MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET PAGE 1 OF 2
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Reviewed: MARCH 1, 2001
Abbrev.
COMPLIES WITH USDL SAFETY AND HEALTH REGULATIONS (29 CFR 1910.1200)
 
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SECTION 1: MANUFACTURER: PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Amerex Corporation 
P.O. Box 81 
Trussville, AL 35173-0081
AFFF 6% Foam Concentrate
EMERGENCY: 
Chemtrec:1-800-424-9300 
Amerex:   1-205-655-3271
 
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SECTION 2:  HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
 
% *ACGIH 
mg/m3		 *OSHA 
mg/m3		 OTHER
CHEMICAL NAME CAS # W/W TLV STEL PEL STEL IDLH
Water 7732-18-5 78-81 NE NE NE NE NE NE
2-(2-Butoxyethoxy)Ethanol 112-34-5 9.5-10.595* NE NE NE NE NE NE
Urea 57-13-6 3-7 NE NE 3 NE NE NE
Triethanolamine 102-71-6 0.1-1.0 5 NE NE NE NE NE
Methyl-1h-Benzotriazole 29385-43-1 < 1 NE NE NE NE NE NE
Additives Proprietary Balance NE NE NE NE NE NE
A variety of relatively low-hazard materials (Alkyl Sulfate Salts, Amphoteric Fluoralkylamide, Perfluoralkyl Sulfonate Salts).
*NE = None Established
 
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SECTION 3:   PHYSICAL DATA
BOILING POINT:  100 degrees C.
VAPOR PRESSURE:  Not Applicable.
VAPOR DENSITY:  0.62.
SOLUBILITY IN WATER:  Soluble.
SPECIFIC GRAVITY:  Approximately 1.0.
PERCENT VOLATILE BY VOLUME:  Not Applicable.
EVAPORATION RATE:  < 1.
pH: (1% solution)  approximately 8.5.
APPEARANCE & COLOR:  This material is a clear, amber colored liquid.
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SECTION 4:   FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
FLASH POINT:  Not Applicable.
FLAMMABLE LIMITS:  Not Applicable.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:  None.  Product is a fire extingushing agent.
SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES:  Incipient fire responders should wear protection.  Structural fire fighters must wear Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus and full protective equipment.
 
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET PAGE 2 OF 2
MANUFACTURER:  AMEREX CORPORATION DATE: 08-15-96
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION:  AFFF 6% FOAM CONCENTRATE              Abbrev.
 
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SECTION 5:   HEALTH HAZARD DATA 

THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE:  Triethanolamine 5 mg/m3. 
OSHA PEL:  Not Established. 
EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE:  This product may cause mild skin irritation, moderate eye irritation and possible gastric distress.  This product is not known to cause chronic illness. 

EMERGENCY FIRST-AID PROCEDURES: 
  SKIN EXPOSURE: If spilled on skin IMMEDIATELY begin decontamination with running 
  water. Remove exposed or contaminated clothing, taking care not to contaminate eyes. If  
  reddening or irritation occurs, victim and rescuers must seek immediate medical attention. 
  EYE EXPOSURE: If chemical is splashed in eyes, open victim's eyes while under gentle running 
  water. Use sufficient force to open eyelids. Have victim "roll" eyes. MINIMUM flushing is for 15 
  minutes. 
  INHALATION: If spray or mist is inhaled, remove victim to fresh air. If necessary, use artificial 
  respiration to support vital functions.  If irritation of the nose or throat occurs, the victim and 
  rescuers must seek immediate medical attention.

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SECTION 6:   REACTIVITY DATA 

STABILITY DATE: Stable. 
INCOMPATIBILITY: Strong acids, strong bases, strong oxidizing agents under some conditions. 
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Sulfur oxides, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides, hydrogen fluoride, hydrogen cyanide, ammonia. 
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.

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SECTION 7:   SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES 

SMALL SPILLS: Wipe up spilled liquid with absorbent material. Rinse area with soap and water. Place residue in a double plastic bag & seal. 
LARGE SPILLS: If it is determined that exposure guidelines for Triethanolamine is exceeded use Level C: triple gloves, chemically resistant suit and boots, hard hat, and air purifying respirator with HEPA filter.  
FOLLOW STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS FOR DISPOSAL OF LARGE NON-RECLAIMABLE SPILLS.

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SECTION 8:   SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION 

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Not expected to be needed. Maintain oxygen levels of minimum of 19.5% If below 19.5% oxygen, use supplied air respiratory protection. 
VENTILATION: Use with adequate ventilation. Use fan or vent to outside. 
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Wear rubber gloves for routine industrial use. 
EYE PROTECTION: Safety glasses. 
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: None except for large spills (see Section 7). 

HMIS: 1-0-0             NFPA: 1-0-0

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SECTION 9:   SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS 

PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORAGE:  Follow reasonable and safe practices. 
  Avoid getting chemicals ON YOU or IN YOU. 
OTHER PRECAUTIONS:  None. 

ANSI Z400.1-1993 FORMAT MSDS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST