MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET #AMSE225
SECTION 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product identifier: Hi Combat ATM
CAS #: Mixture, no single CAS number is available
Product use: Fire fighting foam.
Product description: Synthetic Detergent, Wetting Agent
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.kidde-fire.com
www.kiddecanada.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
Water 7732-18-5 49 ?8% N/Av N/Av None None
Synthetic Detergent Mixture No single CAS # 20 - 30% N/Av N/Av N/Av N/Av
applicable
10 ?15% N/Av
Propylene Glycol 57-55-6 N/Av None None
Dipropylene Glycol Monomethyl 34590-94-8 2 ?% 100 ppm 100 ppm
Ether
N/AV
Corrosion Inhibitors No single CAS # 0.2 ?1.0% N/Av N/Av N/Av
applicable
SECTION 3 - HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
***POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS***
Target organs: Lungs, skin, eyes
Signs and symptoms of short-term (acute) exposure:
Inhalation: Vapors are minimal at room temperature. If product is heated or sprayed as an aerosol,
airborne material may cause respiratory irritation.
Skin contact: Contact with liquid may cause moderate irritation or dermatitis due to removal of oils
from the skin.
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. Small amounts
swallowed during normal handling operations are not likely to cause injury; swallowing
large amounts may cause injury or irritation.
Other important hazards: None
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SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation: No specific treatment is necessary since this material is not likely to be hazardous by
inhalation. If exposed to excessive levels of airborne mists, remove to fresh air. Seek
medical attention if effects occur.
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 if irritation persists.
Ingestion: If swallowed, call a physician or Poison Control Center. 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: Product is an extinguishing media. Use media appropriate for
surrounding materials.
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.
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 20oF ?120oF (-7oC ?49oC)
Storage requirements:
Incompatible materials: As with all aqueous solutions, HiCombat A 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, high-density cross-linked
polyethylene, or reinforced fiberglass polyester (isophthalic polyester resin) with
a vinyl ester resin internal layer coating (50 -100 mils).
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SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION
Ventilation and engineering controls: Special ventilation is not required
Respiratory protection: Recommended exposure limits have not been determined for this
material. A qualified health specialist should evaluate the need for
respiratory protection.
Protective gloves: Rubber or PVC gloves recommended.
Eye protection: Wear safety glasses, chemical goggles or a face shield of an
approved type. Contact lenses should not be worn. Eye wash
facilities are recommended.
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: Light green liquid, with a bland odor.
Odor threshold: Not available.
pH @ 68癋 (20癈): 9.0
Boiling point: Not Available
Melting/freezing point: 6癋 (-14癈)
Vapour pressure: Not available.
Solubility in water: 100%
Coefficient of oil/water distribution: Not available.
Specific gravity (water = 1): 1.05
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
Mammalian Toxicity
Concentrate Mixed Fire Chemical
Acute Oral Toxicity ?Sprague-Dawley Rats LD50 >5050 mg/kg LD50 >5050 mg/kg
Acute Dermal Toxicity ?New Zealand White Rabbits LD50 >2020 mg/kg LD50 >2020 mg/kg
Primary Dermal Irritation ?New Zealand White Rabbits Slightly Irritating Slightly Irritating
(Toxicity Category IV) (Toxicity Category IV)
Primary Eye Irritation ?Unwashed Eyes ?New Zealand Moderately Irritating Minimally Irritating
White Rabbits (Toxicity Category III) (Toxicity Category IV)
Primary Eye Irritation ?Washed Eyes ?New Zealand Moderately Irritating Practically Non-Irritating
White Rabbits (Toxicity Category IV) (Toxicity Category IV)
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SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Environmental effects: No data available.
Important environmental characteristics: None known.
Biodegradability: This product meets the criteria for Readily Biodegradable when tested in
accordance to OECD301B OPPTS 835-3110, Section 0, Ready Biodegradability
(greater than 60% biodegradation in 28 days).
Aquatic toxicity: 96 hr. LC50 for Rainbow Trout (oncorhynchus mykiss) is reported to be 28 mg/liter.
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: Do not discharge into biological sewer treatment systems without prior approval. Specific
concerns are high BOD load and foaming tendency. Low dosage flow rate or
antifoaming agents acceptable to the treatment plant may be helpful. Do not flush to
waterways. Disposal should be made in accordance with federal, state and local
regulations.
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 chemical components subject to Section 313 reporting
requirements.
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.
Pennsylvania : This product contains the following PA Hazardous Substances present at levels greater
than 1%: Propylene Glycol (57-55-6), (2-Methoxymethylethoxy)Propanol (34590-94-8).
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: August 19, 2008, Revision 4
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:
Van Nostrand Reinhold, Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials, Seventh Edition, N.
1.
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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