MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET #AMSE015
SECTION 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product identifier: NICEROLTM 6% P
CAS #: Mixture, no single CAS number is available
Product use: Fire fighting foam concentrate
Product description: Hydrolized protein solution containing glycol solvent.
Supplier name and address:
CANADA: Kidde Canada Inc. US: Kidde Fire Fighting
340 Four Valley Drive 180 Sheree Blvd., Suite 3900 ?P.O. Box 695
Vaughan, ON Canada L4K 5Z1 Exton, PA 19341 USA
Phone: 905-695-6060 ?Fax: 905-660-4670 Phone: (610) 363-1400 ?Fax: (610) 524-9073
www.kiddecanada.com www.kidde-fire.com
Emergency Telephone #: 1-800-667-0423 Emergency Telephone #: 1-800-433-3626
SECTION 2 - CHEMICAL COMPOSITION/HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
LD50 mg/kg LC50 ppm OSHA ACGIH
Ingredients CAS # % (weight) (rat, oral) (rat, ihl) PEL TLV
10-20
Hydrolized protein None N/Av N/Av None None
Preservative N/Av <2 N/Av N/Av N/Av N/Av
>310 mg/m3
Hexylene glycol 107-41-5 3-7 3700 None 25 ppm
/1H (ceiling)
Sodium chloride 7647-14-5 5-10 3,000 >42 gm/m3/1H None None
0.5-1.5 >8437 2500 mg/m3
Zinc oxide 1314-13-2 None None
None
Water 7732-18-5 Balance 190 gm/kg N/Av None
SECTION 3 - HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
***POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS***
Target organs: Lungs, skin, eyes
Signs and symptoms of short-term (acute) exposure:
Inhalation: Inhalation of vapours may cause respiratory irritation.
Skin contact: Can cause skin irritation.
Eye contact: Can cause eye irritation.
Ingestion: It is not likely that this product will be swallowed if used as intended. It may cause nausea and
vomiting if swallowed.
Effects of long-term (chronic) exposure:
None known.
Other important hazards: None
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SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation: If someone feels ill after inhaling vapours, remove them to fresh air. Call a physician if symptoms
do not go away quickly.
Skin contact: If product gets on skin, wash off with large amounts of water
Eye contact: If liquid is splashed in eyes, immediately flush eyes with lots of water for 15 minutes, including
under the eyelids. Call a physician right away.
Ingestion: If swallowed, call a physician or Poison Control Centre. DO NOT induce vomiting unless directed
to do so by a physician. If vomiting does occur, position victim so that fluid does not drain back into
lungs.
SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Fire hazards/conditions of flammability: Not flammable under normal conditions of use.
Flash point (Method): >212癋 (100癈) (Pensky Martens Closed Cup)
Lower/Upper flammable limit (% by volume): Product is not flammable.
Explosion data:
Sensitivity to mechanical impact: Not sensitive to mechanical impact.
Sensitivity to static discharge: Not sensitive to static discharge at temperatures below the flash point.
Oxidizing properties: Product is not an oxidizer
Auto-ignition temperature: N/Av
Suitable extinguishing media: Not applicable.
Special fire-fighting procedures/equipment: Not applicable.
Hazardous combustion products: Not applicable.
SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions: Wear appropriate protective equipment (see Section 8).
Environmental precautions: If in doubt about proper disposal, contact local, state or federal EPA (in USA) or
municipal or provincial environmental authorities (in Canada).
Spill response/Cleanup: Wear appropriate protective equipment to collect spillage with an absorbent
material. Flush area with water until foaming ceases, using caution as area may be
slippery. Prevent discharge of concentrate into waterways. Obtain prior approval
before discharge into sewer treatment systems. Disposal must be in accordance
with federal, state or provincial, and local regulations.
Prohibited materials: None.
SECTION 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE
Safe handling procedures: Product is for industrial and municipal fire department use only. Consult product
literature for appropriate handling during fires.
Storage requirements: Store at 25癋 - 120癋 (-4癈 - 49癈).
Incompatible materials: As with all aqueous solutions, NICEROL should not be put in contact with any
materials which react violently with water.
Special packaging materials: Use original container or store in stainless steel, fibreglass or bitumen-lined tanks.
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SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION
Ventilation and engineering controls: Provide adequate levels of ventilation to prevent a build-up of vapours
from the product.
Respiratory protection: Not normally required under normal conditions of use. If vapours reach
irritating levels, wear a NIOSH-approved respirator equipped with organic
vapour cartridges.
Protective gloves: Wear impervious gloves of an approved material, for example Neoprene.
Eye protection: Wear safety glasses, chemical goggles or a face shield of an approved
type.
