ANSUL? ANSULITE ARC MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
ANSUL INCORPORATED
MARINETTE, WI 54143-2542
CONFORMS TO DIRECTIVE 2001/58/EC
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
1.1. Identification of the preparation
Product Name: "ANSULITE ARC" (Alcohol Resistant Concentrate).
Chemical Name: N/A ?This is a mixture/preparation.
CAS No.: N/A ?This is a mixture/preparation.
Chemical Formula: N/A ?This is a mixture/preparation.
EINECS Number: N/A ?This is a mixture/preparation.
1.2. Use of the preparation
The intended or recommended use of this preparation is as a FIRE EXTINGUISHING AGENT.
1.3. Company identification
Manufacturer/Supplier: ANSUL INCORPORATED
Address: One Stanton Street, Marinette, WI 54143-2542
Prepared by: Safety and Health Department
Phone: 715-735-7411
Internet/Home Page: http://www.ansul.com
Date of Issue: September, 2009
1.4. Emergency telephone
CHEMTREC 800-424-9300 or 703-527-3887
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
2.1. Ingredient Name: Proprietary mixture consisting of hydrocarbon surfactants, fluorosurfactants, inorganic salts,
high molecular weight polysaccaride, and water.
Not otherwise specified.
Chemical Formula: N/A ?This is a mixture/preparation.
CAS No.: N/A ?This is a mixture/preparation.
EINECS Number: N/A ?This is a mixture/preparation.
Concentration, Wt %: 84.9%.
Hazard Identification: See Heading 3.
Ingredient Name: Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether (a).
Chemical Formula: C4H9O(CH2CH2O)2H.
CAS No.: 112-34-5.
EINECS Number: 203-961-6.
Concentration, Wt %: 15.0%.
Hazard Identification: See Heading 3.
Ingredient Name: Dowacil 75.
Chemical Formula: C9H16ClN4.Cl.
CAS No.: 4080-31-3.
EINECS Number: 223-805-0.
Concentration, Wt %: 0.015%.
Hazard Identification: See Heading 3.
(a) This chemical is subject to reporting requirements of SARA Title III Section 313 and 40 CFR Section 372.
NOTE: Unless a component presents a severe hazard, it does not need to be considered in the MSDS if the
concentration is less than 1%. [According to Directive 1999/45/EC.]
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3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
FOR HUMANS:
Product:
EU Classification: Irritant - Xi.
R Phrases: 36 Irritating to eyes.
S Phrases: 2 Keep out of the reach of children.
24 Avoid contact with skin.
26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and
seek medical advice.
Components:
Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether:
EU Classification: Irritant - Xi.
R Phrases: 36 Irritating to eyes.
S Phrases: 2 Keep out of the reach of children.
24 Avoid contact with skin.
26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and
seek medical advice.
Limit Values for Exposure:
Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether:
OSHA PEL (General Industry) 8 hour TWA: None established.
100 mg/m3.
MAK (DE) Limit value:
Short term exposure limit value
200 mg/m3.
(8 times, 5 minutes):
Neither this preparation nor the substances contained in it have been listed as carcinogenic by National Toxicology
Program, I.A.R.C., or OSHA.
AS PART OF GOOD INDUSTRIAL AND PERSONAL HYGIENE AND SAFETY PROCEDURE, avoid all unnecessary
exposure to the chemical substance and ensure prompt removal from skin, eyes, and clothing.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS:
Acute Exposure:
Eye Contact: May cause mild transient irritation.
Skin Contact: May cause mild transient irritation and/or dermatitis.
Inhalation: Not an expected route of entry.
Ingestion: Irritating to mucous membranes. Large oral doses could produce narcosis.
Chronic Overexposure: Kidney, liver, gastrointestinal, and spleen. Did not interfere with reproduction. However, body
weights of newborn animals were decreased.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: Diseases of the kidney and liver.
