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Fromt To: DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY NAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORY 4S56 OVERLOOK AVE SW WASHINGTON DC 20375-5320 M BEPLY RtrtB TO 3905 Ser 6180/0125.1 MAR 1 fjgg- Commanding Officer, Naval Research Laboratory Commanding Officer, Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center (Code L74 R. Lee), 560 Center Drive, Port Hueneme CA 93043-4328 Sufoj: STATUS REPORT: DISCHARGING AFFF INTO SEWAGE DISPOSAL PLANTS Enel: (1) Two copies of subject report 1. Enclosure (1) is forwarded for your information and retention. 2. The Naval Research Laboratory point of contact is Dr. Joseph T. Leonard, Code 6180, (202) 767-3197; email: leonard@ccfsun.nrl. navy.mil. Distribution Authorized to US Government Agencies and their Contractors Only; All other requests shall be forwarded to: Commanding Officer Naval Research Laboratory, Wash. DC. THIS INFORMATION HAS NOT BEEN APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE. US00000422 6180/0125A.1:JTL 6 March 1996 Subj: STATUS REPORT: DISCHARGING AFFF INTO SEWAGE DISPOSAL PLANTS Ref: (a) "Military Specification: Fire Extinguishing Agent, Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) Liquid Concentrate, for Fresh and Sea Water," MIL-F-24385F, 7 January 1992 (b) R.L. Darwin, D.c. Ottman, E.C. Norman, J.E. Gott and C.P. Hanauska, "Foam and the Environment: A Delicate Balance," NFPA Journal, May/June 1995, p. 67 (c) "Standard Practice for Conducting Acute Toxicity Tests with Fish, Microinvertebrates and Amphibious, STM E729," American Society for Testing and Materials, Philadelphia PA (d) "Environmental Issues Related to AFFF Foam Discharge," First Draft - NFPA-11 Subcommittee Paper, January 24, 1994 (e) "Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Waste Water," American Public Health Association, Washington DC (f) "Article Update: Foam and the Environment: A Delicate Balance," c. P. Hanauska, NFPA Journal Sept./Oct. 1995, p. 31 Background Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) was developed by the Naval Research Laboratory in 1966. The original patent (Appendix A) covered solutions containing 0.1 to 10% by weight of fluorocarbon surfactants, such as: (C8F17 s o 2n h (CH2)3 N(CH3)3]+ I-' [CaF15 CONH (CHj)3 N(CH3)3] I" and c 8f 17 s o 2n (CH2)3 N(C2H5) c h 2 c o o k . The concentrate could also contain stabilizers, pour point depressants and other additives. Enel (1) to NRL 3905 Ser 6180/0125.1 Distribution Authorized to US Government Agencies and their Contractors Only; All other requests shall be forwarded to: Commanding Officer Naval Research Laboratory, Wash. DC. THIS INFORMATION HAS NOT BEEN APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE. Ltr US00000423 Oyer the years, the composition of AFFF has changed, driven primarily by the need to reduce the quantity of the most expensive ingredient, i.e., the fluorocarbon surfactant. The specification under which AFFF is purchased for the U.S. military forces, and most commercial airports in the United States, MIL-F24385F ((reference (a)) is a performance-based specification which does not specify the composition of the AFFF concentrate. The composition of one of the AFFF concentrates that is currently on the list of products qualified (QPL) under Military Specification MIL-F-24385, 3M FC206CF, is given in Table 1, since the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for this concentrate is quite specific with regard to composition. The MSDS for other products on the QPL for AFFF, are given in Appendix B. Basically, the compositions of all AFFF concentrates are similar in that they are aqueous solutions containing fluorocarbon and other surfactants, a solvent (usually butyl carbitol and/or another glycol) and other additives. Since the actual chemical compositions of the various AFFF concentrates can be quite different, the AFFF specification requires the concentrates supplied by different manufacturers be compatible with one another. Table l - Composition of 3M Company's FC206CF Aqueous Film Forming Foam Water Ingredient Ethanol, 2-(2-butoxyethoxy)- Fluoroalkyl Surfactants Synthetic Detergents Urea lH-Benzotriazole, methyl- Triethanolamine Percent 76-80 10 1-3 2-5 6 <0,1 0.5 Recently there has been increasing concern over the consequences of discharging AFFF solutions into the environment or to sewage disposal facilities. The National Fire Protection Association established a subcommittee to examine the environmental issues involved in the discharge of AFFF solution. The results of this NFPA study ((reference (b)) are summarized in this report. 2 AFFF Solutions , AFFF solutions are prepared by diluting AFFF concentrates with water using a suitable proportioning device. Although the concentrates are sold as 1%, 3% and 6% concentrates, the chemical composition of AFFF solutions prepared from them are quite similar for a given manufacturer. > _ The Military Specification for AFFF, ((reference (a)) has limitations for toxicity, Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) and Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) as shown in Table 2. The toxicity tests are performed using Killiefish (Fondulus heteroclitus) in accordance with ASTM E729 (reference (c)). As indicated in Table 2, the LC50 limit for 3% AFFF concentrate is 500 mg/ and for 6% AFFF, 1000 mg/t . Based on the fish toxicity ratings in Table 3 which is taken from (reference (d)), both 3% and 6% AFFF passing the Military Specification would be regarded as practically non toxic to aquatic life. There are no published data on the phyto toxicity of AFFF foam solutions, but there have been no published reports of plant-kills resulting from AFFF solution discharges. AFFF concentrates and solutions are, for all practical purposes, non-toxic to mammals (reference (b)). Table 2 - Environmental Impact Limits From MIL-F-24385F 3% AFFF Toxicity, LCS0, mg/L, minimum 500 COD, mg/L, maximum 1000K BOD 20, minimum COD 0.65 6% AFFF 1000 500k 0.65 The COD and BOD values are determined in accordance with the Standard Method for Examination of Water and Waste Water (latest applicable edition) (reference (e). The COD is determined by measuring the amount of a chemical oxidant required to completely oxidize^a known quantity of the material. The biological oxygen demand is determined by preparing a dilute solution of a known quantity of the material, inoculating the solution with a culture of bacteria taken from a sewage treatment plan and measuring the oxygen uptake of the solution for a 20 day period. Biodegradabi1ity is determined from the ratio of BOD/COD. it is generally accepted that material having a BOD/COD ratio greater than 0.5 are biodegradable (reference (b)). Since the Military 3 U .S . Fish & Wildlife Service Aquatic L51UPBH1 <0.01 0.01-0.1 0.1-1 1-10 10-100 100-1000 >1000 Table 3 F is i T oxicity Rating Scales * -Relative Toxicity Super Toxic Extremely Toxic Highly Toxic M oderately Toxic S igh tly Toxic Practically Non-Toxic Relatively Harmless USEPA Aquatic Lgq ppm <0.1 0.1-1 1-10 10-100 >100 Category Very Highly Toxic Highly Toxic M oderately Toxic Sigh tly Toxic Practically Non-Toxic N o te Information available fom FFF manufecturers indicates that the aquatic LC50 o f AFFF solutions may safely be assumed to be greater than 10,000 ppm * - From reference (d). 