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7 /tA A. / / / U jp / A003788 03788 \ US00003439 3M Press Sox - 3M Phasing Out Some of its Specialty Materials ^ ^ ? ' N ew s http://www.3m.com/profile/pressbox/fluorochem.html m m .m ii Ptssfite ' FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 3M Phasing Out Some of its Specialty Materials . ST. PAUL, Minnesota - May 16, 2000 - 3M today announced it is phasing out of the periluorooctanyl chemistry used to produce certain repellents and surfactant products. The affected product lines represent about two percent of 3M's nearly $16 billion in annual sales. These include many Scotchgard products, such as soil, oil and water repellent products; coatings used for oil and grease resistance on paper packaging; fire-fighting foams; and specialty components for other products. 3M said it plans to substantially phase out production by the end of the year and will work with customers to accomplish a smooth transition. "Our decision anticipates increasing attention to the appropriate use and management of persistent materials," said Dr. Charles Reich, executive vice president, Specialty Material Markets. "While this chemistry has been used effectively for more than 40 years and our products are safe, our decision to phase out production is based on our principles of responsible environmental management." "We're reallocating resources to accelerate innovation in more sustainable opportunities and technologies. This decision is not only in the public interest, it's in the best interests o f all our constituencies ... our employees, customers, communities and investors," Reich said. Sophisticated testing capabilities - some developed in only the last few years --show that this persistent compound, like other materials in the environment, can be detected broadly at extremely low levels in the environment and in people. All existing scientific knowledge indicates that the presence of these materials at these very low levels does not pose a human health or environmental risk. 3M expects to meet consensus earnings estimates for the rest of 2000. This excludes a one-time charge on the order of $200 million, that will be taken sometime this year. ' "Our growth engines are more powerful than ever and we're confident in our ability to continue delivering on expectations," said L.D. DeSimone, chairman and CEO. "Many of our new technology platforms directly address the fastest-growing segments of the new economy such as electronics, telecommunications and flat-panel displays." "We expect the positive momentum in our financial performance to continue into 2001 with earnings somewhat above current analyst estimates," DeSimone said. 3M is a leading manufacturer o f innovative products for industrial, consumer, trans-portation, safety, health care and other markets, with operations in more than 60 countries worldwide. The company is well known for its "Pollution Prevention Pays" environmental initiative, and its emission reduction programs including water-based replacement o f solvents in manufacturing and replacements for ozone-depleting chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs). .? Forward-Looking Statements Certain portions o f this news release that do not relate to historicalfinancial information constitute forward-looking statements. Theseforward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties. Actualfuture results and trends may differ materially from historical results or those expected depending on a variety o ffactors, including: (1) worldwide economic conditions; (2) foreign exchange rates andfluctuations in those rates; (3) the timing and acceptance o f newproduct offerings; (4) raw materials, including shortages and increases in the costs o f key raw materials; and (5) legalproceedings. Scotchgard is a trademark o f 3M company. 3M Press fiox - 3M Phasing Out Some of its Specialty Materials 4 . *** From: 3M Public Relations 3M Center, Building 225-1S-! 5 St. Paul, MN 55144-1000 Phone: (651) 733-8805 E-mail: www.3m.com Il http://www.3m.com/profile/pressbox/fluorochem.html Pea ' : f3M Hornet [News and Profile! ITress Box] " Copyright 1997 3M. All rights reserved. Legal Guidelines 2 of2 5/22/00 11:03 AM US00003441 Williams Robert B NSSC From; Sent: To: Subject: Barylski Doug J NSSC Wednesday, August 23, 2000 10:38 AM Williams Robert B NSSC FW: FYI - Fwd: RE. PFOS PowerPoint Presentation Some more info on the 3M EPA AFFF issue. Army opinion, etc. -- -Original Message----- From: Pete Mullenhard [mailto:pete@navyseic.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 23, 2000 10:34 AM To: BarylskiDJ@navsea.navy.mil Subject: FYI - Fwd: RE: PFOS Powerpoint Presentation . PFOSEPABRIEF AUGOO.ppt winmaill3.dat >From: "Koehler-Contractor, David Civ AMCRDA01" ><KOEHLERD-Cohtractor@alexandria-emh1.army.mil> >To: "'Dormer, Ken'', <dormerk@af.pentagon.mil>, > '"Leach, Bill"' <leachwb@navair.navy.mii>, > '"Mullenhard, Pete"' <mullenhard@technologist.com> >Cc: '"Terrell, George'" <gterrell@a(exandria-emh1.army.mil>, > '"Baker, Forrest"' <Forrest,Baker@peoavn.redstone.arrny.mil>, > '"Conrad, J e ff" <jconrad@aiexandria-emh1.army.mil>, > ','Jones.Gilbert@hq;navy.mir <Jones.Gilbert@hq.navy.mil>, > "'Allen, Ed'" <ed,allen@redstone.army.mil>, . > "'Evans, George'" <gevans@netpath.net>, > '"Williams, Bob'" <rwilliams@corrpro.com>, > '"Wren, Don"' <wrend@safety-emh1.army.mil>, > '"Macko, Joe'" <Joseph.Macko@apg.amedd.army.mil> >Subject: RE: PFOS Powerpoint Presentation >Date: Wed, 23 Aug 2000 10:22:27 -0400 >X-MS-TNEF-Correlator: <3.373D6D04.01AD41191F20008C7F958F9D9EO0E@maii401> >X-Mailer: Internet Mail Service (5.5.2650.21) > :' > >. ... . " > > -- Original Message--- > > From: Koehler-Contractor, David Civ AMCRDA01 > > Sent: Wednesday, August 23, 2000 9:07 AM > > To: 'Dormer, Ken'; 'Leach, Bid'; 'Mullenhard, Pete' > > Cc: 'Terrell, George'; 'Baker, Forrest'; 'Conrad, Jeff; > > 'Jones.Gilbert@hq.navy.mil'; 'Allen, Ed'; 'Evans, George'; Williams, > > Bob'; Wren, Don'; 'Macko, Joe' > > Subject: RE: PFOS Powerpoint Presentation >> > > Gentlemen, >> . . > > Interesting EPA summaiy briefing attached on PFOS. Was asked if I > > was concerned about the disappearance of AFFF come 1 Jan 04. My answer > > was, No. Not as long as the FAA continues to endorse it and municipal > > airports continue to use it. I can't rationally believe 3M will stop > > production before they come up with a replacement (probably a drop-in). > > And the EPA won't ban the use of it before they can demonstrate more > > rational and substantial toxicity concerns. >> . . > > And, of course, the Army will require a toxicity clearance from the > > Army Surgeon General before the fielding of any alternative material to > > AFFF, >> >> . > > Dave Koehler > > AAPPSO >>703-617-5941 >> , US00003442 > > -- Original Message-- > > From: Conrad-Contractor, Jeffrey Civ AMCRDA01 > > [mailto:CONRADJ-Contracfor@hqamc.anny.mil] > > Sent: Wednesday, August 23, 2000 8:15 AM > > To: 'Koehler, Dave'; 'Macko, Joe'; 'Terrell, George' ' > > Co: 'Evans, George'; 'Williams, Bob' > > Subject: FW: PFOS Powerpoint Presentation > > Importance: High >> . . > > FYI. This was sent to me by my Navy JG-PP counterpart. It is a > > PFOS issue that affects AFFF. Let me know if you want me to gather more > > information from the joint world. >> > > Jeff >> > > ..--Original Message-- > > From: Jones, Gilbert {Contractor} > > [mailto;Jones.Gilbert@hq.navy.mil] > > <mailto:[mailto:Jones.Gilbert@hq.navy.mil]> > > Sent: Tuesday, August 22, 2000 2:08 PM > > To: 'jconrad@hqamc.army.mil' > > Subject; FW: PFOS Powerpoint Presentation . > > Importance: High >> > > << Message: FW: PFOS Powerpoint Presentation >> fyi > > Gil > > ---- Original Message------ > > From: Barbeau, Cindy I > > Sent: Friday, August 18, 2000 10:05 AM > > To: Hennessy-Webb, Trish C; Jones, Gilbert {Contractor} > > Subject: FW: PFOS Powerpoint Presentation > > importance: High >> >> . > > fyi, cindy >> >> > 2 US00003443 Mary F. Dominiak U.S. Environmental Protection Naval Research Laboratory 3 7 $0. US00003444 What is PFOS? Perfluorooctyl sulfonates; acids, salts, halides, etc. Man-made: do not occur in nature Produced since 1950's for use in surface treatment, paper protection, and performance chemical (surfactant and insecticide) products Also produced by breakdown/degradation o f other sulfonyl-based fluorochemicals Made mostly by 3M Company  Soil and stain resistant coatings on textiles, carpets, leather (2.3 million lbs/year) Oil, grease, and water resistance on paper products, including paperboard and food contact papers (2.6 million lbs/year) Performance chemicals: fire fighting foams, industrial surfactants, acid mist suppression, etc. (1.5 million lbs/year) US00003446 Why is PFOS a problem? PFOS is a PBT chemical: Persistent Bioaccumulative mToxic PFOS has been found in the blood o f the general US population, in wildlife, and in people overseas US00003447 Why is PFOS a problem ? Persistent: - PFOS is a very stable chemical that does not break down or degrade in the environment; once it's there, it stays Bioaccumulative: - PFOS can build up over time; its half-life in human blood is about 4 years - Higher-ups in the food chain are exposed to the full dose o f what has built up in their food US00003448 - PFOS is only moderately toxic via acute oral exposure; rat LD50 o f 251 mg/kg - In repeat oral dose subchronic and reproductive toxicity studies, however, serious effects seen Post-natal deaths in rats at 3.2 and 1.6 mg/kg/day In repeat-dose treated Rhesus monkeys, death within 3 weeks at 10 mg/kg/day; within 7 weeks at 4.5 mg/kg/day. Adverse effects in cynomolgus monkeys at 0.75 mg/kg/day  Detected in blood not only in workers handling the chemical, but in the general US population and in wildlife - High as 12.83 ppm in manufacturing workers In pooled serum from general population, 30 40 ppb; small sample o f children, mean 54 ppb - In eagles, wild birds, andfish, in ppb range US00003450 in ? We don't know the precise exposure route, but studies are underway Possibilities include: - Dietary intake from food wrapped in papers treated with PFOS derivatives - Inhalation from aerosol applications - Inhalation, dietary, or dermal exposures during manufacturing, use, or disposal o f chemicals and treated products US00003451 t PFOS was always known to be persistent, but much information on bioaccumulation and toxicity is recent - Improved detection technologies find PFOS at much lower levels in humans, wildlife - PFOS doesn't fit normal bioaccumulation model; partitions to blood, notfat - Newest toxicity tests raise greatest concerns US00003452 How big a risk is PFOS? EPA does not believe that the current situation presents an imminent health risk to the general US population; blood levels low, concentration in surface-treatedproducts (carpets/textiles) low However, serious concern for potential future risk to humans and wildlife if PFOS continues to be produced, released, built up in the environment Studies underway to determine relationship o f current blood levels to potential for adverse effects Questions/concems on occupational exposures US00003453 What is being done about PFOS? 3M conducted studies, shared results with EPA, and discussed concerns On 5/16/2000, 3M publicly announced voluntary phase-out o f perfluorooctanyl chemistries, most by end o f 2000 3M submitted phase-out plan to EPA on 6/16/2000, amended on 7/7/2000 3M continues aggressive research program US00003454 phaseout plan involve? 3M w ill stop manufacture o f PFOS for surface treatment products by 12/31/2000; includes fabric/carpet/leather soil and stain resistance and paper coating products, includingfood contact 3M w ill phase out manufacture o f PFOS for performance products by 12/31/2002 Caveat: May request permission for extended production for specific performance uses for which adequate substitutes do not exist or can't be qualified in time; riskJrisk tradeoffs, national security, technical performance issues US00003455 s EPA agrees that continued manufacture and use o f PFOS represents an unacceptable technology that should be eliminated to protect human health and the environment from long term consequences more quickly than regulation could EPA may use regulation to "close the door" on PFOS after 3M 's exit; concernedparties will be able to comment and to dialogue with EPA US00003456  Fire fighting foams are in the performance category o f products ; continue through 2002 3M and EPA will be assessing health, safety and environmental implications o f possible substitutes; will welcome dialogue! If qualified substitutes not available by end o f 2002, 3M may request continued PFOS production for specific uses US00003457 other than PFOS? Initial actions and phaseout apply to PFOS chemicals only EPA will be expanding review to assess other perfluorinated chemicals and related chemistries; PFOA,telomers Assessment activities w ill be international Industry group already proposing voluntary twoyear research effort on some major telomers to begin 9/2000 Too early to anticipate outcomes PFOS issues? Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) flexibility; TSCA lets EPA take risk/risk tradeoffs, economic issues into account Possible actions include: - Bans - Restrictions on uses - Production volume limits - Data collection and new testing requirements - Labeling, hazard communication Where can I fin d information on PFOS and EPA actions? All documents on PFOS in public EPA Administrative Record, File AR-226 - Includes all health studies submitted on PFOS - Available in hard copy or on GD-ROM - 401 M St, SW, Room NE B-607, Wash., DC, noon to 4 PM Eastern, Monday-Friday; telephone 202-260-7099 Working on website; not up yet, stay tuned Interim EPA "V oice o f PFOS:" Mary Dominiak, phone 202-260-7768; dominiak.mary@epa.gov US00003460 3?1S ' 96 12:34 ` ID:3CD 223-6S-04 ' : - V ' L ight WaterTM 6% AFFF FC-206CF FAK: 612-73S-B643 / PAGE Technical Information Description Light Water FG-206CF 6%AFFF* is a syndic!ic firefighting foam concentrate designed for use on non-polar, hydrocarbon hazards. Wlien proportioned with water and applied wi)h conventional foam or waler/fog equipment, Light Water 6%AFFF provides cxoellent control and extinguishment of Gass B fires by spreading a vapor-sealing film over the liquid fuel. This vapor seal inhibits rcilash even when the foam blanket is ruptured and also allows the product to be used to secure non-ignited spills. Light Water 6%AFFF provides excellent penetrating and wetting qualities when used on Class A tiros. This is important when extinguishing deep-seated fires in wood, paper, rubber tires w nbuslibles. , Typical Pro KENNETH E^LLA R enveinrvoinrmoennmteanltOaUlAEU dWision 1510Gilbertsve|t 99 Norfolk.Virginia?301 ' ctf'P* (804)322-4736 0ff- (B 0 Ap)fSlS '1 6% 1.024 K.54 lhs./gal. 1.8 ccntistokes 3,1 centistokes 35F(1.7C) 5-120*F(I.7M 9C) 25F (-4C) 8 Amber liquid Applications Light Water FC-206CF 6%AFFF can be used with conventional foam equipment with fresh, sea or brackish water. Self-educting foam nozzles and foam nozzles witli in-line eductors are among die most common types of hardware for application. Inaddition to its use in aspirating foam equipment, Light Water 6%AFFF can be dispensed effectively through non-aspirating equipment including log nozzles, water spray devices and standard sprinklers. Light Water 6% AFFF exceeds U.S, Military specification MU. P24385F. supersedes E(SH) and is listed on the U.S. Military Q.P.L. (Qualified Products List). Light Water FC-206CF 6%AFFF is listed by 1JL. Light Water6%AFFF may be applied to fires simultaneously with dry chemical firefighting agents because the two are compatible. Features Effective: Rapid extinguishment reduces the chances of dangerous incidents and reduces the risk to property and equipment. Light Water (>%AFFF also prevents refiash and buniback, wbich arc major causes of injuries. The-securing action of Light Water 6% AFFF minimizes the fire hazard during cleanup of flammable liquid spills. Reliable: Light Water 6%AFFF can be stored for virtually an indefinite period of time in approved equipment and systems. NFPA 11 recommends annual inspection of , ali foam systems, *Aqueous Filin Forming Foam US00003461 09/16 '96 12:34; ID:SCD 223-6S-G4 L ight WaterTM 6% AFFF FC-206CF FAX:612-736-8643 PAGE 2 Technical Information Description Light WaterFC-2G6CF 6%AFFF* is a synthetic firefighting foam concentrate designed for use on non-polar, hydrocarbon hazards, When proportioned with water and applied with conventional foam or water/fog equipment, Light Water 6%AFFF provides excellent control and extinguishment of Class B fires by spreading a vapor-sealing film over the liquid fuel. This vapor seal inhibits rcilash even when the foam blanket is ruptured and also allows the product to be used to secure non-ignited spills. Light Water 6% AFFF provides excellent penetrating and wetting qualities when used on Class A fires. This is important when extinguishing deep-seated fires in wood, paper, rubber tires and oilier ordinary combustibles. typ ical Properties (Not for specification purposes) Nominal use concentration .................................. , 6% Specific gravity (a) 77F (25C) .......... ..................L024 Density ................................................ 8,54 lbs,/gal. Viscosity @ 775F (25C) .................. .......... ......... 1.8 ccmistokes . 40F(4.4C)........ ..............................3.1 centistokes Minimum use temperature............................ . . . . . 35F (1.7"( ') Storage temperature ....................... ................. . . . 35-]2()F (1.7-49"C) Freeze point . . . . . . . . . ......................................... 25F (-4C) pH @ 77F (25C).......... ......................................8 Appearance ............ ..............................................Amber liquid Applications ............ Light Water FC-2D6CF 6%AFFI; can be used with conventional foam equipment with fresh, sea or brackish water. Self-educting foam nozzles and foam nozzles with in-line eductors are among the most common lypes of hardware lor application. In addition to its use in aspirating foam equipment, Light Water 6% AFFF can be dispensed cficcliveiy i'nrough non-aspirating equipment including fog nozzles, water spray devices and standard sprinklers. Light Water fi%AFFF exceeds IJ.S. Military specification MIL F24385F, supersedes E(SH) and is listed on the U.S. MiliUuy Q.P.L. (Qualified Products last). Light Water FC-206CF 6%AFFF is listed by ML. Light Water 6%AFFF may be applied to fires simultaneously with dry chemical firefighting agents because the two arc compatible. . Features Effective: Rapid extinguishment reduces the chances of dangerous incidents and reduces the risk lo property and equipment. Light Water 6%AFFF also prevents ---- , refiash and bumback, which aremajor causes of injuries. Tire securing action of Light Water 6% AFFF minimizes-the fire hazaid during cleanup of flammable liquid spills. Reliable: lJght Water 6% AFFF can be stored for virtually an indefinite period of . time in approved equipment and systems. NFPA 11 recommends annual inspeciion of ............. ' J`r s>:item. - ' '*: - - . Aqueous Film Forming !Yv! :, - L ' '.,-3 -L ' US00003462 09/16 '96 12:34 ID:SCD 223-6S-Q4 FAX:612-736-8643 PAGE 3 F e a tu re s {corrt.) Economical: Light Water FC-20GCF 6% AFFF offers Tasterextinguishment than protein based foams, so less agent is required in training and actual fire emergencies. Its wide range of applications reduces or eliminates the need to inventory other special type agents. Environmental/ Toxicological Properties Light Water FC-206CF6% AFFF concentrates undergo a programof ongoing testing to assess the impact of 3M lirelighting foam on the natural cnvirotiment. Data indicate that: 3M AFFI; pmducls ate low in toxicity to tested aquatic organisms. (Toxicity infonnation is available from Prixhtd Hnvitxmmental Data Sheets, Material Safety Data Sheets and Toxicity Summary Sheets for individual products.) Aquatic lire is not adversely affected when 3M AFFF products are used and disposed of properly. 3M AFFF pixxiucls can be successfully treated in biological wastewater treatment systems. (Request Product Bnvironmental Data Sheets and Disposal Recommendations from your 3M re.pi'cscntative.) Storage Light Water FC-206CF 6% AFFF may be stored in its shipping container without change in ils original physical orchemical characteristics. It does not show significant sedimentation or precipitation in storage or after temperature cycling. Freezing and thawing have no effect on ixtrlontinnco and the concentrate projrodions satisfactorily in ordinary equipment tit icmperatures above 32F. Freeze-thaw cycling may cause slight stratilication which may lie overcome with moderate agitation. Premix solutions in fresh water may be stored long term for ready use at temperatures abovefreezing. Packaging Light Water 6% AFFF is available in 5 gallon pails or 55 gallon drums. Representative Locations 3M Corjjorfttc Headquarters Fire Protection Systems 3MCenter, Building 223'6S:-04 St. Paul, MN 55144-1000 1800 360(1777 (il2 7.\36791 (FAX -OrdersOnly)- Anchorage 11151 Caltiska Circle Anchorage, AK 99515 907 5225200 Honolulu 4443 Malaai Street (96818) PO Box 30048 Honolulu, HI 96820 808422 2721 Canada 3.MCanada Inc, !840 Oxford Street PO Box 5757 London, Ontario, Canada N6A 4T1 519 4512500 519 452 6262 (FAX) 24 Hour Emergency Service 6127331110 frnportanfNotice to Purchaser!All statements, technicalinformationand recommendations hereinare basedon tests we believe to '.be mliable.btiftheaccuracyor cvmfileteness thereof is ml gtemriieerf,. a>xjit fctowtngis made infeuof allvmranties, expressed pi iiiplmd. Mktoig-.li.iciitfpiwt warranties ofmerchantabilityand mss tofxvfxwe: Setter's.tormfinufeiiffWis riniyobligation sbutf be (orvfjfave such pitanlilyof theproduct firmed tobe detective. Bait*ositg. user shall determine tlmsuitabilityof ihefxoduct forits intendeduse, and user assumes all risk and liabilitywhosoever in connection therewith. NEITHER SELLERNOR MANUFACTURER SHALL RE LIABLE EITHER IN TORTOR IN CONTRACTTORANALOSS OR DAMAGE, DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR THE fNABIUTY To USE THEPRODUCT. No statement or recommendation not contained lierein . sltaTI/taw*.anyfar.-e orelfect unlessinan gg/esmenf signed by officers ot sellerand manufacturer. 3m . . l*'lreProtection Syiltiis XM Specialty C hem icals flivIMon AM C'cnjur, Huikling 22i.()S 't)4 St. Paul. MN .Vi 144-1000 - . : ~ , "V , ' T r '"""ft in .y m ir o iw . isaoocl: 10?t>4 Printed to U S A with films, ptooilng syslsros and offset platee. 3M 1992 00-0211-817' B(1Q4,2J0I2 IL / . ' . r**1::11;. t .. US00003463 09/16 '96 12:35 ID:SCD 223-6S-04 FAX:612-736-8643 PAGE 4 AMOm-rsil Odeos MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 3NI AM Cenier SI. Paul, M N .55144-1DUO Ci12 713 1110 B66 % DIVISION: SPECIALTY CHEMICALS DIVISION TRADE NAME: FC-206CF LIGHT WATER Brand Aqueous Film Forming Foam SM ID NUMBER/U.P.C. : ZF-0002-0614-2 ZF-DODZ-0791-8 98-0211-5625-6 98-0Z11-56Z7-2 98-OZI1-5629-B ----00-51135-10160-5 00-51135-10162-9 00-51135-10164-3 ZF-OOOZ-062I-7 98-0211-5624-9 98-0211-5626-4 98-0211-5628-0 98-0211-5630-6 ISSUED; NOVEMBER 15, 1995 SUPERSEDES; APRIL 14, 1995 DOCUMENT; 10-4323-1 00-51135-10159-9 00-51135-10161-2 00-51135-10163-6 T. INGREDIENT...... C.A.S. NO. PERCENT WATER ..................... ......... .. 7732-18-5 ETHANDL,2-(2-BUTOXYETHOXY)- ........ ,. 112-34-5 UREA ................... .............,. 57-13-6 ALKYL SULFATE 5ALTS(25 +<5809P, 5B10P) ............. ............ .. TradeSecret AMPHOTERIC FLUOROALKYLAMIDE DERIVATIVE +i50O7P) .............. ,. TradeSecret PERFLUOR0ALKYL SULFONATE SALTS!5) +f5808P > ....... ................. .. TradeSecret TRIETHANOLAMINE .. ..................... 102-71-6 1H-BENZ0TRIAZOIE,METHYL- ....... ... ,. 29385-43-1 78,0 9,5 3 1,0 1 0.1 0.1 0 - .- _ .- " '* 81. 10. 7 5.0 2 1 1 0.1 NOTE: New Jersey Trade Secret Registry Number LEINl 04499600-+ The ingredients of this Product are included on TSCA- THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING TOXIC CHEMICAL OR CHEMICALS SUBJECT TO THE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 313 OF TITLE III OF THE EMERGENCY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY RIGHT-TO-KNOW ACT OF 1966 AND <40 CFR PART 372: ETHANOL,2-C2-BUTOXYETHOXY)- 2 . PHYSICAL DATA .7........ .. ~~ BOILING POINT;.............. ca. 100.00 C CInitial) VAPOR PRESSURE:..... ........ ca. 3Q.4000 nimHo Calc, 3 R ,T . VAPOR DENSITY: ............. ca . D .62 Air - 1 Calc. 3 R.T. EVAPORATION RATE:........... < 1.00 Butyl Acetate - 1 SOLUBILITY IN WATER: ....... Miscible SP..GRAVITY:................. ca . 1.000 Water = 1 PERCENT VOLATILE: .......... ca. 90.00 % VOLATILE ORGANICS: ....___ __ 103 gms/liter VOC LESS H20 ft EXEMPTSOLVENT 559 gms/liter pH: ............. . ca, 0.50 VISCOSITY: .... ............ . N/D MELTING POINT......... ...... N/A APPEARANCE AND ODOR; Clear, amber colored liquid. Abbreviations: N/D - Not Determined N/A - Not Applicable t j-tfr vC-*'"" US00003464 09/16 '96 12:36 ED:SCD 223-6S-04 FAX:612-736-8643 PAGE 5 3M Gi-ju-riiiOflkus MATRIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 3M 3M Corner . St. Pati!,M N 55(44-1000 612 753 1110 867 MSQ5: FC-Z06CF LIGHT WATER Brand Aqueous Film Forming Foam NOVEMBER 1 3 , 1995 PAGE: 2 of 5 3, FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA . ..-- --- - - -Z Z FLASHPOINT:......... ....... Seta-flash None (Setaflash CC) FLAMMABLE LIM ITS - LEL; . . . . . N/A FLAMMABLE LIMITS - UEL: ---- N/A AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: ... N/A EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Product is a fire-extinguishing agent. SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Not applicable UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: See Hazardous Decomposition section for products of combustion. 4. REACTIVITY DATA -- -------------- ------- --- - STABILITY: Stable INCOMPATIBILITY - MATERIALS TO AVOID: Not applicable. HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will Not Occur HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Carbon Monoxide and Carbon Dioxide, Oxides of Nitrogen, Oxides of Sulfur, Hydrogen Cyanide, Hydrogen Fluoride, Ammonia Thermal: decomposition of usage concentrations does not present a hazard. 5, ENVIRONMENTAL I N F O R M A T I O N .......... .. SPILL RESPONSE: . Observe; precautions from other sections. Ventilate area. Contain Spill. Cover with absorbent material. Collect spilled material. Clean up residue with water. Place in ar> approved metal container. Seal the container. RECOMMENDED DISPOSAL: Discharge spent solutions to a wastewater treatment system. Reduce discharge rate: if foaming occurs. Large quantities may; adversely affect biological wastewater treatment systems, 'Incinerate in an industrial or commercial facility in the presence of a combustible materiel. Combustion products will include H F . ENVIRONMENTAL DATA: A 3M Product Environmental Data Sheet CPED) is available. 5-Day Biological Oxygen Demand (BDD5): 0.16 g/g; 20-Day Biological Oxygen Demand (B0D2Q) 0,18 g/g; Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD): 0.34 g/g; 20-Day BOD/COD: 0.53, 96-Hr LC50, Fathead minnow (Pimephaies promnlas): >1,000 mg/L; 48-Hr EC50, Daphnia magna: >1,000 mg/L; 96-Hr Static Algae (5elenestrum capricornutum): 254 mg/L (233-2773; 30-Min. LC5Q, Photobacterium phosphoreum (Mi-crotox- System) i 680 mg/U610-750); 3-Hr EC50 (OECD METHOD #209): >1,000 mg/L. REGULATORY INFORMATION: Since regulations vary, consult applicable regulations or authorities Abbri- : ifins: H/D - Determined N/A - Not Applicable US00003465 09/16 '96 12:36 ID:SCD 223-6S-04 FAX:612-736-8643 PAGE 6 AM (iTU-rnf OllicL's MATERIAL SAFETY BATA SHEET 3M Centri' Si. J'aul, MN 5.<U44-1000 M l 733 l .lt(J o/ 4A 86B MSDS: FC-206CP LIGHT WATER Brand Aqueous Film Forming Foam NOVEMBER 13. 1995 PAGE t 3 of S S. ENVI m :ima; fcweii before disposal. In the event of art uncontrolled release_of this material, the user should determine if the release qualifies as a reportable quantity, U.S. EPA Hazardous Waste Number = None (Not U.S. EPA Hazardous!. EPCRA HAZARD CLASS: FIRE HAZARD: No FRESSURE: No REACTIVITY: No ACUTE: Yes CHRONIC: Yes 6. SUGGESTED FIRST AIO EYE CONTACT: Immediately flush eyes with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Get immediate medical attention. SKIN CONTACT: _ Flush skin with large amounts of water. If irritation persists, get medical attention. INHALATION: If signs/symptoms occur, remove person to:fresh air. If signs/symptoms continue, call a physician. IF SHALLOWED: Drink two glasses of water. Call a physician. 7. PRECAUTION EYE PROTECTION: Avoid eye contact with vapor, spray, or mist. Wear vented goggles. SKIN PROTECTION: Avoid skin contact. Wear appropriate gloves when handling this material. A pair of gloves made from the following materialtsl are recommended: butyl rubber. VENTILATION PROTECTION: Use with adequate dilution ventilation. RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Avoid breathing of vapors, mists or spray. Select one of the _ following NIOSH approved respirators based on airborne concentration of contaminants and in accordance with OSHA regulations: Half-mask organic Vapor respirator with dust/mist prefilter, PREVENTION OF ACCIDENTAL INGESTION: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash exposed areas thoroughly with soap and water. -Wash hands after handling and before eating. : RECOMMENDED STORAGE: Store in a cool place. Store away from heat. Store out of direct Abbreviations: N/D - No1. Determined N/A - Not Applicable - -- j|| S v' ' ... '7'' *T a- + - ; US00003466 09/16 '96 12:37 ID:SCD 223-6S-04 FAX612-736-8643 IVI (riH'ral Oflicra MATERIAL SAFETY d a t a Sh e e t JM C-niiT SI. Finii, MN 55J44-JCKIO 612 733 l i U) PAGE 7 B69 ETM.,TM"2,06CF tIcaT HATER Brand Aqueous Film Forming Foam NOVEMBER 13. 1995 ' PAGE: 4 of 5 -^ .PRECAUTIONARY INFORMATION `T S 'o n tin u a d )'I" sunlight. Keep container dry, Keep container in well-ventilated a r e a ' ' FIRE AND EXPLOSION AVOIDANCE: Keep container tightly closed. EXPOSURE LIMITS wftifcK i n g r e d i e n t s _________ _B H iE --H I NONE NONE ETHANOL^-(-UTOXYETHOXY)- '!I!!!!!!!' UREA ........... .;.................... 35 ppm 10 mg/mS ALKYL SULFATE SALTS!2) +!5809F, ssiop ) ...... ................................ ; .............. NONE NONE AMPHOTERIC FLUOROALKYLAMIDE DERIVATIVE +C5807P) ............... NONE NONE PERFLUOROALKYL SULFONATE SALTS!5) +<S8D8P> ........... .,....... ....... 0,1 mg/m3 TRIETHANOLAMINE ...................... 5 mg/m3 1H-BENZOTRIAZOLE,METHYL- ............ NONE NONE ivpEAm.mm. NONE NONE TWA CMRG TWA AIHA NONE NONE NONE NONE TWA 3M TWA ACGIH NONE NONE Y * SKIN NOTATION! Listed substances indicated with"Y" under SKIN refer to "thfe potential contribution to "the overall exposure by the cutaneous route including mucous membrane and eye, either by airborne or, more particularly, by direct contact with the substance. Vehicles can alter skin absorption- SOURCE OF EXPOSURE LIMIT DATA: - ACGIH; American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists " American Industrial Hygine Assoc, Workplace Environmental Exposure Level " 3M: 3M Medical Department Guideline - CMRG; Chemical Manufacture Recommended Guidelines -NONE; None Established JLl. DATA" EYE CONTACT; Moderate Eye Irritation; signs/symptoms can include redness, swelling, pain, tearing, and hazy vision. SKIN CONTACT; - Mild.Skin Irritation; signs/symptoms can include redness, swelling, and itching, ^ Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause; May be absorbed through the skin in harmful amounts. INHALATION: ..... Single overexposure, above recommended guidelines, may cause; Abbrevietions: N/D - Not Determined N/A " Not Applicable US00003467 09/16 s96 12:37 ID:SCD 223-63-04 FAX :612-736-8643 PAGE 8 3IVt Cem-rn (Hikes MATERIAL SAFETY PATA SHEET 3M 31VI Cerner St. {ill, MN 55144-lOQt) {>(2 733 UH) 870 o USDS: F O 2 06CF LIGHT WATER Brand Aqueous Film Forming Foam NOVEMBER 1 3 , 1 9 9 5 ',, PAGE r 5 of 5 !i TiMiJiVY; tco u tln u ed T Central Nervous System Depression: signs/symptoms can include_ headache, dizziness, drowsiness, incoordination, slowed reaction tim, slurred speech, giddiness and unconsciousness. Irritation Cupper respiratory): signs/symptoms can include soreness of the nose and throat, coughing and sneezing. Prolonged or repeated overexposure, above recommended guidelines, may cause: Blood disorders: signs/symptoms can include prolonged weakness and fatigue. Bona Marrow Depression: signs/symptoms can include prolonged weakness and fatigue. Kidney Effects: signs/symptoms can include reduced urine volume, blood in urine and back pain. Liver Effects: signs/symptoms can include yellow skin(jaundice) and tenderness of upper abdomen. Pulmonary Edema: signs/symptoms can include coughing, congestion, difficulty breathing, which can result in respiratory failure and death. IF SWALLOWED: Ingestion is not a likely route of exposure to this product, OTHER HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION: A 3M Product Toxicity Summary Sheet is available. SECTION CHANOE DATES ..... ..... .... -- -- ENVIRON. DATA SECTION CHANCED SINCE APRIL 14, 1995 ISSUE ,5r* Abbreviations: N/D - Not Determined N/A - Not Applicable The information on this Data Sheet represents our current data and best opinion as t o t h s proper use in handling of this material urider normal _ conditions. Any use of the material which is not in conformance with this Data Sheet or which involves using the material in combination with any . other material or any other process is the responsibility of the user. 11 "i-i ...... - - US00003468 09/6 '96 12:38 ID:SCD 223-6S-04 FAX612-736-8643 PAGE 9 Product Environmental Data Environmental laboratory Environmental Engineering and Pollution Control 900 Bush Avenue PO Box 33331 St, Paul, 55133*3331 612/77B 4736 SPECIALTY CHEMICALS DIVISION LIGHT WATER BRAND AQUEOUS FILM FORMING FOAM FC-206CF CHEMICAL FAMILY: Water-miscible fire extinguishing agents. APPEARANCE: Clear, amber liquid. INGREDIENTS: water Ethanol, 2-(2-butoxyethoxy) Urea Alkyl Sulfate salts (2) Amphoteric Fluoroalkylamide Derivative Perfluoroalkyl Sulfonate Salts (5) Triethanolamine IH-Benzotriazole, methyl- % by Weight 78.0 - 81.0 9.5 - 10.5 3.0 - 7.0 1.0 - 5.0 1.0 - 2.0 0,1 - 1.0 0.1 " 1.0 0 0.1 USAGE: Foams, containing 6% FC-206CF in water, cover and thus extinguish hydrocarbon liquid-based fires. For more detailed usage information, see your technical service representative. WASTE DISCHARGE! Facilities which use LIGHT WATER AFFF agents in actual or simulated firefighting activities usually direct the resulting wastes to wastewater treatment systems. Whenever possible, 3M recommends disposing of FC-206CF wastes in this manner. However, aquatic and soil environments sometimes receive these wastes untreated. BIODEGRADATION: 5-day BOD 10-day BOD 20-day BOD COD 20-day BOD/COD: 0.53 0.16 g/g 0.17 g/g 0.18 g/g 0.34 g/g D?*?: 3/11/94 (Supersedes 8/6/93) ' . Page 1 of 3 __. U iV . th e ,;*of w n q u a lifie d lo evaiuaterviro'im er:tnlrial. ' **7- f trxinnin. ilorrri^:on and recommendation!! contrrn-^d horo!n am of general nature and are based on laboratory , ics .' liifiiatjir:!. iion.we baiiavu;.: be reliable. bu: the accuracy, completeness or aopllcabillty to partIcylarcircumstances is:r;, FiiinrortirH':. skes.nn .;m>'C!Kii'{,:!ii"that tre customer's uno and disposal of the product will comply with at! applicable on-. ;:ni i"Wr..'i-'.... ;it.:.n.