MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

STHAMEX - AFFF 1% F-15 #4141

(Fire Extinguishing Agent)
Revision: 01 – 01/10/2018

COMPANY DETAILS
10 Ridge Road,
Laser Park, Honeydew
Manufacturer / Supplier Brigit Systems (Pty) Ltd Address
Johannesburg, 2040
South Africa

Phone Number +27 (0)11 794-2217 Emergency +27 (0)11 794-2217

Fax Number +27 (0)86 627 3074 Date Prepared October 2018

SECTION 1 - PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

STHAMEX® -
Product Name: Product Description: Fire Extinguishing Agent
AFFF 1% F-15 #4141

SECTION 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Classification of the substance or mixture:

• Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP] – Eye Irrit. 2; 319

LABEL ELEMENTS:

Hazard Pictograms

Pictogram Code Not Classified as Hazardous

Signal Word WARNING

HAZARD STATEMENTS

Physical Hazards H319 – Causes serious eye irritation

Health Hazards Not Classified as Hazardous

Environmental Hazards Not Classified as Hazardous

Combinations Not Classified as Hazardous

PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
• P262 – Do not get in eyes, on skin or on clothing
• P280 – Wear protective gloves / protective clothing / eye protection / face protection
• P301 / P330 / P331 – IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. DO NOT induce vomiting.
• P303 / P361 / P353 – IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with
water / shower
• P305 / P351 / P338 – IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.
Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

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OTHER HAZARDS:
• The product contains non-biodegradable flourosurfactants.
• Can harm the aquatic fauna when entering surface waters.
• Can harm the bacteria population in waste water treatment plants when entering the sewerage system.
• Breathing is not possible whilst submerged in the foam. Take care when spraying people!

SECTION 3 - COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

MIXTURE INGREDIENTS

Classification According To
The Globally Harmonised
Ingredient (Designation) CAS No. Concentration System Of Classification
And Labelling Of Chemicals
(GHS)
Classification according to
107-21-1 Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008
Ethandiol <10%
EC:203-473-3 [CLP]: GHS07-GHS08: Acute Tox.
4-STOT RE 2: H302-H373.8

Classification according to
112-34-5
(Butoxyethoxy) ethanol <25% Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008
EC: 203-961-6
[CLP]: GHS07: Eye Irrit.: H319

Classification according to
Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008
142-31-4
Octylsulphate <5% [CLP]: GHS05: Acute Tox. 4, Skin
EC: 205-535-5
Irrit. 2: Eye Dam. 1: H302, H315,
H318

Classification according to
Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008
142-87-0
Decylsulphate >5% [CLP]: GHS05: Acute Tox. 4, Skin
EC: 205-568-5
Irrit. 2: Eye Dam. 1: H302, H315,
H318

Classification according to
68515-73-1
Alkylpolyglycoside >15% Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008
EC: 500-220-1
[CLP]: GHS05; Eye Dam. 1: H318

This Mixture is classified

Fluorosurfactant >5% Non-Hazardous according to
regulation (EC) 172/2008 [CLP]

Full Text of R-, H- and EUH-phrases: see section 16

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SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES

DESCRIPTION OF FIRST AID MEASURES:

General Information
• Remove contaminated, saturated clothing immediately.
• Wash thoroughly the body (shower or bath).
• Observe risk of aspiration if vomiting occurs.
• When in doubt or if symptoms are observed, get medical advice.

Following Inhalation
Provide fresh air. Consult a doctor in the case of inhaling spray mist and show him packing or label

In case of skin contact

Wash immediately with water.

After eye contact

In case of contact with eyes, flush immediately with plenty of flowing water for 10-15minutes, holding
eyelids apart and consult an ophthalmologist.

After ingestion:
Do NOT induce vomiting. If accidentally swallowed, rinse the mouth with plenty of water (only if the person is conscious) and
obtain immediate medical attention.

Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

• Drowsiness
• Nausea
• Gastrointestinal Complaints

Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

• If unconscious, pace in recovery position and seek medical advice.
• IF SWALLOWED, immediately call a POISON CENTER / Doctor

SECTION 5 - FIRE- FIGHTING MEASURES

Extinguishing media
The product itself does not burn. Co-ordinate fire-fighting measures to the fire surroundings.

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

The product itself does not burn.

Advice for fire fighters

Collect contaminated fire extinguishing water separately. Do not allow entering drains or surface water.

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SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Provide adequate ventilation.

Environmental precautions
• Cover drains
• Do not allow to enter soil / subsoil.
• Do not allow to enter surface water or drains.

Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up

• Take up mechanically, placing in appropriate containers for disposal.
• Treat the recovered material as prescribed in the section on waste disposal.
• Suitable material for taking up: sand, sawdust, chemical binding agents, containing acids.