4 US00000426 Specification requires a BOD/COD minimum of 0.65 for both 3% and 6% AFFF, AFFF concentrates passing the Military Specification are considered biodegradable. However, as indicated above, AFFF concentrates contain fluorocarbon surfactants which are composed of a completely fluorinated carbon chain, usually 6 carbons or more in length, and a non-fluorinated portion which acts as a hydrophile. The hydrophile may be as simple as a single carboxylic or sulfonic acid group or may be a complicated organic radical. Fluoroalkyl surfactants used in AFFF foam concentrates usually have complex hydrophiles. Completely fluorinated carbon chains are extremely stable to chemical and biological attack. It is postulated that when waste containing fluoroalkyl surfactants is treated in a wastewater treatment plant, the non-fluorinated portion of the molecule is fully or partially degraded. The fluorinated portion passes through the treatment plant unchanged. While it is believed that this undegraded material is biologically inert, no data confirming this belief has been published (reference (b)). Fluorocarbon surfactants are the essential ingredients which enable AFFF solutions to form a film on a fuel surface, thereby preventing evaporation and subsequent reignition of the fuel once it has been extinguished by the AFFF foam. They are the sine qua non of AFFF formulations: without fluorocarbon surfactants there can be no AF F F . Hence, until another solution can be found, we will have to live with the fact that a small part of the AFFF concentrate is non-biodegradable. Discharge Scenarios , AFFF ^solutions may be discharged during firefighting or firefighting training evolutions or as a result of system testing. In any event, unless special precautions are taken, the AFFF solution can eventually wind up in a sewage treatment plant and cause plant upsets and other problems if not carefully handled. The problems may result from fuel contamination since AFFF tends to emulsify fuels and carry them to the sewage disposal plant. Most fuels are toxic to the bacteria in the treatment plant. AFFF solutions also cause foaming which tends to suspend high BOD solids causing water quality and nutrient loading problems in the waterway leading from the sewage disposal plant. Finally, AFFF solutions are high BOD materials which may cause "shock loading" of sewage disposal plants. Thus, although AFFF solutions are essentially non-toxic and biodegradable, they can still cause problems in sewage disposal plants if improperly handled. 5 Safe Handling...and..Disposal of AFFF Solutions The NFPA Committee report (reference (b)) makes the following recommendations regarding AFFF disposal: "Before foam solutions are discharged to a wastewater treatment plant, the operator of the discharging facility should contact the treatment plant operator. The plant operator will require, at a minimum, a material safety data sheet on the foam concentrate, an estimate of the biological oxygen demands of the foam solution, an estimate of the total volume of foam solution to be discharged, the length of time over which it will be discharged, and, if the foam concentrate is protein-based, an estimate of the ammonianitrogen content of the foam solution. The foam manufacturer will be able to supply biological oxygen demands and ammonianitrogen data for the foam concentrate, which the operator can use to calculate the values ' for the foam solution. The other information needed is site-specific and must be developed by the operator of the facility from which the discharge will occur. Foam manufacturers and users recommend ' diluting the foam solution before it enters a wastewater treatment plant, but they don't agree on the optimum degree of dilution. Generally, the concentration of foam solution in the plant influent should not exceed 1,700 parts^per million (ppm). This degree of dilution is normally enough to prevent shock loading and foaming in the plant. However, each wastewater treatment plant must be considered individually, and those planning to discharge foam solutions to a wastewater treatment facility should discuss it with the facility operator in advance. Dilution should also be considered when discharging a foam solution to the environment, in order to minimize its impact. Discharges may also be defoamed before they enter a wastewater treatment plant. Defoamers decrease the amount of foaming a solution will experience during pumping dilution, treatment and so on, but they will 6 US00000428 not eliminate it. Foam manufacturers can recommend effective defoamers for use with particular foam concentrates. There are several chemical and mechanical pretreatments for foam solutions that are to be discharged into wastewater treatment plants, as well. These include precipitation, coagulation, adsorption on activated carbon and ultrafiltration (reverse osmosis), all of which have been studied experimentally. At press time, however, these processes had never been used in the field." Reporting Requirements for AFFF Discharge ^In 1993, the Environmental Protection Agency issued a requirement which necessitated reporting spills involving more than 1 gallon of AFFF concentrate based on the fact that AFFF contained butylcarbitol, a glycol ether. But, on June 1 2 , 1995, the EPA dropped this reporting requirement. However, the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act continues to apply to releases of all compounds in the glycol ether category even if reporting is not required. Parties responsible for releases of glycol ethers are liable for the costs associated with the clean-up and any natural resource damages resulting from the releases (reference (f)). The replacement of glycol ether by alternative solvents appears to be technically feasible based on recent Air Force tests. Several vendors now advertise green foams which use non reportable solvents instead of butylcarbitol. The complete spectrum of AFFF qualification tests would have to be done in order to establish that the alternative solvents are acceptable for Mil Spec AFFF. (Joseph T. Leonard Code 6180.4 Navy Technology Center for Safety & Survivability 7 US00000429 APPENDIX A - 1 U nited States Patent Office 3,258,423 Patentee! warn 88 1980 ./ ( / *'* 3488,423 METHOD OF m W G IM llIN G UQUID HYDROCARBON H IE S Mduanl L. T m , suiter Spring, and Edwin I. MMomM, off considerebkt vapor, for