|
|
|
|
Fry
Fighter - Wet Chemical Extinguisher |
|
|
|
Halon Bank FIRE LIMITED.
MANUFACTURERS SAFETY DATA SHEET
Issue Date 01/12/00
Section 1: Identification of the substance/preparation and Company
Product Identification: Fry Fighter
Application and use: Fire fighting
HALON BANK
Via Gravina, 1001 Z.I. - 70022 ALTAMURA (Ba)
Italy
Tel. 0039 080 311.89.98 Pbx - Fax 0039 080 310.13.09
E-mail: info@halon-bank.com
Product description: Solution of carboxylic acid salt
Section 2: Composition/information on ingredients
| Substance |
Concentration |
| Salt
of carboxylic acid |
less
than 70% |
| Water |
Balance |
Section 3: Hazards Identification
Human health hazards: not classified as hazardous under CHIP. May cause
irritation to eyes, skin and respiratory tract.
Section 4: First-aid measures
General:
First aiders should know and take precautions to avoid danger to
themselves and the casualty.
Take casualty together with material safety data sheet of this product
to hospital or doctor, if necessary.
Skin: wash off with warm, soapy water. A moisturiser may be used to
replenish lost oils. If persistent irritation occurs, obtain medical
attention.
Eye: wash out eyes with plenty of water or eye wash solution and seek
medical attention.
Ingestion: send casualty to hospital immediately. If ingestion is
suspected do not induce vomiting.
Inhalation: remove casualty from exposure. If there is breathing
difficulty or cough, keep patient at rest, seated in position of maximum
comfort.
Section 5: Fire-fighting measures
General hazards: not applicable, this product is for fire fighting
purposes.
Section 6: Accidental release measures
Personal precautions: avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Do not
breathe mists, aerosol.
Personal protection: wear protective clothing specified for normal
operations.
Environmental precautions: spillage: the practice of washing spills into
drains should be avoided if at all possible and should under no
circumstances be allowed without first consulting the local Water
Authority and the Environment Agency.
Clean-up methods – small spillage: absorb with earth, ash or sawdust
for subsequent dry disposal. Place in a labelled, sealed container for
subsequent safe disposal. Spillages cause slippery floors.
Section 7: Handling and storage
Protect from sustained heat. Store in original sealed containers or
approved systems. Store in an upright position not more than three high.
Personal protective equipment – Fire fighting:
Halon Bank solutions will be used in fire fighting. This process may
involve exposure to heat, flame and possibly toxic vapours and fumes. We
recommend that appropriately designed personal protective equipment
designed for use in firefighting situations should be used.
Section 8: Exposure controls/personal protection
General precautions: use only in well ventilated areas and follow
general good housekeeping procedures.
Personal protective equipment – Other handling
Avoid prolonged, extensive or repeated inhalation or contact to eyes and
skin
Hand protection: wear impervious gloves of an approved type (eg
neoprene)
Eye protection: wear safety goggles of an approved type (BS2092)
Section 9: Physical and chemical properties
Physical state: liquid
Boiling point: 100ºC
Freeze point: -20ºC
Viscosity at 20ºC 4.6cs
pH at 20ºC: 9
Colour: clear
Odour: -
Flammability: not flammable
Solubility: Miscible with water in all proportions
Specific gravity: 1.37
Section 10: Stability and reactivity
Stability:
Stable up to 100ºC. Treat as water and exclude from contact with any
materials which have violent reactions with water.
Hazardous decomposition products:
Do not expose containers to heat or flame since the containers are made
from high density polyethylene and will burn. Thermal decomposition of
containers and/or products may generate acrid smoke and fumes and traces
of Na2O,Cl-,Sox,Nox, and HF
Section 11: Toxicological information
Inhalation:
Inhalation of hazardous amounts is unlikely when used as intended. May
cause irritation to respiratory tract when inhaled.
Ingestion:
Low oral risk when used as intended. May cause nausea, vomiting and
diarrhoea when ingested.
Contact to eyes or skin:
Low risk if appropriate precaution measures are taken (see section 6).
May cause irritation to skin and eyes.
Section 12: Ecological information
Persistence/biodegradability: readily biodegradable
Bioaccumulation: is unlikely to occur due to metabolism and excretion
Biodegradation: biodegradable: COD 194 mg/g
BOD (5 day) = 139 mg/g
Ecotoxicity: no data available at present.
Section 13: Disposal considerations
Waste should be disposed via local authority waste collection service or
registered waste carrier. Ensure the destination is a licensed facility.
Local legislation; Control of Pollution Act 1974
Environmental Protection Act 1990
Special Waste Regulations 1996
Section 14: Transport information
Label for conveyance: no transport warning sign required
Road:
UN No: N/C
Rail:
Rail transport class no: N/C
Sea:
Sea transport class no: N/C EmS No: N/C
MFAG Table no: N/C
Air:
Air transport Class No: N/C
Section 15: Regulatory information
Label for supply: None
Risk phrases:
Safety phrases:
World Regulatory References:
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations 1994
/ Amendment Regulations 1996
EC Directives:
Substances Directive 67/548/EEC as amended by 69/81/EEC, 70/189/EEC,
73/146/EEC, 79/831/EEC General Preparations Directive 88/379/EEC
Statutory Instruments:
Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations
Approved Code of Practice:
Classification and Labelling of Substances and Preparations Dangerous
for Supply.
Guidance Notes:
Occupational Exposure Limits EH40/96
|
|
Also
in this Section
|
|
Health
and Safety
Information
about the contents of Halon Bank's fire fighting equipment.
|
Carbon
Dioxide
Used in 2KG and 5KG carbon dioxide extinguishers and carbon
dioxide fire extinguishing system cylinders and trolley units.
Aqueous
Film Forming Foam
Media used in foam extinguishers of Halon Bank manufacture
irrespective of size. The information provided is in respect of
the premix, that is ready to use material.
Halon
Recycling
The manufacture of Halon has been banned since January 1994 in
response to the Montreal Protocol. Halon Bank has developed a Halon
Management Service to deal with these problems.
Low
Freeze Additive
Can be utilised in water, hydrospray and AFFF extinguisher, the
specific pack to use is identifiable by numbers and referenced
to the particular extinguisher.
GPS
Fire Fighting Powder
Dry powder is used in all powder extinguishers providing classes
A B & C capability.
Halon
1211 BCF
Vapourising liquid used in portable extinguishers (Bromochlorodifluoromethane).
Hydrospray
Premix
The hydrospray refill provides an enhanced Class A capability and is
only for use in the specific extinguisher.
|
|
