AFFF Aerospray for Optimax & Firepower Health And Safety Information
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PRODUCT SAFETY DATA SHEET: |
Aerospray Without Ethylene Glycol |
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AUTHORISED: |
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DATE: |
October 2002 |
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Product Name: |
Aerospray Without Ethylene Glycol |
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Application: |
Spray Aerowater Fire Fighting |
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Ingredients |
CAS Number |
Synonyms |
Concentration % |
Health class |
Di-ethylene glycol monobutyl ether |
112-34-5 |
2-(2-Butoxyethoxy) ethanol |
<10 |
Xi , R36 |
Hydrocarbon surfactants |
142-31-4 |
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<10 |
Xi , R41,38 |
Sodium salt |
64-17-5 |
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<1 |
R22,36,37,38 |
Fluorosurfactants |
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<5 |
Xi , R36,37,38 |
Biocide |
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<0.1 |
Xi, R43 |
Water |
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Balance |
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Important Hazards |
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Human health hazards: Irritating to eyes, skin and respiratory tract. May cause sensitisation by skin contact |
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First aiders should know and take the precautions appropriate to avoid danger to themselves and the casualty. |
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Contact with the Eye |
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Wash out eyes with plenty of water or eye wash solution and seek medical attention. |
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Contact with the skin |
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Wash off with warm soapy water. A moisturiser may be used to replenish lost oils. If persistent irritation occurs, obtain medical attention |
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Inhalation |
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Remove casualty from exposure. If there is breathing difficulty or cough, keep patient at rest, seated in position of maximum comfort. |
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Ingestion |
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Send casualty to hospital immediately. If ingestion is suspected, do not induce vomiting. |
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General Hazards |
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N/A This product is for fire fighting purposes. |
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Personal precautions |
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Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Do not breathe mists, aerosols |
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Personal protection |
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Wear protective clothing specified for normal operations. |
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Environmental precautions |
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SPILLAGE: The practice of washing spills into drains should be avoided if at all possible and should under no circumstances be allowed without first consulting the local Water Authority and the Environment Agency. |
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Clean-up methods – small spillage |
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Absorb with earth, ash or sawdust for subsequent dry disposal. Place in a labelled, sealable container for subsequent safe disposal. Spillages cause slippery floors |
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Handling |
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Protect from sustained heat. Store in original sealed containers or approved systems. Store in an upright position not more than three high. |
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Personal Protective Equipment - Fire Fighting |
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The foam concentrates will be used in fire fighting. This process may involve exposure to heat, flame and possibly toxic vapours and fumes. We recommend that appropriately designed personal protective equipment designed for use in fire fighting situations should be used |
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General precautions |
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Use only in well ventilated areas and follow general good housekeeping procedures |
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Personal Protective Equipment |
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Other Handling |
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Avoid prolonged, extensive or repeated inhalation or contact to eyes and skin |
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Hand Protection |
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Wear impervious gloves of an approved type (e.g. neoprene) |
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Eye Protection |
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Wear safety goggles of an approved type (BS 2092) |
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Physical state |
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Liquid |
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Freeze Point |
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-1C |
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Viscosity at 20oC |
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3.5 |
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pH at 20oC: |
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6-9 |
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Colour |
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Clear pale yellow |
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Boiling Point |
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100oC at 760 mm Hg |
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Odour |
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Organic |
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Flammability |
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Not flammable |
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Solubility |
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Miscible with water in all proportions |
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Specific Gravity |
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1.025 |
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Stability |
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Stable up to 1000C. Treat as water and exclude from contact with any materials which have violent reactions with water |
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Hazardous Decomposition Products |
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Do not expose containers to heat or flame, since the containers are made from high density polyethylene and will burn. Thermal decomposition of containers and/or products may generate acrid smoke and fumes and traces of Na2O,Cl-,SOx,NOx, and HF |
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Inhalation |
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Inhalation of hazardous amounts is unlikely when used as intended. Is irritant to respiratory tract when inhaled. |
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Ingestion |
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Low oral risk when used as intended. May cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea when ingested. |
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Contact to eyes or skin |
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Low risk if appropriate precaution measures are taken (see section 6). Can cause skin irritation and damage to the eyes |
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Persistence/degradability |
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Readily biodegradable |
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Bioaccumulation |
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Bioaccumulation is unlikely to occur due to metabolism and excretion. |
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Biodegradation |
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Biodegradable |
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No data available at present |
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Ecotoxicity |
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No data available at present |
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Disposal of product |
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Waste should be disposed via local authority waste collection service or registered waste carrier. Ensure the destination is a licensed facility |
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Local legislation |
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Control of Pollution Act 1974 Environmental Protection Act 1990 Special Waste Regulations 1996 |
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Label for conveyance |
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No Transport Warning Sign Required |
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Road UN No: |
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N/C |
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Rail Transport Class No |
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N/C |
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Sea Transport Class No |
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N/C |
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MFAG Table No |
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N/C |
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Air Transport Class No |
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N/C |
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Label For Supply |
Irritant |
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Risk Phrases |
R36, R37, R38, R43 |
May cause sensitisation to skin and eyes |
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Safety Phrases |
S23, S24, S25, S26, S29 |
In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately |
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UK Regulatory References |
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Health and Safety at work Act 1974 |
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EC Directives |
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Substances Directive 67/548/EEC as amended by 69/81/EEC, 70/189/EEC, 73/146/EEC, 75/409/EEC, 79/831/EEC General Preparations Directive 88/379/EEC. |
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Statutory Instruments |
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Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations |
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Approved Code of Practice |
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Classification and Labelling of Substances and Preparations Dangerous for Supply |
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Guidance Notes |
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Occupational Exposure Limits EH40/96 |
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