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Erwood Ltd
Material Safety Data Sheet
MSDS - 29 June 2003
"Ross Eliminator Absorbent"
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT/COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
"Eliminator Absorbent" is a registered trademark of
Phase III, Inc.
Material Identification
Product Use: Absorbent for organic spillages e.g. Oil, diesel,
petrol, gloss paint and a range of organic chemicals.
Company Identification
DISTRIBUTOR
Erwood Ltd
Winterstoke
Bury Rd
Chingford
London
E4 7QL
PHONE NUMBERS
0208 529 4722 Tel/Fax
07050 339988 Sales
Web Site www.erwood.com
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
| Components |
CAS No
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EINECS No
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PERCENTAGE
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| Cotton husk hair |
N/A
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N/A
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>85
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| Pecan Pith |
N/A
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N/A
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<15
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| Nutrients |
N/A
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N/A
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<0.5
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| Microbial Cultures |
|
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| Arthrobacter globiformis |
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| Bacillus licheniformis |
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| Bacillus magaterium |
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| Bacillus subtilis |
Total less than 0.5% |
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Fine dust, which is a nasal irritant.
Potential Health Effects:
EYE: May cause irritation.
SKIN: May cause irritation.
INGESTION: May cause nausea or diarrhea.
INHALATION: May cause nose and throat irritation.
CHRONIC (CANCER) INFORMATION: None of the components of this
material are listed by IARC, NTP, OSHA, or ACGIH as carcinogens.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
First Aid:
INHALATION: If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing,
give
artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Call a
physician.
SKIN OR EYE CONTACT: In case of eye contact, immediately
wash eye with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Seek
medical attention if irritation develops.
INGESTION: Immediately give two glasses of water and induce
vomiting. Seek medical attention. Never give anything by mouth
to an unconscious person.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Combustible.
Extinguishing Media: Water spray, Dry Chemical, Foam, CO2.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Safeguards (Personnel): NOTE: Review FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
and HANDLING PERSONNEL) sections before proceeding with clean-up.
Use appropriate PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT during clean-up.
Sweep up.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling (Personnel): Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on
clothing.
Storage: Store away from heat. Keep container closed.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Controls: Use ventilation that is adequate to
keep employee exposure to airborne concentrations below exposure
limits.
Personal Protective Equipment: Have available and wear as
appropriate: gloves, dust mask, safety glasses and apron.
Exposure Guidelines
Exposure Limits
PEL(OSHA) : Particulates (Not Otherwise Classified) 15 mg/m3,
8 Hr. TWA, total dust 5 mg/m3, 8 Hr. TWA, respirable dust
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical Data
Specific Gravity: 1.3
Matrix Density : 1.59
Bulk Density (Dry): 0.77 g/cc
Color : tan
Form : particles
pH : 3.0 - 4.0
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability: Stable.
Incompatibility with Other Materials: Incompatible with strong
oxidizers.
Decomposition: Occurs with strong heat.
Polymerization: Polymerization will not occur.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Mixture not tested but based on components, may cause irritation
to skin and eyes. Ingestion may cause nausea or diarrhea.
Ingredients may upset allergies or cause respiratory illness.
Inhalation may cause nose and throat irritation.
None of the components of this material are listed by IARC,
NTP, OSHA, or ACGIH as carcinogens.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Biodegradable.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal: Biodegradable material. Non Hazardous. Land
Fill.
14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
Display labels - none required.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Not classified as hazardous to users or for transport.
Safety Risk Phrases.
R37 Irritating to the respiratory system.
R38 Irritating to the skin
R39 Irritating to the eyes
16. OTHER INFORMATION
NPCA-HMIS Rating
Health : 1
Flammability : 1
Reactivity : 0
Personal Protection rating to be supplied by user depending
on use
conditions.
STATE RIGHT-TO-KNOW LAWS
No substances on the state hazardous substances list, for
the states
indicated below, are used in the manufacture of products on
this Material
Safety Data Sheet, with the exceptions indicated. While we
do not
specifically analyze these products, or the raw materials
used in their
manufacture, for substances on various state hazardous substances
lists, to
the best of our knowledge the products on this Material Safety
Data Sheet
contain no such substances except for those specifically listed
below:
WARNING: SUBSTANCES KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE
CANCER:
None known.
WARNING: SUBSTANCES KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE
BIRTH DEFECTS
OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM: None known.
This information is furnished gratuitously, independent of
any sale, and for your independent verification. Although
we believe the data to be correct as of this date as the date
indicated, we make no representation as to its accuracy and
such information may not be valid when product is used in
any process or combined with other materials. No REPRESENTATION(S),
GAURANTEE(S), OR WARRANTY, either EXPRESSED, IMPLIED, or of
any NATURE, is made with respect to the product or data provided.
MSDS Sheet prepared by Ross Environmental
Products Ltd
Revision status 0
Date 29 June 2003.
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