Reference to other sections:

Safe handling: section 7
Personal protection equipment: see section 8

SECTION 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE

Precautions for safe handling

• Avoid: skin contact & eye contact
• Wear personal protective equipment (see chapter 8)
• Measures to prevent fire - the product is not: oxidising, combustible, flammable, explosive, highly flammable. No special fire
protection measures are necessary.
• Environmental precautions - shafts and sewers must be protected from entry of the product. (See chapter 8)
• Advices on general occupational hygiene - when using, do not eat, drink, smoke, sniff

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

• Technical measures and storage conditions - do not store at temperatures above: +50˚c
• Requirements for storage rooms and vessels - suitable container / equipment material – refined steel, polyethylene (pe)
unsuitable container / equipment material – aluminium, light metal, copper, zinc, alloy (containing copper), alloy
(containing light metal), iron, steel
• Hints on joint storage: storage class – 12: non-combustible liquids

Specific end use(s)

• Fire-extinguishing foams based on synthetic surfactants
• Do not use for cleaning purposes.
• Recommendation – observe technical data sheet.

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SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION

CONTROL PARAMETERS

Substance name: 2- (2-Butoxyethoxy) Ethanol

CAS No.: 112-34-5
EC No.: 203-961-6

United Kingdom
long-term occupational exposure limit value: 10 ppm; Limit value type (country of origin) TWA (EN)
short-term occupational exposure limit value: 15 ppm; Limit value type (country of origin) STEL (EN)
peak limitation: ---; Limit value type (country of origin) Ceil (EN)

European Union
long-term occupational exposure limit value: 10 ppm; Limit value type (country of origin) TWA (EC)
short-term occupational exposure limit value: 15 ppm; Limit value type (country of origin) STEL (EC)
peak limitation: ---; Limit value type (country of origin) Ceil (EC)

Germany
long-term occupational exposure limit value: 10 ppm; Limit value type (country of origin) AGW (DE)
short-term occupational exposure limit value: 15 ppm; Limit value type (country of origin) Peak (DE)
peak limitation: ---; Limit value type (country of origin) Ceil (DE)

Substance name: 1,2-Ethandiol

CAS No.: 107-21-1
EC No.: 203-473-3

United Kingdom
long-term occupational exposure limit value: 20 ppm; Limit value type (country of origin) TWA (EN)
short-term occupational exposure limit value: 40 ppm; Limit value type (country of origin) STEL (EN)
peak limitation: ---; Limit value type (country of origin) Ceil (EN)

European Union
long-term occupational exposure limit value: 20 ppm; Limit value type (country of origin) TWA (EC)
short-term occupational exposure limit value: 40 ppm; Limit value type (country of origin) STEL (EC)
peak limitation: ---; Limit value type (country of origin) Ceil (EC)

Germany
long-term occupational exposure limit value: 10 ppm; Limit value type (country of origin) AGW (DE)
short-term occupational exposure limit value: 20 ppm; Limit value type (country of origin) Peak (DE)
peak limitation: ---; Limit value type (country of origin) Ceil (DE)

EXPOSURE CONTROLS

Advices on general occupational hygiene

• Minimum standard for preventive measures while handling with working materials are specified in the TRGS 500.
• Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothes.
• Remove contaminated, saturated clothing.
• Wash contaminated clothing prior to re-use.
• Wash hands before breaks and after work.
• Apply skin care products after work.

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EXPOSURE CONTROLS

Eye/face protection
• Suitable eye protection
• Eye glasses with side protection
• Goggles
• Face protection shield
• Recommended eye protection articles
• DIN EN 166

Hand protection
• Suitable gloves type
• Gloves with long cuffs
• Suitable material
• NBR (Nitrile rubber)
• Butyl caoutchouc (butyl rubber)
• Breakthrough time (maximum wearing time) 120 min.
• Recommended glove articles
• DIN EN 374
• Breakthrough times and swelling properties of the material must be taken into consideration.

Body protection
• Body protection: not required.
• Respiratory protection
• Usually no personal reparative protection necessary.
• Environmental exposure controls
• Store concentrate according to national regulations (VAWS).
• Do not let the concentrate get into the environment.
• If possible, hold back the application solution and dispose of after use.

SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

INFORMATION ON BASIC PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Physical State: Liquid

Colour: Yellow / Brown
pH at 20˚C: 6,5 – 8,5 DIN19268
Density at 20˚C: 1,040 – 1,080 g/ml DIN12791
Kinematic Viscosity at 20˚C: < 20mm2/s DIN51562 Newton
Kinematic Viscosity at -15˚C: < 100mm2/s DIN51562 Newton
Solidification Point: -15˚C DIN ISO 3016
Initial Boiling Point and Boiling Range: < 100˚C DIN51751
Water Solubility (g/L): Completely Miscible OECD 105
Flash Point: No flash point up to 100˚C

INFORMATION ON BASIC PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Physical Hazards: Breathing is not possible whilst submerged in the foam.