example, knoame, jet diesel oils,etc. The present foams wrew the fire extinguishing e in two way: they block the feedback of S o t Flf t --f, McL, la i p u i i to the Untied States of S energy to a fuel surface and they also prevent AniiSit* as repnswtod fay the Secreteiy of Hm New HWI Sift. 4 , 1N3, Sar. No. 304S > C M w . (0.252--3) release of flammahle vapor after the fl* bm - nppreised. - The foams dUactosed herein are tuitably with Tbe invention described herein may be manufactured and used by or for tbe Government of the United States of America for governmental purposes 'without tbe pay ment of any royalties thereon or therefor. ' TMs Invention relates to novel compositions for cover ing a low flash point flammable liquid to prevent ignition or reignition of the same when exposed to a nearby flame or source of ignition. More particularly, it relates to a method for using prior art fire extinguishing agents in conjunction with novel foam compositions for blanket ing newly extinguished fuel surfaces which are susceptible to fire flashback, 18 dry ctosnkal agenta, in particslar potaatiatit b ito ta s* powder, the foams duplaying eompleto atBWty ia presence of ailfcone-ooated powder. Moreover, by their very nature, enhance the extinguishing eRwa of KHCO) powder by eHmutating tlx of flashback, Wife rampart t e l fine twoh' occurring at alrcresh sites where a powder ckmd of' MCQf is applied, the present foam is tea prayed m the surface of the fuel to seen tbe eitogaiitaeto to te fire. The foam spray will prevent AuiMhau-y* os -Qm citoguMd fuel surface white the renutiiufer of -fee flames are eMmptutiiecL Thus, the chief Tmitwinm ^ Heretofore, finely-divided dry chemicals, such as so dium and potassium bicarbonate have been used as fire extinguishing agents due td their fast and efficient flame suppressing ability. The superiority of potassium bicarboost* as a fire extinguishing agent over the previously ** KHCO, powder, because of its inability to. cope w ith. flashbacks, has now been successfully were aa a nw- sult of the present powder-foam nariwui erf mabttkm.. fires. ., A further desirable effect noted in the use of % ``M K 'y ^ employed sodium bicarbonate has been demonstrated and reported in a Naval -Researeh Laboratory Report 5133 on August 21, 195, by R, R. NeilL The ditpenion of a finely divided mass of powder directly within the combastion zone of a flaming fuel provides rapid extinguish ju present foam w.m.pau$iam. is based on *h> nmaricabl^, ability to extend their mssMmm even alter t e air---to liquid bubble am disintegrating. The I u--f tUn surface flint whkh penttsta on -the t e l rf andS which has been found to be uniNirrioas to flu u u fatev ment of the flames, bat the occurrence of flashbacks over fuel vapors. The thin film is capable of spreading arntw the extinguished tree is certain tudess the fire iua been the fuel-foam interface and also over fuel anas mMcfc-tf? completely extinguished and no possible source of re ignition remains. Methods have also been devised for the application of fire-fighting foams by spraying or by injecting a coherent foam blanket on the surface of a burning fuel. StoM ss are not fuQy covered nth foam. The film ia <pfcktp* fanned whenever it become raptured. Than; the thi&^&i film is equally effective aa die foam itmif ia pimwfelB,,. the release of fuel vapor. Previous foams by-'- ctilred in ihm manner, for tbe foamy *< h i ' foam* which we the entire boning spread In sufficient thickmm ovwr area have been capable of resistibg fit vhu.Jm m iesii and can be tBpnred, and previous i tm therefore s iw p ftlii to wignitlon of fueL ^ mg the heat and flame attack to suppress and smother a conflagretiOB. Prior art foams which have been used for fire-fighting purposes were formed of proteinaceous mbstanes, such at, ltenitins. albumins, globulin, beatsgtobins, seed meal, etc* which were modified by hydrotysis and stabilized with salts of polyvalent rental, e.g., ferrous sulfate. . 45 ' Thai, it is ra object of the present isvuttk to po-; vid* a more efficasat foam if a fox tnd Another object of the invention is to provide *. .. extinguishing techaupe which employs foaas to w ot flammable vapor fefeaae firnnt n fafl mwiSM-m ~ the iameg have beau suppressed. vi'tiu ' 'Protein foams, however, are disadvantageous for fight. A further object of the invention is to provide _ iog hydrocarbon fires became of the heavy blanket of foam which most be spread over the entire bunting surface, while any dimipiion of the foam barrier results in SO foam aHoposituMtt that can be uaed fc to e ly dry powder agmti to effea rapid aad *g| a n t of hydrocartMn firm. wifli i . a flare-up of bunting fneL -Protein foams have aim been found to be adversely affected by finely-divided dry chem icals which haw been totted with a ai.ticrew fitTM; the. A further object of the mveotlon reaidM ia the f a n o ^ f tias erf a mter-coatahiiBg film wlsafe pnewMs fim nut# fease of flammable v*pwr from a bydnm fiaa nnw k`' silicone acta m a defeaaxr and cmmi the protein *TM>m to collapse at a high rate. Dry e te rn a l a m ts are treated will* a aienn> ms- face to provide (no-flowuif, moisture-resistant powders, SS O te r cdtjeota end advantage! of-file invention. sriR becofiie mom In ly apparent from 8 foil# toteripfe. and as iiiiMfqtf ^ jn the of drewinp in wMohj ' to act in the natuio erf a fiord, said powders being readily duchaiged by pressure te r n a bom tine or ntMgfe. The present mventioa provides novel foam cnaipasidons wMch haw proven to be effective in wamgttisliiig M . FIG. I achematically filustntet a system .fay which ,, , dry powder and a foam mmpomtkn am to tw iK ; Ifacharpi ocgfci for cmniiUng bfiaxmbsM accordaaoe .w ill the tfwHipt of the prea i* ire s whea ufiMrett singly o r in eonlnniitioit with other fire extinguishing ageata. Tit* pieant foam composi tions display a mmaikahle effect is their ability to pro- * FIG. 2 is a view of the twin trihaipr. operatBgcooditiom. teet newly e ito f a M to itaateM * fw l mslmxm to rn . - h i aecenlaiioe with lits prenant to w ta % .i fi|'6tote: ponilfle wcoimmco of i n . In thia respect the novel o|bioB am fbnitsd fin a amms' foams have bees fiattsd. to bo ssapxmSf useful in *oo*> tbmtm m gurt -- os mom __ bating fires in gatoUtse, napktlut ether, teaieo and other pounds: aaid compnitione mm sfe fetem *feg- combustibles of a highly ftHnsublB vapon they are i> ho torfhy ut when Mown or mixed w ifi-liti F taan -IJt^ useful in combatint fires 1 other hydroeart, wfckli .. nftrogn, cc other mniftMo gaaeow m ilia. ' are capable r a ti It* heal condMow of a fir to five US00000430 3,368,493 4 nvativei of the perfluorocarboxylic and perioorosaJfoaic mobility and self-sealing ability and is thin capable of. acids, represented by the general formula, RiCOJH and reseaUng the surface after it has been pierced. Prevwwa ' RiSOaB, nopectively. In the carboxylic acid molecule, fire-igbtiag foams provide an initial foam blanket, tot.