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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 

********************* SECTION I - IDENTIFICATION **********************

 DATE: September 2011 

Product Name Firebane® 1179 

Supplier/Manufacturer Name GSL, INC. 

Address Corporate Headquarters 

 4129 S 72nd 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 LISTED 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 SAFETY 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 NOTIFICATION. This product contains the 

following toxic chemicals subject to the reporting requirements of the Emergency Planning and 

Community Right-To-Know Act of 1986 and of 40 CFR §372: NONE. 

This information must be included in all MSDS' that are copied and distributed for this material. 
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********************* SECTION III - PHYSICAL 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 PRODUCT. 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 harmful. 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 amounts of irritating fumes and toxic 

gases, including carbon dioxide, and oxides of nitrogen and 

sulfur. 

****************** SECTION V - HEALTH HAZARD DATA *****************

Exposure Limits None established 

Cacogenics No known 

Route(s) of Exposure Dermal, Inhalation, and Eyes 

Acute Effects Inhalation of gas vapors after fire event may cause mild 

irritation. 
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Chronic Effects Chronic ingestion will cause irritation of the gastrointestinal 

system. Ingestion of very large 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 exposed person to fresh air. 

Eyes Flush eyes with running water. 

Skin Wash affected area with water when able. 

Oral Rinse mouth with water if only a small amount is ingested. If 

a large dose is ingested, call a physician. 

Additional Information Note to Physician: Treat symptomatically. 

******************* SECTION VII - REACTIVITY DATA *********************

Polymerization Will not occur 

Stability Stable under conditions of normal/moderately elevated 

temperatures and pressure. 

Incompatibility This product is not compatible with strong acids, strong 

 bases, and strong oxidizing agents under some conditions. 

************ SECTION VIII - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION *************

In Event of a Spill All spills should be cleaned up immediately in accordance 

with good industrial hygiene practices. Ensure the area is dry 

to avoid slip hazards. 

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

 local laws. 

*************** SECTION IX - EMPLOYEE PROTECTION ****************

Ventilation Adequate ventilation should be in place but is not required 
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Hand Protection Gloves 

Eye Protection Splash goggles or safety glasses 

**************** SECTION X - SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS ****************

Storage Keep containers tightly closed when not in use. Keep 

container sealed when not in use. Avoid introduction of any 

impurities into storage container. 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 - TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS **********

DOT Classification Non-hazardous 

UN number None 

*************** SECTION XII – ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION **************

Short Term Growth CONSIDERED A BIO-PRESERVATIVE 

 (SM 9215B) Test material shows 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 achieved 76.85% biodegradability in 28 days 

Oral Toxicity 14 day LD50 = > 2,000 mg/kg 

(OECD 425) Exceeded maximum dosage allowed per test standard 

Aquatic Toxicity 48 hour LC50 = > 1,275 mg/L on Fathead minnows 

(ASTM E729) 

Inhalation LC50 = > 201 mg/L 

(Protocol 3300) 

Skin Irritant Non-Irritant 

(OECD 404) 

Eye Irritant Non-Irritant 

(ASTM E1055-99) 
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correct as of the date issued. GSL MAKES TO WARRANTIES, EXPRESED OR IMPLIED, 

INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY 

OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE 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 this product is fit for a particular purpose and 

suitable for user’s method of use or application. 

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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.