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MSDS ARC 3x3 UL
MSDS ARC 3x3 UL
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Fomtec ARC 3x3 UL........................................25 lit can......................................... Fomtec ARC 3x3 UL........................................200 lit drum....................................
Product Application
Fire fighting foam concentrate. In dilution with water fire fighting agent. 1.2. Identification of the companies Manufacturer: Name: .........................Dafo Fomtec AB Address:......................P.O Box 683 SE-135 26 Tyres Sweden Tel.:.............................Phone +46-8 506 405 00 Fax +46-8 506 405 99
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Ingredient
An aqueous concentrated solution of fluorocarbon - hydrocarbon surfactants and foam stabilisers / preservatives (Glycols). Water ...........................................................7732-18-5 Butyl Diglycol .............................................112-34-5 .......................... Xi.............. R36 Fluoro-alkyl surfactants............................... ......................................... Xi.............. R36/38 Alkyl ether Sulphate .................................... ......................................... Xi.............. R36 Water soluble polymer.................................138-66-2 Urea .............................................................57-13-6
Irritating to skin and eyes. Ingestion may cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea.
Eyes contact................Irrigate with fresh water for at least ten minutes holding eyelids apart. Skin.............................Wash off with plenty of water Inhalation....................If inhaled - remove to fresh air. No serious effect. Ingestion .....................Rinse mouth with water and give plenty of water to drink. Do not induce vomiting. If symptoms persist seek medical advice and treat symptomatically.
No specific measures required as this product is a fire extinguishing medium. If product containers are involved in fire then suitable extinguishing media should be applied.
Dafo Fomtec AB, P.O. Box 683, S-135 26 TYRES, Sweden, Phone +46 (0)8-506 405 66, Fax +46 (0)8-506 405 99
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Washing of any spillages into drains should be avoided. Absorb spillage with absorbent granules and transfer to containers for safe disposal.
Product should be diluted with water before use. (3% for hydrocarbon and 3% for polar solvent). 7.1 Handling precautions Avoid repeated inhalation or contact with eyes and skin of the foam concentrate. 7. 2 Storage precautions Product should be stored in sealed original containers above the freezing point and below 40C.
Occupational exposure standards: ... None OSHA PEL: ..................................... None Safety phrases:................................. S20/21 Personal Protection:......................... Use of gloves, goggles and protective clothing is recommended.
Appearance:.....................Amber pseudoplastic Odor.................................Synthetic pH 50% sol. at 15.6C .....approx. 7 Specific Gravity:..............approx. 1.05 Solubility: ........................Miscible with water in all proportions Flammability: ..................Non-flammable Flash Point:......................> 98C Boiling Point....................100C at 760mmHg Freeze Point:....................-10
Dafo Fomtec AB, P.O. Box 683, S-135 26 TYRES, Sweden, Phone +46 (0)8-506 405 66, Fax +46 (0)8-506 405 99
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11 Toxicological information
Ingestion: ....................Can cause vomiting, nausea and diarrhoea. No chronic effect known. No classification. Skin contact: ...............Minor irritant. Possibility of transient irritation. No chronic effect known. No classification. Inhalation: ...................Prolonged extensive or repeated inhalation can be harmful. No chronic effect known. No classification. Eye contact:.................Minor irritant. Possibility of transient irritation. No chronic effect known. No classification.
12 Ecological information
Ecological information As product is intended as a fire fighting foam it will create copious quantities of foam if washed into watercourses, although it is biodegradable. In the event of large spillage, advise appropriate authorities. Biodegradability COD......... ..................423.2 mg O2/l, BOD .....5 days ..............................260.0 mg O2/l (60 %)
13 Disposal considerations
Recovery:....................By brushing and aspiration. Neutralisation: ............Not necessary. Disposal: .....................Normally as fertilizer through an approved specialized company according to local and current authority regulations. European disposal No. 160 502 Contamined packaging: N/A To avoid: see point 8. The European, National, Federal, regional or community rules are to be followed.
14 Transport information
No prescriptions. International transport informations: N/A
15 Regulatory information
Not classified under Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations 1994 as hazardous. Refer to Health and Safety at Work Act and the Control of Substances Hazardous to Work Regulations. This material safety data sheet does not constitute the user's own assessment of workplace risk as required by the above regulations. The Manual Handling Operations Regulations may be applicable to certain pack sizes of this product. EEC directive (67/548/EEC and 88/379/EEC).