-o the Rj is a perfluoroalkyi chain of seven carbon atoms, once the foam layer is brokea the sarfaon. k-opatr, to 1 C?Fi*--, and in the sulfonic add molecule, the R, is a reflash. " WSM perfluoroalkyi chain of eight carbon atoms, C*Fti--. The foam pertaining to this kveatioti ; p p u i - ; The perfluoroalkyi R, may be a straight chain or a by forming a water solution containing th* perfluoro branched chain. Preferred fluorocarbons which are use* compound In a sufficient amount when snitabiy acted ^ ful for the purposes of the present invention comprise upon to form a foamy mass. Foams of good water re--* . . .. the following quaternary nitrogen compounds which 10 teuton and adequate resistance to breakdown coatoia tha. have in their mofectilar structure an tnterenediate atnido- perfluoro compounds in coaeeattatitms of about .Ml- gi: ra poIymeiisyiM linkage; to about 10% or more by weight, depending on the par-. A-'""'' `" 10*Fn--B O tN H --(C H i)*--N(CH t),J* I - . (A ) ticttlar compound, used for this pupate. Arfe|!sern>:"" ICiFn--C O N H --(ClOWr-N(O Bdsl* I - <B) centratioas, the solntiota have a tendency to gdi cad- O 16 become stratified. Preferably the foam cosB |iSfew . contain one or more of said fluorocarbon compoonds It? C ,F-C O N H -(O H M r-{O H iJiO H rf!H ,ol-C H =C H .PC l' CC) ccmoeotrations in the range of fm a . C i F - 0 OH H -- ( O H d l- N (OH,) 1CH1C HsC O O - (D) 4% by weight of aolwtion. .. ; . > Sdtutiona containing a perfluoro ooBtpmiitfl, for ex* An additional fluorocarbon which is alto suitable for 20 ample the compound designated (A) In eeoosotratloe the preparation of the present foam is the siiUonamklo of 0.25% or more, will form a frothy mass bfaumtiag aliphatic add salt represented by the formula: with a gas, such as Freon-12 or with ah* to Tomb w li. .. C*FitSQ,N CCjHj)CHjCOOK (6) lively stable foams. The solutions may be mftdBy . * > ^ ^ ^ 5 panded to volumes as high as based flik tlte d ra tifti^ The above fluorocarbon compounds provide long- 25 of air to liquid. . chain, surface active cations and anions which have a Freon-12 is a trade name for the low-boiiihg, terminal perflnoroalkyl chain that is both hydrophobic dicUoro methane commonly known as a mfrlgrrani gwi- and oleophobic and therefore repeUant to water and to The water content in foams determines their tM lij hydrocarbons. The molecules are capable of concen- to withstand thermal shock and also their ability to spread trating ott the surface of water or hydrocarbon fuel and 30 and level off readily, consequently, votane *fy#wgr. form an oriented nuface film with the perftuarocarbon plays a very important role in ponding good cad pointed upward. tinguishiog properties. Therefore^ it Is p r i m a l fej cam The molecular stmctures (A), (1), (C) and (D) ploy the present foams at volume oi|m iBkM arf.appaafe~ - consist of an anion electrostatically united to a long mately 8 or 10, that provide thereby a w spr m g l^ .rf..;!' chain cation, owing to the positive charge of the quater 36 about 0.025 galVft.* of nuface m m H e nary nitrogen atom. The molecule (D) is cationic, but expansion displays good action i n f ` it is ah anionic due to the presence of the carboxylic against anrftinwi * group which is able to release hydrogen atoms in aqueous The compounds designated (A) and CDJ'.lif* solutions. The ionized (D) molecule is amphoteric and found to be more effective in their ability to fo n t reektazds? amphoMtic and thus pments both cationic and anionic 40 foams capable of protecting low lash point propertis, since both positive and negative ionization ignJtkm or reignitioii for periodi of Item St/fffiiBBiar: sit* exist in the ion. The molecule (E) it a carboxylic or more. Compounds (A) and (D ) may he usedldfiboiii.' add salt, and the caAoxylate group in tins compound is 0.5% concentrai to form foams of nwiftirmi i t i l f c / anionic. - .' < Alternately, compounds (A) and CD) maybe eeeteterf"(_ . Other pertboro Masiat showing miiar character 46 in a single sohitioo in any relative am anti i p to istics may be used as-the foam feunnen in accordance preferably, they fona foanta of maiimnni ttieiUbMi.'4 f TM' with the b m n tk n . . using equal amounts of compoundc (A ) and .(D )-k /; When the prerent Awroearbons am used in relatively total concentration of about 050% , consisting ( 0 2 !% ' small coneeatratioti .ia water, they are capable of farmmg frothy emulsions that am especially useful as fire &off e( Aa t)faonadm0v.2o5to%tioef x(pDt)nibkyiiwoefig8httoo 1fs.oliitk^brMijQf.^:*j.miyf/cpjtJ extIitgutalliBtJtoaina. The present fluorocarbons possess Improved stability in the present foams, especia&y life.- the neceesary thermal and chemical stability which is the lower expansion foams, is obtained b f m arni o f / ? essential- for. foam -compMittou. The fluoruHrbon additive that improves the reafaiance of f i t f a t a ta?fe hood pimddaa tapw ie*'tabiU tf to tta S,m rhu i n - i m m m & cm m km rendeta the The sKdecuks 66 heal and its capacity to maintain its mufam aad i " co tu n t. A fo a m ta p ro w ln th e fo ia iio f *wtti**Sufel*i| o re s t ^ ^ l t i ^ f p i e B i * . of heat. Moreover, th# pedynssric material combined in aciiitiaa beCsin*] show a feggiitf:g rg!:;sg pmemn ifeionlaif ttedvity Ul increare lite stability of the foia*, In, ndndng. fi they are p n a n t of aolitioBt otnk when - vritidt may be tovantageotnriy 1 cm m m m iom , ' -votm tiss faigi* molecular wtiigbt. polptieR fri . The inoHicaita .jBomnionnda ara u n M in ** oxid^, potywayl resins, pdygf^itoa, cariNnyitnafil loan gtsk.: t .m&mmh;4 m yaportcootnfiliitg or f e e f t A polymer contfeakf hetweea 2Xfe4iil t 'turili agadi'opooallaatM ifih e - w e of fiatwwp- ' M tib y k m oade has been fotuto e I * w&l`isid iw pnoifiK diy;p o w in ^ y T S ji pw B t.foam* do not die- imparting greaier rnsm m to fioom < mtegrate noi. iw|gt^iritli '*?dky pow#w- tttfc as tbs ptriyethykiie polymer oHamaxmly . n ^ Porpte'-K Pewd';l!MW)r?:'-taqple>K.Powder k a tenn M P o lfo i.WSR-35 maanfaotOTa<l~*by l t e ; Cftista'l used to desigitate fMasattmt bfearix*to fi Chamical Co. Foam addittvH o f this tyiw wffi'feiiafet -. iag gent- wfcteh:J r | g >j8wia an eaBf tprspd- as a v vift the Im a m m pm kkn in . " powder ciotto in ftawwwaMe fiqnkl and other fin k " tram about OS to 5% fey weight of the finali ` F m utm of ratear lo tta tm taM n tata ' '-'A . neefimed fa tw iw , '' ` lag JUm a t lhe-Joaii>Jaiilatwrfaait-aiii to tha ahilty of 1# tte nm ntios ha|<bq i ?;'- *"*e4 4ta ,W:S e 5 5 5 ^ N t a : ':-llie 'fluorackhoa .film,. w.."hic*h..... ....... i Ittih" ttKwnt: of -'water on its- surfact '* .. " US00000431 s^ioMfifi .. " 6 ... - The bow lotion is blown or maecl with P reon-li or any other gat (including air) to form a gas-liquid entui- openiop 13 and 14 ut the respective