FOR ENVIRONMENT:
As much as possible, keep from being washed into surface waters.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye Contact: Flush with large amounts of water. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
Skin Contact: Wash thoroughly with soap and water. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
Inhalation: Move to fresh air. Seek medical attention if discomfort continues.
Ingestion: If patient is conscious, give large quantities of water and induce vomiting. Seek medical attention.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
This preparation is an extinguishing media.
There are NO extinguishing media which must not be used for safety reasons.
NO special protective equipment is needed for fire-fighters.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
For personal protection: Prevent skin and eye contact, see Heading 8.
Clean up: Use an absorbent material such as diatomaceous earth, sawdust, etc., and sweep up, see Heading 13.
As much as possible, keep from being washed into surface water.
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7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
7.1. Handling
Care should be taken in handling all chemical substances and preparations.
See incompatibility information in Heading 10.
7.2. Storage
NO special conditions are needed for safe storage.
See incompatibility information in Heading 10.
Store in original container. Keep tightly closed until used.
As much as possible, keep from being washed into surface water.
7.3. Specific use
The intended or recommended use of this preparation is as a FIRE EXTINGUISHING AGENT.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
8.1. Exposure limit values
Limit Values for Exposure:
Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether:
OSHA PEL (General Industry) 8 hour TWA: None established.
100 mg/m3.
MAK (DE) Limit value:
Short term exposure limit value
200 mg/m3.
(8 times, 5 minutes):
8.2. Exposure controls
8.2.1. Occupational exposure controls
8.2.1.1. Respiratory protection
None expected to be needed. Mechanical ventilation is recommended.
8.2.1.2. Hand protection
Use chemical resistant gloves when handling the preparation.
8.2.1.3. Eye protection
Chemical goggles are recommended.
8.2.1.4. Skin protection
Standard fire fighting equipment should provide all protection which is necessary.
8.2.2. Environmental exposure controls
As much as possible, keep from being washed into surface water.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
9.1. General information
Appearance: Gelled liquid.
Odor: Mild, sweet odor.
9.2. Important health, safety, and environmental information
pH: 6.5 to 8.5.
Boiling point/boiling range: 97 癈.
Flash point: None to boiling.
Flammability (solid/gas): Not flammable.
Explosive properties: Not explosive.
Oxidizing properties: Not an oxidizer.
Vapor Pressure: Not determined.
Relative Density (Water = 1): 1.005.
Solubility:
?Water solubility: Completely soluble.
?Fat solubility: Not determined.
Partition coefficient, n-octanol/water: Not determined.
Viscosity: Not determined.
Vapor density (Air = 1): <1.
Evaporation rate (Butyl acetate = 1): Approximately 0.005.
9.3. Other information
Auto-ignition temperature: Does not ignite.
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10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
10.1. Conditions to avoid
There are NO known conditions such as temperature, pressure, light, shock, etc., which may cause a dangerous reaction.
10.2. Materials to avoid
Reactive metals, electrically energized equipment, any material reactive with water, or strong oxidizers.
10.3. Hazardous decomposition products
Normally stable.
Hazardous polymerization will NOT occur.
Oxides of nitrogen and sulfur may be produced during fire conditions. Hydrogen sulfide may be produced under anaerobic
bacterial decomposition.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Product: The toxicity of the product mixture has not been determined.
Components:
Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether:
Toxicity Data: Oral (rat) LD50 5,660 mg/kg. (Dow Chemical Co.).
Oral (rat) LD50 9,623 mg/kg. (EINICS ESIS).
Dermal (rabbit) LD50 4,000 mg/kg. (Dow Chemical Co.).
Dermal (rabbit) LD50 2,764 mg/kg. (EINICS ESIS).
Irritation Data: Eye (rabbit) 20 mg/24 hrs. Moderate. (EINICS ESIS).
Eye (rabbit) Draize test Highly irritating. (EINICS ESIS).
Skin (rabbit) 1000 mg/kg/day. Moderate with edema, fissuring, and leathery
appearance. (EINICS ESIS).
