SAFETY DATA SHEET
Issue Date 22-Nov-2019 Revision Date 26-Mar-2018 Version 1
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product identifier
Product Name
Other means of identification
Product Code
Synonyms
Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Company Name
Emergency telephone number
Emergency Telephone
InSinkErator BioCharge
74673
None
InSinkErator
4700 21st Street
Racine, WI 53460-5432
1-800-588-5700
262-554-5432
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification
OSHA Regulatory Status
This product has been classified in accordance with the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)
Acute toxicity - Oral Not classified
Acute toxicity - Dermal Not classified
Label elements
Emergency Overview
May form combustible dust concentrations in air.
Appearance Blue Physical state Liquid
Precautionary Statements - Response
Specific Treatment (See Section 4 on the SDS)
IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing
Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell
IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. DO NOT induce vomiting
Drink plenty of water
Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
Precautionary Statements - Disposal
Disposal should be in accordance with applicable regional, national and local laws and regulations
Odor Lemon
Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC)
Other Information
Unknown Acute Toxicity 2.5% of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown toxicity
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3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical Name CAS No. Weight-% Trade Secret
Viable Bacteria Cultures Proprietary 1-5 *
*The exact percentage (concentration) of composition has been withheld as a trade secret.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
First aid measures
Skin Contact
Eye contact
Inhalation
Ingestion
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Symptoms
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Note to physicians
Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water.
Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting lower and upper eyelids.
Consult a physician.
Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
Clean mouth with water and drink afterwards plenty of water.
Any additional important symptoms and effects are described in Section 11: Toxicology
Information.
Contains Viable Bacterial Cultures classified as Risk Group 1.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing media
Water spray, carbon dioxide (CO2), dry chemical, alcohol-resistant foam.
Unsuitable extinguishing media
Specific hazards arising from the chemical
May cause allergic respiratory reaction.
Not determined.
Explosion data
Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact
Sensitivity to Static Discharge
Protective equipment and precautions for firefighters
As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full
protective gear.
None.
None.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Personal precautions
Environmental precautions
Environmental precautions
Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas.
Spilled preparation should be removed immediately to avoid formation of dust from dried
preparation. Take up by mechanical means preferably by a vacuum cleaner equipped with
a high efficiency filter. Flush remainder carefully with plenty of water. Avoid splashing and
high pressure washing (avoid formation of aerosols). Ensure sufficient ventilation. Wash
contaminated clothing.
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Methods for containment
Methods for cleaning up
Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.
After cleaning, flush away traces of water. Avoid dust formation.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
Advice on safe handling
Wear personal protective equipment. Wash hands and face thoroughly after handling. Avoid
formation of aerosols and dust from drying out of spilled preparation. Avoid splashing and
high pressure washing. Ensure good ventilation of the room, when handling this
preparation. Store container in a cool place.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage Conditions
Incompatible materials
Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place.
Strong acids or alkali compounds and strong oxidizing agents may inactivate biological
cultures.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Control parameters
Exposure Guidelines
Chemical Name ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL NIOSH IDLH
Sodium Hydroxide
1310-73-2
NIOSH IDLH Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health
.
Ceiling: 2 mg/m
3
TWA: 2 mg/m
(vacated) Ceiling: 2 mg/m
3
3
IDLH: 10 mg/m
Ceiling: 2 mg/m
3
3
Other Information
Vacated limits revoked by the Court of Appeals decision in AFL-CIO v. OSHA, 965 F.2d 962
(11th Cir., 1992).
Appropriate engineering controls
Engineering Controls
Showers, Eyewash stations & Ventilation systems.
Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment
Eye/face protection
Skin and body protection
Respiratory protection
Wear safety glasses with side shields (or goggles).
Wear suitable protective clothing. Prolonged contact may cause redness and irritation.
Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas. In case of insufficient ventilation,
wear suitable respiratory equipment.
General Hygiene
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Physical state
Appearance
Color
Odor
Odor threshold
Liquid
Blue
Blue
Lemon
No Information available
Property Values Remarks • Method
pH
Specific Gravity
Viscosity
7.5 - 9.0
1.00
No Information available Not
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Applicable
Melting point/freezing point
Flash point
Boiling point / boiling range
Evaporation rate
Flammability (solid, gas)
Flammability Limits in Air
Upper flammability limit:
Lower flammability limit:
Vapor pressure
Vapor density
Water solubility
Partition coefficient
Autoignition temperature
Decomposition temperature
No Information available
None
No Information available
No data available
No Information available
No Information available
No Information available
No Information available
Complete
No Information available
No Information available
No Information available
Other Information
Density Lbs/Gal
VOC Content (%)
8.33
0.09
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity
No data available
Chemical stability
Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Possibility of Hazardous Reactions
None under normal processing.
Conditions to avoid
Stable under normal conditions. Excessive temperature variations below 32F or above 155F.
Incompatible materials
Strong acids or alkali compounds and strong oxidizing agents may inactivate biological cultures.
Hazardous Decomposition Products
None known based on information supplied.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Information on likely routes of exposure
Product Information
Inhalation
Eye contact
Skin Contact
Ingestion
Information on toxicological effects
Symptoms
Delayed and immediate effects as well as chronic effects from short and long-term exposure
Avoid breathing vapors or mists. Inhalation of vapors in high concentration may cause
irritation of respiratory system.
Avoid contact with eyes. Contact with eyes may cause irritation.
