BIO REM® USA, INC.

 

"Soil & Water Decontamination Specialists"

 

ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCTS & SERVICES

 

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

PRODUCT NAME: P-10

JUNE 2003

BIO REM USA, INC.

P.O. Box 470696

Cleveland, Ohio 44147-2479     (440) 230-9542     info@biorem.com

 

SECTION I – PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

PRODUCT NAME:

P-10 Hydrocarbon Absorbent

CHEMICAL SYNONYMS:

None

EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER:

  

Hazard Rating:

Least=L Slight=S Moderate=M High=H Extreme=E

Health: L

Fire: S

Reactivity L

SECTION II – PRODUCT INGREDIENTS

COMPOSITION

EXPOSURE LIMITS

%

Moisture

N/A

0-10%

Carbonized vegetable Matter

Nuisance Particulate 10mg/m3

85%

SECTION III – HEALTH INFORMATION

CHRONIC & ACUTE EFFECTS OF OVER EXPOSURE / PERSONAL PROTECTION

Inhalation:

May cause slight irritation with very high concentrations; remove to fresh air.

Ingestion:

No Known Hazard; Do not induce vomiting.

Skin:

No Known Hazard; Protective clothing is not necessary for P-10, but may be required to handle absorbed hydrocarbons. Wash irritated areas with mild soap and water. If irritation or discomfort persists, consult a physician. NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: Symptomatic Treatment

Eyes:

Dust particles may cause minor eye irritation; Safety glasses with side shields are recommended. Flush eyes with running water to remove particles.

Applies to unused P-10

Toxic Data:

Established

Ventilation:

Adequate ventilation should be available to keep dust concentrations below exposure limits

Respiratory Protection:

An approved dust respirator should be worn when dust standards are exceeded.

Other:

Washing facilities should be available.

SECTION IV – PHYSICAL DATA

Vapor Density: N/A

Solubility in H2O: Not Soluble

Appearance, Odor: Brown Fibrous

Boiling Point: N/A

Melting Point: N/A

Vapor Pressure: N/A

pH: 4-6

Evaporation Rate: N/A

% Volatile By Weight: N/A

SECTION V – REACTIVITY

Conditions & materials to avoid:

STRONG ACIDS pH2-3

Hazardous Decomposition Products:

NONE KNOWN

Stability:

STABLE:

Hazardous Polymerizations

NOT KNOWN TO OCCUR

SECTION VI – FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARDS

Auto Ignition Temperature: 500° F 260° C

Special Fire Fighting Procedures & Precautions: STANDARD FIRE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT

Flash Point & Method Used: N/A

Lower Flammable Limits in Air % by Volume: N/A

Extinguishing Method: USE MEDIA NEEDED TO CONTROL SURROUNDING FIRE

Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards: WILL WICK PETROLEUM BASED PRODUCTS ON OPEN FLAME.

SECTION VII – SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES

Waste Disposal:

UNUSED P-10 IS NOT HAZARDOUS. DISPOSE OIL SATURATED P-10 ACCORDING TO LOCAL REGULATIONS GOVERNMENT MATERIAL ABSORBED.

Emergency Action: SWEEP UP AND CONTAINERIZE IF UNUSED.

SECTION VIII–STORAGE & TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS

Storage Precautions: STORE IN DRY PLACE TO PREVENT UNWANTED MOISTURE UPTAKE

Other Precautions: NONE

Transportation Requirements: NORMAL FREIGHT