> end rules. US00003469 09/16 '96 12:38 ID:SCD 223-6S-04 F9X:612-736-8643 PftGE 10 Product Environmental Data Environmental Laboratory Environmental Engineering and Pollution Control 900 Bush Avenue PO Box 33331 S t Paul, MN 55133-3331 612/778 4736 SPECIALTY CHEMICALS DIVISION LIGHT WATER BRAND AQUEOUS FILM FORMING FOAM FC-206CF (CON'T) AQUATIC TOXICITY DATA: Organism Test Condition Toxicity Value Fathead minnow (Pimephales prrnelas) 24-hr LC50 48-hr LC50 72--hr LC50 96-hr LC50 >1,000 mg/L >1,000 mg/L >1,ooo mg/L >1,000 mg/L Water Flea (Daphnia magna) Static ' Static 24-Hr. EC50 >1,000 mg/L 48-Hr. EC50 >1,000 mg/L Algae (Selenastrum capricornutum) Exposure 24-hour Static 48-hour Static 72-hour Static 96-hour Static EC50 mg/L 332 (279 - 403) 199 (177 - 223) 203 (183 - 225) 254 (233 - 277) MICROTOX SYSTEM: Photobacter ium phosphoreum using Microtox (TM) analyzer Exposure 5 minutes 15 minutes 30 minutes EC50mg/L >1,000 890 (730 - 1,000) 680 (610 - 750) ACTIVATED; SLUDGE RESPIRATION INHIBITION (OECD METHOD #209) 3 Hour Exposure at 20oC EC50 >1,000 mg/L Date: 3/11/94 (Supersedes 8/6/93) Page 2 of 3 Thesedataareintendedlor;ho-usecfa^-.iun lovaluait*envronmenialdata. .AH slAlHir'ents technica1inicjrmaiicnandreccmmoniationscontainedhereinareofciereralnatureand arehast'donlaboratory TosinorMto'af-j'nintoirn-'tliofiwe believetoberpliab'e.outthoaccuracy,comp-pip'-ecsorapplicabilitytopartlcula'circumstances isnotguaranteed.3M maKus norepr<jr.t;.".t.'trsntrialIhocunlornar'!)useanddisposaloftheproductwillcomplywithallapplicable emir>Hr-an;<illaws ren.ilatioosandrules. US00003470 09/16 '96 12:39 ID:SCD 223-6S-Q4 FAX :612-736-8643 PAGE 11 Environmental Laboratory Environmental Engineering and Pollution Control 900 Bush Avenue P Box 33331 St. Paul, MN 55133-3331 612/778 4736 SPECIALTY CHEMICALS DIVISION LIGHT WATER BRAND AQUEOUS FILM FORMING FOAM FC-206CF (Con't) DISPOASL RECOMMENDATION: . Bleed spent solutions and small product quantities, generally <5 gal.,(19L) to a wastewater treatment system. Reduce discharge rate if foaming occurs. Incinerate bulk product in an industrial or commercial incinerator. Combustion products will include HF. Disposal alternative: Dispose of completely absorbed waste product in a facility permitted to accept chemical wastes, since regulations vary, consult applicable regulations or authorities before disposal. U.s. EPA Hazardous Waste No.: None 3/11/94 (Supersedes 8/6/931 ermromemai taws, regulations ana rules. Pace 3 of 3 US00003471 09-46 '96 12:39 ID:SCD 223-6S-04 Product Toxicity Summary Sheet FAX:612-736-8643 PAGE 2 FC-206CF LIGHT WATER Brand AFFF August 30, 1993 Batow Isa summary qI trio study data giving an indication of.the relative tonicity of the product. (Dfinitions of teat procedures Bio found on the revorso side of this aheeijThla summary is the data for the precautionary uso information provided with the product. Belaiive toxicity of a material la only one factor that Is important In determining the degree of hazard in handling a chemical or product, plhor considerations lo Include are physical properties of the chemical,, extent and froquortcyof use or exposure, intended use, and possible misuse of the product. For additional Information regarding safe handllng of the product, please reference the Material or Product Safety Data Sheet, 25816-10 Supersedes February 4, 1991 ACUTE ORAL TOXICITY (RAT): PRACTICALLY NON-TOXIC. Ten albino rats (SpragueDawley strain, 5 males, 5 females) weighing between 242 and 296 grams, each received an oral dose o f FC-206CF equivalent to 5.0 grams (4.95 milliliters) per kilogram o f body weight. This study was conducted according to the Organization o f Economic Cooperation and Development's Guidelines for Testing Chemicals. Clinical signs were limited to audible breathing in I female rat; this was noted from 1 hour to day 3. No mortalities occurred. In all males and 2 females there were weight gainsat the 7 and 14 day evaluations. Three female rats either had no weight gain at day 7 compared to initial weight or had no weight gain at day 14 compared to day 7. At necropsy no visible lesions were observed. The acute oral LD50 in the albino rats of FC-206CF is greater than 5.0 grams per kilogram o f body weight. FC-206CF is considered practically non-toxic orally under the conditions o f this study. (Hazleton Wisconsin; January 4, 1991; HWI No. 01102302) ACUTE DERM AL TOXICITY (RABBIT): PRACTICALLY NON-TOXIC. Ten rabbits (New Zealand White strain, 5 males, 5 females) weighing between 2,038 and 2,492 grams each received a dermal application o f FC-206CF equivalent to 2.0 grams per kilogram o f body weight. This study was conducted according to the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development's Guidelines for Testing Chemicals. No abnormal clinical signs were noted during the 14 day study. Dermal irritation observed after the 24 hour occlude contact consisted o f only slight erythema in 2 animals on day I. Weight gains were observed in all animals at the 7 and 14 day weighing. No mortalities occurred. No visible lesions were noted in 9 animals at necropsy on day 14. In 1 female rabbit the left kidney had a large pelvis which was considered incidental and unrelated to the test materia). The same animal was noted to have thickening o f the skin of the treatment area; this was possibly the result o f an inflammatory reaction caused by the test material. FC-205CF is considered practically non-toxic dermally under the conditions o f this study. (Hazleton Wisconsin; January 14, 1991; HWI No. 01102303) PRIM ARY DERM AL IRRITATION: NON-IRRITATING. Three albino rabbits (New Zealand White strain) each received 0.5 milliliter applications o f FC-206CF to an intact skin test site. The study was conducted according to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development's Guidelines for Testing Chemicals. The test sites were covered for 4 hours with a semi-occlusive dressing. The sites were evaluated for irritation at 30 minutes, 24, 48 and 72 hours after removal o f the test material. No signs o f dermal irritation were observed during the study. FC-206CF is considered non-irritating to the skin under the conditions o f this study. Note, however, in the acute dermal toxicity summary that erythema was observed at two test sites after 24 hour occluded contact. (Hazleton Wisconsin; December 27, 1990; HWI No. 01102304) Page 1 o f2 Thi*Information la Intended to be used by a person qualified.to. evaluate toxleolosteal dale, irtquirlesareto be referred to Toxicology Services, _ :Medieiepsdment/3M,eut1dino 2K0-E, 3M'.Center, St, Paul, MN s& t-'10Ot},(612) 733-28B2."nie above information Is based uponsiddlescotiducied by 3Mr-*nd/orb:;rC0Bifzd professional dealing laboratories, it Is believed, to be ecxTcL lid.f 15suppllod to others Upon the condition that the pOTSOtt fl&QbMflti it hllmaR tholf own dal^rhfnatFh of Ils suitbiHl for their purposes. r v v . ' US00003472 09/16 '96 12:40 ID:SCD 223-6S-04 FAX:612-736-8643 .PAGE 13 Product Toxicity Summary Sheet Form S5W ,G -PW O p!1fitf_Y06CF LIGHT WATER Brand AFFF fBsue Date August 30, 1993 Befow Ifi a summary ol lha studyvdata giving an indication of 1ha elativa toxicity of the product, {Definitions of teal procedures are found on the revere tide of this sheet.) This summary fa the data tor the precautionary use information provided With th product. Relative toxicity of a malaria! is only one factor that Is important Indeterminine Iho degree of hazard fn handling a chemical or product. Other considerations to includa are physical properties of the chemical, extent and frequency of use or exposure, Intended usa, and possible misuse of the product. For additional Information regarding safe barrioling ofthe product, please roforonco the Material or Product Safety Data Sheet. 25816-10 Supersedes February 4,1991 PRIM ARY O CULAR IRRITATION: MODERATELY IRRITATING. Three albino rabbits (New Zealand White strain) each received 0.1 milliliters of FC-206CF in the conjunctival sac o f one eye. The contralateral eye served as an untreated control. The study was conducted according to the Organization o f Economic Cooperation and Development's Guidelines for Testing Chemicals. The eyes were evaluated for irritation at 1, 24,48, 72 and 96 hours and at 7 ,1 4 and 21 days after treatment. At the 72 hour and 7, 14 and 21 day evaluations, sodium fluorescein was used to aid in revealing possible corneal injury. FC-206CF elicited comeal opacity, iridal effects and conjunctival irritation consisting o f diffuse beefy redness, obvious swelling o f the lid, and well defined discharge at the 1, 24, 48, 72 and 96 hour evaluations. Comeal opacity and conjunctival irritation were observed in 1 test eye at days 7, 14 and 21. Two of 3 test animals were observed to exhibit vocal signs o f a pain response on instillation o f the test substance; they also pawed at the treated eye. Sodium fluorescein examinations were negative in 2 test eyes, but positive in 1 test eye at 72 hours and at days 7, 14 and 21, A maximum primary eye irritation score o f 41.7 of a possible 110.0 was assigned at the 1 hour evaluation. FC-206CF is considered moderately irritating to the eyes under the conditions o f this study. FC-206CF may cause permanent eye damage if unlimited contact is allowed. (Hazleton Wisconsin; January 25, 1991; HWI No. 01102305) (PTSS125-FC206CF) 3M Specialty Chemicals Division Page 2 o f2 mmm T-i rm -in -n iK n * : -i le i 'o s e -'! i . f* -w H ill '* 3 S * V . ofelox'sc x to now inquiries Wlobo teferwd to Toxicology Sorvioes; . ' D>TX>t :. ' ,!W Ron1! iZO -'iE'W 'Z'r'f't 1 "U" VM Ml :4 'tyx, `S 'li 'S3 Too above information Is bauet) upon stuolo*conducted >,y;.y e r g , , 170:1 DLfPVHS'M 1 m inerite' i>? It -.1 su ijvui to s p i '* Idsupplied toothers upon lha condition that the wtict v i- 1 I Tu*..-w uwne-i.- - iir mol '# j .mh: i*/ j ihr i i'Mf .-vta .: V US00003473 a `in. 09/16 '96 12:44 ID:SCD 223-6$-04_-^ . _ ' FAK:612-736-'-6A3. P^GEI . 3M L ight WaterTM 3% AFFF FC-203CF Techoical Information Applications F e a tu re s Storage temperature ........... .............................,, 35" -1 20F (1.7" - 49"C) Freeze point............ .............................. 25"F (-4C) pH .............................. .......................... @ 77F (25C): 8 Appearance ............ ........................................ Amber liquid Light Water FC-203CF 3%AFFF can be used with conventional foam equipment with fresh, seii or brackish Water. Scir-odiiciing foam nozzles and foam nozzles with in-line eductors tire among the most common types of hardware for application. In addition to its use in aspirating foamequipment, Light Water 3% AFFF can be dispensed effectively through non-aspiraiing equipment including fog nozzles, water spray devices and standard sprinklers. Light Water 3% AFFF exceeds U.S. Military specification MIL F24385F, supersedes Ii(SH) and is listed on the U.S. Military Q.P.L. (Qualified Product List). Light Water FC-203CF 3%AFFF is listed by UL and approved by Factory Mutual Research Corporation (FM). Light Water 3% AFFF may be applied to fires simultaneously with dry chemical tirefighting agents because the two are compatible. Effective: Rapid extinguishment reduces,the chances of dangerous incidents and reduces the risk to property and equipment. Light Water 3%AFFF also prevents reflash and bumback, which arcmajor causes of injuries. The securing action of Light Water 3%AFFF minimizes the fire hazard during clean up of flammable liquid spills. Reliable: Light Water 3%AFFF can be stored for virtually an indefinite period of time in approved equipment and systems, NFPA 11recommends annual inspection of till foam systems. *Aqueous FilmFurmirg Foam US00003474 09/16 '96. 12:44 ID:$CD 223-6S-04 . FAX:612-736-8643 PAGE 2 Technical Information 3% AFFF FC-203CF Description Light WaterFC-203CF 3% AFFF* is a synthetic firefighting foam concentrate designed for use on noil-polar, hydrocarbon hazards. When proportioned with water and applied with conventional loam or water/iog equipment, Light Water 3% AFFF provides excellent control and extinguishment of Class B fires by spteading a vapor-sealing film over the liquid fuel. This vapor seal inhibits fefiash even when the foam blanket is ruptured and also allows the product to be used to secure nori-ignited spills. Light Water 3%AFFF provides excellent penetrating and wetting qualities when used on Class A fires. This is important when extinguishing deep-seated fines in wood, paper, rubbertires and olher ordinary combustibles. typical Properties (Not for specification purposes) Nominal use concentration ................................... .3% Specific gravity ........ ................................ ..... @ 77F (25C): 1.027 Density .............. . 8.56 lbs./gal. Viscosity ........................................... ....................@ 77F (25C): 3.5 cenlistokcs (ip 40F (4.4nC): 5.3 cenlistokcs Minimum use temperature...... ................................ 35F (1-7C) Storage temperature ..................................... ..........35 -1 20F (1.7 - 49C) r Freeze point............ .............................................25F (-4C) pH ..................................................... .....@ 7 7 0F(25C): 8 Appearance ............................. ............................ Amber liquid Applications . Features Light Water FC-203CF 3%AFFF can be used with conventional foam.equipment with fresh, sea or brackish water. Sclf-cducling foam nozzles and foam nozzles with in-line eductors are among the most common types of hardware for application. In addition to its use in aspirating foam equipment, Light Water 3%AFFF can be dispensed effectively through non-aspirating equipment including fog nozzles, water spray devices and standard sprinklers. Light Water 3%AFFF exceeds U S, Military specification MILF24385F, supersedes F,(SH) and is listed on the US. Military Q.P.L. (Qualified Product List). Light Water FC-203CF 3%AFFF is listed by ULtutd approved by Factory Mutual Research Corporation;(FM). Light Water 3%AFFF may be applied to fires simultaneously with dry chemiciil firefighting agents because the two arc compatible. Effective: Rapid extinguishment reduces the chances of dangerous incidents and reduces the risk to property and equipment. Light Water 3%AFFF also prevents reflash and bumback, which arc major causes of injuries. The securing action of Light Water 3%AFFF minimizes the fire hazard during clean up of flammable liquid spills. v isR elia b le:; Light Water 3%. AFFF can be stored for virtually an indefinite period of time in approved equipment and systems. NFRA 11 recommends annual inspection of US00003475 09/16 '96 12:44 ID:SCD 223-6S-04 FAX:612-736-8643 PAGE 3 Features (cont.) Environmental/ lexicological Properties Storage Packaging Representative Locations Economical: Light Water FC-203CF 3% AFFF offers fasterextinguishment than protein based foams, so less agent is required in (raining and actual fire emergencies. Its wide range of applications reduces or eliminates the need to inventory other special type agents. Light Water FC-203CF 3%AITF concentrates undergo a program of ongoing testing to assess the impact or 3M firefighting foam on the natural environment. Data indicate that: 3M AFFF products arclow in toxicity to tested aquatic organisms, (Toxicity information is available from Product Environmental Data Sheets, Material Safety Data Sheets and Toxicity Summitry Sheets for individual products.) Aquatic life is not adversely affected when 3M AFFF products are used and disposed of properly. 3M AFFF products can be successfully treated in biological waste water treatment systems. (Request Product Environmental Data Sheets and Disposal Recommendations fromyour 3M representative.) Light Water FC-203CF 3%AFFF may be slimed in its shipping container without change in its original physical or chemical characteristics, It does not show significant sedimentation or precipitation in storage or after temperaturecycling. Freezing and thawing have no eicct on perfonnance and the concentrate proportions satisfactorily in oixliiuuy equipment at temperatures ai>ovc 32F, Frccre-Ibuw cycling may cause slight stratification which may be overcome with moderate agitation. Premix solutions in fresh water may be stored long-term for ready use at temperatures above freezing. Ught Water 3%AFFF is available in 5 galloti pails or 55 galion drums. 3M Corporate Headquarters hire Protection Systems 3M Center, Building 223-6S-04 St. Paul, MN 55144-1(XX) 1 800 360 6777 612 733 0791 (FAX - Outers Only) Anchorage , 11151 Calaska Circle Anchorage, AK 99515 9075225200 Honolulu 4443 Mataai Street (96818) 1*0 Box 30048 Honolulu, III 96820 808422 2721 Canada 3M Canada Inc. 1840 Oxford Street PO Box 5757 London, Ontario, Canada N6A 4T1 519451 2500 519 452 6262 (FAX) 24 Hour Emergency Service 612 733 1310 Important Notice to Purchaser:A/ statements, technical information and recommendations herein are based on tests we believe to be reliable, but the accuracy' or completeness thereof is not guaranteed, and the following.is m ade in lieu of alt warranties, expressed or implied, including the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for purpose: Seller's and manufacturerfconly obligation shall Ire to replace such quantity of tire product proved to ire defective. Before using, user shall determine tire suitability of tire product for its intended use, and user assumes aft risk and liability whatsoever in connection therewith. NEITHER SELLER NOB MANUFACTURER , SHALL BE LIABLE EITHER IN TORT OR IN CONTRACT FOR AN T LOSS OR DAMAGE. DIRECT. INCIDENTAL. OR CONSEQUENTIAL ARISING O UT O F THE USE O F OR THE INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT. No statement or recommendation not contained herein sfrall have any force or effect unless in an agreement signed by ofiicers of seller and manufacturer: 3M Fire Protection System s ' specialtyChertilcnl; D ivision' >m cvnt'.-i. .. > Si.Paul. MS 5 5 - 6 0 0 = -:""-'V* -v1 ' PiMadinU,SAwilli3M(time, proofing systems and offset pales. . 3M1992 99-0211-6285-8(355)R? II V, ^. ; ; 1. _ T ^ 4 . - ^ *- ' ' : . US00003476 09/16 '96 12:45 ID:SCD 223-6S-04 FAX612-736-8643 3M Generai OHkes MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 3M Center St. Pau!, VIN SS 144-101)0 (it 2 7J3 1110 PAGE 4 409 <3J DIVISION: SPECIALTY CHEMICALS DIVISION . TRADE SAME: . FC-203CF LIGHT WATER Brand Aqueous Film Forming Foam 3M ID NUHBER/U.F.C.: ZF-0002-0620-9 98-0211-5617-3 98-0211-5619-9 '98-02.11-5621 -5 98-0211-5623-1 --00-51135-10152-0 00-51135-10159-4 00-51135-10156-8 --- ZF-0002-0789-2 9B-Q211-561B-1 98-0211-5620-7 98-0211-5622-3 ISSUED: NOVEMBER 13, 1995 SUPERSEDES: SEPTEMBER 19, 1995 DOCUMENT: 10-4322-3 --Q0-51135-10153-7 00-51135-10155-1 OQ-5U35-10157-5 1. INGREDIENT C.A.S. NO. PERCENT ...." WATER .. ....... ................. . ... 7732-18-5 ETHANOL,2 - (Z-BUTOXYETHOXY)- ..... . ALKYL SULFATE SALT$<2) +C5B05P, 112-34-5 5806P) ........ Trade Secret AMPHOTERIC FLUOROALKYIAMIDE DERIVATIVE +C5803P) ................ TradeSecret TRIETHANOLAMINE ..................... 102-71-6 PERFLUOROALKYL SULFONATE SALTSC5) +C5804P) .... ................... ... TradeSecret 1H-BEN2QTRIAZOLE,METHYL- ..... ....... 29385-43-1 69.0 19 4,0 1 0.5 0,5 0 - - - - 71.0 21 6.0 5 1.5 1.5 0.1 NOTE: New Jersey Trade Secret Registry Number (EIN) 04499600-+ The components of this product are included on TSCA, ELINCS, MITI. THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING TOXIC CHEMICAL OR CHEMICALS SUBJECT TO THE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS OF SECT!ON 313 OF TITLE III OF THE EMERGENCY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY RIGHT-TO-KNOW ACT OF 1988 AND 40 CFR PART 372: ETHANOL,2-C2-BUTOXYETHOXY)- .. . 2. p h y s i c a l DATA ... .............. . BOILING POINT:........ ...... 100 C (Typical) VAPOR PRESSURE:___ .......... 17 mmHg VAPOR DENSITY: ... ....... Calc S ZOC 0.77 Air " 1 Calc S> 20C EVAPORATION RATE;............ < 1.0 Butyl Acetate = 1 SOLUBILITY IN WATER......... Miscible SP. GRAVITY:.... ............ 1.0 Water *=1 PERCENT VOLATILE: .......... 90 V, by w-t VOLATILE ORGANICS: ......... 200 gms/liter SCAQMD (Om/Liter of Product) VOC LESS H20 & EXEMPT SOLVENT N/A pK*: 6.5 v i s c o s i t y *' N/D MELTING POINT...... ......... N/A APPEARANCE AND ODOR: C le a r, ember colored liquid. Abbreviations: . V-i .3 ' ; - - N/D - Not Determined . '' ' :. . ' ' . : :...........: N/A - Not Applicable ' : = . " ' ' ' v. ' . _ ,- ' : .... . " : , .. US00003477 09 /1 6 '9 6 1 2 :4 5 ID:SCD 223-6S-4 - FAX:612-736-8643 3V1 General Oflkcs MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 3VI Center Si. Paul, MN 553 44-1001) (V)2 733 1HQ PAGE 5 AID USDS: FC-203CF LIGHT HATER Brand Aqueous Film Forming Foam NOVEMBER 13, 1998 PAGEs 2 of 5 f ..PAIA., FLASHPOINT:,.............. . Setaflash None CSataflash C O FLAMMABLE LIMITS - LEL: ..... N/A FLAMMABLE LIMITS - UEL: .... N/A AUTOIONXTXON TEMPERATURE: ... N/A EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Product is a fire-extinguishing agent, SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Not applicable UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDSi Sea Hazardous Decomposition section far products of combustion. ! *L JSEfiE AIA. STABILITY: Stable INCOMPATIBILITY - MATERIALS TO AVOID: Not applicable. HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will Not Occur HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Carbon Monoxide and Carbon Dioxide Oxides of Nitrogen Oxides of Sulfur Hydrogen Fluoride Thermal decomposition of usage concentrations does not present a hazard. ^.ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION . ' .-tWrif'.-r SPILL RESPONSE: Observe precautions from other sections. Ventilate area, Contain spill. Cover with absorbent material. Collect spilled material. Clean up residue with water. Place in an approved metal container. Seal the container. : RECOMMENDED DISPOSAL: Discharge spent solutions to a wastewater treatment system. Reduce discharge rate if foaming occurs. Large quantities may adversely affect biological wastewater treatment systems- Incinerate in an industrial or commercial facility in the presence of a combustible material. Combustion products will include HF. ENVIRONMENTAL DATA: A 3M Product Environmental Data Sheet (RED) is available. 5-pay Biochemical Oxygen Demand CBODS): 0.35 g/g; 20-Day Biochemical Oxygen Demand (B0D20): 0.75 g/gj 20-Day B0D/C0D: 0.96: Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD)t 0.75 g/g; 96-Hr LC50, Fathead minnow (Pimephales promelas) . >1,000 mg/L; 48-Hr EC50> Water f lea (Daphnia inagna): >100Q mg/L: 96-Hr EC5Q Algae (Selenastrum capricornutum): 183 mg/L (130-156); 30-Min EC50, Photobacterium phosphoreum (Microtox System): 280 mg/L (260-300); 3-Hry 20C EC50 Activated Sludge Respiration (OECD Method #209): >1,000 mg/L. :' ca ,rr.,: .Ir;1 1 vs. 'fa> ?ons'.:lt ppplicanla rngulotions or- outhorities At ions: u Net De.1'vanesi N/A - Not Applicable 4, I US00003478 09/16 '96 12=46 D:SCD 223-66-04 FAX:612-736-8643 3M (cni.'tal()|Hccs MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 3M Cfililw Si. Paul. MN 55144-1000 612 733 111l) PAGE 6 411 U S D S : FC-2Q3CF LIGHT HATER Brand Aqueous Film Forming Foam NOVEMBER 13, 1995 PAGE: 3 of 5 ^I before disposal, In the event of an uncontrolled release of this material, the user should determine if the release qualifies as a reportable quantity, U.S. EPA Hazardous Waste Humber " None (Not U . S . E P A Hazardous). EFCRA HAZARD CLASS: FIRE HAZARD: No PRESSURE: No REACTIVITY: No ACUTE: Yes CHRONIC: Yes EYE CONTACT: Immediately flush eyes with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Get immediate:medical attention. SKIN CONTACT: t Flush skin with large amounts of water. If irritation persists, get medical attention. INHALATION: If signs/symptoms occur, remove person to fresh air. If signs/symptoms continue, call a physician. IF SWALLOWED: Drink two glasses of water. Call a physician. 7. PRECAUTIONARY INFORMATION..... ; ... ~ EYE PROTECTION: Avoid eye contact with vapor, spray, or mist. Wear vented goggles. SKIN PROTECTION: _. Avoid skin contact. Wear appropriate gloves when handling this material. A pair of gloves made from the following materialts) are recommended.- butyl rubber. VENTILATION PROTECTION: Use with adequate dilution ventilation. RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Avoid breathing of vapors, mists or spray. Select one of the following N10SH approved respirators based on airborne concentration of contaminants and in accordance with 0SHA regulations: Half-mask organic vapor respirator with dust/misi prefilter. : PREVENTION OF ACCIDENTAL INGESTION: Do not eat, drink or Smoke When using this product. Wash exposed areas thoroughly Hith soap end water. Wash hands after handling and before eating. . RECOMMENDED STORAGE: Store away from heat. Keep container closed when not in use. . ! . ' '<. . _ .' Abbreviations: N/D - Hot Determinaci W/A;- Hot Applicable US00003479 09/16 '96 12:46 ID:SCD 223-6S-04 FAX:612-736-8643 PAGE 7 3M lem-ral Ofluo* MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 3M 3M C ellar SI. Puni, MN 55144-101!!) 733 1110 412 MSDS::FC2D3CF LIGHT HATER Brand Aqueous Film Forming Foam NOVEMBER 13, 1095 continued) FIRE AND EXPLOSION AVOIDANCE: Not applicable. PAGE: A of 5 EXPOSURE LIMITS INGREDIENTS WATER NONE ETHANOL,2- (2-BUTOXVETHQXY)- ___ ...... 35 ALKYL SULFATE SALTSC2) -K5805P, 5 B 0 6 P ) ... ............. ............ NONE AMPHOTERIC FLUOROALKYLAMIDE DERIVATIVE +C5803P) .............. . . NONE TRIETHANOLAMINE .... . ........... .... 5 PERFLUOROAlKYL SULFONATE SALTSt5) +(5B04P) ..... . 0.1 1H-BENZ0TRIAZOLE,METHYL- . ........................ NONE UNIT NONE ppm NONE NONE mg/mS mg/m3 NONE TYPE APT SK1B5NONE NONE TWA CMRG NONE NONE NONE NONE TWA ACGIH TWA 3M NONE NONE Y * SKIN NOTATION: listed substances indicated with. "Y" under SKIN refer to the potential contribution to the overall exposure by the cutaneous route including mucous membrane and eye, either by airborne or, more particularly, by direct contact with the substance. Vehicles can alter skin absorption. SOURCE OF EXPOSURE LIMIT DATA; - ACGIHi American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists - AIKA; American Industrial Hygine Assoc. Workplace Environmental Exposure Level - 3Ms 3M Medical Department Guideline - CMRG; Chemical Manufacture Recommended Guidelines - NONE; None Established -- 8 He a l t h h a z a r d d a t a ....... -- . . .. -- ...... - EYE CONTACT: Moderate Eye Irritation: signs/symptoms can include redness, swelling, .pain, tearing, and hazy vision. SKIN CONTACT: Moderate Skin Irritation lafter prolonged or repeated contact); signs/symptoms can include redness, swelling, itching, and dryness. Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause: -. May be absorbed through the skin in harmful amounts. INHALATION: Single overexposure, above recommended guidelines, may cause: Central Nervous System Depression; signs/symptoms can include headache,, dizziness, drowsiness, incoordination, slowed reaction Abbreviations: N/D - Not Determined N/A - Not Applicable /itflii' HHISI - v *'***?Zi-' US00003480 09^16 '96 12:47 ID:SCD 223-63-04 FAX:612-736-8643 31V! General Offices MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 3M Center Si, MN 55144-UWll f>12 733 111U PAGE 8 413 MSDSt FC-SOSCF LIGHT WATER Brand Aqueous Film Forming Foam NOVEMBER 13, 1995 PAGE; 5 of 5 A BTf* time, slurred speech, giddiness and unconsciousness. Irritation (upper respiratory): signs/symptoms can include soreness of the nose and throat, coughing and sneezing. Prolonged dr repeated overexposure, above recommended guidelines, may cause r Blood disorders: signs/symptoms can include prolonged weakness and fatigue. Bone Marrow Depression: signs/symptoms can include prolonged weakness end fatigue. Kidney Effects: signs/symptoms can include reduced urine volume, blood in urine and beck pain,1 Liver Effects: signs/symptoms can include yellow skint jaundice) and tenderness of upper abdomen. Pulmonary Edema: signs/symptoms can include coughing, congestion, difficulty breathing, which can result i n .respiratory failure and death, IF SWALLOWED; Ingestion is not a likely route of exposure to this product, CITHER HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION: A 3M Product Toxicity Summary Sheet is available. SECTION CHANGE DATES ENVIRON. DATA SECTION CHANGED SINCE SEPTEMBER 19, 1995 ISSUE Abbreviations: N/D - Not Determined N/A - Not Applicable The information on this Data Sheet represents our current data and best opinion as to the proper use in handling of this material under normal _ : conditions. Any use of the material which: is not in conformance with this A Djats Sheet or which involves using the material in combination with any pother material or any. other process is the responsibility of tha user. ,"St! `*r;H3r. 'Pv>.'vt''."' US00003481 09/16 '96 12=47 ED:$CD 223-6S-04 FAX:612-736-8643 PAGE 9 Environmental Data Environmental Laboratory Environmental Engineering and Pollution Control 900 Bush Avenue PO Box 33331 St. Paul, MN 55133-3331 612/778 4735 SPEC IALTY.C H EM IC ALS D IV IS IO N L IG H T WATER BRAND AQUEOUS F IL M FORMING FC -203C F FOAM CHEMICAL. FAM ILY ? W a te r - m i s c i b ie f i r e e x t i n g u i s h i n g a g e n t s . APPEARANCE) C le a r , a m ber l i q u i d . IN G R E D IE N T S V [S' ' : '..V'-i".*"-1. LV-V-:: . ; W a te r E th a n o l, 2 - C 2 -b u ta xye th c> xy) A l k y l S u l f a t e S a l t s <21 A m p h o t e r i c F I u o r a a l k y 1- a m id e D e r i v a t i v e T rie th a n o la m in e Per-? 1u o r c a lk y l S u lf o n a t e S a lt s (5 ) lH -B e n z o tria z o le , m e th y l- \1 V 6 9 .0 - 7 1 .0 1 9 .0 -2 1 .0 4 .0 - 6 .0 1 .0 - 5 .0 0 .5 - 1 .5 0 .5 - 1 .5 0 - 0. 1 USAGE1 F o a m s , c o n t a i n i n g 3% F C - 2 0 3 C F i n w a t e r , c o v e r a n d t h u s e x t i n g u i s h h y d ro c a rb o n liq u id - b a s e d f i r e s . F o r m ore d e ta ile d usa g e in fo r m a tio n , see yo u r te c h n ic a l s e rv ic e re p re s e n ta tiv e . WASTE DISCHARGES F a c i l i t i e s w h i c h u s e L IG H T WATER; A F F F a g e n t s i n a c t u a l o r s i m u l a t e d f ir e f ig h t in g a c t iv it ie s u s u a lly d ir e c t th e r e s u ltin g w a ste s to w a s t e w a t e r t r e a t m e n t s y s t e m s . W h e n e v e r p o s s i b l e , 3M re c o m m e n d s d is p o s in g o f FC -203C F w a s te s in t h i s m a n n e r. H o w e ve r, a q u a tic and s o il e n v iro n m e n ts s o m e tim e s r e c e iv e th e s e w a s te s u n tr e a te d . BIODEGRADATIONS 5 --d a y 1 0 -d a y 20-d a y COD 20-d a y BOD BOD BOD B O D /C O D i 0 .9 6 0 .3 5 0 .4 0 0 .7 2 0 .7 5 . g/g g /g g /g g /g 8 /6 /9 3 (S upersede s 6 /2 9 /9 2 ) Page 1 o f 2 , TV.,:/. vcinlendc'.1'or t h e d e v a l u a t e environmental data. Mt ' : i9 C' ,n / - | lnfcrm.-.'.. ;n ai^/.jcoir'.Tii'* Elions contained herein are of general nature and are basod on laboratory yr .. :. stu. 'i nation we,': i the accuracy, completeness or applicability to particular circumstances ".taad, iiMmaknn /s.'ir.rc.si,.' cuslcmer' use and ^sposal of the product w ll comply with all applicable f'r::.1'aws. ra^'jiatlons s'"? '.ii?':. 1 . US00003482 09/16 '96 12:48 ID:$CD 223-6S-04 FAX:612-736-8643 PAGE 10 Product Environmental Data 3M Environmental Laboratory Environmental Engineering and Pollution Control 900 Bush Avenue PO Box 33331 St. Paul, MN 55133-3331 612/770 4736 S P E C IA L T Y CHEM ICALS D IV IS IO N L IG H T WATER BRAND AGUEOUS F IL M FORMING FG-COSCF (C O N 'T ) FOAM AQUATIC T O X IC IT Y DATAt O rg a n i sm F a th e a d m innow tE lffig e b a lg s e c s a s ls s * W ater F Ie a Ss s iq a !E *S G ^ T e s t C o n d itio n 2 4 -h r 4 8 -h r 7 2 -h r 96-h r LC50 LC50 LC50 LOGO Static S ta tic IS 1 L t v _V al.ua > 1 ,0 0 0 > 1 ,0 0 0 > 1 ,0 0 0 > 1 ,0 0 0 m g/L m g/L m g/L m g/L 24=H r.,_E 50 > 1 ,OO m g /L fi-U C i-E C S O > 1 ,0 0 0 m g/L A lga (S e i eri a ? t rum c a p r i c o rn u ty m i L 2 2 5 u re 2 4 --h o u r S t a t i c 4 3 - 'n d u r S t a t i c 7 2-hour S ta tic 9 6 -h o u r S ta tic EQ50 m g/L 212 (182-- 156 <140 130 <120 1 4 3 <130 - 244) 174) 141) 136) M IC R Q 70X SYSTEMS EbStobacterium aMQSghDrgum using M i c r o t o x CTM) a n a l y s e r EiiBssycs 5 m in u te s IS m in u te s 30 m in u te s jEcsosa/ki 470 (420 - 320) 360 (330 - 390) 280 (260 - 300) A C T IV A T E D SLUDGE R E S P IR A T IO N IN H IB IT IO N (OECD METHOD # 2 0 9 ) : -3 H u u r E x p o s u r e a t 2 0 C E C 30 > 1 ,0 0 0 m g/L 8 /6 /9 3 (S upersedes 6 /2 9 /9 2 ) Page 2 o f 2 te: These data are intended for the use ol a person qualified to evaluate environmental data. Ali statem ent. technical information and recommendations contained herein are of general nature and are baaed on laboratory tests or litoraturc Information we believe to be retable, but (he accuracy. completeness or applicability to particular circumstances is not guarr.ntcob. 3M makes ne reprsentai ion that thn customc/s use and disposal of the product wilt comply with alt applicable environmental laws, regulations and rules. -Sf-gr. V US00003483 09/16 '96 12:48 ID:SCD 223-6S-04 Product Toxicity Summary Sheet FAX:612-736-8643 Page 1 o f 2 PAGE 11 proi f t t 3CF Light Water Brand FFF t t c h 29, 1993 Below Ib a summary of the study date fllv nQ an Indication of the relative foxiolty of the product. (Definitions of lest procedures are found on the reverse side . Of thUiSheel-HThls summary is the dala for the precautionary use Information provided with !te product . Relative toxicity of a material la. only ona factor that la Important in determining the ctogree of hazard in handling a chemical or product. Other considerations to Include are pfiysloal properties o1 the chemical, extent and frequency of use or exposure, Intended use, and passible misuse of the product For additional . Informellon regarding safe handling of the product, please reference the Material or Product Safety Data Sheet. 25815*10 Supersedes December 17,1992 ACUTE ORAL, TO X ICITY (RAT): PRACTICALLY N O N -TO X IC Ten albino rats (SpragueDawley strain, 5 males, 5 females) weighing between 244 and 296 grams, each received an oral dose of FC-203CF equivalent to 5.0 grams (4.90 milliliters) per kilogram o f body weight. This Study was conducted according to the Organization o f Economic Cooperation and Development's Guidelines for Testing Chemicals. Clinical signs included red stained face in one male and one female rat and audible breathing in 2 female rats. Signs were noted between 1 hour and day 3 o f the study. N o mortalities occurred. Weight gains were noted at days 7 and 14 in all test animals. At necropsy no visible lesions were observed. The acute oral LD50 in the albino rats o f FC-23CF is greater than 5.0 grams per kilogram o f body weight. FC-203CF is considered practically non-toxic orally under the conditions o f this study. (Hazleton Wisconsin; January 4,1991; HWI Number O il02298) ACUTE DERM AL TOXICITY (RABBIT); PRACTICALLY NON-TOXIC. Ten rabbits (New Zealand White strain, 5 males, 5 females) weighing between 2,082 and 2,392 grams each received a dermal application o f FC-203CF equivalent to 2.0 grams per kilogram of body weight. This study was conducted according to the Organization o f Economic Cooperation and Development's GuideHnes for Testing Chemicals. No abnormal clinical signs were noted during the 14 day study. Dermal irritation observed after 24 hour occluded contact consisted o f slight to severe erythema, slight to moderate edema and slight atonia and ftssuring. Weight gains were observed in all animals at the 7 and 14 day weighing. No mortalities occurred. No visible lesions were noted on 9 animals at necropsy on day 14, A single clear fluid-filled cyst on each oviduct was observed in 1 female rabbit; this was considered incidental and unrelated to the test material. FC-203CF is considered practically non-toxic dermally under the conditions o f this study. (Hazleton Wisconsin; January 14,1991; HWI Number 01102299) PRIM ARY DERM AL IRRITATION: NON-IRRITATING. Three albino rabbits (New Zealand White strain) each received 0.5 milliliter applications of FC-203CF to an intact skin test site. The study was conducted according to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development's Guidelines for Testing Chemicals. The test sites were covered fdr 4 hours with a semi-occlusive dressing. The sites were evaluated for irritation at 30 minutes, 24, 48, and 72 hours after removal o f the test material. No signs of dermal irritation were noted. FC-203CF is considered non-irritating to the sldn^ under the conditions o f this study. Note, however, in the acute dermal toxicity summary that dermal irritation was observed after 2 hour occluded contact. (Hazleton Wisconsin; December 27,1990; HWI Number 01102300) US00003484 09/16 '96 12:49 D:SCD 223-6S-04 FAX:612-736-8643 PAGE 12 Product Toxicity Summary Sheet Form 1559'-GP<NO Product Namo FC-203CF Light Water Brand AFFF Page 2 o f2 issueDate March 29, 1993 Bslow Is a summary of the study data giving an Indication of tho rolaflyg toxicity of the product. (Definitions ol test procedures are found on the reverse side of tm* sheet, This summary is the daia fortne precautionary use information provided with the product- Relative toxicity,of a material is only one lector that Is important in determining the degree of hazard In handling s chemical or product. Other considerations to Include are physical properties of iho chemical, extern and frequency of use or exposure, intended use, end possible misuse of Ihe product. For additional Inlormaflofi regarding safe handling of the product, please reference the Material dr Product Safety Data Sheet. . 25815*10 Supersedes December 17,1992 PRIM ARY O CULAR IRRITATION; MODERATELY IRRITATING. Three albino rabbits (New Zealand White strain) each received 0.1 milliliters o f FC-203CF in the conjunctival sac o f one eye. The contralateral eye served as an untreated control. The study was conducted according to the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development's Guidelines for Testing Chemicals. The eyes were evaluated for irritation at 1, 24,48, 72 and 96 hours and at 7 days after treatment. At the 72 hour and 7 day evaluations, sodium fluorescein was used to aid in revealing possible comeal injury. FC-203CF elicited corneal opacity iridal effects including injected iris, conjunctival irritation consisting o f redness, chemosis and/or discharge in some test eyes at the 1,24, 48 and 72 hour observations. Signs o f irritation were limited to conjunctival redness at 96 hours. All test eyes were clear to day 7. The sodium fluorescein examination was positjve in 1 o f 3 test eyes at 72 hours, but negative in all three test eyes at day 7. A maximum primary eye irritation score of 29.0 o f a possible 110,0 was assigned at the 1 hour observation. FC-203CF is considered moderately irritating to the eyes under the conditions o f this study. (Hazleton Wisconsin; January 17, 1991; HWI Number 01102301) ( P T S S 120*FC203CF) 3M Specialty Chemicals Division Thls.InfbvualfcGh.'isiitieriiJd to b eusedby a. pmsuri qualified to evaluate toxlcolojjlcal data. Inquiries are to bo referred to T o x J c o C e rv ic e s ; 2?CJ Pi;. Co*l0" St VN *5*/a ?8fl? T `-r'atiove Jrif~rTM4ntln 'n Snr.nii Coirli cted Ty if1-*, "< * r j e r o ': : ^ J i'U 'i 39 o r. j 1' t u ' :L:crriL^:r'as i % *" l1i :> :: i .iio : 1. 