This Safety Data Sheet (SDS) complies with the requirements of the U.S. Federal Occupational Safety and
Health Administration Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200, as updated in 2012), the American
National Standards Institute (Z400.1, 1998), and equivalent state Standards. It has also been developed in
accordance with the Canadian Workplace Hazardous Materials Standard and the United Nations Globally
Harmonized System of Classication of Chemicals, as well as European Union requirements under REACH
(Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemical substances, per EC 1907/2006) and
Directive 91/155/EC. Refer to Section 16 of this document for the denition of terms and abbreviations.
1: IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/MIXTURE AND OF THE COMPANY UNDERTAKING
1.1 PRODUCT IDENTIFIER
• Product Name SpillFix Industrial Organic Absorbent
• Chemical Name/Class Coir Pith Fiber
1.2 RELEVANT IDENTIFIED USES OF THE MIXTURE OR USES ADVISED AGAINST
• Identied Use Industrial liquid spill absorbent
• Uses Advised Against None specied
1.3 DETAILS OF THE SUPPLIER OF THE SAFETY DATA SHEET
• (Manufacturer) / Supplier ( Galuku International) / American Green Ventures (US) Inc.
• Address 180 Towerview Court Cary, North Carolina 27513
• Business Phone (919) 744-7429
1.4 OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
• This product is sold for use as an industrial liquid/hazardous materials absorbent. This document has
been developed to specically address safety concerns affecting handling situations specic to the
product alone (e.g., those associated with warehouses and other distribution workplaces). When used
as an absorbent, the safety data sheets and other references for the spilled material should be reviewed
as part of standard release clean-up plans.
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SAFETY DATA SHEET
2: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
2.1 CLASSIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE OR MIXTURE
REGULATION CLASSIFICATION
OSHA Hazard Communication (GHS) Not applicable
Reach/CLP (GHS) Not applicable
EU Directives 67/548/EEC; 1999/45/EC Not applicable
2.2 LABEL ELEMENTS
• OSHA/CLP – Based on Globally Harmonized System
Symbol Not applicable
Signal Word Not applicable
Hazard Statement Not applicable
Precautionary Statements Not applicable
• EC Directive Symbols, Risk and Safety Phrases
Symbol Not applicable
Risk Phrases Not applicable
Safety Phrases Not applicable
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2: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION (cont.)
2.3 OTHER PERTINENT DATA ON CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL HAZARDS:
• EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Physical Description This is a brown organic substance. It is odorless.
Health Hazards No signicant health hazards are anticipated under typical
circumstances of use or release response.
Fire Hazards This product does not present a signicant re hazard.
Physical Hazards Negligible under typical circumstances of use or reasonably
anticipated emergency response situations.
Environmental Hazards This product is not anticipated to cause adverse
environmental effects.
• HAZARDOUS MATERIALS IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM
Health 0
Flammability 0
Physical Hazard 0
Protective Equipment NA
• CANADIAN REGULATORY STATUS This product is not classied as hazardous under Canadian
HMIS PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT RATING
Occupational use situations: Select the personal
protective equipment appropriate to the volume of liquid
released, location of the spill, and nature of the
substance to be cleaned-up.
Controlled Products regulations (SOR-88-66).
• CANADIAN WHMIS SYMBOLS Not applicable
3: COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
3.1 SUBSTANCES
SAFETY DATA SHEET
• COMPONENT Coir Pith Fiber
• CAS NUMBER Not Established
• EINECS # EC Not Established
• Class/Risk Phrases Not Established
• % (w/w) 90-95%
3.2 MIXTURES
• COMPONENT Water
• CAS NUMBER 7732-18-5
• EINECS # EC 231-791-2
• Class/Risk Phrases Not Established
• % (w/w) Balance
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4: FIRST AID MEASURES
4.1 DESCRIPTION OF FIRST AID MEASURES
• EYES Flush with copious amounts of water for 15 minutes. “Roll” eyes during ush. Seek
medical attention if irritation persists. Skin: Flush area with warm, running water.
Inhalation: Obtain fresh air.
• INGESTION Contact a Poison Control Center or physician for instructions.