contalaec*. Tl -omw tainere are then luitaMy provided w te mam far poor Bring said contain through pressure Iona. $S;!Itewt*e*v H e following test procedure* are illustrative of the c h irp pressure force* the content* fi iiaptithiof characteristics of the present foam com* Ifi near the bottom of aaid oontainaB, r positions. The p H n t* of the film barrier which forms The powder and foam a n e a m o to tinqagh^<j|ij on the fuel surface and its effective interference with the eharp tines IT and 11, repeetif*ip, and it ignition and propagation of flame is hereby vividly de spray through sepanre nooses,show n in 1X3.2. monstrated. . ohrikm is made into a foaming mum by Tut 1 10 arising with air or other gas. More cob ..... .... foam may be readily formed by addingji miUMammmm , The compound (A) is formed into a If t aqueous solu tion and expanded with air to a volume of about 10. The of Freon liquid to diadiaii hne If,. nozzle 21, the Freoa flash-into ' foam is then applied as a thin layer of about V* inch to iog a foaming nrixture 2$. th*tsurface of motor grade gasoline. Tie foam prevent ed igmtioby an open flame and when ignition wa* finally effected only a small amount of vapor was present to permit a brief flash across the surface, Agitation with a probe dlariowd that it was difficult to break open the u Turning now to FIG. 2, the _ ,, _______ _ p foam nozzle 21 are mounted in a fixed p teite.ititef!-: each other on a rod holder T l I t e t a u t m ade, t t ... equipped with a discharg* tip 23, wlskis may bp the fog] foam tip SG-2559, mmahmmml by the BMkmoml Sprite, barrier to get a sustained flame. When exposed surfaces of fuel was finally obtained, the exposed fuel would not tale (ire until repeated agitation in one area and then it was quickly extinguished. This test indicated tl.pres so kler Corporation, M tip being n i e d i $0 nlfam minute at 100 p.*JL The tip has a convex mmm M. mounted ut the front to came,the tmm- to im mA.M h wide arc upon discharge. *; ' ence of a useful film that forms a surface barrier capable of suppressing fuel vaporization. m The dual nozzle airaiifeinmt Is designed with pistol, grip 25 that have trigger type ahnt-aff valve* M to per Teat 2 nut an easy on-off operation with one tH ! mi oarih p lte l The formation of a surface film was further demon strated by means of a small amount of fluorescent mate rial in the foam solution employed in Test 1, A small amount of foam cotttainiag the fluorescent material, so dium fluorescein, wa* placed on the surface of gamti, and. the area of foam and surrounding surface were ob served under ultraviolet light. The green glow of the foam was soon observed spreading in all directions on the surface _of the gasoline. As the foam began to dis integrate with time, the green glow on the surface grew larger. After the foam had completely disintegrated, the green coloration had spread out over an ansa many time* IMS than the area previously occupied by the fcaTM, grip. The operator begins with the dry Anfef P te charge 27 MtiaMy and move* in a given titectiito,, H# then directs the foam discharge 28 over the am t covered, so by the powder until the entire area it blanketed succee- thely with dry chemical and with foam. Tl foam- a covers the a m after the dry chemical Ins tln g to te f- the flame*. **-- 150 square feet of pfolme fire may be extingnishod* 35 with about 20 lb*, a t XHCQt powder and 5 p il o t of perfiuorocarbon foam. The foam is pRfereMy *" ' with a water density ofJMB gaL/fti*. : The present foams constitute otateily Bfr-wate emuMou that dlqilay a substantial sftw iftf to rtiilrfo i. 40 ate a tUn layer of m tor in an active film. Tbe tmm TutS watiMf* has been trnmd to *wi!^a>f a, fu m m la a field, scab test involving a 14-foot diameter ge l i n e fire, the prssere* of the film barrier along with its mobility and relf-sealing ability was farther d*mnannred. A con tainer lid 19 inches in diameter wa* placed in the gamni Are prior to the application of foam. A loam containing about 0.5% of compound CD) was blown with air and applied to gii a density of about 0,06 gallon of solution per square loot of fuel surface over the entire burning sur face until the 1 wa* extinguished. After a i*pc of about one minute, a torch was brought over the opening left by the ltd, The sorface could not be ignited even with agitatwa. G a p a t e warred in the foam blanket, and the foam ww Object to comidenWe movement by the wind. Htowewr, the o jm *urfces could not be ignited even Witlt agttalion pimnag that the surface film had fonoei 1*|-f,and heM teftow by rescaling itself throughout the pe> riod in which the. gasoline tturfaee wa* being giiana Tbs preseat fire extinguishing method is host ditrlfwffi by a certain iilstewwe enbodknM t wMdt will now be described is <***; * _Illustrated la FIG. l i t i p re a m ia d system for dischargmg a dry chemical and a perfluorocaitNMi foam of lyp d**cribed beretn front a dry chemical " n i 11 and a alatea container 12; sali containers may form a part of a mobile unit that can be readily to the seam of hydrocarbon fire. The dry etywiiftf in contaiasr 11 may be potawun or indium biwftoaate ammomtua ditiydnpn pbm phm or CO, gw under nm. sure, laCTulMitr 1,1.lie f o a i kiM bb a y M i. f t foamy mass w te its active flint. The qr*wttwf, active film Is capable of distritoping a ussfiat in te r .oo^ k tent which does not dram rapidly from a hydrocarbon 45 surface. Hua water-ccataming Sim iA h a 1818061 ity of nearly 1,0 I* capable ot floating on a h y to re i t a i surface with a spidik grevity of cohr ft.7 aad to p enal thereon for an extended period. 'A teth er . of "light water" I* its ability to foam from m y 50 lotions coafaioutg a smalt eonesatmtian of the carton foaming material*. T te complM of these foam* nssnltt caentfaitljr la water ticptotilte., taining a soluble compound. - 1 ' gg. Pa*t_extx;rience has ttbown that the witter foams is of great importance in determiningJ M t ^ to wMistand t a n u l stock. The t e i i A i i s 'f l l .fatvoives evapomtioa imm the nufaee; it-jtfi /drainage of lqni4from the iitofal waB i s l ' The retardation of fo m decay is tins ky 40 mlvtaa of in ter in the foam. A nnfape p ap A y -tli ^. toorocastoo foams k that their bum --**--fe /.cuiiiely related to their water content The _....... Icto their water liquid phase at* a Mtfhar ttte tk m ppte>; tain foams, hot they exhibit good heat n if f " 88 vvew appttssHnt qptaitks. '^ . The present flnorocariM conipocitea may be fo n a ^ bled more convensmtly m eonceatratre wfjfpl* miy f e be dilated witir water to fonn the K ite t t a to goteretiMlie foam. The concentrate mey **' 70 mmaM maMUmm and pour paint **" 1 eddithes. * of ih* perito# compwanA (A) coociMtetea of about 0JS% of t fh eluding therein a foam stabilizer, turiti as and (D ) in a e j^.. a pedyethyk* .. / - - bt a pnjKted fiaa-fi^dinc htamrnt e h y M y re d te a Item *to tto ptffliKm, "1,1^ w tet* ftasa rhite wed sunuhaacoiiky or socoereively in a polymer, and. fifyooi.