4 =rl :r a i.if " to TSi'ere gjiivi V i v r i ' - n r r .n -.vk:' :ic. *t%!! "`iiraj"..... . n- ii*1,iai:1 M :*v .TUftCi iim US00003485 09/16 '96 12=54 ' ID=SCD 223-6S-04 Product FAX=612-736-8643 PAGE 2 33S!&I'SSEU.-a 900 Bash Avenue *PO Box 33331 S t Paul, MN 55133-3331 612/778 4736 3M LIGHT WATER BRAND AQUEOUS FILM FORMING FOAM/.{AFFF) . DISPOSAL RECOMMENDATIONS AND HAZARD EVALUATION CONCLUSIONS: . Light Water Brand AFFF and ATC wastes are treatable in a wastewater treatment system if disposed of according to 3M recommendations. These products have low toxicity to the microorganisms in wastewater treatment systems even at concentrations much higher than those recommended by 3M. Foaming problems may develop, however, particularly when recommended discharge concentrations are exceeded, Fluorochemical thermal decomposition products do ncv present a health hazard; during fire fighting nor do they affect the treatability of. aqueous fire fighting wastes. The major reasons for this are that during:usage, the concentration of fluorochemicals in Light Water AFFF solutions is low and little fluorochemical is burned. DISPOSAL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR AFFF (AQUEOUS FILM FORMING FOAM) AND ATC (ALCOHOL TYPE CONCENTRATE) WASTES: .3m recommends handling wastes resulting from the use of Light Water AFFF products by pretreatment in an oil/water separator. The oil fraction from the,, separator should be incinerated in a facility . . designed to accept such wastes. Disposal of the aqueous fraction from the oil/water separator or the entire waste, when pretreatment by oil/water separation is not possible, requires special considerations. A qualified individual should evaluate these wastes to determine if volatile flammable materials are present at hazardous concentrations and to review the applicability of sewer code restrictions. if volatile flammable, materials in the waste present an explosion hazard, it should not be discharged to a sewer. Such wastes should be further treated to remove the hazard or they should be incinerated in a facility designed to accept such wastes. if qualified individuals determine that the waste meets sewer codes and that flammable materials are not present in the waste at concentrations that presents a risk; of explosion in the sewer, the. waste may be metered into a sewer that flows to a wastewater treatment system. Meter such wastes into the sewage system at a rate sufficiently low so Dan?: 2/19/93 LSiipeES'.edes- 12/16/92) V . m i. rir fi to :=' 'Vs: "'ll 101TM !"T `r: /yMPeV. , V-".v: ' 1 JE.ftgr 1 of - . US00003486 09/16 '96 12:54 ID;SCD 223-6S-Q4 FAX =612-736-8643 PAGE 3 Product Environmental Data 3M Environmental Laboratory ,, , _ .. . 3M Environmental Engineering and Pollution Control 900 Bu$h Avenue PO Box 33331 St. Paul, MN 55133-3331 612/770 4736 3M LIGHT WATER BRAND AQUEOUS FILM FORMING FOAM (AFFF) DISPOSAL RECOMMENDATIONS AND HAZARD EVALUATION (CONr T) that the AFFF will not cause excessive foaming in the aeration basin of the wastewater treatment system. Appropriate discharge rates will be determined by individual circumstances and should follow applicable regulations. Since regulations vary, consult regulations or authorities before discharge. In addition, wastewater treatment plant operators should be contacted to determine the capacity of the treatment system and sewage flow rates into the system so that appropriate AFFF waste discharge rates can be determined. For most AFFF or a t c products used at 6%, 3i-: recommends adjusting the discharge rate so that the product concentration in the aeration basin of the wastewater treatment system will be less than 100 mg per liter of sewage. For most products used at 3%, 3M recommends a maximum product concentration of 50 mg/L in the aeration basin. Products used at 3% require greater dilution than products used at 6% because the 3% concentrates have higher surfactant concentrations than the 6% concentrates. Product Environmental Data Sheets for products with higher surfactant concentrations may recommend somewhat greater dilution. In some situations, metered discharge of wastes to a wastewater treatment system is impractical because the small size of the treatment system limits the discharge rate to such an extent that too much time would be required for disposal. 3M recommends two disposal alternatives in these situations: (1) transporting collected waste materials by tank trucks for metered discharge into a larger waste treatment facility, or (2) discharging the waste at a somewhat higher rate with appropriate concentrations of antifoaming agent added to the waste stream to control foaming. Experiments conducted in the 3M Environmental Laboratory have determined that several anti foaming products are effective at controlling excessive foaming in activated sluge/AFFF mixtures for up to 3 hours. The effectiveness of antifoaming agents, however, will be determined by the specific conditions in the aeration basin in individual wastewater treatment systems. In addition, some antifoamers may become less effective at controlling excessive foaming as time passes. Therefore, foaming should be closely monitored over time and additional antifoamer should be added to the aeration basin as needed. 2/19/93 (Supersedes 12/16/92) . Those data are Intended for the use of a person qualified to evaluate environmental data. . .i . _______ :... . %i:Ain>,-,>ni4!kidHharaln .a)rnD^ "I7nf Page 2 of 9 ____ US00003487 09/16 '96 12:55 ID:SCD 223-6S-04 FAX:612-736-8643 PAGE 4 Product Environmental Data 3M Environmental Laboratory 3M Environmental Engineering and Pollution Control 900 Bush Avenue PO Box 33331 St, Paul, MN 55133-3331 3M LIGHT WATER BRAND AQUEOUS FILM FORMING FOAM (AFFF) 612/778 4736 DISPOSAL RECOMMENDATIONS AND HAZARD EVALUATION (CON'T) While this Is not an endorsement, the following nine products were found to be the most effective of thirty-one antifoam products tested using activated sludge/AFFF mixtures in laboratory tests: GE Silicones 1-800-332-3390 Antifoam Emulsion AF72 Antifoam Emulsion AF93 Antifoam Emulsion AF902Q Henkel 1-800-922-0605 Defoamer WB-209 FoammasterTM DS Union Carbide 1-800-523-5862 SAG 2001 Organosilicone Emulsion Wacker Silicones 1-800-248-0063 Antifoam Agent SE-36 Antifoam Agent SWS-214 Antifoam Emulsion SRE Of these nine products, the most cost-effective were Henkel WB-209, GE Silicones AF9020, Henkel F o a m m a s t e r TM DS, and Wacker Silicones SRE. S5 ? in study was based on antifoam prices in 1992 Price and transport charges may vary which could cause other products to be more cost-effective in some locations. The_antifoam concentration required to limit foaming in laboratory below on Solutions of various concentrations are tabulated cdi? * * S ^ prdUSiS- ar!.llstod in the table in order of most to least effective. The antifoam concentrations given in the table are to serve as estimates since the actual antifoam concentration required to suppress foaming will be determined by the specific aeration hasin. Where no data are given in the agent is not recommended for suppressing foam at or aocve that AFFF concentration. Fi+.antl?oaiu^5:o n 2e" trations in tile table were obtained in laboratory tests using 3M FC 203CF, but they are the approximate antifoam concentrations required for other 3m AFFF and ATC products used at 3%. 2/19/93 {Supersedes 12/16/92) Page 3 of 9 Those data are intended for the use of a person qualified lo evaluate environmental data. - All statements, technical Information and recommendations contained herein are of general nature and are based on laboratory tests or literature information we believe to be reliable, butthe accuracy, completeness orapplicability to;particularcircumstances Is not guaranteed. 3Mmakes no representation that the customer's use and disposal of the product will comply with all applicable environmental laws, regulations and rules. ' : fosrn 14705-G -PW O . : . US00003488 09/16 '96 12:65 D:$CD 223-6S-04 FAX:612-736-8643 . PAGE 5 Product Environmental Data Environmental Laboratory 3M Environmental Engineering and Pollution Control 900 Bush Avenue PO Box 33331 St.Paul, MN 55133-3331 . 3M LIGHT WATER BRAND AQUEOUS 6127778 4736: FILM FORMING FOAM (AFFF) DISPOSAL RECOMMENDATIONS AND HAZARD EVALUATION (CON'T) For 3M AFFF products used at 6% in water, the antifoam concentrations should be approximately correct for twice the AFFF concentrations given at the top of each column. This is, the antifoam concentrations would be approximately correct for 6% AFFF concentrates at 200, 600, 1000, 1200, 1400, 1600, 1800, and 2200 mg/L in the aeration basin. The AFFF and anti foam concentrations given in the preceding paragraph and in the table below are for foam control only. Other factors must be considered in selecting rates of discharge to a sewer, 3M recommends a case-by-case determination of the maximum concentrations of AFFF and antifoam to be discharged to a treatment system and subsequently to an aquatic environment. The maximum concentration will depend on a variety of factors, including the Conditions in the ' individual wastewater treatment system and in the receiving watercourse, as well as the dilution factor of the treated wastewater in the receiving watercourse. These factors should be evaluated in each situation to ensure that neither the AFFF nor the antifoam will cause harm;. Product Environmental Data Sheets on the particular 3m AFFF product(s) will help in this evaluation. Determination _of the approximate antifoam concentration from the table is best explained by an example. Suppose that AFFF usage waste is to be discharged at a rate that will result in a concentration of FC-203CF of 700 mg/L in the aeration basin of a wastewater treatment system. The approximate antifoam concentrations needed to control foaming at this AFFF concentration are listed in the "700" column of the table. The numbers in this column are the approximate concentrations of antifoam products needed to control foaming caused by FC-203CF at 700 mg/L. Each row gives the approximate antifoam concentration for the product listed on the left side of the table. If you intend to use Henkel F c a m m a s t e r TM DS for foam control, read down the column under the heading "700" until you reach the row for Henkel F o a m m a s t e r TM D S . The number in the table is "430" which means that Henkel F o a m m a s t e r TM DS should be added to the aeration basin at approximately 430 mg/L to control foaming caused by FC-203CF at 700 mg/L. Another possible antifoamer for controlling foaming by FC-203CF at 700 mg/L is Wacker Silicones SE - 3 6 . Reading from the table iunder the "700" column at the Wacker Silicones SE-36 row gives "580" which: means that to control Date: 2/19/93 (Supersedes 12/16/92) :_________ Pape 4 of 9_____ _ These dataareintendedfortheuseofapersonqualifiedtoevaluateenvironmentaldata. A" slnt'irr'e'its.losht'lhA!Informationand/ecommendations containedhereinareofgenera!natureand arebased on laboratory tests5*Hte'aMire niounatior we believe,tobe reliable,buttheaccuracy,.completenessorapplicability'topartrcularcircumstanees Vif'o1.;; no repres&Ri&iiorithatthecustomer suse;and disposalofthproductwillcornpJywitnallapplicable environmental laws,regulators andrules : te rm 1i? C .5-O F V V O . .: .. US00003489 09/16 '96 12:56 ID=SCD 223-6S-G4 FAX:612-736-8643 PAGE 6 Product Environmental Data Environmental Laboratory 3M Environmental Engineering and Pollution Control 900 Bush Avenue PO Box 3333 f St. Paul. MN 55133-3331 612/77B 4736 3M LIGHT WATER BRAND AQUEOUS FILM FORMING FOAM (AFFF) DISPOSAL RECOMMENDATIONS AND HAZARD EVALUATION <CON'T) foamxng of FC-203CF at 700 mg/L with Wacker Silicones 5E-36, y o u will a5 d iW a ?flrtr s^ licons SE-36 so that its concentration is 580ciin?/^- Aa You can see from the table, Henkel WB-209, Si1ic2nes sws-214' Union Carbide SAG 2001 are not 7 0 0 ^ / r dSShirK CpI}troliin9 foaming from an FC-2Q3CF concentration of abfnce of a value for these products in the "700" column a?4iS 7 n5 r?e thr6e ^ x o ^ c t s are not recommended for controlling foam at an FC-203CF concentration of 700 mg/L Henkel WB-209 F C - 203CF Concentration (mg/L) * 100 300 500 600 700 800 900 1100 20 100 190 --- -- -- -- _ --- GE Silicones AF9020 20 100 190 270 430 500 740 1950 Henkel FoammastarTM ds Wacker Silicones SRE 20 110 200 300 430 500 690 1600 20 100 190 270 400 490 -- --- Wacker Silicones SWS-214 . 