4.2 MOST IMPORTANT SYMPTOMS AND EFFECTS/ACUTE AND DELAYED
• ACUTE The main hazard associated with this product in an occupational setting would be
mechanical irritation of the eye, or slight irritation upon contact with the particulates.
Inhalation of particulates can be irritating to the nose, throat, and other tissues
of the respiratory system. Symptoms of exposure are generally alleviated when
overexposure ends.
• CHRONIC No long-term effects related to chronic exposures are anticipated from occupational
use situations involving this product.
• TARGET ORGANS Acute: Eyes, skin (mechanical irritation). Chronic: Not applicable
4.3 INDICATION OF IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION AND SPECIAL TREATMENT NEEDED
• RECOMMENDATIONS TO PHYSICIANS Treat symptoms and eliminate overexposure.
• MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED No known medical conditions are anticipated to be aggravated
BY OVEREXPOSURE by occupational exposure to this product.
5: FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
5.1 EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
SAFETY DATA SHEET
• RECOMMENDED FIRE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA Water Spray, Water Jet, Dry Powder, Foam,
• UNSUITABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA None known
5.2 SPECIAL HAZARDS ARISING FROM THE SUBSTANCE OR MIXTURE
• NFPA FLAMMABILITY CLASSIFICATION Not ammable
• UNUSUAL HAZARDS IN FIRE SITUATIONS When involved in a re, this material may
• EXPLOSION SENSITIVITY TO MECHANICAL IMPACT Not sensitive
• EXPLOSION SENSITIVITY TO STATIC DISCHARGE Not sensitive
5.3 ADVICE FOR FIREFIGHTERS
• No special hazards or requirements; use methods appropriate to type of re and size of blaze.
Carbon Dioxide, Halon, or any other.
produce irritating vapors and toxic gases
(e.g., carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide).
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6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
6.1 PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS, PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT, AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
• NOTE This material is for use as a spill absorbent material. The following section refers only to
accidental spills of this product alone. If SpillFix is being used as a universal absorbent, then
the safety data sheet and other references pertinent to the released substances must be
reviewed.
• RESPONSE TO INCIDENTAL RELEASES Personnel who have received basic chemical safety training
can generally handle small-scale releases. Wear gloves and
safety glasses when cleaning-up spills.
• RESPONSE TO NON-INCIDENTAL Generally, releases of this product will be no larger than the
RELEASES loss of one bale (therefore under 300L in volume). Subsequently,
personnel can follow the instructions for incidental releases.
As needed, respond to non-incidental chemical releases of
this product (such as the simultaneous destruction of several
pallets of this product) by clearing the impacted area and
contacting appropriate emergency personnel.
• RESPONSE PROCEDURES Carefully sweep up spilled material. Minimize the generation
FOR ANY RELEASE of dusts and particulates.
• NOTE This product effectively absorbs the following types of
materials: Fuels, Oils, Transmission Fluid, Antifreeze, Solvents,
Water-Based Chemicals, Pesticides, Herbicides, Mild
Corrosives.
6.2 ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS
• NOT APPLICABLE
6.3 METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR CONTAINMENT AND CLEANING UP
SAFETY DATA SHEET
• SPILL RESPONSE EQUIPMENT Broom/dust pan and/or shovel.
6.4 REFERENCES TO OTHER SECTIONS
• SECTION 8 For exposure levels and detailed personal protective
• SECTION 13 For waste handling guidelines.
6.5 USING PRODUCT AS UNIVERSAL LIQUID ABSORBENT
• These steps should be followed when using this product as a liquid absorbent:
1. Identify and isolate spill. Always follow workplace procedures for cleanup and disposal.
2. Apply SpillFix to perimeter of spill to stop from spreading.
3. Continue to apply SpillFix to center until spill is completely covered and no free liquid
is visible.
4. Sweep with a stiff broom working over spill area to remove all surface oil. Dispose of in
accordance of local and state regulations.
equipment recommendations.
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7: HANDLING AND STORAGE
7.1 PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING
• HYGIENE PRACTICES Keep out of reach of children. Follow good chemical hygiene
practices. Do not smoke, drink, eat, or apply cosmetics while
using the product for spill clean-up. Avoid inhalation of dusts
or particulates. Avoid contact with skin or eyes. Remove
contaminated clothing promptly. Clean up spilled product
immediately.
