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This data is based on our present knowledge. However, it shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific
product featured and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.
1 Chemical product and company identification
1.1 Identification of the product
Designation / trade name Packaging Part no.
Fomtec AFFF 6% UL .......................................25 lit can.........................................
Fomtec AFFF 6% 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 Tyresö
Sweden
Tel.:.............................Phone +46-8 506 405 00
Fax +46-8 506 405 99

2 Composition and ingredient information

An aqueous concentrated solution of fluorocarbon - hydrocarbon surfactants and foam stabilisers /
preservatives (Glycols).
Ingredient CAS-no. w/w percentage Symbol Phrase
Water ...........................................................7732-18-5 ........................ 25 - 90%
Butyl Diglycol .............................................112-34-5 .......................... 5 - 35% ..... Xi.............. R36
Fluoro-alkyl surfactants............................... ......................................... 1 - 10% ..... Xi ..... R36/38
Alfa Olefines ............................................... ......................................... 3 - 30% .... Xi ..... R36/38
Polyethylene Glycol.....................................25322-68-3 ...................... 1 - 13

3 Identification of hazards for people and environment

Irritating to skin and eyes. Ingestion may cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea.

4 First aid measures

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.

5 Fire fighting measures

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.

6 Accidental release measures

Washing of any spillages into drains should be avoided. Absorb spillage with absorbent granules and
transfer to containers for safe disposal.
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7 Handling and storage

Product should be diluted with water before use.
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 40°C.

8 Exposure controls and personal protection

Installations and precautions to advice: In case of regularly use it is recommended to install a dust
aspirator system.
Personal Protection: Use of gloves, goggles and protective clothing is recommended.

9 Physical and chemical properties

Appearance:.................. Clear Light Amber liquid
Odor.............................. None
pH 50% sol. At 15.6°C. approx 7
Specific Gravity:........... approx 1.02
Solubility: ..................... Miscible with water in all properties
Flammability: ............... Non-flammable
Flash Point:................... > 98°C
Boiling Point: ............... 100°C at 760 mmHg
Freeze Point:................. -2°C

10 Stability and reactivity

If stored at ambient temperature away from direct sunlight, shelf life is normally over ten (10) years.

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.

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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).

16 Complementary general information

The information in this safety data sheet is based on the present state of knowledge and current national
legislation. It provides guidance on safety health and environmental aspects of the product and should
not be construed as any guarantee of performance. The product should not be used for purposes other
than fire-fighting without first referring to the supplier. The user is responsible for ensuring that
requirements of relevant legislation are complied with.
The distributor is not responsible for any misuse.

 Dafo Fomtec AB, P.O. Box 683, S-135 26 TYRESÖ, Sweden, Phone +46 (0)8-506 405 66, Fax +46 (0)8-506 405 99