Avoid contact with skin. Prolonged or repeated contact may dry skin and cause irritation.
May be harmful if swallowed. May cause gastro intestinal irritation.
No Information available.
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Sensitization
Germ cell mutagenicity
Carcinogenicity
Reproductive toxicity
STOT - single exposure
STOT - repeated exposure
Aspiration hazard
No Information available.
No Information available.
No Information available.
No Information available.
No Information available.
No Information available.
No Information available.
Numerical measures of toxicity - Product Information
Unknown Acute Toxicity
2.5% of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown toxicity
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity
0% of the mixture consists of components(s) of unknown hazards to the aquatic environment
Chemical Name Algae/aquatic plants Fish Crustacea
Tetrasodium EDTA
64-02-8
Sodium Bicarbonate
144-55-8
Propylene Glycol
57-55-6
Trisodium nitrilotriacetate
5064-31-3
Sodium Hydroxide
1310-73-2
1.01: 72 h Desmodesmus
subspicatus mg/L EC50
650: 120 h Nitzschia linearis mg/L
EC50
19000: 96 h Pseudokirchneriella
subcapitata mg/L EC50
560 - 1000: 96 h Chlorella vulgaris
mg/L EC50
- 45.4: 96 h Oncorhynchus mykiss
59.8: 96 h Pimephales promelas
mg/L LC50 static 41: 96 h Lepomis
macrochirus mg/L LC50 static
8250 - 9000: 96 h Lepomis
macrochirus mg/L LC50 static
41 - 47: 96 h Oncorhynchus mykiss
mL/L LC50 static 51600: 96 h
Oncorhynchus mykiss mg/L LC50
static 51400: 96 h Pimephales
promelas mg/L LC50 static 710: 96
h Pimephales promelas mg/L LC50
93 - 170: 96 h Pimephales promelas
mg/L LC50 flow-through 252: 96 h
Lepomis macrochirus mg/L LC50
560 - 1000: 96 h Oryzias latipes
mg/L LC50 semi-static 72 - 133: 96
h Oncorhynchus mykiss mg/L LC50
static 560 - 1000: 96 h Poecilia
reticulata mg/L LC50 560 - 1000: 96
h Poecilia reticulata mg/L LC50
semi-static 470: 96 h Pimephales
promelas mg/L LC50 static 175 -
225: 96 h Lepomis macrochirus
mg/L LC50 static 560 - 1000: 96 h
Oryzias latipes mg/L LC50 114: 96
h Pimephales promelas mg/L LC50
mg/L LC50 static
610: 24 h Daphnia magna mg/L
EC50
2350: 48 h Daphnia magna mg/L
EC50
1000: 48 h Daphnia magna mg/L
EC50 Static 10000: 24 h Daphnia
magna mg/L EC50
560 - 1000: 48 h Daphnia magna
mg/L LC50
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Persistence and degradability
The organic components of the product are biodegradable.
Bioaccumulation
Bioaccumulative potential.
Other adverse effects
No Information available
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste treatment methods
Disposal of wastes
Contaminated packaging
Disposal should be in accordance with applicable regional, national and local laws and
regulations.
Dispose of wastes in an approved waste disposal facility.
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14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
The basic description below is specific to the container size. This information is provided for at a glance DOT information. Please
refer to the container and/or shipping papers for the appropriate shipping description before tendering this material for shipment.
For additional information, please contact the distributor listed in section 1 of this SDS.
DOT
TDG
Not regulated
Not regulated
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
International Inventories
TSCA
DSL/NDSL
Legend:
TSCA - United States Toxic Substances Control Act Section 8(b) Inventory
DSL/NDSL - Canadian Domestic Substances List/Non-Domestic Substances List
US Federal Regulations
SARA 313
Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA). This product does not contain any
chemicals which are subject to the reporting requirements of the Act and Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 372
SARA 311/312 Hazard Categories
Acute health hazard
Chronic Health Hazard
Fire hazard
Sudden release of pressure hazard
Reactive Hazard
CWA (Clean Water Act)
This product does not contain any substances regulated as pollutants pursuant to the Clean Water Act (40 CFR 122.21 and 40
CFR 122.42)
Complies
Complies
No
No
No
No
No
CERCLA
This material, as supplied, does not contain any substances regulated as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive
Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) (40 CFR 302) or the Superfund Amendments and
Reauthorization Act (SARA) (40 CFR 355). There may be specific reporting requirements at the local, regional, or state level
pertaining to releases of this material
US State Regulations
California Proposition 65
This product has been evaluated and does not require warning labeling under California Proposition 65.
U.S. State Right-to-Know Regulations
Chemical Name New Jersey Massachusetts Pennsylvania
Propylene Glycol
57-55-6
Trisodium nitrilotriacetate
5064-31-3
Sodium Hydroxide
1310-73-2
U.S. EPA Label Information
EPA Pesticide Registration Number
Not Applicable
X - X
- X -
X X X
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16. OTHER INFORMATION
NFPA Health hazards 1 Flammability 1 Instability 0 Physical and Chemical
Properties -
HMIS Health hazards 1 Flammability 1 Physical hazards 0 Personal protection B
Issue Date
Revision Date
Revision Note
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Disclaimer
The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the
date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage,
transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered a warranty or quality specification. The information
relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other
materials or in any process, unless specified in the text.
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