• HANDLING RECOMMENDATIONS Employees must be appropriately trained to use this product
safely as needed.
7.2 CONDITIONS FOR SAFE STORAGE, INCLUDING ANY INCOMPATIBILITIES
• STORAGE RECOMMENDATIONS Ensure all containers are correctly labeled. Store this product
away from incompatible chemicals (See Section 10, Stability
and Reactivity).
7.3 SPECIFIC END USES
• RECOMMENDATIONS Per general safety practices, place product away from children
and animals.
• INDUSTRIAL-SECTOR Protective Practices During Maintenance Of Contaminated
SPECIFIC SOLUTIONS Equipment - Follow practices indicated in Section 6 (Accidental
Release Measures).
8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
8.1 CONTROL PARAMETERS
• U.S. NATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
SAFETY DATA SHEET
COMPONENT ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL (ppm) NIOSH REL (ppm) OTHER
Coir Pith Fiber NE NE NE NE
Water NE NE NE NE
• INTERNATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
COMPONENT
Coir Pith Fiber NE NE
Water NE NE
• BIOLOGICAL OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS Not established
• DERIVED NO EFFECT LEVEL (DNEL) Not established
• PREDICTED NO EFFECT CONCENTRATION (PNEC) Not established
Federal Republic of Germany (DFG) Maximum
Concentration Values in the Workplace (MAKs)
OTHER
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8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION (cont.)
8.2 EXPOSURE CONTROLS
AS NECESSARY, REFER TO REFERENCE MATERIALS OF SPILLED SUBSTANCE.
OTHERWISE, USE THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES:
• ENGINEERING CONTROLS Use this product in well-ventilated environment. Safety showers, eye
wash stations, and hand-washing equipment should be available,
based on the chemical inventory specic to the facility.
• RESPIRATORY PROTECTION None needed under routine circumstances of use or handling. A dust
mask can be considered if inhalation of signicant amounts of dusts/
particulates could occur.
• HAND PROTECTION Nitrile, latex, or neoprene gloves should be used.
• EYE PROTECTION Splash goggles or safety glasses with side shield are recommended if
contact with dusts/particulates from this product may occur.
• BODY PROTECTION Protection appropriate for work situation (e.g., lab coat).
9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
9.1 INFORMATION ON BASIC PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
a) APPEARANCE Brown solid
b) ODOR None l) VAPOR DENSITY Not applicable
c) ODOR THRESHOLD Not determined
d) pH Not applicable n) SOLUBILITY Insoluble in water
e) MELTING POINT/
- FREEZING POINT
SAFETY DATA SHEET
f) INITIAL BOILING - -
- POINT AND BOILING
- RANGE
g) FLASH POINT Not applicable
h) EVAPORATION RATE
- (water=1)
i) FLAMMABILITY Not ammable
j) UPPER/LOWER
- FLAMMABILITY OR
- EXPLOSIVE LIMITS
k) VAPOR PRESSURE
- (mmHg @ 20°C):
m) RELATIVE DENSITY
- (water=1)
o) PARTITION -
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable r) VISCOSITY Not applicable
Not applicable
- COEFFICIENT: - -
- NOCTANOL/ WATER
p) AUTO-IGNITION
- TEMPERATURE
q) DECOMPOSITION
- TEMPERATURE
s) EXPLOSIVE
- PROPERTIES
t) OXIDIZING
- PROPERTIES
Not applicable
Not determined
Not determined
Not applicable
Not determined
Not applicable
Not an oxidizer
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9.2 OTHER INFORMATION
• VOC (less water & exempt) Not applicable.
• WEIGHT% VOC Not applicable.
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10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
10.1 REACTIVITY
• Not reactive under typical conditions of use or handling.
10.2 CHEMICAL STABILITY
• Normally stable under standard temperatures and pressures.
10.3 POSSIBILITY OF HAZARDOUS REACTIONS
• This product is not self-reactive, water-reactive, or air-reactive.
• This product will not undergo hazardous polymerization.
10.4 CONDITIONS TO AVOID
• Avoid contact with incompatible chemicals.
