SpillFix MSDS Data Sheet

Material Data Safety Sheet NOT HAZARDOUS ACCORDING TO CRITERIA OF WORKSAFE1. IDENTIFICATIONProduct Name: Other Names: Product Code: UN Number: Dangerous Goods Class: Secondary Risk:Hazchem Code: Pack Group: EPG: Poisons Schedule: Uses:SpillFix Organic AbsorbentCoir FibreN/ANone allocatedNone allocated None allocatedNone allocatedNone allocatedNone allocatedNone allocated Industrial liquid spill absorbent1.1 PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION/PROPERTIESAppearance: Boiling Point (ºC): : Vapour Pressure:Flash Point (ºC): Solubility in Water: (250C)pH (@ 10% solution):Brown Natural Organic SubstanceN/A N/A Mm Hg (1 atm) N/A Insoluble G/lN/A.Melting Point (ºC) N/ASpecific Gravity (water = 1): .125Flammability Limits (as % volume in air)Lower Explosion Limit: N/AUpper Explosion Limit: N/A1.2 OTHER PROPERTIES Not effective in removing ethylene1.3 INGREDIENTSChemical Entity: Coir Pith FibreChemical Entity: H2OC.A.S. Nº: N/AC.A.S. Nº: N/AProportion: 90-95%Proportion: 5-10%2. Health Hazard Information2.1 HEALTH EFFECTS - ACUTESwallowed:Eye: Skin: Inhaled:Material is inert however is highly absorbent and could cause dehydration if large amounts areconsumed.Can cause irritation to eyes.Can cause irritation to skin. Inhalation can cause irritation to the respiratory tract.2.2 HEALTH EFFECTS -CHRONIC No data available.2.3 FIRST AIDSwallowed:Eye:Skin: Inhaled:No known adverse effects if ingested in small quantities.Immediately flush the contaminated eye(s) with lukewarm, gently flowing water for 15 minutesholding the eyelid(s) open. Seek medical attention if necessary.Remove all contaminated clothing and launder before re-use. If inhaled, remove to fresh air and keep victim calm. Seek medical attention if acute reaction.2.4 FIRST AID FACILITIES Ensure an eye bath and safety shower is available and ready to use.2.5 ADVISE TO DOCTORS Treat symptomatically based on the judgement of doctor and individualreactions of patient.2.6 TOXICITY DATA No data available.3. Precautions for Use3.1 Exposure Standards: Nuisance dust, no exposure standards set for coir fibre.3.2 Engineering Controls: Engineering control methods including adequate mechanical ventilation toreduce hazardous exposures are preferred.3.3 Personal ProtectionRespirator: Use a NIOSH/MSHA – approved dust type respirator.Eye protection:Gloves:Garments:Other:Use safety glasses or goggles.N/AN/AAvoid wearing contact lenses.Always wash hands before eating, drinking, smoking or using toilet.3.4 Flammability: Non flammable4. Safe Handling Information4.1 Storage / Transport Store in cool dry ventilated storage area and away from foodstuffs.4.2 Packaging / Labelling Sealed plastic containers.U.N. Nº: N/A.Hazchem Code: N/A.Shipping Name: Rehydrated CoirFibre.Hazard: Not applicable.Class: N/A.Pack Group: N/A.Sub Risk: N/A.EPG Nº: N/A.4.3 SPILLS & DISPOSALSpills: Soil release –Water spills – Air spills –Occupational spills –Shovel and sweep up.N/A.Keep upwind and treat as above.Shovel and sweep up.Disposal: (after treatment above)Waste material should be disposed in accordance with local, state, and national EPA regulations.5. Other Information5.1 OTHER INFORMATIONDISCLAIMER:The information given in this data sheet is to the best of our knowledge, true and accurate, but any recommendations or suggestions that may be made are without guarantee, since the conditions of use are beyond our control. The information and recommendations offered are for the user’s consideration and is the user’s responsibility to satisfy themselves that they are suitable and complete for their purpose. We recommend that the safety and handling nformation presented in this data sheet be passed on, in an appropriate format, to your customers and handlers.