Fry Fighter - Wet Chemical Extinguisher
CHUBB FIRE LIMITED. MANUFACTURERS SAFETY DATA SHEET
Issue Date 01/12/00
Section 1: Identification of the substance/preparation and Company
Product Identification: Fry Fighter
Application and use: Fire fighting
Supplier:
Chubb Fire Ltd
Chubb House,
Sunbury on Thames,
Middlesex
TW16 7AR
United Kingdom
Telephone no: +44 (0) 1932 785588
Product description: Solution of carboxylic acid salt
Section 2: Composition/information on ingredients
| Substance |
Concentration |
| Salt of carboxylic acid |
less than 70% |
| Water |
Balance |
Section 3: Hazards Identification
Human health hazards: not classified as hazardous under CHIP. May cause irritation to eyes, skin and respiratory tract.
Section 4: First-aid measures
General:
First aiders should know and take precautions to avoid danger to themselves and the casualty.
Take casualty together with material safety data sheet of this product to hospital or doctor, if necessary.
Skin: wash off with warm, soapy water. A moisturiser may be used to replenish lost oils. If persistent irritation occurs, obtain medical attention.
Eye: wash out eyes with plenty of water or eye wash solution and seek medical attention.
Ingestion: send casualty to hospital immediately. If ingestion is suspected do not induce vomiting.
Inhalation: remove casualty from exposure. If there is breathing difficulty or cough, keep patient at rest, seated in position of maximum comfort.
Section 5: Fire-fighting measures
General hazards: not applicable, this product is for fire fighting purposes.
Section 6: Accidental release measures
Personal precautions: avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Do not breathe mists, aerosol.
Personal protection: wear protective clothing specified for normal operations.
Environmental precautions: spillage: the practice of washing spills into drains should be avoided if at all possible and should under no circumstances be allowed without first consulting the local Water Authority and the Environment Agency.
Clean-up methods – small spillage: absorb with earth, ash or sawdust for subsequent dry disposal. Place in a labelled, sealed container for subsequent safe disposal. Spillages cause slippery floors.
Section 7: Handling and storage
Protect from sustained heat. Store in original sealed containers or approved systems. Store in an upright position not more than three high.
Personal protective equipment – Fire fighting:
Chubb solutions will be used in fire fighting. This process may involve exposure to heat, flame and possibly toxic vapours and fumes. We recommend that appropriately designed personal protective equipment designed for use in firefighting situations should be used.
Section 8: Exposure controls/personal protection
General precautions: use only in well ventilated areas and follow general good housekeeping procedures.
Personal protective equipment – Other handling
Avoid prolonged, extensive or repeated inhalation or contact to eyes and skin
Hand protection: wear impervious gloves of an approved type (eg neoprene)
Eye protection: wear safety goggles of an approved type (BS2092)
Section 9: Physical and chemical properties
Physical state: liquid
Boiling point: 100șC
Freeze point: -20șC
Viscosity at 20șC 4.6cs
pH at 20șC: 9
Colour: clear
Odour: -
Flammability: not flammable
Solubility: Miscible with water in all proportions
Specific gravity: 1.37
Section 10: Stability and reactivity
Stability:
Stable up to 100șC. Treat as water and exclude from contact with any materials which have violent reactions with water.
Hazardous decomposition products:
Do not expose containers to heat or flame since the containers are made from high density polyethylene and will burn. Thermal decomposition of containers and/or products may generate acrid smoke and fumes and traces of Na2O,Cl-,Sox,Nox, and HF
Section 11: Toxicological information
Inhalation:
Inhalation of hazardous amounts is unlikely when used as intended. May cause irritation to respiratory tract when inhaled.
Ingestion:
Low oral risk when used as intended. May cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea when ingested.
Contact to eyes or skin:
Low risk if appropriate precaution measures are taken (see section 6). May cause irritation to skin and eyes.
Section 12: Ecological information
Persistence/biodegradability: readily biodegradable
Bioaccumulation: is unlikely to occur due to metabolism and excretion
Biodegradation: biodegradable: COD 194 mg/g
BOD (5 day) = 139 mg/g
Ecotoxicity: no data available at present.
Section 13: Disposal considerations
Waste should be disposed via local authority waste collection service or registered waste carrier. Ensure the destination is a licensed facility.
Local legislation; Control of Pollution Act 1974
Environmental Protection Act 1990
Special Waste Regulations 1996
Section 14: Transport information
Label for conveyance: no transport warning sign required
Road:
UN No: N/C
Rail:
Rail transport class no: N/C
Sea:
Sea transport class no: N/C EmS No: N/C
MFAG Table no: N/C
Air:
Air transport Class No: N/C
Section 15: Regulatory information
Label for supply: None
Risk phrases:
Safety phrases:
UK Regulatory References:
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations 1994 / Amendment Regulations 1996
EC Directives:
Substances Directive 67/548/EEC as amended by 69/81/EEC, 70/189/EEC, 73/146/EEC, 79/831/EEC General Preparations Directive 88/379/EEC
Statutory Instruments:
Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations
Approved Code of Practice:
Classification and Labelling of Substances and Preparations Dangerous for Supply.
Guidance Notes:
Occupational Exposure Limits EH40/96
Section 16: Other information
For further information see product data sheet
Disclaimer: This information is based on our current knowledge and is intended to describe the product for the purposes of health, safety and environmental requirements only. It should not therefore be construed as guaranteeing any specific property of the product.
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