Target organs: Kidney, blood, liver, lungs, gastrointestinal, spleen.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
12.1. Ecotoxicity
Components:
Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether:
Fish, Lepomis marcrochinus: LC50 (96 hrs) 1,300 mg/L.
Carrassius auratus: LC50 (24 hrs) 2,700 mg/L.
Daphnids, Daphnia magna: EC50 (24 hrs) 3,184 mg/L.
Algae, Scenedesmus subspicatus: EC50 (96 hrs) >100 mg/L.
12.2. Mobility
Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether:
Should not partition from a water column to organic matter contained in sediments and suspended solids.
12.3. Persistence and degradability
Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether:
Indirect photodegradation is about 50% in 3.5 hours.
Aerobic degradation with adapted activated sludge is 60% after 28 days.
COD = 2080 mg/g substance.
BOD5 = 250 mg O2/g substance.
Theoretical oxygen demand = 2.17 mg/mg.
12.4. Bioaccumulative potential
Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether:
Should not bioaccumulate. Estimated bioaccumulation factor (log BCF) = 0.46.
12.5. Other adverse effects
Ozone depletion potential: None.
Photochemical ozone creation potential: None
Global warming potential: None
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
As much as possible, keep from being washed into surface water.
Dispose of in compliance with national, regional, and local provisions that may be in force.
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14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Hazard Class or Division: Not hazardous.
For additional transport information, contact Ansul Incorporated.
As much as possible, keep from being washed into surface water.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
EU Classification: Irritant - Xi.
R Phrases: 36 Irritating to eyes.
S Phrases: 2 Keep out of the reach of children.
24 Avoid contact with skin.
26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek
medical advice.
Exposure Limit Values:
Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether:
OSHA PEL (General Industry) 8 hour TWA: None established.
100 mg/m3.
MAK (DE) Limit value:
Short term exposure limit value
200 mg/m3.
(8 times, 5 minutes):
EINECS Status: All components are included in EINECS inventories or are exempt from listing.
EPA TSCA Status: All components are included in TSCA inventories or are exempt from listing.
Canadian DSL (Domestic Substances List): All components are included in the DSL or are exempt from listing.
Environmental restrictions: None are known.
Restrictions on Marketing and Use: None are known.
Refer to any other national measures that may be relevant.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
(HMIS) HAZARDOUS MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM RATINGS:
HEALTH: 1 4. Severe Hazard
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FLAMMABILITY: 0 3. Serious Hazard
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REACTIVITY: 0 2. Moderate Hazard
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1. Slight Hazard
0. Minimal Hazard
(WHMIS) CANADIAN WORKPLACE HAZARDOUS MATERIAL
IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM RATINGS:
This product is rated D2B ?Product may irritate eyes, skin or mucous membrane.
Format is from directive 2001/58/EC.
EINECS data is from http://exb.jrc.it/existing-chemicals/
Data used to compile the data sheet is from Ansul Material Safety Data Sheet, February, 2002.
The EU Classification has been changed in accordance with Directive 1999/45/EC and information in the EINICS ESIS
files (Existing Substances Information System).
Toxicological information added from the EINICS ESIS (Existing Substances Information System) and from Dow Chemical
Company.
A rating under WHMIS has been added, following the Canadian guidelines.
Limit values for exposure for diethylene glycol monobutyl ether were changed, based on EINICS ESIS data.
17. DISCLAIMER
THE ABOVE INFORMATION IS BELIEVED TO BE CORRECT, BUT DOES NOT PURPORT TO BE ALL INCLUSIVE AND
SHALL BE USED ONLY AS A GUIDE. ANSUL SHALL NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE RESULTING FROM
HANDLING OR FROM CONTACT WITH THE ABOVE PRODUCT.
N/A = Not Applicable NDA = No Data Available
MSDS available at http://www.ansul.com
ANSUL is a trademark of Tyco International Ltd. or its affiliates.
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