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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 andrenewable biodegradable products. After mixing with water, it produces a white

fluid latex-like suspension which has high heat absorbing and film forming capabilitiesas 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

Validations

The CEREN (Study & Research Center for Interdepartmental Understanding in fire protectionfor forests and the environment) states in its final report that the physical and chemicalcharacteristics of Gel Feu F2-5% are compatible with use against forest fires, that it iseffective for directly tackling fires and that it meets all requirements applicable to long-termretarding agents.

Presentation

A white free flowing powder based on potato starch and other food products.

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This product delivers spectacular protection and/or extinction by very evenly coveringsurfaces in need of protection while significantly reducing the amounts of water used.

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Physical properties

Dry concentrate 5% solution

Volume mass Kg/l 0,815 1,023 +/- 0,01

Viscosity in centipoises

20 - 750

30 - 600

50

- 500

pH 20 - 7,0

Freezing point - - 0,9 C

Surface adherence 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 forma 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.

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

No skin reaction.Unclassified product.

No symbols or hazardwording.

March 18,2008

OECD 404 (2002) testmethod B.4 directive

2004/73/CE

PHYCHER (FR)Dermal irritation with rabbits.

Light reversible redness.

Unclassified product. Nosymbols or hazard wording.

March 18,

2008

OECD 405 (2002) test

method B.5 directive2004/73/EEC

PHYCHER (FR)Ocular irritation with rabbits.

Rate of biodegradation >97% @ 200 mg/l after 19days.

March 21,2008

ISO 9408NATISS (BE)Aerobic biodegradation oforganic compounds in freshwater.

No impact on germination ofseeds and growth of plants.

July 2008GEL FEU 5%spreading at 1.5 and 7l/m

CEREN (FR)Phytotoxicity: germinationand growth on 4mediterranean botanicalspecies.

Spreading Gel Feu 5% doesnot disrupt the growth ofgrass, even with a very highapplication rate of 7 l/sq.m.

July 1st, 2008GEL FEU 5%spreading at 1.5 and 7l/m

CEREN (FR)Impact on earth flora: openfield tests (Feb-March 2008).

Very good resistance tocorrosion with both productsin a mixture of Gel Feu 5%.

April 1st, 2008According to CERENstandard testprocedure

Laboratoire deChimie UMR

6204.

Universit Aix-Marseille

Corrosion tests in waterenvironment on Al-Cu 2024alloy and SAE 1010 steel.

Product not classified as asensitizer. No symbol orhazard wording.

January 26,2009

OECD 429 (2002) testmethod B.42 Councilregulation n440/2008

PHYCHER (FR)Skin sensitisation potential inthe mouse.

Product not subject toclassification. No symbol orhazard wording.

March 18,2008

OECD 402 (1987);test method B.3directive 92/69/EEC

PHYCHER (FR)Acute toxicity.

Dermal administration withrats.

Product not subject toclassification. No symbol orhazard wording.

March 18,2008

OECD 423 (2002);test method B.1directive 2004/73/EC

PHYCHER (FR)Acute toxicity.

Orally administered with rats.

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.

May 21, 2008EU method C,2 OECD

guideline 202

PHYCHER (FR)Acute toxicity on daphnia

(Daphnia Magna Straus).

No mortality:96 h NOEC = 100 mg/l;96h LC50 > 100 mg/l.

May 23, 2008EU method C,1 OECDguideline 203

PHYCHER (FR)Acute toxicity on freshwaterfish (Dario Rero HamiltonBuchanan).

ResultsDate ofreport

GuidelinesLaboratoryTest Label