FIREFIGHTER GL

Health hazards

Inhalation : Not applicable at ambient temperature. Mist can cause Irritation. Skin Contact : Unlikely to be irritant. Eye Contact : Can cause irritation. Ingestion : Unlikely to be harmful unless excessive amount swallowed.

Other physicochemical hazards

None identified

Environmental hazards

None Identified - 1 - FIREFIGHTER GL READY TO USE (CON”T.) 4. First Aid Measures Inhalation Remove to fresh air. Skin Contact Wash off with plenty of water and soap. Eye Contact Wash out with water. Get medical attention if any sensations persist. Ingestion Remove material from mouth. Drink plenty of water. If large amount swallowed or symptoms develop get medical attention. 5. Fire Fighting Measures Extinguishing Media : Dry chemical, alcohol-resistant foam, water spray, carbon dioxide. Unsuitable Extinguishing : None Media Specific Hazards : During burning poisonous acrolein may be formed. Protection of Fire-Fighters : Self-contained breathing apparatus, full protective clothing. 6. Accidental Release Measure Personal Precautions : No specific protective measures are required. Environmental Precautions : No specific protective measures are required. Methods for cleaning up : Transfer product to suitably labelled containers for disposal at an approved site. Absorb liquid spillage onto inert material (e.g. sand). Residues and small spillages may be washed away with water and detergent. 7. Handling and Storage Handling : No specific protective measures are required. Avoid generation of mist.

Storage

Store in the original closed containers under dry conditions. (Product is hygroscopic).

Further information

: For quality reasons: Avoid elevated temperatures. 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection Engineering Measures : Provide ventilation to meet exposure limits. Hygiene Measures : Good industrial hygiene should be followed. Occupational Exposure : TLV-TWA : 10 mg/m3 (mist). Limits Personal Protective : Normal precautions should be oberved as for handling all chemicals. Equipment - 2 - FIREFIGHTER GL READY TO USE (CON”T.) 9. Physical and Chemical Properties Physical State Color Odor pH Boiling Point/Boiling Range Liquid (20 0C) Colorless Characteristic Neutral 290 0C (1013 hPa) Melting Point/Melting Range Flash Point Autoignition Temperature 18 0C (Solidifies at a much lower temperature). 177 0C (COC) 400 0C Explosion Properties Oxidation Properties Vapor Pressure Density Not to be expected < 0.01 hPa (20 0C) 1210 kg/m3 (25 0C) < 1 hPa (100 0C) Partition Coefficient Solubility in Water Solubility in Other Ingredients (log Pow) Miscible Miscible with ethanol. Slightly soluble in acetone. -2.6 (calculated) Insoluble in ether and in chloroform. Viscosity Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Content 1300 mPa.s (20 0C) Not volatile ambient 10. Stability and Reactivity Stability : Stable under normal conditions. Conditions to Avoid : - Materials to Avoid : Oxidizing agents Hazardous Reactions : None Hazardous Decomposition : Thermal decomposition may release acrolein. Products Hazardous Polymerization : Will not occur. 11. Toxicological Information Acute Toxicity Oral – LD50 : >2 g/kg (rat) Skin Irritaion : Not irritating (rabbit) Eye Irritation : Not irritating (rabbit) 12. Ecological Information Degradability : Completely biodegradable BOD5/COD : 0.87/1.16 (gO2/g) Ecotoxicity LC50 : >5000 mg/l (fish – 96 hours) EC50 : >10000 mg/l (Daphnia magna – 24 hours) >10000 mg/l (Pseudomonas putida – 16 hours) - 3 - FIREFIGHTER GL READY TO USE (CON”T.) 13. Disposal Considerations Methods of Disposal : Re-use/recycling of waste highly recommended. Disposal according to the local legislation. Contaminated Packaging : Observe local regulations. 14. Transport Information D.O.T. Classification : Not restricted 15. Regulatory Information OSHA HCS (29 CFR : Not hazardous 1910.1200) SARA Title III section 313 : Not listed DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY: The information in this MSDS was obtained from sources which we believe are reliable. However, the information is provided without any warranty, express or implied, regarding its correctness. The conditions or methods of handling, storage, use or disposal of the material are beyond our control and may be beyond our knowledge. For this and other reasons, we do not assume responsibility and expressly disclaim liability for loss, damage or expense arising out of or in any way connected with the handling, storage, use or disposal of the material. This MSDS was prepared and is to be used only for this material. If the material is used as a component in another material, this MSDS information may not be applicable. This document is generated for the purpose of distributing health, safety, and environmental data. It is not a specification sheet nor should any displayed data be construed as a specification. Some of the information presented and conclusions drawn herein are from sources other than direct test data on the material itself. THE INFORMATION PRESENTED HEREIN, WHILE NOT GUARANTEED, WAS PREPARED BY TECHNICALLY KNOWLEDGEABLE PERSONNEL AND TO THE BEST OF OUR KNOWLEDGE IS TRUE AND ACCURATE. IT IS NOT INTENDED TO BE ALL-INCLUSIVE, AND THE MANNER AND CONDITIONS OF USE AND HANDLING MAY INVOLVE OTHER OR ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS. CONSULT THE NOBLE COMPANY FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.