MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Ansul 3 % Regular Protein
SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER
Ansul 3 % Regular Protein Foam
Product Name Other Names None
Concentrate
Recommended Use The recommended use of this preparation is as a fire extinguishing agent.
Unit 1, 2-8 South Street
Supplier Name Wormald Address
Rydalmere, NSW 2116 AUSTRALIA
Telephone No. 133 166 Emergency Telephone No. 133 166 or 000
Date Prepared April 2008
SECTION 2: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Hazard Classification Not hazardous
Safety Phrase(s) Not available Risk Phrase(s) Not available
SECTION 3: COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
SUBSTANCE
Chemical Identity of the Pure Substance Common Name / Synonyms CAS Number
Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
MIXTURE
Chemical Identity of Ingredients Proportion of Ingredients CAS Number
Hexylene Glycol 7% 107-41-5
Dichlorophene 0.02 % 97-23-4
Proprietary mixture of protein hydrolysate, inorganic salts and water not otherwise
>90 % Not applicable
specified.
SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES
Flush with large amounts of water. If irritation persists, seek
EYE CONTACT
medical attention.
SKIN CONTACT Wash with water. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
Remove victim to fresh air and provide oxygen if breathing is
Description of Necessary First Aid Measures
INHALATION difficult. Give artificial respiration if not breathing. Seek
medical attention if discomfort continues.
If patient is conscious, give no more than two glasses of water
INGESTION
and induce vomiting. Seek medical help.
Medical Attention and Special Treatment See above.
Diseases of the kidney, liver, and central nervous system could be affected with
Aggravated Medical Conditions Caused by Exposure
prolonged exposure.
SECTION 5: FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
None known, oxides of nitrogen may be
Suitable Extinguishing Media This is an extinguishing agent Hazards From Combustion Products
formed.
Special Protective Precautions and
None Hazchem Code Not hazardous
Equipment for Fire Fighters
SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Emergency Procedures Prevent skin and eye contact.
Stop leaks. Contain spill. Remove as much as possible. Place in closed container for
proper disposal. Wash spill area with large amounts of water to remove traces as
Methods and Materials for Containment and Clean Up
material is very slippery. Prevent material from reaching sewers or waterways to
avoid nuisance foaming.
SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE
Care should be taken in handling all chemical substances and preparations. Do not
Precautions for Safe Handling
mix agents.
No special conditions are needed for safe storage. Store in original container. Keep
Conditions for Safe Storage, Including any Incompatibilities tightly close until used. There is minimal danger to the environment from a storage
release.
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SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
ES-TWA ES-STEL
Substance
mg/m3 mg/m3
National Exposure Standards ppm ppm
Hexylene Glycol 25 121 Peak limitation
Engineering Controls Not available Biological Limit Controls Not available
Personal Protection Equipment Chemical goggles, and rubber of latex gloves.
SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance Red/brown opaque liquid Odour Mildly pungent odour
pH 6.5-8.0 Vapour Pressure Not determined
Vapour Density (air = 1) <1 Boiling Point / Range 101癈 initial
Freezing / Melting Point (specify) Not available Solubility in Water Completely soluble
Specific Gravity or Density 1.15 Flash Point None to boiling
Upper and Lower Flammable
Not explosive Ignition Temperature Does not ignite
(explosive) Limits in Air
SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability Stable Conditions to Avoid None
Reactive metals, electrically energised Combustion or decomposition products
Incompatible Materials equipment, any material reactive with Hazardous Decomposition Products may include oxides of nitrogen and
water, and strong oxidisers. ammonia.
Hazardous Reactions None
SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
EYE CONTACT May cause mild transient irritation.
SKIN CONTACT Mildly irritating to the skin and toxic.
Health Effects From the Likely Routes of Exposure Vapours may cause irritation to the nose, throat and
INHALATION
respiratory tract and are toxic if inhaled.
Moderately toxic if ingested. Causes nausea, vomiting and
INGESTION
narcosis.
Acute Overexposure See above
Chronic Overexposure Damage to the liver, kidneys, and central nervous system, metabolic acidosis.
SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Components:
Hexylene glycol:
Ecotoxicity Fish, Lepomis marcrochinus: LC50 (96 hrs) 12800 mg/L
Carassius auratus: LC50 (96 hrs) 12000 mg/L
Daphnids, Daphnia magna: EC50 (48 hrs) 3300 mg/L
Mobility Not determined
Hexylene glycol:
Aerobic degradation is optimal at 200 ppm, and inhibitory at 1000 ppm.
Persistence and Degradability
COD = 2200 mg/g substance.
BOD5 = 0.02 g O2/g.
Bioaccumulative Potential Not determined
Ozone depletion potential: None
Environmental Fate (Exposure) Photochemical ozone creation potential: None
Global warming potential: None
SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
As much as possible, keep from being washed into surface waters. Dispose of in compliance with local, state and
Disposal Methods and Containers
Commonwealth regulations that may be in force.
Special Precautions for Landfill or
Not available
Incineration
SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION
UN Number Not applicable UN Proper Shipping Name Not applicable
Class and Subsidiary Risk Not applicable Packing Group Not applicable
Special Precautions for User None Hazchem Code Not hazardous
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SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION
The regulatory status of a material (including its ingredients) under relevant
Not available
Australian health, safety and environmental legislation.
SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION
Date of Preparation April 2008
END OF MSDS
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