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Material Safety Data Sheet

Universal Ultra AR-AFFF Foam - February 2002

Section 1 - Name & Hazard Summary

Material name: Universal Ultra AR-AFFF Foam Extinguisher Charge

Product: Synonyms: Alcohol Resistant Aqueous Film Forming Foam

CAS No: Mixture - No single CAS # applicable

Manufacturer: Badger Fire Protection Phone (804) 973-4361

Section 2 - Ingredient

(2-Methoxymethylethoxy)Propanol

Proprietary mixture of synthetic detergents

Fluoroalkyl Surfactant

Polysaccharide CAS Number

No single CAS # available

Section 3 - Hazards Identification

Potential Health Effects

Not a hazard in normal industrial use.

Contact with liquid may cause moderate irritation or dermatitis due to removal of oils from the skin.

Product is an eye irritant.

Additional Health Effects

Existing eye or skin sensitivity may be aggravated by exposure.

Carcinogenicity Information

Section 4 - First Aid Measures

No specific treatment is necessary since this material is not likely to be hazardous by inhalation. If exposed to excessive levels of airborne mists, remove to fresh air. Seek medical attention if effects occur.

In case of skin contact, immediately flush skin with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Launder clothing before re-use. If irritation occurs, obtain medical attention.

In case of eye contact, immediately flush eyes with copious amounts of water for 15-30 minutes. Retract eyelids often to ensure thorough rinsing. Contact a physician if irritation persists.

If swallowed, give victim plenty of milk or water to drink. Do not induce vomiting. Never administer anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Seek medical attention.

Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures

Flammable Properties

Flash Point - Not applicable

Fire and Explosion Hazards

Avoid contact with water reactive materials, burning metals and electrically energized equipment.

Product is an extinguishing media. Use media appropriate for surrounding materials.

Special Fire Fighting Instructions

This product will produce foam when mixed with water.

Section 6 - Acidental Release Measures

Safeguards (Personnel)

NOTE: Review FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES and HANDLING (Personnel) sections before proceeding with clean-up. Use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment during clean-up.

Accidental Release Measures

Stop flow if possible. Use appropriate protective equipment during clean up. For small volume releases, collect spilled concentrate with absorbent material; place in approved container. For large volume releases, contain and collect for use where possible. Flush area with water until it no longer foams. Exercise caution, surfaces may be slippery. Prevent discharge of concentrate to waterways. Disposal should be made in accordance with federal, state and local regulations.

Section 7 - Handling and Storage

Handling (Personnel)

Avoid contact with eyes, skin or clothing. Avoid ingestion or inhalation.Rinse skin and eyes thoroughly in case of contact. Review HAZARDS and FIRST AID sections.

Recommended storage environment is between 35ºF (2ºC) and 120ºF (49ºC). Store product in original shipping container or tanks designed for product storage.

Section 8 - Exposure Control/Personal Protection

Engineering Controls: Special ventilation is not required.

Personal Protective Equipment

Recommended exposure limits (OSHA-PEL and ACGIH-TLV) have not been determined for this material. The need for respiratory protection should be evaluated by a qualified health specialist.

Rubber or PVC gloves recommended.

Safety glasses, face shield or chemical splash goggles must be worn when possibility exists for eye contact. Contact lenses should not be worn. Eye wash facilities are recommended.

Other Hygienic Practices

Use good personal hygiene practices. Wash hands before eating, drinking, smoking, or using toilet facilities. Promptly remove soiled clothing and wash thoroughly before re-use.

(2-Methoxymethylethoxy)Propanol (34590-94-8)

100 ppm, hr. TWA Skin

150 ppm, 15 min. STEL Skin

100 ppm, 8 hr. TWA Skin

150 ppm, 15 min. STEL Skin

Section 9. Physical & Chemical Properties

Boiling Point: Not applicable

Vapor Pressure: Not applicable

Vapor Density: Not applicable

Melting Point: Not applicable

Evaporation Rate: <1 (Butyl Acetate = 1.0)

Solubility in Water: 100%

Specific Gravity: 1.015@ 25ºC

Odor: Mild, pleasant

Form: Viscous liquid

Section 10. Stability and Reactivity

Incompatibility, Materials to Avoid

Avoid use of product on burning metals, electrically-energized equipment and contact with water reactive materials.

Section 11. Toxicological Information

This product has not been tested as a whole for acute oral and inhalation toxicity, primary eye irritation, or primary skin irritation.

Section 12. Ecological Information

Ecotoxicological Information Aquatic Toxicity

BOD5 No data available

COD No data available

Section 13. Disposal Considerations

Do not discharge into biological sewer treatment systems without prior approval. Specific concerns may be high BOD load and foaming tendency. Dilution will reduce BOD and COD factors proportionately. Low dosage flow rate or antifoaming agents acceptable to the treatment plant may be helpful. Do not flush to waterways. Disposal should be made in accordance with federal, state and local regulations.

