Firebane ® 1179 MSDS Page 1 

# MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

********************* SECTION I - ID ENTIFICATION **********************

DATE: September 2011

Product Name Firebane ® 1179

Supplier/Manufacturer Name GSL, INC.

Address Corporate Headquarters

4129 S 72 nd East Avenue Tulsa, OK 74145 (918) 551-5500

Emergency Number Chemtrec: 1-800-424-9300

Customer #: CCN620385

Product Class FLAME/FIRE/HEAT SUPPRESSANT /

THERMO BARRIER/ PERSONAL PROTECTION

FORMULA



### ********************** SECTION II - INGREDIENTS ***********************

ALL COMPONENTS ARE LIST ED ON TSCA INVENTORY.

MATERIAL OR COMPONENT CAS #

Purified Water 7732-18-5 Proprietary Formulation

VOC is below accurate reportable limits and considered Zero by current industry and
government standards.

No components of FirebaneTM 1179 are believed to be hazardous or listed in the NIOSH

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR OCCUPATIONAL SAF ETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS, 1992,

or listed as hazardous under CERCLA or RCRA. No OSHA PELS are established for any of the other ingredients.

SARA TITLE III, SECTION 313, SUPPLIER NOTI FICATION. This product contains the following toxic chemicals subject to the repor ting requirements of th e Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act of 1986 and of 40 CFR §372: NONE.

This information must be included in all MSDS' t hat are copied and distribut ed for this material.Firebane ® 1179 MSDS Page 2 

### ********************* SECTION III - PH YSICAL DATA *********************

Physical Form Amber colored liquid

Odor Mild Specific Gravity 1.0-1.2 pH 6.5-7.5

Pour Point > -63  ̊ C Viscosity @ RT 48 cP Solubility in Water Soluble



### **************** SECTION IV - FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA ***************
NFPA Hazard Rating Health: 1 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 0

Scale: 0=Minimal; 1=Slight; 2=Moderate; 3=Serious; 4=Severe

Extinguishing Media Non-Flammable. This material is a flame suppressant.

Firefighting Procedures NONE FOR PROD UCT. See product labeling for method of dispensing on specific type of fire.

For Fires Avoid inhaling smoke and fumes. All fires release toxic

substances that are ha rmful. For breathing in intense fires, wear self contained breathing apparatus. Always avoid breathing smoke or fire fumes. This material, when applied to person and clothing, creates a

fire/heat barrier effect which can be increased by wearing protective clothing/gear.

Unusual Fire & When involved in a fire, this material may decompose Explosion Hazards and produce trace am ounts of irritating fumes and toxic gases, including carbon dioxide, and oxides of nitrogen and

sulfur.



### ****************** SECTION V - HEAL TH HAZARD DATA *****************

Exposure Limits None established

Cacogenics No known

Route(s) of Exposure De rmal, Inhalation, and Eyes

Acute Effects Inhalation of gas vapor s after fire event may cause mild

irritation.Firebane ® 1179 MSDS Page 3 Chronic Effects Chronic ingestion will cause irritation of the gastrointestinal system. Ingestion of very lar ge amounts of this product may

be fatal.

Inhalation Considered a “non-toxic”

Skin Classified as “non-irritant” to skin

Eyes Classified as “non-irritant” to eyes



### ****** SECTION VI - EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES ******

Inhalation Remove ex posed person to fresh air.

Eyes Flush eyes with running water.

Skin Wash affected area with water when able.

Oral Rinse mouth with water if onl y a small amount is ingested. If a large dose is ingested, call a physician.

Additional Information Note to Physician: Treat symptomatically.



### ******************* SECTION VII - RE ACTIVITY DATA *********************

Polymerization Will not occur

Stability Stable under condition s of normal/moderately elevated temperatures and pressure.

Incompatibility This product is not compatible with strong acids, strong bases, and strong oxidizin g agents under some conditions.



### ************ SECTION VIII - ENVIRO NMENTAL PROTECTION *************

In Event of a Spill All spills should be cleaned up im mediately in accordance with good industrial hygiene practice s. Ensure the area is dry to avoid slip hazards.

Waste Disposal Dispose of in accordance with federal, state, and

local laws.



### *************** SECTION IX - EMPL OYEE PROTECTION ****************

Ventilation Adequate ventilation s hould be in place but is not requiredFirebane ® 1179 MSDS Page 4 Hand Protection Gloves

Eye Protection Splash goggles or safety glasses



### **************** SECTION X - SPEC IAL PRECAUTIONS ****************

Storage Keep containers tightly closed when not in use. Keep

container sealed when not in use. Avoid introduction of any impurities into storage cont ainer. When transferring agent,

make sure the container is clean of any impurities.

Training Training for safe handling procedures should be provided to all employees that would be likely to handle the containers of

Firebane ® or extinguishing units filled with the material.



### ************ SECTION XI - TRANSPOR TATION REQUIREMENTS **********

DOT Classification Non-hazardous

UN number None



### *************** SECTION XII – ECOL OGICAL INFORMATION **************

Short Term Growth CONSIDERED A BIO-PRESERVATIVE (SM 9215B) Test material show s inhibitory effects on biomass.

Analytical Biological Oxygen Demand: 280 g/L (SM 5210B and EPA 410.4) Chemical Oxygen Demand: 714 g/L

Biodegradability READILY BIODEGRADIBLE (ASTM E1720-08) Test material achiev ed 76.85% biodegradability in 28 days

Oral Toxicity 14 day LD 50 = > 2,000 mg/kg (OECD 425) Exceeded maximum dosage allowed per test standard

Aquatic Toxicity 48 hour LC 50 = > 1,275 mg/L on Fathead minnows (ASTM E729)

Inhalation LC 50 = > 201 mg/L (Protocol 3300)

Skin Irritant Non-Irritant (OECD 404)

Eye Irritant Non-Irritant (ASTM E1055-99)Firebane ® 1179 MSDS Page 5 DISCLAIMER: The information in this Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is believed to be

correct as of the date i ssued. GSL MAKES TO WARRANTI ES, EXPRESED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IM PLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY

OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPO SE OR COURSE OF PERFORMANCE OR USAGE OF TRADE, except that contained on our written contract of sale or acknowledgment. User is responsible for determining whether th is product is fit for a particular purpose and suitable for user’s method of use or application. GSL provides information in electronic form as a service to its customers. Due to the remote possibility that electronic transfer may have result in errors, omissions or alterations in this information, GSL makes no representations as to its completeness or accuracy.