10.5 INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS
• This product is not compatible with strong oxidizers, strong reducing agents, strong acids, strong
bases, and water-reactive materials.
10.6 HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
• Products of thermal decomposition of this product can include carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and
nitrogen oxides.
11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
11.1 INFORMATION ON TOXICOLOGICAL EFFECTS
• ACUTE TOXICITY
TOXICOLOGY DATA: There are no specic toxicity data are available for components of this
DEGREE OF IRRITATION: Potentially mild mechanical irritation.
SENSITIZATION: Not reported to have skin or respiratory sensitization effects.
SAFETY DATA SHEET
REVIEW OF ACUTE See Section 2 (Hazards Information) and Section 4
SYMPTOMS AND EFFECTS: (First-Aid Measures) for details.
EYES: Contact with product may cause mild mechanical eye irritation.
SKIN: Contact with product may cause mild mechanical skin irritation.
INHALATION: Contact with dusts may cause mild mechanical irritation
INGESTION: Ingestion may cause a variety of health effects, as
• CHRONIC TOXICITY
CARCINOGENICITY STATUS: The following table summarizes the carcinogenicity listing for the
CHEMICAL IARC NTP NIOSH OSHA OTHER
Coir Pith Fiber NO NO NO NO NO
REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY This product is not anticipated to cause adverse reproductive effects
INFORMATION: under typical circumstances of exposure under routine work situations.
product. This product is non-toxic by all routes of entry.
of the mucous membranes of the nose, throat, and mouth.
described in Section 4 (First-Aid Measures).
components of this product. “NO” indicates that the substance is not
considered to be, or suspected to be, a carcinogen by the listed agency.
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11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION (cont.)
11.1 INFORMATION ON TOXICOLOGICAL EFFECTS (CHRONIC TOXICITY) continued
MUTAGENIC EFFECTS The components of this product are not reported to
cause mutagenic effects under typical circumstances of
occupational exposure.
SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN
TOXICITY (SINGLE EXPOSURE) Not applicable
SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN
TOXICITY (REPEATED EXPOSURE) Not applicable
• OTHER INFORMATION
TOXICOLOGICALLY
SYNERGISTIC PRODUCTS None known
12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
12.1 TOXICITY
• This product is derived from coconut. Based on available data, the pure product is not anticipated to
be harmful to contaminated plants or animals.
• Based on available data, the pure product is not anticipated be harmful to contaminated aquatic
plants or animals in the area immediately surrounding the release of the pure product.
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12.2 PERSISTENCE AND DEGRADABILITY
• When released into the soil, the product is expected to biodegrade.
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12.3 BIOACCUMULATIVE POTENTIAL
• It is not anticipated that this product will bioaccumulate or bioconcentrate signicantly in the
environment.
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12.4 MOBILITY IN SOIL
• This product is not anticipated to be mobile in soil.
12.5 RESULTS OF PBTand vPvB ASSESSMENT
• No data are available.
12.6 OTHER ADVERSE EFFECTS
• ENDOCRINE DISRUPTOR INFORMATION: No component is reported to be an endocrine disruptor.
12.7 ADDITIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT INFORMATION
• SpillFix meets and exceeds Federal EPA leachate standards for hydrocarbon/petroleum products.
• SpillFix Passes the EPA’s TCLP and TTLC testing.
• SpillFix encapsulates chemicals and will not leach or release back into the environment.
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13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATION
13.1 WASTE TREATMENT METHODS
• WASTE HANDLING RECOMMENDATIONS: Prepare, transport, treat, store, and dispose of waste
13.2 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
• EPA RCRA WASTE CODE: Not applicable.
• EUROPEAN WASTE CODE: Not applicable.
14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION
14.1/14.2/14.3/14.4 DANGEROUS GOODS BASIC DESCRIPTION AND OTHER TRANSPORT
INFORMATION
• DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SHIPPING REGULATIONS
UN/NA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER Not hazardous, per US DOT regulations.
PROPER SHIPPING NAME Not applicable.
HAZARD CLASSIFICATION Not applicable.
PACKING GROUP Not applicable.
LABEL Not applicable.
