MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Issue Date: August 1,2009

Identity: (As used on label and list)

RUSTECO BIOBASED FIRE FOAM RETARDANT

SECTION I: Material & Manufacturer Identification

Product Name RUSTECO Fire Foam Retardant

Material Type LIQUID

Product Use

Fire Fighting Foam Retardant Class A&B Fires

Manufacturer Address

RUSTECO LLC

2390 Crenshaw Blvd # 260

Torrance, CA 90501

Emergency Phone 800-787-8326

Fax 310-294-9635

E-mail

SECTION II: Hazardous Ingredients & Identity Information

Hazard Data OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV

Based on constituent data: Oral LD50= (RAT) 2320 mg/kg/Rat

Skin PIS (RBT) = Dermal LDSO= 2320 mg/kg/Rabbit

Eye Irritation (RBT) = Severe

Ingredients: Liquid Extract from organically grown plants

Made from ingredients generally regarded as safe or permissible

under CFR 21/178.1010 and CFR 21/182 respectively

 

Ingredients                                                  Concentration Range %                  CAS #

 

ALKYLBENZENESULFONIC ACID

TRIETHANOLAMINE SALT                               0.08-0.25                                68584-25-8

 

ALKYLPOLYGLUCOSIDES                               0.0003-0.016                          68515-71-1

 

COCOAMIDO BETAINS                                     0.0001-0.016                          61789-40-0

 

ETHERS OF MONO/DIETHYLENEGLYCOL     0.166-0.25                              111-76-2

 

DOT Hazard Class: Not Regulated

Biodegradability: Biodegradable

Corrosiveness: Non-Corrosive

SECTION III: Physical/Chemical Characteristics

Boiling Point 220 F

Solubility in Water Soluble

Appearance Colorless

pH of 10 % solution 5-7

Density 1.03-1.04

SECTION IV: Fire and Explosion Data

Flash Point (Methods Used) Flammable Limits LEL UEL

N/A Aqueous Product does not burn

Special Fire Fighting Procedures

None

Hazardous Combustion Products

Carbon Dioxide, Carbon Monoxide

SECTION V: Reactivity Data

Stability Conditions to avoid

Excessive Heat

Stable under normal conditions

Incompatibility (Materials to avoid)

None known

Hazardous Decomposition or By-products

None known

Hazardous Polymerization Conditions to avoid:

Excessive Heat

Stable under normal conditions

Exposure from routine use

This product is not hazardous under normal conditions of use

Effects of overexposure

Prolonged exposure to vapor or mist may cause irritation in eyes, nose, mouth and/or throat.

Emergency and First Aid procedures

Eye Contact: Rinse immediately with water. Remove contact lenses, then flush eyes immediately

with water for at least 15 minutes, including under the eyelids. Consult a physician if necessary.

Skin Contact: Wash skin with soap and water. Seek medical attention if irritation persists. Launder

contaminated clothing before reuse.

Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Rest in half upright position. Seek medical attention if necessary.

Ingestion:

Rinse mouth. Immediately dilute by drinking large amounts of water. After dilution induce vomiting.

Seek immediate medical attention. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.

SECTION VII: Toxicity Data

Oral: This material may be slightly toxic if ingested Dermal: This material may be mildly irritating to

the skin Inhalation: This material is not known to be toxic by inhalation Carcinogenicity: Not listed as

a Carcinogen by IARC, NTP, ACGIH, OSHA Other pertinent data: This material is a moderate eye

irritant, and could cause possible corneal damage

SECTION VIII: Special Protection Information

Personal protective equipment

Protective gloves: Rubber Eye protection: Safety glasses

Respiratory protection (specify type): None required under

normal conditions of use

Other protective equipment: Not applicable

Ventilation: Local exhaust General Mechanical: Not

applicable

SECTION IX: Spill, leak and Disposal Procedures

Steps to be taken in case material is released or spilled:

Confine spillage and absorb on sand, sawdust or other available solids. Spills or release of this

material does not currently trigger the emergency release reporting requirements under SARA Title III

or CERCLA. State or local reporting requirements may differ from Federal requirements. Consult

counsel for further guidance on your duties and responsibilities under these laws.

Waste Disposal Method

Dispose of absorbed material in accordance with all Federal, State and Local regulations. Dispose of

water in contained water treatment system. Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)

Requirements: N/A

SECTION X: Regulatory Information

FDA/USDA/CPSC: N/A DOT: Non-Regulated

TSCA: Mixture: All components of this solution are listed on the TSCA inventory

Proper Shipping Name: Non-Regulated Hazardous Class: None

Label Requirements: None ID No.: None Other Info: N/A

EPA: Superfund Amendments & Reauthorization Act (SARA) Title III; Section 313, Supplier

Notification:

This product is known to contain the following chemicals, which are listed in 40 CFR 372.65 as toxic

chemicals requiring notification

Not applicable

SECTION XI: Special Precautions and Comments

Avoid eye contact

Avoid contamination with Alkaline Material

Other Precautions: Not applicable

Registration or Certifications: Not applicable

 

 IMPORTANT NOTICE

Please read carefully prior to use

The information and data herein are believed to be accurate and have been compiled from sources to be believed to be reliable. It is offered for your consideration, investigation and verification. Buyer assumes all risk of usage, storage and handling of the product in compliance with Federal, State and Local laws and regulations. RUSTECO LLC MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESSOR IMPLIED, CONCERNING THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESSOF THE INFORMATION AND DATA HEREIN. THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSEARE SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED. RUSTECO LLC will not be liable for claims relating to any party's use of or reliance on information and data contained herein, regardless of whether it is claimed that the information and data are inaccurate, incomplete or otherwise misleading.
RUSTECO LLC, 2390 Crenshaw Blvd # 260, Torrance, CA 90501
Effective Date: 09-01-2009 Issue ONE RUSTECO FFR