Other protective equipment: Body-covering clothing is recommended.
Permissible exposure levels: See Section 2, Hazardous Ingredients
SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical form, color and odor: Dark brown liquid, with an organic odor.
Odor threshold: Not available.
pH @ 68癋 (20癈): 7
Boiling point: 212癋 (100癈)
Melting/freezing point: 14癋 (-10癈)
Vapour pressure: Not available.
Solubility in water: 100%
Coefficient of oil/water distribution: Not available.
Specific gravity (water = 1): 1.12
Vapour density: Not available
Volatile organic compounds (VOC's): Less than 10%
Viscosity: 4 cs
Evaporation rate: Not available
SECTION 10 - REACTIVITY AND STABILITY DATA
Stability and reactivity: Stable. Hazardous polymerization will not occur.
Conditions to avoid: None known.
Materials to avoid: Contact with chemicals that react violently on contact with water, such as
sodium metal.
Hazardous decomposition products: None known.
SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION/HEALTH EFFECTS
LD50: Not available for product.
LC50: Not available for product.
Routes of exposure: Lungs, skin, eyes
Carcinogenicity: No ingredient classed as carcinogenic by OSHA, IARC, ACGIH or NTP
Teratogenicity, mutagenicity, other reproductive effects: None known.
Sensitization to material: Product is not known to cause allergies.
Conditions aggravated by exposure: None known.
Synergistic materials: None known.
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SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Environmental effects: Readily biodegradable. Product is expected to have a relatively low risk to the
environment
Important environmental characteristics: None known.
Aquatic toxicity: LC50 (Rainbow trout [Ocorhynchus mykiss], 3 hours): >10,000 ppm.
LC50 (Rainbow trout [Ocorhynchus mykiss], 24 hours): 4,800 ppm.
LC50 (Rainbow trout [Ocorhynchus mykiss], 72 hours): 2,400 ppm.
EC50 (Water flea [Daphnia magna], 24 hours): 4,262 ppm.
EC50 (Water flea [Daphnia magna], 48 hours): 1,442 ppm.
SECTION 13 - WASTE DISPOSAL
Handling for disposal: Avoid contact with eyes and skin, and excessive inhalation. Do not ingest. Rinse skin and
eyes thoroughly in case of contact.
Methods of disposal: If in doubt about proper disposal, contact local, state or federal EPA (in USA) or
municipal or provincial environmental authorities (in Canada).
SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) information:
Shipping description: Not regulated as dangerous goods according to TDG Regulations.
49 CFR information:
Shipping description: Not regulated as hazardous material according to 49 CFR Hazardous Materials
Regulations.
International Dangerous Goods information:
IMO: Not regulated as dangerous goods according to IMDG Code.
ICAO: Not regulated as dangerous goods according to ICAO Technical Instructions or IATA Regulations.
Other information: None.
SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
WHMIS information: This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled
Products Regulations (CPR) and this MSDS contains all the information required by the
CPR. WHMIS classification is D2B, Toxic and Infectious Substances, Toxic Material.
CEPA information: All ingredients are listed on the DSL.
SARA information: This product does not contain any SARA Title III Section 313 chemicals.
TSCA information: All ingredients are listed in TSCA
RCRA information: Not a regulated waste
CERCLA information: Under U.S. EPA CERCLA regulations, releases to air, land or water which exceed the
reportable quantity must be reported to the National Response Center (1-800-424-8802).
There is no reportable quantity (RQ) for this product. There are no reportable materials in
this product.
California Proposition 65 Information: To the best of our knowledge, this product does not contain any California
Proposition 65 designated chemicals.
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SECTION 16 - OTHER INFORMATION
Prepared for: Angus Fire
Telephone number: USA: (610) 363-1400
Canada: (905)695-6060
Preparation date/revision number: October 2, 2007, Revision 4C
Additional notes or references:
Abbreviations:
ACGIH: American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
CEPA: Canadian Environmental Protection Act
CERCLA: Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act
DOT: Department of Transport
DSL: Domestic Substance List
IARC: International Agency for Research on Cancer
IATA: International Air Transport Association
ICAO: International Civil Aviation Organization
IMDG: International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code
OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration
N/Ap Not applicable
N/Av: Not available
NIOSH: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
NTP: National Toxicology Program
RCRA: Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
TSCA: Toxic Substances Control Act
WHMIS: Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
References:
1. Van Nostrand Reinhold, Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials, Seventh Edition, N. Irving Sax.
2. Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety. RTECS (Registry of Toxic Effects) and
CHEMINFO databases.
3. ACGIH, Threshold Limit Values and Biological Exposure Indices for 1997.
4. International Agency for Research on Cancer Monographs.
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