MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET #AMS185
SECTION 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product identifier: NIAGARA 1-3
Synonyms: Alcohol Resistant Film Forming Fluoroprotein (AR-FFFP)
CAS #: Mixture, no single CAS number is available
Product use: Fire fighting foam.
Product description: Hydrolysed protein solution containing fluorosurfactants and glycol solvents.
Supplier name and address:
Angus Fire
180 Sheree Boulevard, Suite 3900 ?P.O. Box 695
Exton, PA 19341 USA
Phone: (610) 363-1400 ?Fax: (610) 524-9073
www.Kidde-Fire.com
Emergency Telephone #: 1-800-334-3156
SECTION 2 - CHEMICAL COMPOSITION/HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
LD50 mg/kg LC50 ppm OSHA ACGIH
Ingredients CAS # % (weight) (rat, oral) (rat, ihl) PEL TLV
Hydrolysed protein None 20 - 40 N/Av N/Av None None
>310 mg/m3 N/Av
Hexylene Glycol 107-41-5 <10 3700 25 ppm
Sodium Chloride 7647-14-5 5 - 10
Fluorosurfactants N/Av <5 N/Av N/Av N/AV N/Av
Preservative 2634-33-5 <2 N/Av N/Av N/Av N/AV
Water 7732-18-5 Balance 190 gm/kg N/Av None 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, including stinging and pain, with excess redness and swelling of the
conjunctiva (tissues of the eyes).
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. If difficulties in breathing or
coughing occur, keep person at rest, seated in the most comfortable position. Call a physician if
symptoms do not go away quickly.
Skin contact: If product gets on skin, wash off with large amounts of water. Wash clothing before reuse.
Eye contact: If liquid is splashed in eyes, immediately flush eyes with lots of water for at least 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. Get medical attention as quickly as possible.
SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Fire hazards/conditions of flammability: Not flammable under normal conditions of use.
Flash point (Method): Not applicable. Product is not flammable under normal conditions.
Lower/Upper flammable limit (% by volume): Product is not flammable under normal conditions.
Explosion data:
Sensitivity to mechanical impact: Not sensitive to mechanical impact.
Sensitivity to static discharge: Not sensitive to static discharge.
Oxidizing properties: Product is not an oxidizer.
Auto-ignition temperature: Not Applicable
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). Avoid contact with skin,
eyes and clothing. Do not breathe mists or aerosols.
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. Do not discharge 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.
Store at 0oF ?120oF (-18oC ?49oC)
Storage requirements:
Incompatible materials: As with all aqueous solutions, Niagara 3-3 should not be put in contact with any
materials that 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: None established for this product. 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): 7.1
Boiling point: Not Available
Melting/freezing point: Not Available
Vapour pressure: Not available.
Solubility in water: 100%
Coefficient of oil/water distribution: Not available.
Specific gravity (water = 1): 1.16
Vapour density: Not available
% Volatiles: Not Available
Evaporation rate (Butyl acetate = 1): < 1
SECTION 10 - REACTIVITY AND STABILITY DATA
Stability and reactivity: Stable. Hazardous polymerization will not occur.
Conditions to avoid: None known.
Materials to avoid: Avoid contact with chemicals that react violently on contact with water, such
as sodium metal, and high concentrations of alkalis (bases) at elevated
temperatures.
Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide.
Hazardous decomposition products:
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, and 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: Product is biodegradable. Product is expected to have a relatively low risk to the
environment. Bioaccumulation is unlikely to occur, due to metabolism and
excretion.
Important environmental characteristics: None known.
Chemical Oxygen Demand: Not available
Biochemical Oxygen Demand: Not available
Aquatic toxicity:
Rainbow Trout (Ocorhynchus mykiss)
LC50 (96 hrs.) 2,830 ppm
Water Flea (Daphnia magna)
EC50 (96 hrs.) 34,860 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 contains
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.
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California Proposition 65 Information: To the best of our knowledge, this product does not contain any California
Proposition 65 designated chemicals.
SECTION 16 - OTHER INFORMATION
Prepared for: Angus Fire
Telephone number: (610) 363-1400
Preparation date/revision number: October 2, 2007
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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