40 170 430 --. -- -- -- --- GE SiIcnes AF 93 20 100 190 270 430 480 53 1600 GE Silicones AF 72 20 100 190 27 0 430 480 600 1800 Wacker Silicones SE-36 : 30 140 310 470 580 -- -- -- -- Union Carbide SAG 2001 50 220 600 ^. these data to other 3M Date: 2/19/93r (Supersedes 12/16/92) Page 5 of 9 If'**?fJiito arc Irtcpr!'--: 'c !l'. ji n :-uiscnf|'.a:if !:>c-ya'jal<; c-vrc'iiro'itiii data Ail yiHsmonti. u :;,i-i<. .hi nr-:--Tien a'v1" Xir'mcinrlat .>'> npi-tw?'] i c o r am o* goiom iKiiura arc v^ car-'.Ml en laboratory toi!:-, or '.Hiaiurt' i'-.V -.nl:0 '< l:cli-T: r-tc rv= rn'ra1-o bi.l P-i* irr,:.!,a:,y1comp orori-r.t.or rtcncabi i'y to p;>M circumstances is :vjl qu-irPii',!:. ,iM : `hws o ,joruc:"'.i: o'i t!:l*.!* s `.r.o'ijr<: ('spesai o! ibo product v.i1, r:nrps:y -*lb ! applicable on1. rt;-in"r "jl a/.::. iaiicv. aot: r-.ii .> v,i- : v.v.: US00003490 09/16 '96 12:57 ID:$CD 223-65-04 FAX612-736-8643 PAGE 7 3M environmental Laboratory 3M Environmental Engineering and Pollution Control 900 Bush Avenue PO Box 33331 St. Paul, MN 55133-3331 612/778 4736 3M LIGHT WATER BRAND AQUEOUS FILM FORMING FOAM {AFFF) DISPOSAL RECOMMENDATIONS AND: HAZARD EVALUATION (CON'T) In situations where antifoam agents are used to control excessive foaming by 3M products used at 6% in water, 3M recommends adjusting the discharge rate so that the product concentration in the aeration basin of the wastewater treatment system'will be less than 1,000 mg/L of sewage. When antifoam agents are used to control foaming by 3M products used at 3%, 3M recommends a maximum AFFF concentration of 500 mg/L in the aeration basin. These maximum concentrations are based on laboratory studies that have shown that 3M AFFF products at or below these concentrations are unlikely to cause toxicity in wastewater treatment systems. The AFFF and antifoam concentrations in the table that _are greater than these maximum recommended concentrations are provided to assist: customers in dealing with emergency foaming situations or where elevated concentrations are appropriate because of individual circumstances. In all cases, applicable local regulations and the antifoam Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) should be consulted before use. At 3M's own wastewater treatment facilities, foaming caused by Light Water AFFF discharges has been controlled by spraying a dilution of Wacker Silicones Antifoam Emulsion SWS--214 over the aeration basin. This dilution is prepared by mixing one part of SWS-214 in twenty parts of water. The antifoam dilution is sprayed over the aeration basin surface until the desired level of foam control is obtained. This procedure could be used as an alternative to adding the antifoam directly to the AFFF containing waste stream. REASONS FOR 3M DISPOSAL RECOMMENDATIONS: The primary reason for recommending discharge to a sewer is that 3m AFFF wastes are treatable in a biological wastewater treatment system. Light Water AFFF usage wastes are approximately 99% water and therefore have very low concentrations of organic compounds. The dilute nature of the waste makes alternative disposal methods, such as incineration, carbon adsorption, ultrafiltration, or reverse osmosis, both difficult a^nd,, c | .~ *Ca biodegradable solvo Butyl^ .(<1%) and a mixture of bTodegra^Ble~"an"d 'pari a ly nidegradable surfactants {<0.3%), environmental laws, regulations and rules. Form 14705 G-PWO US00003491 09/16 '96 12:57 ID:SCD 223-6S-04 FAX:612-736-8643 PAGE 8 Product Environmental Data Environmental Laboratory 3M Environmental Engineering and Pollution Control 900 Bush Avanue' P O B ox 33331 3M L IG H T MATER BRAND AQUEOUS F IL M FORMING FOAM (A F F F ) St. Paul. MN 55133-3331 D IS P O S A L RECOMMENDATIONS AND HAZARD EV A LU A TIO N 612/778 4736 (C O N 'T) Chemicals are generally considered biodegradable when the ratio of their 20-day Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD20 ) to their Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) is greater than 0.6, This is the pass level for respirometric ready-biodegradability tests established by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). The BOD20/COD for Butyl Carbitol was found to be 0.85. There are several biodegradable surfactants in these products and their BOD20/COD ratios were found to lie between 0.74 and 0.94. There are also surfactants in these products with BOD20 /COD ratios less than 0.6. This includes the fluorochemical surfactants and some of the hydrocarbon surfactants. r:'r,c hydrocarbon surfactants that do not meet this BOD2 0 /COD criteria i will likely fully biodegrade given more time. Some fluorochemical surfactants may have both hydrocarbon and fluorochemical portions.: The fluorochemical portions of these surfactants are not known to biodegrade, but the hydrocarbon portions are likely to be biodegraded to some degree in most wastewater treatment systems and, like the fully hydrocarbon surfactants, eventually completely biodegrade. Possible fates of the nondegradable materials in wastewater treatment systems include sorptioh onto the microbial solids or passage out of the system with the treated wastewater. In any event, their concentration will be very low, Nonbiodegradable fluorochemical materials are used in AFFF products because they are required to make the products work. All effective AFFF products on the market today (and all fluoroprotein products as well) contain fluorochemical surfactants. Finally, laboratory tests on both the individual product components and the product concentrates have determined the low toxicity of these materials to activated sludge bacteria, so discharge to ordinary wastewater treatment systems is reasonable. Laboratory studies have shown that foaming, not toxicity,,,....i3 usually the cause of problems from improper"Hipposal'o AFFF wastes to wastewater treatment systems. In laboratory studies, wastewater containing FC-600 Light Water AFFF at 1,000 mg/L was treated successfully without toxicity. In that lab study, the foam was physically broken down and returned to the treatment system along with activated sludge solids that came out because of foaming. With these modifications to the normal treatment process, the quality of the treated effluent from the laboratory scale system was not adversely affected. Treatment at this concentration is not recommended, however, because of excessive foaming. Date: 2/19/93 (Supersedes 12/16/92) ______ _____________________________________ These data are intended for the use of a person qualified to evaluate environmental data. All,s W .m on,s.,eohnte,l fed environmental laws, regulations and rules. Form 14^05'i v PWO . Page 7 of 9 Jn 'u..,, f 8,18PP"" " e US00003492 09/16 '96 12:58 D:SCD 223-6S-04 FAX612-736-8643 PAGE 9 Environmental Laboratory 3M Environmental Engineering and Pollution Control 900 Bush Avenue PO BOX 33331 St. Paul, MN 55133-3331 612/778 4736 3M LIGHT WATER BRAND AQUEOUS FILM FORMING FOAM (AFFF) DISPOSAL RECOMMENDATIONS AND HAZARD EVALUATION (CON'T) Light Water AFFF wastes resulting from testing the operability of a fire; fighting system, such as that installed in a hanger facility, normally don't contain much fuel or oil. On the other hand, wastes from fire fighting training facilities where hydrocarbon fires are extinguished may contain suspended oil. If oil is present, it should be separated from the waste before discharging the waste to a sewer as described above. If oil is emulsified in th waste, it may be difficult to separate but many oils can biodegrade. Furthermore, emulsified oils are more likely to biodegrade in a wastewater treatment system than are nonemulSified oils. 3M recommends metered discharge of Light Water AFFF wastes to flowing sewers because discharge to an intermittently flowing sewer could cause waste to collect and to be flushed to aeration basins at higher than recommended concentrations, Uncontrolled sewer discharge rates also could result in foam backing out of. sewer drains, THERMAL DECOMPOSITION FROM LIGHT WATER AFFF USAGE: Thermal decomposition products resulting from Light Water AFFF usage present an insignificant hazard. Considerable confusion was caused by a precautionary statement formerly used on Light Water AFFF Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs). That statement was frequently misinterpreted as meaning that thermal decomposition products from usag concentration levels could cause a health hazard. The .precaution once; simply stated: "Thermal decomposition may produce toxic materials, including HF." This statement has now been modified to include: "Decomposition of usage concentrations does not present a hazard." The former MSDS precaution for Light Water AFFF products is still used on the MSDSs for other 3M products containing fluorochemicals. The statement is used because it is well known that most fluorochemical materials, including such commonly used items as polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) coated frying1pans, utensils, etc., can liberate toxic fumes including HF or perflugrobutylenes under combustion or pyrolysis; conditions. However, this will occur only if very high temperature conditions exist (>300C). . Date: 2/19/93 (Supersedes 12/16/92). Page 8 of 9 . Form14705-G. FWO US00003493 09/16 '96 12:58 ID:SCD 223-6S-04 FAX:612-736-8643 PAGE 10 Product Environmental Data Environmental Laboratory 3M Environmental Engineering and Pollution Control 900 Busti Avenue 3m LIG HT WATER BRAND AQUEOUS PO Box 33331 FILM FORMING FOAM (AFFF) SL Paul, MN 55133-3331 D IS P O S A L RECOMMENDATIONS AND HAZARD EVALUATION 612/778 4736 (CON'T) Furthermore, formation of hazardous concentrations of thermal by-products is more likely in fluorocarbon containing products with high fluorine content (65 or 70%), but the fluorochemieal content of 3M AFFF products is very low. For example, FC-206CF Light Water AFFF concentrate contains only about 1.1% fluorine, and when diluted to the usage concentration, it contains only about 0.06% fluorine. Thus, from a combustion or pyrolysis product hazard perspective, PTFE, which is widely known as a nontoxic, inert material, would be far more hazardous. There are other reasons that make the production of hazardous concentrations of thermal degradation prod'acts during fire fighting with Light Water AFFF very unlikely. Most importantly, little of the fluorochemieal would burn or thermally decompose. The reasons for this are that the product rapidly covers and extinguishes the fire, and the high percentage of water absorbs considerable heat, thereby cooling and limiting the decomposition of the dissolved fluorochemieal. The 3M Industrial Hygiene Department conducted a test to confirm the lack of hazard from fluorochemieal combustion when Light Water AFFF is used in fire fighting. The test was designed to simulate a T'worst case" situation by maximizing the chance of fluorochemieal combustion. The test burned a 2-3 inch layer of FC-203CE Light Water a f f f foam in a 10 square foot pan of gasoline inside a 20 by 20 foot wide and 15 foot high open topped concrete building. To cause the fluorochemieal in the Light Water AFFF product to burn, the test operator had to stir vigorously the foam and gasoline, an atypical procedure. Stirring broke the foam barrier and allowed combustion that would normally have been extinguished by the foam. Even under this worst case situation, two HF measurements taken above and near this fire were only 0.23 and 0.16 parts per million (ppm). While not directly applicable to this situation, these measurements were below the Threshold Limit Value for HF of 3 ppm, a concentration judged not to present a health hazard for nearly all persons Thus, fluorochemieal decomposition products from Light Water AFFF present an insignificant risk when compared to the many other hazardous decomposition products resulting from a fire. Light Water AFFF products certainly play a much more significant role in reducing the toxicity hazards of fire situations by rapidly cooling and extinguishing a fire and by covering and preventing the volatilization of other potentially toxic materials. . 2/19/93 (Supersedes 12/16/92) Page 9 of 9 Date: ,\ 1' -------- ;-------------- These d a t a 'S i Intndsd^oHhiisof p e rsonm jaU fFed-to evaluate,environmental data. |.l ilifl .............. .... W - -- - . nnviror.n'enta! law.!, reguiatiors and rues. US00003494