MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
IDENTITY- BUCKEYE VIRTUAL FOAM
SECTION I. Chemical Product and Company Identification
Product Name: Buckeye Virtual Foam (BFC-SIMF.1)
Synonym: Test Foam
Manufacturer: Buckeye Fire Equipment Company
110 Kings Road
Kings Mountain, NC 28086
Telephone: 704.739.7415
Emergency: CHEMTREC 1.800.424.9300
Revision Date: 07/12/07
SECTION II. Hazard Identification and Emergency Overview
Emergency Overview: None of the chemicals in this product are under SARA reporting requirements or
have SARA Threshold Planning Quantities or CERCLA Reportable Quantities. This product is not defined
as a hazardous material under U.S. Department of Transportation 49 CFR 172, or by Transport Canada
鈥淭ransportation of Dangerous Goods鈥? regulations.
Appearance: Clear water-based liquid solution, very slight odor.
Adverse Health Effects and Symptoms: No adverse health effects expected if the product is handled in
accordance with this Safety Data Sheet. Symptoms that may arise if the product is mishandled include
gastrointestinal disturbance if extremely large amounts are ingested, eye pain and skin redness.
Hazard Symbols:
HMIS RATINGS:
Health 1
Flammability 0
Reactivity 0
Personal Protective Equipment: use eye protection, gloves, and appropriate skin protection (See Section 8)
WHMIS (Canadian Workplace Hazardous Materials Identification)
D2B- May irritate eyes, mucous membranes, or skin
SECTION III. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Weight %* CAS #
Water < 59 7732-18-5
Sucrose > 40 57-50-1
Proprietary mixture of bactericide >1 N/A
and inorganic salts
* Values listed are for a 1% concentration. Percentages are rounded to the nearest appropriate number.
Values are not to be considered product specifications.
SECTION IV. First Aid Measures
Eye Exposure- Flush eyes at eye wash station for 15 minutes and repeat until pain-free. If irritation
develops or persists or vision changes occur, seek medical attention.
Skin Exposure- Not expected to require first aid measures.
Inhalation- Not anticipated to be a route of exposure. Move victim to fresh air. If irritation develops or
persists, seek medical attention.
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Ingestion- If large amounts are ingested, give water to drink. Seek medical attention if irritation develops.
Prevent aspiration of swallowed product by laying victim on side with head lower than their waist.
Medical Conditions Possibly Aggravated by Exposure- None found.
SECTION V. Firefighting Measures
Extinguishing Media: N/A. This product is an extinguishing agent. It is nonflammable and noncombustible.
Special Firefighting Procedures: N/A
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: This product may decompose in fire and release oxides of sulfur and
nitrogen (Refer to Section X).
Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact or Static Discharge: None
SECTION VI. Accidental Release Measures
Clean up released product using absorbent socks for containment followed by absorbent material within the
containment. Bag and drum for disposal. If product is contaminated, use personal protection equipment and
containment appropriate to the nature of the mixture. Prevent material from entering waterways. Handle
and dispose of as a hazardous waste unless testing indicates otherwise.
SECTION VII. Handling and Storage
Avoid eye, respiratory, and skin exposure. Use the appropriate personal protective equipment when
handling. Wash thoroughly after handling (Refer to Section VIII). Product should be stored in its original
container or extinguisher. Use in well-ventilated areas. Do not mix with other extinguishing agents.
SECTION VIII. Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
Respiratory Protection: During the use of this product on fires, exhaust gases and products of incomplete
combustion are the main respiratory hazards. In the manufacture of this product, employers and employees
must use their collective judgment in determining the on-the-job settings where the use of a respirator is
prudent. The need for respiratory protection is not likely for short-term use in well-ventilated areas.
Eye Protection: Wear chemical goggles.
Skin Protection: Use nitrile, latex, or similar gloves and coveralls. Good personal hygiene practices are
essential. After handling the product, avoid food, tobacco products, or other means of transferring the
product from hand to mouth until after thoroughly washing.
SECTION IX. Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance and Odor: Clear liquid solution with a very slight sweet odor.
Specific Gravity: 1.18
Boiling Point: 100潞 C
Flash Point: N/A
Flammability: N/A
Solubility: 100%
SECTION X. Stability and Reactivity
Stability: Stable
Incompatibles: Strong oxidizers. Reactive metals. Any material reactive with water
Decomposition Products: None known.
Hazardous Reactions: None
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SECTION XI. Toxicological Information
Routes of Entry:
Eye Contact: May cause mild transient irritation
Skin Contact: May cause mild transient irritation
Inhalation: Inhalation is not anticipated to be a problem
Ingestion: Mildly irritating to mucous membranes.
Chronic Toxicity: This product鈥檚 ingredients are not considered as probable or suspected carcinogens by
OSHA, IARC, or ACGIH.
Reproductive Toxicity: This product is not known to have any reproductive effects.
SECTION XII. Considerations for Disposal
This product is not a RCRA characteristically hazardous or listed hazardous waste. Dispose of according to
state or local laws, which may be more restrictive than federal regulations. Be aware that product used on a
fire may be altered or contaminated and thereby require different disposal considerations.
SECTION XIII. Transportation Information
This product is not defined as a hazardous material under U.S. Department of Transportation 49 CFR 172,
or by Transport Canada 鈥淭ransportation of Dangerous Goods鈥? regulations.
SECTION XIV. Regulatory Information
International Inventory Status: Some ingredients are on the following inventories
Country Agency
U.S.A. TSCA
Canada DSL
Europe EINECS/ELINCS
Australia AICS
Japan MITI
South Korea KECL
European Risk and Safety Phrases:
EU Classification- Xi Irritant
R Phrases- 36 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system, and skin.
S Phrases- 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of
water and seek medical advice
U.S. Federal Regulatory Information:
None of the chemicals in this product are under SARA reporting requirements or have SARA
Threshold Planning Quantities or CERCLA Reportable Quantities.
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State Regulatory Information:
Chemicals in this product are covered under the specific State regulations noted:
Alaska Designated Toxic and Hazardous Substances- None
California Permissible Exposure Limits for Chemical Contaminants- None
Florida Substance list- None
Illinois Toxic Substance List- None
Kansas Section 302/303 List- None
Massachusetts Substance list- None
Minnesota List of Hazardous Substances- None
Missouri Employer Information/Toxic Substance List- None
New Jersey Right to Know Hazardous Substance List- None
North Dakota List of Hazardous Chemicals, Reportable Quantities- None
Pennsylvania Hazardous Substance List- None
Rhode Island Hazardous Substance List- None
Texas Hazardous Substance List- No
West Virginia Hazardous Substance List- None
Wisconsin Toxic and Hazardous Substances- None
California Proposition 65- No component is listed on the California Proposition 65 List
SECTION XV. Other Information
This MSDS conforms to the requirements under U.S., U.K., Canadian, Australian, and EU Regulations or
Standards. It conforms to the proposed 2003 ANSI Z400.1 format.
The information contained herein is given in good faith as typical values and not as product specifications.
No warranty, either expressed or implied, is hereby made.
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