Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)

Section 1: PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

Product Name

Synthetic Fluorine Free Foam Concentrate 3%

Manufacturer

Anyiamco Chemicals (Nigeria)

Use

Fire Extinguishing Agent

Section 2: COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Composition

Mixture

Section 3: HAZARD(S) IDENTIFICATION

Overview

Causes skin and eye irritation.

Eye

Contact for short time may cause irritation.

Skin

Avoid contact with skin. Frequent or prolonged contact may dry the skin leading to discomfort and dermatitis.

Inhalation

May be irritating.

Ingestion

Ingestion is not expected route of exposure.

Target organ

Eyes, skin

Section 4: FIRST AID MEASURES

Eye

Immediately flood the eye with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, holding the eye open. Obtain medical attention if soreness or redness persists.

Skin

Wash affected area with water. Obtain medical attention if irritation persists.

Inhalation

Move victim to fresh air. Obtain medical attention immediately for any breathing difficulty.

Ingestion

Dilute by drinking large quantity of water and obtain medical attention.

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.

Section 5: FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Description

This product is a fire extinguishing agent. Do not use any fire extinguishing media.

Section 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precaution

Floor may become slippery after spillage. Walk carefully to avoid slip and fall. Wear appropriate hand gloves and nose mask.

Environmental precaution

Prevent spillage or leakage. Avoid discharge into water, drains or on the ground. Clean up.

Large spills

Use sand or earth to soak up the product and dispose into containment for proper disposal in accordance with all applicable laws.

Small spills

Wipe up with absorbent material.

Other information

Never return spills in original container for re-use.

Section 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE

Engineering control

Use adequate ventilation.

Respiratory protection

Use nose mask or respirator with cartridge.

Skin protection

Use appropriate PPE.

Eye protection

Use chemical goggles or safety glasses with side shields.

25 L can

Manual handling; use forklift

200 L drum

Use forklift; gently roll and keep tightly closed

1000 L tote

Use forklift

Storage consideration

Store in its original container or appropriate end-use container. Protect base of container. Store in a cool, dry, well ventilated area under cover and out of direct sunlight, tightly closed.

Good hygiene consideration

Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practices.

Section 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

Eye / face protection

Wear safety glasses with side shield or chemical goggles.

Skin protection

Wear chemical protective equipment that is appropriate and that gives adequate protection.

Respiratory protection

Use nose mask or respirator with cartridge.

General hygiene consideration

Handle in accordance with industrial hygiene and safety practices. Avoid contact with skin.

Section 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance

Liquid; may present as pale yellow, golden, dark brown, or colorless (clear). Appearance may vary between production batches.

Density

1.01 – 1.05

pH

6.5 to 8.5

Expansion ratio

10:1

Drainage time @ 25°C

120 seconds

Viscosity @ 20°C

20 mPa·s

Freezing point

< −25°C

Sedimentation

Sediment free

Induction rate

3%

Maximum storage temp.

+60°C

Lowest storage temp.

−25°C

Flammability

Not flammable

Oxidizing properties

Not an oxidizer

Water solubility

Completely soluble

Auto-ignition temp.

Does not ignite

Section 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Stability

Stable.

Hazardous polymerization

Will not occur.

Material to avoid

Electrical energized equipment

Reactivity

Not reactive

Section 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Toxicological information

The toxicity of this product has not been determined.

Carcinogenicity

This product is not considered to be carcinogenic.

Section 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Eco toxicity

Not expected to be harmful to aquatic life.

Environment effects

An environment hazard cannot be excluded in the event of unprofessional handling or disposal.

Degradability

Fully biodegradable.

Ozone depletion potential

None

Global warming potential

None

Section 13: TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION

Hazard class or division

Not hazardous.

Notes

As much as possible, keep from being washed into surface water.

Section 14: OTHER INFORMATION

NFPA health hazard rating

1

NFPA flammability hazard rating

0

HMIS health hazard rating

1

HMIS flammability hazard rating

0