-- * pour point depmaent aneti * * - -- m ethyls#- II-'T b ** tan foams may " Menket of * also be " ** Kvt? 11^1 US00000432 to.x. *'$.k 3 ' ' ,=*' *-: / d a m ! ( o u t iia rn tta yt cm mfsl wface, Umsvapor 7. A motbod of e. gappnausiiill 1* dtariy m M tm m d ' M di ocapaiin Knaiis tla 'b w n v & &' <^a i pmUy rffectimfa-BW M i a i gabion, - - ' '.-j- bydroeaitoa tata a T&# iawBaii tbgafnte pnifidea nowl p i n i r - S n at ti HfCM I foam* wMdi b r a '- b ttn f a n d lo be w ry a ta * # BBOVSt K fUM ffe-- Hi iiyw^uAataty : ` t u f e Ja coabatfaig.- f*- i < i i eepeaaily hydraeartoo afa*- HwariBi ite dry powdet wj s fuel ol f;igii fiaauMitate vipor. Ja addfon, d * (*e*eot of tl lp! hfdnxwtMB urith. m ^mmm kssx lawniBM pravider-n Jaqnraved awtfaml for combating xu<iMalHittibk p a (dune ad na *$owtu S^ns4 j, ,.t hydrocubon fite by djurcharging * flama-tuppreaiing dry wSsicfe. eaamua nt W a a l i s s i issi <ilkS iu<'4$?i powder aod kMskk&m.snng tm eninguiabcd flamet with m wrigfct dnsiMM of k mrfaoe ... 4.. * ' " s peifluorocaituii'Jagm lo fsmwnl fintier Jlashhaclu. finwa tha grogp om bbh of OMoualjr BM jrmoiiificatiau tasd Variation af die ? b b ywttfem *- pukWb ia t lfjbt af the a b o tatteUapi,- ft k iH p c ia it to te n a d u t e d dun wiiin ""7*:"':'.' fOrfiraCWIHCOllWtlSiQBsi'll:--' v IOtrfaCO*MWOB44"-' tiia scspci oi tteiqppM tw l darma iw m otiaa masf I t ' ' ' Hbtaaria* A mk in ^ B d ta iif deacrfbed. i97iC<>ira(0KdiK(01 ,- Wta i.sdafaned I # - : vr; - - ' I. A inethod, of eiringniihing liquid bydrocatboo fira wftridi oooHdw`C m riac the b a n n t a m of w a*# _ .... - li|sW fcfiraairbt wfcti m Mpacm foam havliig hob* f 'OtTuBOilffOiHdQB*O0K cacitaBiiU* g a p t a v i a i agoMm liquid phasa Weh csaaiiii. in a ta a ftuna'atKmt 0.1 tu 10% by t o t of a mrfiuo m tim flaoncatttoa eooipgand fcnetrf fcop fThayi gyff| gW llfltin flf ` . A iwntinti mi. ritettwl jmdalai 1,,iie*ienei|flj|3 fonai contai in eolntioa a foam ntulisfr sHiisc-saiiLbk; idgk molecuiar `mjgtet jswy&xf small aaumBl cudBdent te t^prefo Ite sz:smksi ' of ti inaia. " . - WiCCB)#-l- ' " ' - 9. A Entstknd. n dcfiaed io. d a i a 7, taenia die powdsr ia pocainiiiiB Uewfaontfit powK aad ;s:c^?ii0iW0mWicSiOH.!CHt(:iCCH^H.13H::!r o ta UqqI piuue of ite fiotta t p t H mAntta^'i 0M % by thaiHOt i * ' ' " " jg|ji|i^,B iO I OO* ^-j f a ~ aa^ow ' ' *#= . t<.i|O iM Q dm 'JfSSIW ^p|(0iBiKn%C40K I M eMn l,TtbctBatlw ca* l0%iirfimsmtsM ot dtve ftwwcMcbM M f a n d ia 'J.':?> i aqneeiM ifapU 1 * ofAe la ta h to n iteo t J J aad ite g u io qiad Tohuae i 4% I f niw^a**" ' 1 IH, --v>;-XVi & AinBiiio^Hiisdaadinclaira^wfem Uiite aaoa fr " * m 4. ^A asib o d a.4>i|iwi ta 'datai. 3* wkenin ibs cxfs iiisim h..*immmb phy-- ^ !:m^ j4 M UNHfiD SpklSS, ll/ltIS ^fnHii nin1r ir^ al 1 - oinun^< oB (O w vw ioo-' ' " 1.' A mdtotf o t a a &ipilftim! a lupM hydroearix fco '*' S",5T 4?;; 'wfcic OMipfssi em nphc * to s s a 'b y d n e n in a "at s a eiiaws im m _ .pam f tM ol iba liqoiil luyisg a noMoai liqnid i t e wtik ia by wms ftensoa of *jd| f&T.': x m j m w m s Bmlad ,7J9j6lf m M h e u t aL'----, V f6 4 fflt f/iiSS A e e e B - i - _ ^ S T jm js s t t/lfSf m m m ij/iiif _^ _ l i f t AUbcecUet nl^ ' . , . O THBt. <w a p A * * m *. '.,.... ' s k^OKbMNB;w cs#fip4ii l `l ^ ^ - . a f c 3 8 5 ' l i E | f C | l | 6 ^ :" ;ALBERT .T:llBVBUf'JMW i riSofesKtl k i t e to i a fi:J2<iAPl*. to-? MW US00000433 A-5 June 2 8 , 1966 r. l. tu v e etal. 3 ,2 5 8 ,4 2 3 METHOD OF EXTINGUISHING LIQUID HYDBOCARBON FIRES F ile d S ep t. 4. 1963 ATTORNEY ? US00000434 APPENDIX B material safety data US00000435 M aterial S afety D ata S heet Document Number : Trade Name Industrial ^iHfftmTiM^ Products Division 10-4323-1 S t Pjut, 612/733-1110 144-1000 Pun Up.; 0#81?-M82 B -1 -- .g.g.6CF LIGHT WATER Brand Aqueous Film Forming Foam CChhefeFmiieiscsa&l PFsammsiilyu ....................... ........... i""i* mu. .. 3M LO. Number Fire Control A g e n t _____ 1.Ingredients Water '- Ethanol,2 -(2-butoxyethoxy) Fluoroalkyl Surfactants CAS - 7732-18-5 112-34-5 TS Synthetic Detergents Urea TS 57-13-6 lH-Benzotriazole,methylTriethanolamine 29385-43-1 102-71-6 76-80 10 1-3 2-5 6 <0.1 0.5 None (5) 35ppm Cl) None (5) None (5 > None (5) None (5) None (5) TS Trade Secret Vapor Density (Air - 1) Evaporation Hat Calc. 9 R .T .(BuQAc =l) Appearance and Qdor Clear, amber colored liquid. 3 . F8m and Ex0oom's Ha-am i D m * -- ~ Ftesh Point (Test Method) None CSetaflaah CC) Extinguishing Media --- --------- --------- - - NAHammaMt Umtts: L E I ua- NA FC-206CF is a fire Special Fire Fighting Procedure* None K n o w Unusual Fire and xptosft HaiaRJs extinguishing n ______ ~~ agent. --- ---------- --------- -------------------------------- -- ------------- -- ---- -------------- --------------- " ---- .................... ................. ...... .................. -- ---------------------- laludl`> -" 11 ^ formad. Se. Section 6 Sp Response -- -- ............ .... ........... --------------------- -- --------------------------------------------------------- precautions from other sections. Cover with absorbent material. Colleo. spelled material. Clean up residue with water. Recommended Disposal " -- ---- ----------------- -- ---------------------- -- ------------ -- ___ _______ Bieed spent solutions and small product quantities, <5 gal., to a wastewater product"? Syatem: RdUC discharge rate if foaming occurs. Incinerate bulk ineluS* HP .industrial or commercial incinerator. Combustion products will n a H F . Disposal alternative i Dispose of completely absorbed waste product facility permitted to accept chemical wastes. Since regulations varv O . S . EPAry # Envaonmantat Data No data available. ~ --" ---- ......... ....................... -- ---------- -- Ca m 1 creivi <i a fnam t* ISuPSfMICl* ........... US00000436 T a : I'iane ,, ,, _ *.H$.A$t-fi.H.dSSfiflOci(~|206CF.LIGHT WATER Eye Contact ........ B.r.a.n.d..A.queou's ~ ............................................ B -2 Fil.m...F.o.r.m.i.n`"g'lrf""""`Foam ......... ............... .......................... ....................... N data for FC-206CF, but similar product causes moderate irritation of the eyes. Triethanolamine is corrosive to eyes, but not expected to be corrosive the concentration in this oroduct. 6 Skin Contact " No data for FC 206CF, but data for a similar product indicates it may cause irritation of skin on prolonged contact; may be absorbed through the skin in amounts i ecntinun,!, and prolonged contact occurs. See above._______ N ?ata J:or FP72?6 CF* Mlst or vaPors may cause irritation of the respiratory a b d o m i n a l ^ L 9h oncentratlon of vapors may cause vomiting, nausea, diarrhea abdominal pain, pulmonary edema and stupor. Undiluted triethanolamine is corrosive. Symptoms of a single overexposure to the mixture may include ihioiiCXhSniS S ' fl"shing of face with dizziness, nausea, headache, cough, sor throat, shortness of breath, confusion, convulsions and lethargy; symptoms of repeated overexposure may include twitching o f eyes, recurrent u n c o n s c i o u s n e s s f the blood and blood forming system. piousness f?r FC_206CF* Not ar> expected route of industrial exposure. Iriethanolamine is corrosive when undiluted. Suggested First Aid ' -- ...................... .... ...........................