UL Warns of Counterfeit UL Mark on Containers of Fire Foam Liquid Concentrate

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Nov. 27, 2013 /CNW/ - The following is a notification from UL that the Fire Foam Liquid Concentrate identified below is not UL Certified... The Fire Foam Liquid Concentrate has not been evaluated by UL to the appropriate Standards for Safety and it is unknown if the Fire Foam Liquid Concentrate complies with any safety requirements.

Name of Product: Aqueous Film Forming Foam Concentrate, 3% AFFF

Manufactured by: Zener Chemical FZCO

Identification: On the product: The container of the Fire Foam Liquid Concentrate bears a counterfeit UL Mark and the markings below. The name "SCHUTZ" is molded on the container.

3% AFFF
AQUEOUS FILM FORMING FOAM CONCENTRATE
An Internationally accredited AFFF Fire Fighting Foam Concentrate, For use at a 3% induction. APPROVALS UL 162 Designed for fast fire extinguishment of Class B hydrocarbon fuels such as crude oil, gasoline & fuel oil. Suitable for use at 3% on hydrocarbons Minimum storage temperature 0C (35F) Maximum storage temperature 49C (120C) Always stored in sealed containers	ADVICE TO USERS NONHAZARDOUS R36: Irritating to eyes R38: Irritating to skin S26: In case of contact with the eyes rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S28: After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water. For additional information consult MSDS

Manufactured & Supplied By Zener Chemicals FZCO. (Zener Fire & Security FZE) Plot No. S-20206 Jebel Ali Free Zone (South), Tel: + 97148860456 Fax: [phone]

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Photograph of the packaging label and container marking can be found at www.ul.com/newsroom.

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Michelle Press
Marketing Manager, UL
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Release No. 13PN-49

SOURCE: UL

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