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COLD FIRE®
Fire Suppressing Agent
COLD
FIRE® is a fire
suppressing agent specially formulated to rapidly snuff out Class
A:B:D fires. Prevents reflash, safe to store, handle and use, leaves
virtually no residue; and is environmentally friendly. The chemical
is water soluble and rapidly biodegradable. On Class B oil fires,
the chemical encapsulates the oil and prevents burning and
reignition. Has the advantages of foam and dry chemical without
mess, specialized apparatus or contamination to our environment.
COLD FIRE® can be used
in pumpers and all types of multi-use portable
equipment. |
|
Capabilities |
| Suppressing
Power: |
Quickly snuffs out
fires. "Kills" burning fuel on contact. Prevents reignition by
encapsulating fuel source. Retards smoke generation. |
| Applications: |
Class A, B, & D
fires of all types. |
| Cleanup: |
None needed. Foam layer
dissipates without leaving residue. Product biodegrades rapidly. Oil
molecules do not form a tight emulsion with the suppressing
solution. |
| Dispersant
Capability: |
Low. Treated oils are
not dispersed in water. |
| Characteristics |
| pH: |
pH of concentrate is
6.15. Neutral when diluted. |
| Flash Point: |
Negligible. |
| Boiling
Point: |
212° F. |
| Odor: |
Mild fresh scent. Does
not contain d-limonenes. Clear color. |
| Water
Solubility: |
Complete. |
| Shelf
Life: |
Indefinite when stored
in closed containers between 32° F and 120° F. |
| Dilution
Strength: |
Use at strengths of 1%
to 10% in any type of water. |
| Residue: |
Agent layer dissipates
rapidly. Product leaves no residue. |
| Environmental and Safety
Considerations |
| Biodegradability: |
100% in 21 days under
ideal conditions. |
| Hazardous
Components: |
No components are
listed in the NIOSH Recommendations for Occupational Health
Standards, 1988, or are defined as hazardous by SARA, CERLA, or
RCRA. No OSHA PEL’s are established for other
ingredients. |
| Handling: |
Suppresser is neutral.
It will remove oil from the skin and may irritate the eyes if
sprayed directly into them. When handling bulk concentrate, eye
protection, gloves, and impervious clothing should be worn when
there is danger of splashing, prolonged exposure to vapor, or
prolonged skin contact, as with all chemicals. |
| Disposal: |
Suppressant itself may
be disposed through municipal systems. |
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SECTION I - IDENTIFICATION |
| Manufacturer: |
FIREFREEZE S.r.l.,
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| Address: |
Largo Nitti, 32 - 70022 ALTAMURA (BA)
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| Phone: |
++39.080.310.27.77
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| Fax: |
++39.080.316.48.13
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| Date
Prepared: |
December 10,
1999 |
| Formulation
#: |
JG302 |
| Trade Name: |
COLD
FIRE 302 |
| Product: |
Class A:B:D Fire
Suppressing Agent |
| SECTION II - INGREDIENTS
AND HAZARD CLASSIFICATION |
| Components
are classified trade secret. No components are believed to be
hazardous, or listed in the NIOSH Recommendations for Occupational
Safety and Health Standards, 1988, or are listed as hazardous by
SARA, CERCLA, or RCRA. No OSHA PEL’s are established for any of the
other ingredients. |
| SECTION III -
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS |
| Boiling
Point: |
212° F. |
| Vapor Pressure (mm
Hg): |
Same as
water. |
| Solubility in
water: |
100% |
| Specific
Gravity: |
1.02 @ 60°
F. |
| pH: |
6.15
(concentrate)
Neutral when diluted |
| Appearance and
Odor: |
Clear liquid, fresh
smell. |
| SECTION IV - FIRE AND
EXPLOSION DATA |
| Flash Point: |
Not
applicable. |
| Flammable