NOTE: As a service to our customers Badger's agent supplier, National Foam has approvals in place with disposal facilities throughout the U.S. for waste water treatment of our foam liquid concentrates and foam solutions. If required, National Foam, Inc. can also provide information on the disposal of drums used for shipping our concentrates. Please contact National Foam's Risk Management Administrator at (610) 363-1400 for additional information.

Section 14. Transportation Information

Shipping Information

Proper Shipping Name: Fire Extinguisher Charges or Compounds N.O.I., Class 60

National Motor Freight Code: 69160 Sub 0

Section 14. Regulatory Information

U.S. Federal Regulations

Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)

All components of this product are listed in the TSCA inventory.

Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA), Title III

There are no components of this material with known CAS numbers which are on the Extremely Hazardous Substances (EHS) list.

Based on available information, this material contains the following components which are classified as the following health and/or physical hazards according to Section 311 & 312:

(2-Methoxymethylethoxy)Propanol 34590-94-8

This material does not contain any chemical components which are subject to Section 313 reporting requirements.

COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY ACT (CERCLA)

This material does not contain any chemical components which are subject to the reporting requirements of CERCLA.

OTHER REGULATORY INFORMATION

PENNSYLVANIA RIGHT-TO-KNOW HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES LIST

PA Hazardous Substances present at levels greater than 1%:

(2-Methoxymethylethoxy)Propanol 34590-94-8

Section 15. Other Information

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The information contained herein is furnished without warranty either expressed or implied. This data sheet is not a part of any contract of sale. The information contained herein is believed to be correct or is obtained from sources believed to be generally reliable. However, it is the responsibility of the user of these materials to investigate, understand and comply with federal, state and local guidelines and procedures for safe handling and use of these materials. Badger Fire Protection shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising directly or indirectly from the use of this product and Badger Fire Protection assumes no obligation or liabilities for reliance on the information contained herein or omissions herefrom.