NORTH AMERICAN EMERGENCY
RESPONSE GUIDEBOOK (2012) Not applicable.
MARINE POLLUTANT STATUS No component is designated as a DOT Marine Pollutant.
product according to all applicable local, U.S. State
and U.S. Federal regulations, the applicable Canadian
standards, or the appropriate standards of the nations of
the European Community.
• CANADIAN TRANSPORTATION
INFORMATION This product is NOT regulated by Transport Canada
SAFETY DATA SHEET
• IATA DESIGNATION This product is NOT regulated as dangerous goods by
• IMO DESIGNATION This product is NOT regulated as dangerous goods by
14.5 ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS
• None described, as related to transportation.
14.6 SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR USERS
• Not applicable.
14.7 TRANSPORT IN BULK
• Not applicable.
as dangerous goods under Canadian transportation
standards.
the International Air Transport Association.
the International Maritime Organization.
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15: REGULATORY INFORMATION
15.1 SAFETY, HEALTH, AND ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS SPECIFIC FOR THE
SUBSTANCE OR MIXTURE.
• OTHER IMPORTANT U.S. REGULATIONS
U.S. TSCA INVENTORY STATUS: All ingredients of this product are listed or are excluded
CERCLA REPORTING REQUIREMENTS Not applicable.
SARA REPORTING REQUIREMENTS Not applicable.
SARA SECTION 311/312 FOR PRODUCT Not applicable.
CALIFORNIA SAFE DRINKING WATER
ACT (PROPOSITION 65) STATUS Not applicable.
• INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS
CANADIAN DSL/NDSL INVENTORY
STATUS All ingredients of this product are listed or are excluded
CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION ACT (CEPA) PRIORITIES
SUBSTANCES LISTS: The components of this product are not on the CEPA
GERMAN WATER HAZARD
CLASSIFICATION: 1 (low hazard to waters).
from listing under the U.S. Toxic Substances Control Act
(TSCA) Chemical Substance Inventory.
from inventory reporting requirements.
Priorities Substances Lists.
15.2: CHEMICAL SAFETY ASSESSMENT
• No information available.
16: OTHER INFORMATION
SAFETY DATA SHEET
16.1 INDICATION OF CHANGE.
• CHANGE INDICATED: Update of OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200);
• ORIGINAL DATE OF ISSUE October 2013.
• DATES OF UPDATES June 3, 2014.
16.2 KEY LITERATURE REFERENCES AND SOURCES FOR DATA
• SAFETY DATA SHEETS FOR COMPONENT PRODUCTS
• Regulations (EC) No 1907/2006, 1272/2008 & 453/2010 of the European Parliament and of the
Council
• Federal OSHA Hazard Communication Standard: 29 CFR 1910.1200
• ESIS -European Chemical Substances Information System http://esis.jrc.ec.europa.eu/
16.3 CLASSIFICATION AND PROCEDURE USED TO DERIVE THE CLASSIFICATIONS FOR MIXTURES
• CLASSIFICATION: Section 2 (Hazards Information) provides all relevant classication information
used for this product. The assignments were based on data available for the component products,
calculations, expert judgment, and weight of evidence.
Format changes.
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16: OTHER INFORMATION (cont.)
16.4 ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS.
ALL SECTIONS: OSHA: U.S. Federal Occupational Safety
and Health Administration. WHMIS: Canadian Workplace
Hazardous Materials Standard. GHS: Globally Harmonized
System of Classication of Chemical Substances. REACH:
European Union regulation, Registration, Evaluation,
Authorization and Restriction of Chemical substances.
SECTION 2: CAS Number: Chemical Abstract Service
Number, which is used by the American chemical Society to
uniquely identify a chemical. EINECS: European Inventory of
Existing Commercial Substances. SECTION 3: HAZARDOUS
MATERIALS IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM RATING: This is
a rating system used by industry to summarize physical
and health hazards to chemical users and was originally
developed by the National Paint and Coating Association.
0 = No Signicant Hazard. 1 = Slight Hazard. 2 = Moderate
Hazard. 3 = Severe Hazard. 4 = Extreme Hazard. SECTION
5: NFPA: National Fire Protection Association. NFPA
FLAMMABILITY CLASSIFICATION: The NFPA uses the ash
point (Fl.P.) and boiling point (BP) to classify ammable or
combustible liquids. Class IA: Fl.P. below 73°F and BP below
100°F. Class IB: Fl.P. below 73°F and BP at or above 100°F.