-- ------------------------------ -------------------------------- ----------- EYE GONTAGT: Immediately flush with plenty of water. Continue for 10 minutes INHALATION^1*?F3 0 * f " C0NTACT; Wash affected area with soap and water N H A L A H O N . ^ if symptoms occur, remove person to fresh air. If symptoms continu Poison ? o r = i " tTM ? E S T I M ! GiVe tW 9laBS" f "* * " Cal1 a Pyi=ian or a R M C tM ty Data Stability Unstabte ConaitMf To Avoid NA Incompatibility I Materials To A w M NA Hazardous Potyrnsraation May Occur uondrtwra To Awid NA Hazardous Oeeempositioo X Stable X WSI Not Occur ........... ........... ........ ........................... -- ---------------- .............. -- ----------- -- -------------------------------- -- -------- -- -- ----------- ____ ......... " --- --------------------- ---------------------- -- -- -- -- ----------------- ------------- -- -------- --- Thermal decomposition may produce toxic materials including HF. Decomposition t usage concentrations does not present a hazard. compos ion 7. Saeelai ..................... ...... 1'" .................. .................................... .... ..... ........... ...... Eye Protection Safety Goggles Ventilation -- '~ --- --------- Skin Protection ~ ~ ---- Rubber gloves, protective clothing, General ventilation is adequate. Respiratory andSpeciat Protection -- =L-- KIOSK approved respirator with organic vapor cartridge & particulate filter. a Pwwauttetiary M m m M k m ~ ~~ -- -- ......................... ........... .......................................................-- _______ 2prSoLperrSti.e-s Yoof?ithhiisFIEpDrodfucRtShravEeL n0NoLtY,fbeeTnhe fuclhley"icianv^e.stpihgyastiecdala,ndanditstoxhiacnodiloignigcao]r and e v L be Ge"eral safe practice requires that contact with the skir not n, dthrSa hi"9 f vapors# uffl88' ists, or dusts should be avoided. Whe Ho\-/5t the container should be kept tightly closed and away from heat/flame. Avoid prolonged/repeated breathing of concentrated vapors. Use onlv in areas sufficiently ventilated to prevent vapor buildup. nly piAW US00000437 W A d *p t d fro m U S t Form N o. LSB-OOS AWSUL AIUSUL jOMM p. m u rr, pm. a MANAGCfl FOAM BUSNiSS DEVELOPMENT GROUP SOIVOONOFWIASLDANSULWC. ONE STANTON SHBHET MM*NTT1. W*8CONSW 34143 TEUX 26-3433 (7151735-7411 B-3 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET SECTION 1 Manufacturer: _f_ mm or WOOMftLOINTFftNATIONAl CROUP .--JlfWtt, Wisconsin 54143 Emergency Telephone No,: ,715/735-7411 Trade Name and Synonyms; ANSULITE 61 AFFF Chemical Name and Synonyms: Aqueous Filin Forming Foam Concentrate -- 61 proportioning Chemical Family; Mixture Formula; SECTION H - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS Paints, Preservatives and Solvents: Pioments Catalvst .. . Hazardous Mixtures of Other Liquids, Solids, or Gases: Lodyne S-112 Lodyne HS-300 b u t y l Carbitol Propylene G ly c o l Deriphat D-160C T rito n x-102 % TLV (Units) % = 5 c5 = 10 < 10 <5 <5 TLV Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown 31,300 mg/kg 1.9 cc/ka SECTION III - PHYSICAL DATA R o ilin g P o in t (O F 1 ? 1 2 _ .. Specific Gravity (H jO " 11 ..................." - 1.02 Vapor Pressure (mm Hq.) .. Percent Volatile by Volume (%) ^ 1% f*vannratinn Rat i . t i Solubility in W a te r I n f i n i t e Appearance and n , w c l e a r > straw colored l i q u i d , slightly s w e e t odor SECTION IV - FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA Flash Point (Method Used) n 0 n e t 0 b j 11 n g T.C.C. Extinguishing Media Thi< material is a fre extinguishing agent. US00000438 ANSULITE 6% SECTION V - HEALTH HAZARD DATA Threshold Limit Value ^ 5 0 s 12560 mg/kg (Albino Rats) Effects of Over Exposure None known B-4 Emergency and First Aid wash skin thoroughly, flush eyes with water SECTION VI - REACTIVITY DATA Stability: Stable X __________ Unstable________ ................. ...........-- Incompatibility (Materials to aunirtlReact!ve metals ...... -- .... .1 Hazardous Decomposition Products . ________________________________ _ Hazardous Polymerization_______ May Occur .. - Will Not Occur X ............... SECTION VII - SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES Steps to be taken in case Material is Released or Spilled RlOSC Spill area th o rO U Q h lV With Witcr.dg_ spilled material will cause floors to be slippery. Prevent from reaching sewers or water ways. Collect spilled material for disposal in accordance with state or local regulations. SECTION VIII - SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION Respiratory Protection (Specify type) ______________________ _ V entilation_______________ Local Exhaust ... - Mechanical (General) -- _______________________ Eye Protection Safety goggles and eye wash facilities recomnended.______________ ____ SECTION IX - SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS Precautions to be taken in handling and storing ......... .............. -- Other precautions US00000439 M aterial Safety D ata Sheet for Aer-O-Water 6EM B-5 G5I CfciMItatfaiwffM S e c tio n I Manufacturer's N a m e and Address: Chubb National Foam, Ine. ISO Gordon Drive F. O, Box 270 Exton, PA 19341-1350 Em ergency Telephone: (215) 363.1400 Date Prepared; 3/27/91 S ection H H asaM oi In g re d ie n t/Id e n tity tafo n n etfo n seerm -eight pereor, of somesobstsoces involved ip a c pfopnecary inde secret end are not disclosed on this MSDS. To eompiy w r , ingredients in this prediletta Im n ra x m t* * " W ," 'Ti>'lc"0,r " " A TM "11d " "lia >identities fix some of me d esig n a i t e s p r e s e o t ^ S ^ S S . ? ! "^ ^ 1 " & health professionals, employe oe their p a Worker mm com m X R i g S S S i t t o Qnumestion Standard, 29 e r a 1910.1200 mid dm SpudficGeaerle Chtmlcai Identity; Water Alkyl Polyglyooside #113976-90-2 Sugar Fluorinated Surfactant OSHA PEL ' Mone Established None Established NOM Fjsfahllrfwj Mboe &tK1Mwmi ACGIH TLV Moos EstabUshed None Established Now Established Mom listtfaiisfa=4i O ther U niti ^ ^ " ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ `^ " " " ^ S u iism n e e .u sk Tbepeepeniarmd Spedfle/Ceaeiie Chemilatl Identity: Butyl Carbitol; 2-(2-Butoxyctboxy) Ethanol CAS# 112-34-5 OSEA PEL None E m tim h M ACGH TLV Mow Established by Weight fi mia, Speciflc/Generle O im i^ i Identity: Ethylene Glycol; 12 Ethaaediol; CAS# 107-21-1 OSHA TEL 50 ppm oeiiiog limit ACGIH TLV S O p p ufvapa) celling limit o'Staio" i Page N o i of 4 US00000440 M aterial Safety Data Sheet for Aer-O-Water 6EM S e c tio n HI P hy*lc ,a C hem l J C h M .e te r i.tic o f P ro d u ct pH Solubility in wa,. Vapor Fressure (mm Hg) Boning Point 8.1 , 110000%%---------- m-- -- jm S p M S cIW y fW ,,,^ , Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetatcl) Vapar Density Melting Point Appearance and Qdon S tow yellow liquid with m id, HO denote* Not Deteimned. H/A denotes Not Applicable. * B-6 1.04 <i N N/A S ectio n IV H ealth H azard D ata ^iiu produci cousins the following subsunccs, which ia their pan fbnn. pose the following hamm^ Chemical In gR die& ts Routes of Entry Symptoms of Exposure of lahatadoB, lagHiloii mid Skin Absorption: U sted in NTPfIaRC orO S H A ; Butyl Carbitol; CAS# 112-34-5 fcgoo may p ro d tig 0f to te fc a ta , sym p 0f tra l a e m system depression. Eye coeiact m g Immediate stinging with severe redness and swelfinf of the M jutw iw M ftdw ifetl bums of the cornea. 