Brady SF-20 User Manual
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.
1
greenventures
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
american
American Green Ventures (US), Inc. | 180 Towerview Court Cary, North Carolina 27513 | www.spillfix.com
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
2
greenventures
american
American Green Ventures (US), Inc. | 180 Towerview Court Cary, North Carolina 27513 | www.spillfix.com
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).
3
greenventures
american
American Green Ventures (US), Inc. | 180 Towerview Court Cary, North Carolina 27513 | www.spillfix.com
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.
4
greenventures
american
American Green Ventures (US), Inc. | 180 Towerview Court Cary, North Carolina 27513 | www.spillfix.com
Loading...