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Product name / Identity:
Company:
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Telephone:
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Bio-Matrix/Spill-Sorb Spill-Sorb Canada Inc
Suite 301, 12204-106 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T5N 3Z1
Telephone: + 780 488-8881 Fax: + 780 488-9991
www.spillsorb.com
Sphagnum Peat moss ~ 90%
Water / Moisture. ~ 10%. Hydrocarbon and Chemical Absorbent. |
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Hazards:
Hazards associated with used products: |
(As applied to unused product) Dust may cause irritation or if it enters the eyes. |
| Inhalation:
Ingestion:
Eyes:
Skin:
Additional: |
Move from exposure.
Rinse out mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting.
Irrigate thoroughly with eyewash solution or clean running water.
Wash with mild soap and water. If irritation or discomfort persists, obtain medical attention. |
| Extinguishing media:
Special Fire Hazards: |
Standard Fire Fighting Media.
Product will wick petroleum-based liquids. |
| Emergency action: |
Sweep or vacuum up unused product spillage. If there is a likelihood of high airborne dust levels, due to wind etc, suitable dust mask and safety goggles should be worn. |
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Handling:
Storage: |
Adequate local or mechanical exhaust ventilation should be available to contain airborne dust levels below exposure limits. Store in a dry place. Keep away from sources of ignition. |
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Respiratory protection:
Hand protection:
Eye protection:
Skin protection: |
An approved respirator should be worn with very high dust levels.
Not required.
Safety glasses fitted with side shields are recommended. Protective clothing is not necessary for handling the unused product, but may be required when handling absorbed hydrocarbons or other substances. |
| Appearance / Physical state:
Odor:
pH:
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Solid light brown fibrous material.
None.
4-6
N/A
N/A
60/90 g/l
Low when dry and ignited
260 deg C
N/A
N/A
N/A
Insoluble
N/A |
| Stability:
Material to avoid: |
Stable. Conditions to avoid: None known
Very strong acids. Hazardous decomposition products. None known |
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Inhalation:
Exposure limits:
Ingestion: |
Irritation to nose and respiratory tract is possible if exposed to high airborne dust levels.
Refer to current issue of HSE publication EH 40 (Nuisance dust)
No known harm. Skin contact. No known harm |
| Unused Product:
Degradability:
Accumulation: Used and saturated product: |
A natural product which is already partially degraded.
Not Known. Ecotoxicity.
Not Known. Mobility degradability, accumulation and ecotoxicity of the material will be dependent upon the nature of the substances absorbed. |
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The product may be disposed of by either incineration or landfilling in accordance with local and national regulations governing the material/s absorbed. |
| Transport: |
No special precautions apply |
