
| Environmental Effect:: | COD (mg02/I): 29000 BOD (mg02/I): 25000 |
| 13 Disposal considerations | |
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| Incineration may be possible but the product will need to mixed with a combustible material and the combustion products will include hydrogen fluoride. All disposal to be in accordance with the current Controlled Waste Regulations. | |
| 14 Transport Information | |
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| Substance id. no. (SIN) (UN No.) : | None |
| Land transport: | Not Classified |
| Marine transport: | Not Classified |
| Air Transport: | Not Classified |
| 15 Regulatory information | |
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| Symbols: | None |
| R-Phrases: | None |
| S-Phrases | None |
| EINECS Number: | Ingredients listed in EINECs or ELINCS unless exempt under EU Directive 67/548/EEC |
| 16 Other information | |
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| No further information. Revisions / corrections to follow in accordance with regulation changes. | |