TECHNICAL SHEET GEL FEU F2 5%

Dual action fire extinguishing & retardant agent

ECO-FRIENDLY FIRE SUPPRESSANT AND RETARDANT FOREST FIRES CLASS A FIRES
Gel Feu F2 5% is a new environmentally friendly fire fighting formulation made with natural and renewable biodegradable products. After mixing with water, it produces a white fluid latex-like suspension which has high heat absorbing and film forming capabilities as well high water retention power. Key fire-fighting features and benefits Provides a long lasting firebreak barrier up to 6 hours Procures a significant drop in temperature and substantial reduction in flame height Provides a secure zone for fire-fighters retreat Blocks the release of flammable vapor, gas and smoke Restricts flying sparks that spread fires Regulates the vaporization of composition water Reduces application dispersion losses Considerably restricts water run off Gives potent surface adherence Increases the range of fire hoses and the cohesion of water jets Produces a phenomenon of heat absorption Maintains high humidity and allows re-hydration of foliage and surfaces Douses flames and cools by producing massive inertia at the heart of the fire This product delivers spectacular protection and/or extinction by very evenly covering surfaces in need of protection while significantly reducing the amounts of water used. Validations The CEREN (Study & Research Center for Interdepartmental Understanding in fire protection for forests and the environment) states in its final report that the physical and chemical characteristics of Gel Feu F2-5% are compatible with use against forest fires, that it is effective for directly tackling fires and that it meets all requirements applicable to long-term retarding agents. Presentation A white free flowing powder based on potato starch and other food products.

Physical properties
Dry concentrate Volume mass Kg/l Viscosity in centipoises 20 30 50 pH 20 Freezing point Surface adherence 0,815 5% solution 1,023 +/- 0,01

750 600 500 7,0 - 0,9 C

thickness ratio of the liquid film is 6 to 9 times higher than water

Usage Usage concentrations:

5% used as a retarding agent. An effective barrier immediately upon application and up to 6 hours before the fire hits the area (depending on weather conditions). 2 to 5% for direct flame fighting.

Usable with all forms of water (fresh, brine, sea-water). The powder should be mixed evenly with water and the mixture then used within 24 hours (this is a natural product with no chemical treatment, so it may ferment beyond that period). Application may be made with low, medium or high pressure hoses. Rate of application: 2 to 7 liters/sq.m, depending on whether used for direct fighting or to form a barrier. Usable by air or on land.

Packaging Bulk. 25 kg watertight sacks. Big Bag.

Precautions for storage Keep away from moisture in a dry place. Environment and toxicity Based on food grade natural ingredients, Gel Feu F2-5% is fully biodegradable with no harmful impact on the environment or for users. 2

Gel Feu F2-5% has undergone the following tests:

Test Label
Acute toxicity on freshwater fish (Dario Rero Hamilton Buchanan). Acute toxicity on daphnia (Daphnia Magna Straus).

Laboratory
PHYCHER (FR)

Guidelines
EU method C,1 OECD guideline 203

Date of report
May 23, 2008

Results
No mortality: 96 h NOEC = 100 mg/l; 96h LC50 > 100 mg/l. No mortality: 24 h NOEC = 100 mg/l; 48 h NOEC = 100 mg/l; 24 h EC50 > 100 mg/l; 48 h EC50 > 100 mg/l. Product not subject to classification. No symbol or hazard wording. Product not subject to classification. No symbol or hazard wording. Light reversible redness. Unclassified product. No symbols or hazard wording. No skin reaction. Unclassified product. No symbols or hazard wording. Product not classified as a sensitizer. No symbol or hazard wording. Rate of biodegradation > 97% @ 200 mg/l after 19 days. Very good resistance to corrosion with both products in a mixture of Gel Feu 5%.

PHYCHER (FR)

EU method C,2 OECD guideline 202

May 21, 2008

Acute toxicity. Orally administered with rats. Acute toxicity. Dermal administration with rats. Ocular irritation with rabbits.

PHYCHER (FR)

OECD 423 (2002); test method B.1 directive 2004/73/EC OECD 402 (1987); test method B.3 directive 92/69/EEC OECD 405 (2002) test method B.5 directive 2004/73/EEC OECD 404 (2002) test method B.4 directive 2004/73/CE OECD 429 (2002) test method B.42 Council regulation n440/2008 ISO 9408

March 18, 2008 March 18, 2008

PHYCHER (FR)

PHYCHER (FR)

March 18, 2008

Dermal irritation with rabbits.

PHYCHER (FR)

March 18, 2008

Skin sensitisation potential in the mouse.

PHYCHER (FR)

January 26, 2009

Aerobic biodegradation of organic compounds in fresh water. Corrosion tests in water environment on Al-Cu 2024 alloy and SAE 1010 steel.

NATISS (BE)

March 21, 2008 April 1st, 2008

Laboratoire de Chimie UMR 6204. Universit AixMarseille CEREN (FR)

According to CEREN standard test procedure

Impact on earth flora: open field tests (Feb-March 2008).

GEL FEU 5% spreading at 1.5 and 7 l/m GEL FEU 5% spreading at 1.5 and 7 l/m

July 1st, 2008

Spreading Gel Feu 5% does not disrupt the growth of grass, even with a very high application rate of 7 l/sq.m. No impact on germination of seeds and growth of plants.

Phytotoxicity: germination and growth on 4 mediterranean botanical species.

CEREN (FR)

July 2008