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UNIVEX 3-6

Revision: 04/01/2008

SAFETY DATA SHEET


1 Identification of the substance or preparation and of the company/undertaking
Product Name: UNIVEX 3-6
Datasheet Number: 574715 4. 0. 0
Use of the substance/preparation: Fire fighting foam concentrate
Product Part Number: 574715 (20 liter), 556126 (200 liter)
Name of Supplier: Wilhelmsen Maritime Services AS
Address of Supplier: Willem Barentszstraat 50
3165 AB Rotterdam-Albrandswaard, The Netherlands

Telephone: +31 10 4877 777


Fax: +31 10 4877 888
Responsible Person: Leen de Visser, Product HSE Manager, Tel.: +31 6 538 63736
Email: [email protected]
Name of Manufacturer: Wilhelmsen Maritime Services AS, Product Group FRS
Address of Manufacturer: Strandveien 20
P.O.Box 33
NO-1324 LYSAKER
Norway
Telephone: +47 67 584550
Emergency Telephone: NCEC: +44 1865 407333, CHEMTREC (800) 424 9300
American Chemistry Council +1 703 527 3887, Greece +30 210 7793777

2 Composition/information on ingredients
Chemical Name Concentration CAS Number EC Number R Phrases* Symbols
Zinc chloride <1.5 7646-85-7 231-592-0 34 C
Non classified ingredients >98.5 - - - -

*See Section 16

3 Hazards identification
- Odour: Slight smell of solvent
- Appearance: Liquid, dark, brown
- Contact with eyes: Causes redness and irritation
- Contact with skin: May cause redness and irritation
- Inhalation: Vapours or aerosols may cause irritation of eyes, nose and respiratory tract
- Ingestion: May cause gastro-intestinal disturbances
4 First aid measures
Contact with skin
- Remove contaminated clothing immediately and drench affected skin with plenty of water. Then wash with
soap and water
- When in doubt or symptoms persist, seek medical attention
Contact with eyes
- If substance has got into eyes, immediately wash out with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes
- Seek medical attention if irritation persists
Ingestion
- Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person
- Do not induce vomiting
- Give plenty of water to drink
- Obtain immediate medical attention
Inhalation
- Inhalation is unlikely to occur
- Remove patient to fresh air

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5 Fire-fighting measures
- Not flammable. In case of fire use extinguishing media appropriate to surrounding conditions
- May cause gastro-intestinal disturbancesrevent run off water from entering drains if possible
6 Accidental release measures
Personal Precautions
- Wear protective clothing as per section 8
Environmental Precautions
- Do not flush spilt material into any public water system
Clean Up Actions
- Absorb spillage in suitable inert material
- Sweep or shovel-up spillage and remove to a safe place
- Ventilate the area and wash spill site after material pick-up is complete
7 Handling and storage
Handling
- See Section 8
Storage
- Protect from frost
- Do not store above 50 °C
8 Exposure controls and personal protection
Exposure Limits
- TLV (TWA) 1 mg/m3 (Zinc chloride)
Exposure controls
- No special precautions are required for this product
Occupational exposure controls
- Wear suitable protective clothing, including eye/face protection and gloves (plastic or rubber are recommended)
- In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment (S38)

Goggles Gloves Suit

9 Physical and chemical properties


- Odour: Slight smell of solvent
- Appearance: Liquid, dark, brown
- pH 6.5 - 7.5 at 100 % concentration, pH 7 - 8 at 1 % concentration
- Boiling point >100 °C at 760 mm /Hg
- Freezing point - 10 °C at 760 mm/Hg
- Completely soluble in water
- Specific gravity (water=1) 1.16
10 Stability and reactivity
- No hazardous decomposition products known
11 Toxicological information
Toxicological information
- LD50 (oral,rat) >2000 mg/kg
Inhalation
- Vapours or aerosols may cause irritation of eyes, nose and respiratory tract
Contact with skin
- In cases of severe exposure, redness and irritation may develop
Contact with eyes
- May cause redness and irritation

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11 Toxicological information (....)
Ingestion
- May cause gastro-intestinal disturbances
- The ingestion of significant quantities may cause diarrhoea
Carcinogenicity
- No evidence of carcinogenic effects
12 Ecological information
Ecotoxicity
- LC50 (fish) >1000 mg/l (# hr)
Mobility
- Completely soluble in water
Persistence and Biodegradability
- Its main ingredients will either dissolve rapidly and dissociate in water or are readily/inherently biodegradable.
Bioaccumulation Potential
- Bioaccumulation of the components in this product is insignificant.
Other Adverse Effects
- No environmental problems are expected when the product is used / handled correctly.
13 Disposal considerations
Classification
- EU Waste class: -
Disposal considerations
- Disposal should be in accordance with local, state or national legislation
- Do not discharge into drains or the environment, dispose to an authorised waste collection point

14 Transport information
- Not classified as hazardous for transport
15 Regulatory information
Classification and labelling
- Not classified as hazardous for supply
Risk Phrases
- Not applicable
Safety Phrases
- Not applicable
16 Other information
Text of R and S phrase codes used in this safety data sheet:- R34: Causes burns.

The information provided about the product on this Safety Data Sheet has been compiled from knowledge of
the individual constituents
The data given here is based on current knowledge and experience. This Safety Data Sheet describes the product
in terms of safety requirements and does not signify any warranty with regard to the product's properties
The data given here only applies when product used for proper application(s). The product is not sold as suitable
for other applications - usage in such may cause risks not mentioned in this sheet. Do not use for other
application(s) without seeking advice from manufacturer
This Safety Data Sheet is provided in compliance with The Dangerous Substances Directive (67/548/EEC)
This Safety Data Sheet is provided in compliance with The Dangerous Preparations Directive (88/379/EEC)
This Safety Data Sheet is provided in compliance with The Safety Data Sheets Directive (2001/58EC)

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