MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
ESF 3% AFFF
AQUEOUS FILM FORMING FOAM
Section 1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT / COMPANY
IDENTIFICATION
Material Identification
Product: ESF 3% AFFF
Synonyms: Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF)
CAS No.: Complex Formula
Company Identification:
Manufacturer:
ESF Enterprise, LLC
PO Box #6166
Wyomissing, PA 19610
Emergency Phone Number (610) 334-2615
Section 2: COMPOSITION / INFORMATION
ON INGREDIENTS
Components
CAS Number
Water
Proprietary surfactant blend
Fluoro Polymer
7732-18-5
(preparation only no number)
(preparation only no number)
Section 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Potential Health Effects:
Inhalation
Product cannot normally be inhaled unless present as a
mist. If inhaled move to fresh air, observe for signs of
illness, if observed seek medical advice.
Skin Contact
No adverse effects have been documented.
Eye Contact
No adverse effects have been documented or noted under
normal use. Exposure to the liquid concentrate should be
flushed with ample amounts of water.
Ingestion
Product should not be ingested. No adverse effects have
been documented.
Additional Health Effects
None
Carcinogenicity Information
No known adverse affects.
Section 4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation
If inhaled as a mist, move to fresh air.
Skin Contact
If allergic reaction occurs, flush with fresh water.
Eye Contact
Wash eyes with fresh water for at least five minutes.
Ingestion
Dilute by drinking at least two glasses of warm water.
Section 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flammable Properties
None.
Fire and Explosion Hazards
Avoid contact with water reactive materials, Class D fires
(burning metals) and Class C fires (electrical energized
equipment).
Extinguishing Media
Not applicable.
Special Fire Fighting Instructions
Not applicable.
Section 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE
MEASURES
Safeguards (Personnel)
None specified.
Accidental Release Measures
Concentrate
Spills may be mopped or soaked up using inert absorbent
material, e.g. sand or diatomaceous earth. Wash spill area
with water.
Foam/Foam Solution
See above.
Special Note: As prescribed by law under the “Clean
Streams Act”, any quantity of any material other than
water that may become involved in the water table or
any body of water constitutes a reportable incident.
Section 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling (Personnel)
No special handling measure are required as the product
when used under normal conditions will not harm personnel
or the environment.
Storage
Recommended storage is in the original sealed containers
within 35oF (2oC) to 120oF (49oC).
Section 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS /
PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Controls
Special ventilation is not required under normal conditions.
Personal Protective Equipment
Respiratory
Exposure limits according to OSHA-PEL and ACGIH-TLV
have not been established.
Protective Clothing
None specified.
Eye Protection
None specified, but safety glasses or eye shield will limit eye
contact.
Other Hygienic Practices
None specified
Exposure Guidelines
Exposure Limits
None specified.
BOD5 3% Solution
COD 3% Solution
Section 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL
PROPERTIES
Section 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Physical Data
Boiling Point:
Vapor Pressure:
Vapor Density:
Melting Point:
Evaporation Rate:
Solubility in Water:
Freeze Point
pH:
Specific Gravity:
Odor:
Form:
Color:
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
not determined
100%
28OF (-2OC)
6.9
1.016
Mild
Liquid
Light Amber
Section 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability
Stable.
Incompatibility, Materials to Avoid
Avoid use of product on Class D fires (burning metals),
Class C fires (electrically energized equipment), and contact
with water reactive materials.
Polymerization
Will not occur.
Section 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Mammalian Toxicity
Ingestion
No known adverse affects.
Eye
No known adverse affects.
Skin
No known adverse affects.
Inhalation
No known adverse affects.
Carcinogenic, Developmental, Reproductive, Mutagenic
Effects
No known adverse affects.
2750 mg/l
3400 mg/l
Water Disposal
As prescribed by law under the “Clean Streams Act”, any
quantity of any material other than water that may become
involved in the water table or other body of water constitutes
a reportable incident.
Section 14. TRANSPORTATION
INFORMATION
Shipping Information
Shipping Name:
Identification No:
Hazard Class:
DOT Shipping Class:
Warning Labels Requires:
ESF 3% AFFF AFFF
none
none
55
none
Section 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
U.S. Federal Regulations
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of
1998 (SARA), Title III
This material does not contain any components subject to
reporting requirements.
Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA)
This material does not contain any components subject to
reporting requirements.
STATE REGULATIONS
PENNSYLVANIA RIGHT-TO-KNOW HAZARDOUS
SUBSTANCES LIST
This material does not contain any components subject to
reporting requirements.
Section 16. OTHER INFORMATION
NFPA Rating
Health
0
Flammability
Reactivity
0
0
Section 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicological Information Aquatic Toxicity
96 hr. LC50 for Fathead Minnows (pimephales promelas)
>1700 ppm
48 hr. LC50 for Ceriodaphnia Dubia
>699 ppm
96 hr. LC50 Rainbow Trout
15.8 gl-1
HNOEC 5 gl-1
LOEC 50 gl-1
Environmental Fate
The information presented herein is furnished without
warranty either express or implied. This data sheet is not a
part of any contract of sale. The information contained
herein is believed to be correct or is obtained from sources
believed to be generally reliable. However, it is the
responsibility of the user of these materials to investigate,
understand and comply with federal, state, or local
guidelines and procedures for safe handling and use of this
product and ESF Enterprise, LLC assumes no obligation or
liabilities for reliance on the information contained herein or
omissions herefrom.
June 15, 2004