FS-5100-0036 Mixing and Handling Requirements

USDA Forest Service FS-5100-36 (2/2012)

OMB 0596-0182

Foam Fire Suppressant (Class A Foam) Technical Data Sheet Ref: FSM 5160
Product Name:		     
Submitting Company:		     
Formulation Identification:		     
Mix Ratio Range:	0.1% - 1.0% by weight of concentrate in water (gallons of wet concentrate/gallon of water)
Physical Properties of the concentrate (if liquid) and mixed product
					Wet Concentrate		Mixed Product (Over Mix Ratio Range)
Density:			70 F		     	g/cm3	     	g/cm3
Density:			50 F		     	g/cm3	     	g/cm3
Density:			90 F		     	g/cm3	     	g/cm3
Viscosity			70 F		     	centipoise	     	centipoise
Measure viscosity using a Brookfield rotational viscometer (or equivalent) at 60 rpm. Use spindle 2 for viscosities between1 and 500 centipoise and spindle 4 for viscosities greater than 500 centipoise.
pH			70 F		     		     
Freezing Temperature					     	F	     	F
Describe the recommended method for the laboratory preparation of the product, including any necessary equipment, techniques, or precautions during blending, mixing, or handling the concentrate or mixed product. (Attach a separate sheet or laboratory bulletin if needed.)      
Describe the recommended field mixing of the product, including handling, packaging and proposed hardware. (Attach a separate sheet or equipment bulletin if available.)      

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