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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER Product Name Recommended Use Supplier Name Telephone No. Ansul 3 % Fluoroprotein Foam Concentrate Other Names

Ansul 3 % Fluoroprotein
None

The recommended use of this preparation is as a fire extinguishing agent. Wormald 133 166 Address Emergency Telephone No. Date Prepared Unit 1, 2-8 South Street Rydalmere, NSW 2116 AUSTRALIA 133 166 or 000 April 2008

SECTION 2: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Hazard Classification Safety Phrase(s) Not hazardous Not available Risk Phrase(s) Not available

SECTION 3: COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS SUBSTANCE Chemical Identity of the Pure Substance Not applicable MIXTURE Chemical Identity of Ingredients Hexylene Glycol Dichlorophene Proprietary mixture of protein hydrolysate, fluorosurfactants, inorganic salts and water, not otherwise specified. SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES EYE CONTACT SKIN CONTACT Description of Necessary First Aid Measures INHALATION INGESTION Medical Attention and Special Treatment Aggravated Medical Conditions Caused by Exposure SECTION 5: FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES Suitable Extinguishing Media Special Protective Precautions and Equipment for Fire Fighters This is an extinguishing agent. None Hazards From Combustion Products Hazchem Code None known, oxides of nitrogen may be formed. Not hazardous See above Disease of the kidney, liver, and central nervous system could be affected with prolonged or repeated contact. Flush with large amounts of water. If irritation persists, seek medical attention. Wash with soap and water. If irritation persists, seek medical attention. Remove victim to fresh air. Seek medical attention if discomfort continues. If patient is conscious, give large amounts of water and induce vomiting. Seek medical help. Proportion of Ingredients 6.5 % 0.02 % <90 % CAS Number 107-41-5 97-23-4 Not applicable Common Name / Synonyms Not applicable CAS Number Not applicable

SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Emergency Procedures Methods and Materials for Containment and Clean Up Prevent skin and eye contact. Stop leaks. Contain spill. Remove as much as possible. Place in a closed container for proper disposal. Wash spill area with large amounts of water to remove traces as material is very slippery. Prevent material from reaching sewers or waterways to avoid nuisance foaming.

SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE Precautions for Safe Handling Conditions for Safe Storage, Including any Incompatibilities Care should be taken in handling all chemical substances and preparations. No special conditions are needed for safe storage. Store in original container. Keep tightly closed until used. There is minimal danger to the environment from storage release.

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SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION Substance Hexylene Glycol Engineering Controls Personal Protection Equipment Not available ES-TWA ppm 25 Biological Limit Controls mg/m3 121 ppm ES-STEL mg/m3 Peak limitation Not available

National Exposure Standards

Chemical goggles, and rubber or latex gloves.

SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Appearance pH Vapour Density (air = 1) Freezing / Melting Point (specify) Specific Gravity or Density Upper and Lower Flammable (explosive) Limits in Air SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Chemical Stability Incompatible Materials Hazardous Reactions Stable Reactive metals, electrically energized equipment, any material reactive with water, and strong oxidisers. None Conditions to Avoid Hazardous Decomposition Products None Combustion or decomposition products may include oxides of nitrogen. Red/brown opaque liquid. 6.5 to 8.0 <1 Not available 1.13 Not explosive Odour Vapour Pressure Boiling Point / Range Solubility in Water Flash Point Ignition Temperature Mildly pungent odour Not determined 101C initial Completely soluble None to boiling Does not ignite

SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION EYE CONTACT SKIN CONTACT Health Effects From the Likely Routes of Exposure INHALATION INGESTION Acute Overexposure Chronic Overexposure SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Components: Hexylene glycol: Fish, Lepomis marcrochinus: Carrassius auratus: Daphnids, Daphnia magna: Not determined. Hexylene glycol: Aerobic degradation is optimal at 20 ppm, and inhibitory at 1000 ppm. COD = 2200 mg/g substance. BOD5 = 0.02 g O2/g. Not determined. Ozone depletion potential: Photochemical ozone creation potential: Global warming potential: None None None See above Damage to the liver, kidney and central nervous system, metabolic acidosis. May cause mild transient irritation. May cause mild transient irritation and/or dermatitis. Inhalation is not anticipated to be a problem. Irritating to mucous membranes. Large oral dose could produce narcosis.

Ecotoxicity

LC50 (96 hrs) LC50 (96 hrs) EC50 (48 hrs)

12800 mg/L 12000 mg/L 3300 mg/L

Mobility Persistence and Degradability Bioaccumulative Potential Environmental Fate (Exposure)

SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Disposal Methods and Containers Special Precautions for Landfill or Incineration SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION UN Number Class and Subsidiary Risk Special Precautions for User Not applicable Not applicable None UN Proper Shipping Name Packing Group Hazchem Code Not applicable Not applicable Not hazardous As much as possible, keep from being washed into surface water. Dispose of in compliance with local, state and Commonwealth regulations that may be in force. Not available.

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SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION The regulatory status of a material (including its ingredients) under relevant Australian health, safety and environmental legislation. SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION Date of Preparation April 2008 Not available

END OF MSDS

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