1 Not listed. Ethylene Olyool; CAS# 107-21-1 May cause eye Mtatioo upon eonuct, nose and throat P atalatioo of vapors. Ingestion can result in Not listed. S iS ? dM" 8C' coovuWt * . com*. Animal """"d Uver,,>d^ Page No 2 of 4 US00000441 M aterial Safety Data Sheet for~ ~ Aer-O-Water 6EM S ectio n IV H e l m H x d D .u (continued) M a ia l Coodiiions O o U y Aggravatd b , Bxpoam: eye sensitivity nay be aggravated by expnure. Emwieiicy FtotA M TncHnnt B-7 agBiiM . . g co M D a m h ^ ia fr f w t e l i n t o i M . CobbKlpbracUntaeitaW y. ..................... ' ------------------------------------------------------of waicr and Induce voguttmg. Gam e. pbyskin, taew U M y. S ection V M re a n d Ezploalon H azard D ata Flash Point .. None (Cleveland Open Qjp) " Flammable lim fi ML . N/A BxtinguisbingMedta: Pialua is an ^ ^ - y/A Uousmi Bre and Eaptarion Hazards; None ' Section VI R eactiv ity D ata Stability: `unstable Q Coodiiions to Avoid: None SsbJe ^ Incompatibility; Material to Avoid: None Mymeriiaaoo: May Occur ' V m m o c w ^ FageN o3 o f4 US00000442 B-8 M aterial Safety Data Sheet for Aer-O-Water 6EM Section VH Control M easure* Spill of Leak Frocedunes: OoGceotrate: C d t a spOtod * I* * * bi m m ill, flush area with water uniil it no longer frww Disposal should be m acscwhaee with State and l i x t i regulation. Foam: Hush with water and dispose of diluted n a ttU ncsortlag to State and Local regulations. S ectio n v m P recau tio n s for Safe H andling and Use Respiratory Protection; Nooe required. Ventilation: ' None required. Protective Clothing: Eye Protection: Rubber or PVC gloves reaamniaiMiBd, Saffety glasses, goggles, or fiws shield required. Eye wash fkdJM recommended. Work/Hygienic Practices: Avoid inhalation, ingestion, or skin conttct. Avoid contact with eyes. pedetteedCWFa-- ^ n o qMigrtioeafabmfaifarwBieeeeeihdistoiaaitoa eeakfoki Ic A o rim iiM M tM tii, Page No 4 of 4 V TheBectronlcs Group US00000443 B- 9 mm ANGUS FIRE ARMOUR CORPORATION P. 0 . Drawer 879 Angier, NC 27501 Telephone: (9.19) 639-6151 FAX: (919) 639-6131 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET PRODUCT CODE: 41011-41012 ISSUE DATE: June 16,1986 REVISED DATE: June 1,1990 FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Angus Heafth/Safety Department (919) 639-6151, Ext 201 SECTION 1 PRODUCT NAME: Trido! 3 % ID EN TIFICA TIO N Synonyms: Synthetic Detergent Fire Fighting Foam Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) CAS#: Chemical Family: None ____ Molecular Formula: Not Annlinahla Aqueous Mixture SECTION 2 C hem ical' Proprietary Mixture of Ruoroaikyl INGREDIENTS CAS#: %; EEL TLV-AGGIH- Detergents, Magnesium Sulfate, Water & Dtethyiene Glycol Monogutyl Ether Not Estab, Boiling Point (760mm Hg): Specific Gravity (H20 =* 1): Vapor Density (Air = t); Evaporation Rate: (Butyl Acetate 1) 185-230T 1.01 Not measured No Data % Solids: Solubility in W ater (%Wt): Freezing/Meiting Point: Vapor Pressure (mmHg @ 20C): Appearance and O d o r White-amber liquid with slight sweet odor. O ther Ph 7.5 +/-0.5 3-6% 100% -4*C No Data SECTION 4 Flash Point (Method Used): Autoignition Temperature: Extinguishing Media: Special Fire Fighting Procedure: FIRE & EXPLOSION DATA No Data Not Determined Not Flammable Not Flammable Flammable Limits (% by Volume): LEL UEL Not Flammable Unknown Unknown 1 -rfq US00000444 B - 10 MGSfflBANGUS FIRE ARMOUR CORPORATION P. O. Drawer 879 Angier, NC 27501 Telephone: (919) 639-6151 FAX: (919) 639-6131 SECTION 5 OSHA (PEL): Not Established HEALTH ACGIH (TLV) Not Established A. Animal Tgxifjy UJ5Q: LC5 0 : 8. Effectsof Exposure (Human) (Rats) <5g/Kg (RainbowTrout) 510 mg/Iltre Acute Effects * Ingestion: Skin Contact Eye Contact Irritant Irritant Irritant Inhalation: Irritant Medical conditions, ifany, aggravated by the chemical: None Known Other Health Hazards: None Known Most likely Routesof Entry: Skin Chronic Fffm Ingestion: Skin Contact: Eye Contact: Inhalation: O ther None Known None Known None Known None Known None Known C- Emergency Ingestion: Skin Contact: Eye Contact: Inhalation: Ffffit AM Pmfflfffirm Inducevomitingand call a physican. Washoffwith soapand largequantityofwater. Immediately flush withlargequantityofwaterfor 15 minutes, Includingunder eyelids. Call a physician. - Removeto fresh air. SECTION S REACTIVITY Incompatibility: None Known HazardousDecomposition Products: NoneKnown Conditions to Avoid: None Known Stability: Stable Hazardous Polymerization: -Other: ' ' WII not occur - NoneKnown ' '' " - 2 Of 3 '' , US00000445 B - 11 m&m ANGUS FIRE ARMOUR CORPORATION P. 0 . Drawer 879 Angier, NC 27501 Telephone: (919) 639-6151 FAX: (919) 639-6131 SECTION 7 RCRA Code: Spill, leak or Release procedures: Waste Disposal: ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION None if regulations permit, flush into sewer at 0.5% concentration. Product Is biodegradable. Chemical Oxygen Demand: Blodegradabiltty: containers and disposed in sanitary landfill. Contact Local, State and Federal EPA for regulations. 650,000 mg/Kg No si9ns of Inhibiting effects on sewage bacteria. 34% biodegraded after SPC nnw a Ventilation Requirements: Respiratory Protection: Protective Gloves: Eye/Face Protection: -----------------i fct* i iu n INF.O......R....M. ATIO7 1N_ " " -- --------------- -- -- --------- -- --------------- ___________________ ____________________ Provide adequate levels to prevent objectionable odor Not normally required. Rubber Safety glasses, goggles or face shield. SECTION 9 Handling and Storage: Other Precautions: . SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS For industrial and municipal fire department use only. Store at 15F-110F. Use original container or stainless steel, fiber glass or bitumen lined tanks. SECTION 10 Proper Shipping Name: Hazard Classification: UN#: TRANSPORATION INFORMATION - U.S.D.O T Not regulated None None w m m m m m wPresent unsown 3 of 3 US00000446