FireHouse_ChemGuard3AFFF_SDS.pdf

This is a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for Chemguard 3% AFFF C-303, a fire fighting foam concentrate manufactured by Chemguard, Inc. located in Mansfield, Texas. The product is classified as a surfactant mixture and aqueous film forming foam (AFFF) concentrate with a revision date of January 25, 2006.

The formulation contains water (85%-90%), propylene glycol t-butyl ether (2%-4%), magnesium sulfate (1%-2%), and proprietary mixtures of hydrocarbon surfactants and fluorosurfactants. The product may cause skin and eye irritation through dermal, inhalation, and ingestion routes, but is not classified as a carcinogen. First aid measures include avoiding vomiting for ingestion, removing to fresh air for inhalation, and rinsing with water for skin and eye contact. The flash point exceeds 150°F, and the product should be stored in original containers at temperatures between 35-120°F. Personal protective equipment includes side-shield safety glasses, latex gloves, and organic vapor respirators if needed. Physical properties include a boiling point of 205-212°F, melting point of 30°F, specific gravity of 1.012 g/ml, and pH of 7.0-8.5. The product is stable, incompatible with strong oxidizers, and has ecological impacts including a chemical oxygen demand of 210,000 mg/l in concentrate form and 6,300 mg/l as used solution. All ingredients are on the TSCA inventory, and the product is not regulated for transportation. NFPA hazard ratings are 1 for health and flammability with 0 for instability/reactivity.