Take care when spraying people!
Other Information: None

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SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Reactivity
Materials to avoid – alkali(lye) (concentrated), alkali metals, acid (concentrated), oxidising agent (strong), reducing agent
(strong), acids halides

Chemical stability
No special measures are necessary.

Possibility of hazardous reactions

No special measures are necessary.

Conditions to avoid
Do not store at temperatures above 50˚c

Incompatible materials
See section 7. No additional measures necessary.

Hazardous decomposition products

Pyrolysis products, containing fluorine. Fluorinated hydrocarbons, hydrofluoric acid.

SECTION 11 - TOXICOGICAL INFORMATION

Mixture related information

Test was carried out with a similar preparation/mixture.

Non-human toxicological data

Acute oral toxicity
LD50 > 2000 mg/kg The acute oral toxicity is corresponding to GHS-category 5.
Species Rat
Method OECD 420 Test was carried out with a similar formulation.

Acute dermal toxicity

The product has not been tested.

Acute inhalation toxicity

The product has not been tested.

Irritant and corrosive effects

Skin corrosion / irritation
Not an irritant.
Species -
Method The product has not been tested.
Test was carried out with a similar preparation/mixture.

Eye damage / irritation

Irritant.
Species -
Method The product has not been tested.
Test was carried out with a similar preparation/mixture.

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Irritation to respiratory tract

The product has not been tested.

Respiratory or skin sensitisation

The product has not been tested.

Repeated dose toxicity

The product has not been tested.

Carcinogenicity
The product has not been tested.

In vivo mutagenicity/genotoxicity
The product has not been tested.

Reproductive toxicity
The product has not been tested.

SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

TOXICITY

Acute (short-term) fish toxicity

Effective dose LC50: > 100 < 1000* mg/L
Exposure time: 96 h
Species: Leuciscus idus (golden orfe)
Method: OECD 203

Acute (short-term) toxicity to crustacea

Effective dose EC50: > 100 < 1000* mg/L
Exposure time: 48 h
Species: Daphnia magna (Big water flea)
Method: OECD 202

Acute (short-term) toxicity to aquatic algae and cyanobacteria

Effective dose EC50: > 10 < 100* mg/L
Exposure time: 72 h
Species: Scenedesmus subspicatus
Method: OECD 201

Effects in sewage plants

Method: Respiratory inhibition of municipal activated sludge.
1000*mg/L: Concentration: 100% Dilution: > 1000*
100000* mg/L Concentration: 1% Dilution: > 10*
The product contains non-biodegradable fluorosurfactants.
Some of the components are poorly biodegradable.

Remark
Observe local regulations concerning effluent treatment.
Special pre-treatments are necessary.

* The statement is derived from products of similar structure or composition.

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PERSISTENCE AND DEGRADABILITY

Biodegradation
Readily biodegradable (according to OECD criteria).
Additional information: The product contains non-biodegradable fluorosurfactants.
Degradation rate (%): > 70%*
Test duration: 28 d
Analytical method: BOD (% of COD).
Method: OECD 302B/ ISO 9888/ EEC 92/69/V, C.9
Type: Aerobic biological treatment

Chemical oxygen demand (COD)

< 1500000* mg*O2/L Concentration: 100% Method DIN EN 38409-H41-1
< 15000* mg*O2/L Concentration: 1% Method DIN EN 38409-H41-1

Biochemical oxygen demand (BOD)

< 600000* mg*O2/L Concentration: 100% Method DIN EN 1899-1 Test duration 5
< 6000* mg*O2/L Concentration: 1% Method DIN EN 1899-1 Test duration 5

BOD5/COD ratio
40%
* The statement is derived from products of similar structure or composition.

Bio accumulative potential

• 1,2-ETHANDIOL: No indication of bioaccumulation potential.
• 2-(2-BUTOXYETHOXY) ETHANOL: No indication of bioaccumulation potential.
• OCTYLSULFATE: No indication of bioaccumulation potential.
• DECYLSULFATE: No indication of bioaccumulation potential.
• ALKYLPOLYGLYCOSIDE: No indication of bioaccumulation potential.
• FLUOROSURFACTANT: No indication of bioaccumulation potential.

Mobility in soil
If product enters soil, it will be mobile and may contaminate groundwater.

Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

• 1,2-ETHANDIOL: This substance does not meet the PBT/vPvB criteria of REACH, annex XIII.
• 2-(2-BUTOXYETHOXY) ETHANOL: This substance does not meet the PBT/vPvB criteria of REACH, annex XIII.
• OCTYLSULFATE: This substance does not meet the PBT/vPvB criteria of REACH, annex XIII.
• DECYLSULFATE: This substance does not meet the PBT/vPvB criteria of REACH, annex XIII.
• ALKYLPOLYGLYCOSIDE: This substance does not meet the PBT/vPvB criteria of REACH, annex XIII.
• FLUOROSURFACTANT: This substance does not meet the PBT/vPvB criteria of REACH, annex XIII.

Other adverse effects

The product contains non-biodegradable fluorosurfactants.

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SECTION 13 – DISPOSABLE CONSIDERATIONS

Waste treatment methods

Dispose of waste according to “Kreislaufwirtschafts - und Abfallgesetz (KrW-/AbfG)”.
Dispose of waste according to applicable legislation.
List of proposed waste codes / waste designations in accordance with EWC

Waste code product

16 WASTES NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED IN THE LIST
1603 Off-specification batches and unused products
160305* Organic wastes containing dangerous substances

Waste code packaging

15 WASTE PACKAGING; ABSORBENTS, WIPING CLOTHS, FILTER MATERIALS AND PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
1501 packaging (including separately collected municipal packaging waste)
150110* packaging containing residues of or contaminated by dangerous substances

Remark
• Delivery to an approved waste disposal company.
• Send to a hazardous waste incinerator facility under observation of official regulations.
• Dispose according to legislation.

SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION

UN number: None

UN proper shipping name: Not Applicable

Transport hazard class(es)

• Land transport (ADR/RID)
• No dangerous good in sense of these transport regulations.

Inland waterway craft (ADN)

No dangerous good in sense of these transport regulations.

Sea transport (IMDG)

No dangerous good in sense of these transport regulations.

Air transport (ICAO-TI / IATA-DGR)

No dangerous good in sense of these transport regulations.

Packing group
Not applicable

Environmental hazards
• None
• Marine pollutant - No

Special precautions for User: None

Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code: Not applicable

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SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION

Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture

EU legislation
Regulation (EC) No. 2037/2000 concerning materials, which cause damage to the ozone layer.
Not applicable

Regulation (EC) No. 304/2003 of the European parliament and of the council concerning the export and import of dangerous
chemicals
Not applicable

Directive 96/59/EC (PCB-guideline)

Not Applicable

Regulation (EC) No. 648/2004 (Detergents regulation)

The surfactants contained in this preparation comply with the biodegradability criteria as laid down in Regulation (EC)
No.648/2004 on detergents.

Information according to 1999/13/EC about limitation of emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOC-guideline).
Volatile organic compounds (VOC) content in percent by weight: max. 25

Regulation (EC) No. 842/2006 on certain fluorinated greenhouse gases

Not applicable

National regulations
Störfallverordnung
Not subject to StörfallVO.

Water hazard class (WGK)

Slightly hazardous to water (WGK 1)
Self-classification according to AwSV (mixture).

Annex Chemikalien-Verbotsverordnung (ChemVerbotsV)

Not applicable

Chemical Safety Assessment

Chemical safety assessments for substances in this mixture were not carried out.

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SECTION 16 – OTHER INFORMATION

Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture

The product described in the Safety Data Sheet may only be used for its intended purpose. For exercises please observe the rec-
ommendations of the technical committee of BMU/LAMA. The details in this safety data sheet are based on today´s stand of our
knowledge and is applicable to the product with regards to appropriate safety precautions. They do not represent any guaran-
tee of the properties of the product and do not establish any legal relationship.

Please refer to our internet website for more information: www.sthamer.com

The above information describes exclusively the safety requirements of the product and is based on our present-day knowl-
edge. The information is intended to give you advice about the safe handling of the product named in this safety data sheet, for
storage, processing, transport and disposal. The information cannot be transferred to other products. In the case of mixing the
product with other products or in the case of processing, the information on this safety data sheet is not necessarily valid for the
new made-up material.

Relevant R-, H- and EUH-phrases (Number and full text)

H302 Harmful if swallowed.
H315 Causes skin irritation.
H318 Causes serious eye damage.
H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
H373.8 May cause damage to kidneys through prolonged or repeated exposure if swallowed.

Disclaimer: The information is based on the Knowledge of Brigit Systems (PTY) Ltd and its advisors and is given in good faith, but we
cannot guarantee its accuracy, reliability or completeness and therefore disclaim any liability for loss or damage arising out of use of
this data. Since conditions of use are outside the control of the company and its advisors we disclaim any liability for loss or damage
when the product is used for purposes other than it is intended.

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