SAFETY DATA SHEET
REVISION DATE 6/1/2015
PRINT DATE: 6/1/2015
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE PRODUCT AND THE COMPANY
1.1 Product Name: SafeGard Absorbent™ For Oil
1.2 Product Use: Absorbent Compound
1.3 Manufacturer’s Name: Novus Products Company, LLC
373-B Agnes Drive, Springdale, AR 72762
Tel: 479-361-8727, Fax: 479-419-4032
Website: www.novusproducts.com
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
2.1 OSHA/HSC Status: The ingredients of this product are NON-HAZARDOUS in
accordance with OSHA or CFR 1910-1200. None of the components have been
classified as a carcinogen by NTP or IARC.
2.2 GHS Classification: Eye Irritant, Category 2
2.3 Signal Word: Warning
2.4 Hazard Statement: Causes eye irritation
2.5 Precautionary Statements: Wear eye protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously
with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do.
Continue Rinsing. If eye irritation persists: get medical attention.
2.6 Other Hazards: Avoid breathing dust. Exposure to this compound causes no
short or long term health effect, but nuisance dust may cause minor respiratory
irritation.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
3.1 Substance/Mixture: Substance
Vermiculite (magnesium, aluminum
iron silicate)
4.1 Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Keep person warm and at rest. If not breathing,
if breathing is irregular or if respiratory arrest occurs, provide artificial respiration or
oxygen by trained personnel.
4.2 Skin contact: Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash skin thoroughly
with soap and water. Do NOT use solvents or thinner.
4.3 Eye contact: Check for and remove contact lenses. Immediately flush with
running water for at least 20 minutes holding eyelids open. Seek medical attention if
irritation develops.
4.4 Ingestion: If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this
container or label. Keep person warm and at rest. Do NOT induce vomiting.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
5.1 Extinguishing media: Use an extinguishing agent suitable for the surrounding
material.
5.2 Unsuitable extinguishing media: Full water jet.
5.3 Special hazards in fire: In the event of fire carbon dioxide and carbon
monoxide can be release. No other specific fire or explosion hazard. The compound
when wet may render slick surfaces.
5.4 Protective equipment for firefighters: No special protective measure against
fire required.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
6.1 Personal precautions protective equipment and emergency procedures:
Forms slippery surfaces with water. Use personal protective equipment taking
note of any applicable information is Section 8.
6.2 Environmental precautions: Although the compound itself is non-hazardous,
material collected during cleanup operations may be contaminated and should be
treated as hazardous. Inform the relevant authorities if the product has caused
environmental pollution.