	Material Safety Data Sheet Universal Ultra AR-AFFF Foam - February 2002 Section 1 - Name & Hazard Summary Material name: Universal Ultra AR-AFFF Foam Extinguisher Charge Product: Synonyms: Alcohol Resistant Aqueous Film Forming Foam CAS No: Mixture - No single CAS # applicable Manufacturer: Badger Fire Protection Phone (804) 973-4361 Section 2 - Ingredient Components Water (2-Methoxymethylethoxy)Propanol Proprietary mixture of synthetic detergents Fluoroalkyl Surfactant Polysaccharide CAS Number 7732-18-5 34590-94-8 No single CAS # available Confidential 11138-66-2 Section 3 - Hazards Identification Potential Health Effects Inhalation Not a hazard in normal industrial use. Skin Contact Contact with liquid may cause moderate irritation or dermatitis due to removal of oils from the skin. Eye Contact Product is an eye irritant. Ingestion No data avaialable. Additional Health Effects Existing eye or skin sensitivity may be aggravated by exposure. Carcinogenicity Information No data available. Section 4 - First Aid Measures Inhalation No specific treatment is necessary since this material is not likely to be hazardous by inhalation. If exposed to excessive levels of airborne mists, remove to fresh air. Seek medical attention if effects occur. Skin Contact In case of skin contact, immediately flush skin with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Launder clothing before re-use. If irritation occurs, obtain medical attention. Eye Contact In case of eye contact, immediately flush eyes with copious amounts of water for 15-30 minutes. Retract eyelids often to ensure thorough rinsing. Contact a physician if irritation persists. Ingestion If swallowed, give victim plenty of milk or water to drink. Do not induce vomiting. Never administer anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Seek medical attention. Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures Flammable Properties Flash Point - Not applicable Fire and Explosion Hazards Avoid contact with water reactive materials, burning metals and electrically energized equipment. Extinguishing Media Product is an extinguishing media. Use media appropriate for surrounding materials. Special Fire Fighting Instructions This product will produce foam when mixed with water. Section 6 - Acidental Release Measures Safeguards (Personnel) NOTE: Review FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES and HANDLING (Personnel) sections before proceeding with clean-up. Use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment during clean-up. Accidental Release Measures Stop flow if possible. Use appropriate protective equipment during clean up. For small volume releases, collect spilled concentrate with absorbent material; place in approved container. For large volume releases, contain and collect for use where possible. Flush area with water until it no longer foams. Exercise caution, surfaces may be slippery. Prevent discharge of concentrate to waterways. Disposal should be made in accordance with federal, state and local regulations. Section 7 - Handling and Storage Handling (Personnel) Avoid contact with eyes, skin or clothing. Avoid ingestion or inhalation.Rinse skin and eyes thoroughly in case of contact. Review HAZARDS and FIRST AID sections. Storage Recommended storage environment is between 35ºF (2ºC) and 120ºF (49ºC). Store product in original shipping container or tanks designed for product storage. Section 8 - Exposure Control/Personal Protection Engineering Controls: Special ventilation is not required. Personal Protective Equipment Respiratory Recommended exposure limits (OSHA-PEL and ACGIH-TLV) have not been determined for this material. The need for respiratory protection should be evaluated by a qualified health specialist. Protective Clothing Rubber or PVC gloves recommended. Eye Protection Safety glasses, face shield or chemical splash goggles must be worn when possibility exists for eye contact. Contact lenses should not be worn. Eye wash facilities are recommended. Other Hygienic Practices Use good personal hygiene practices. Wash hands before eating, drinking, smoking, or using toilet facilities. Promptly remove soiled clothing and wash thoroughly before re-use. Exposure Guidelines Exposure Limits (2-Methoxymethylethoxy)Propanol (34590-94-8) PEL(OSHA) 100 ppm, hr. TWA Skin 150 ppm, 15 min. STEL Skin TLV (ACGIH) 100 ppm, 8 hr. TWA Skin 150 ppm, 15 min. STEL Skin Section 9. Physical & Chemical Properties Physical Data Boiling Point: Not applicable Vapor Pressure: Not applicable Vapor Density: Not applicable Melting Point: Not applicable Evaporation Rate: <1 (Butyl Acetate = 1.0) Solubility in Water: 100% pH: 8.5 Specific Gravity: 1.015@ 25ºC Odor: Mild, pleasant Form: Viscous liquid Color: Yellow Section 10. Stability and Reactivity Chemical Stability Stable. Incompatibility, Materials to Avoid Avoid use of product on burning metals, electrically-energized equipment and contact with water reactive materials. Polymerization Will not occur. Section 11. Toxicological Information This product has not been tested as a whole for acute oral and inhalation toxicity, primary eye irritation, or primary skin irritation. Section 12. Ecological Information Ecotoxicological Information Aquatic Toxicity No data avaiable. Environmental Fate BOD5 No data available COD No data available Section 13. Disposal Considerations Do not discharge into biological sewer treatment systems without prior approval. Specific concerns may be high BOD load and foaming tendency. Dilution will reduce BOD and COD factors proportionately. Low dosage flow rate or antifoaming agents acceptable to the treatment plant may be helpful. Do not flush to waterways. Disposal should be made in accordance with federal, state and local regulations. NOTE: As a service to our customers Badger's agent supplier, National Foam has approvals in place with disposal facilities throughout the U.S. for waste water treatment of our foam liquid concentrates and foam solutions. If required, National Foam, Inc. can also provide information on the disposal of drums used for shipping our concentrates. Please contact National Foam's Risk Management Administrator at (610) 363-1400 for additional information. Section 14. Transportation Information Shipping Information Proper Shipping Name: Fire Extinguisher Charges or Compounds N.O.I., Class 60 National Motor Freight Code: 69160 Sub 0 Hazard Class: None UN Number: None Section 14. Regulatory Information U.S. Federal Regulations Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) All components of this product are listed in the TSCA inventory. Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA), Title III Section 302/304 There are no components of this material with known CAS numbers which are on the Extremely Hazardous Substances (EHS) list. Section 311 & 312 Based on available information, this material contains the following components which are classified as the following health and/or physical hazards according to Section 311 & 312: (2-Methoxymethylethoxy)Propanol 34590-94-8 Section 313 This material does not contain any chemical components which are subject to Section 313 reporting requirements. COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY ACT (CERCLA) This material does not contain any chemical components which are subject to the reporting requirements of CERCLA. OTHER REGULATORY INFORMATION None STATE REGULATIONS PENNSYLVANIA RIGHT-TO-KNOW HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES LIST PA Hazardous Substances present at levels greater than 1%: (2-Methoxymethylethoxy)Propanol 34590-94-8 Section 15. Other Information NFPA Rating Health 1 Flammability 0 Reactivity 0 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Revision Summary The information contained herein is furnished without warranty either expressed or implied. This data sheet is not a part of any contract of sale. The information contained herein is believed to be correct or is obtained from sources believed to be generally reliable. However, it is the responsibility of the user of these materials to investigate, understand and comply with federal, state and local guidelines and procedures for safe handling and use of these materials. Badger Fire Protection shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising directly or indirectly from the use of this product and Badger Fire Protection assumes no obligation or liabilities for reliance on the information contained herein or omissions herefrom.