Class IC: :Fl.P. at or above 73°F and BP at or above 100°F.
Class II: : Fl.P. at or above 100°F and below 140°F. Class IIIA:
Fl.P. at or above 140°F and below 200°F. Class IIIB: Fl.P. at or
above 200°F. NFPA HAZARDOUS MATERIALS RATING: This
is a rating system used to summarize physical and health
hazards to reghters. 0 = No Signicant Hazard. 1 = Slight
Hazard. 2 = Moderate Hazard. 3 = Severe Hazard. 4 = Extreme
Hazard. SECTION 8: NE: Not established.ACGIH: American
Conference of Government Industrial Hygienists; TWA:
Time-Weighted Average (over an 8-hour work day); STEL:
Short Term Exposure Limit (15 minute average, no more than
4-times daily and each exposure separated by one-hour
minimally); C: Ceiling Limit (concentration not to be exceeded
SAFETY DATA SHEET
in a work environment). PEL: Permissible Exposure Limit.
NIOSH: National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health;
REL: Recommended Exposure Limit; IDLH: Immediately
Dangerous to Life and Health Concentrations. Note: In July
1992, a court ruling vacated the more protective PELs set
by OSHA in 1989. Because OSHA may enforce the more
protective levels under the “general duty clause”, both the
current and vacated levels are presented in this document.
ppm: Parts per Million. mg/m3: Milligrams per cubic meter.
mppcf: Millions of Particles per Cubic Foot. BEI: Biological
Exposure Limit. EL: Exposure Limit (United Kingdom). Federal
Republic of Germany (DFG) Maximum Concentration Values in
the Workplace (MAKs) SECTION 9: pH: Scale (0 to 14) used to
rate the acidity or alkalinity of aqueous solutions. For example,
a pH value of 0 indicates a strongly acidic solution, pH of 7
indicates a neutral solution, and a pH value of 14 indicates an
extremely basic solution. FLASH POINT: Temperature at which
a liquid generates enough ammable vapors so that ignition
may occur. AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: Temperature at
which spontaneous ignition occurs. LOWER EXPLOSIVE LIMIT
(LEL): The minimal concentration of ammable vapors in air
which will sustain ignition. UPPER EXPLOSIVE LIMIT (UEL):
The maximum concentration of ammable vapors in air
which will sustain ignition._: Approximately symbol. SECTION
11: CARCINOGENICITY STATUS: NTP: National Toxicology
Program. IARC: International Agency for Research on
Cancer. REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY INFORMATION: Mutagen:
Substance capable of causing chromosomal damage to cells.
Embryo-toxin: Substance capable of damaging the developing
embryo in an overexposed female. Teratogen: Substance
capable of damaging the developing fetus in an overexposed
female. Reproductive toxin: Substance capable of adversely
affecting male or female reproductive organs or functions.
TOXICOLOGY DATA: LDxxor LCxx: The Lethal Dose or Lethal
Concentration of a substance which will be fatal to a given
percentage (xx) of exposed test animals by the designate route
of administration. This value is used to access the toxicity
of chemical substances to humans. TDxxor TCxx: The Toxic
Dose or Toxic Concentration of a substance which will cause
an adverse effect to a given percentage (xx) of exposed test
animals by the designate route of administration. NOAEL:
No Observable Effect Level. SECTION 13: RCRA: Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act. The regulations promulgated
under this act under Act are found in 40 CFR, Sections 260 ff,
and dene the requirements of hazardous waste generation,
transport, treatment, storage, and disposal. EPA RCRA Waste
Codes: Dened in 40 CFR Section 261. SECTION 15: CERCLA:
Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation
and Liability Act (a.k.a. “Superfund”) and SARA: (Superfund
Amendment and Reauthorization Act). The regulations
promulgated under this Act are located under 40 CFR 300 ff.
and provide “community right-to-know” requirements. DSL/
NDSL: Canadian Domestic Substances and Non-Domestic
Substances Lists.
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