Limits: |
Non-flammable. |
| LEL: |
Not
applicable. |
| UEL: |
Not
applicable. |
| Extinguishing
Media: |
Not
applicable. |
| Special Fire Fighting
Procedures: |
None. |
| Unusual Fire and
Explosion Hazards: |
None. |
| SECTION V - REACTIVITY
DATA |
| Stability: |
Stable. |
| Incompatibility: |
None. |
| Hazardous Decomposition
Products: |
Carbon monoxide and
carbon dioxide. |
| Hazardous
Polymerization: |
Will not
occur. |
| SECTION VI - HEALTH
HAZARD DATA |
| Exposure Limits |
| OSHA PEL: |
Not
established. |
| ACGIII TLV: |
Not
established. |
| Routes of Entry |
| Inhalation: |
Yes |
| Skin: |
Yes |
| Ingestion: |
Yes |
Signs
and Symptoms
of Exposure |
| Skin: |
Negligible hazard. Not
a primary skin irritant. Dermal irritation testing for 72 hours on
albino rabbits showed no erythema and no edema. |
| Eyes: |
Not considered to be a
primary ocular irritant. |
| Inhalation: |
Negligible. |
| Ingestion: |
Not considered to be
orally toxic. |
| First
Aid |
| Eyes: |
Immediately flush eyes
with water. |
| Skin: |
Rinse with
water. |
| Inhalation: |
Negligible. Remove to
fresh air. |
| Ingestion: |
Drink
water. |
| Carcinogenicity |
| NTP? |
No |
| IARC? |
No |
| OSHA
Regulated? |
No |
| SECTION VII - PRECAUTIONS
FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE |
| Spill or Leak
Procedures: |
Rinse affected area
with water. |
| Waste Disposal
Method: |
Dispose as
non-hazardous waste in accordance with local
regulations. |
| Storage and
Handling Precautions: |
Store in temperatures
from 32° F to 120° F in closed containers to prevent evaporation and
deterioration. Freezing will not damage material as long as
container remains intact. |
| Other
Precautions: |
Although components
have low hazard levels, the product will remove oils from the skin
like the common soap. Avoid prolonged skin contact. |
| SECTION VIII - CONTROL
MEASURES |
| Respiratory
Protection: |
Not
required. |
| Ventilation: |
Under ordinary
conditions of use for its intended purpose, no special ventilation
is required. |
| Protective
Gloves: |
Wear if there is
prolonged skin contact. |
| Eye
Protection: |
Wear if needed to
prevent reasonable probability of eye contact. |
| SECTION IX - HAZARD
CLASSIFICATION |
| IMO Hazard Class and
Number: |
Non-hazardous. |
| UN Number: |
Not
applicable. |
| US DOT Hazard
Class: |
Not regulated by
DOT. |
| US DOT Identification
Number: |
Not
applicable. |
| SECTION X - REGULATORY
INFORMATION |
| EPA
SNAP: |
Significantly New
Alternative Policy Program Listed. Cold
Fire® is listed
by the EPA as a substitute for Halon 1211. |
| HMIS
Rating |
| Health: |
0 |
| Flammability: |
0 |
| Reactivity: |
0 |
| SECTION XI- ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA |
| Biodegradability: |
Product is 100%
biodegradable in an active environment within 21 days. |
| Toxicity: |
In accordance with U.S.
EPA Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxic criteria for ranking
the acute toxicity of chemicals in the aquatic environment, ColdFire
302 is considered to be of low concern. |
| -96 hour
acute toxicity versus freshwater alga (Selenastrum capricornutum)
IAW 40 CFR 797.1050 showed ColdFire 302 was
algicidal at concentrations above 750 ppm. |
| -96 hour
acute toxicity versus juvenile rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)
IAW 49 CFR 797.1400 showed an LC50 of 105 ppm. |
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The
information presented in this MSDS is believed to be factual.
However, nothing contained in this information is to be taken as a
warranty of any kind by FIREFREEZES.r.l.
The user should review any recommendations, in the specific context
of the intended use, to determine whether they are
appropriate. |
