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Orange Diamond MSDS

Orange Diamond Absorbent

A light weight absorbent polyurethane flake that is highly effective on land and water.


1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

Product name: Orange Diamond™

2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Chemical name: polyester foam
Synonyms: resin component
Catalyst(s): tertiary amines
NIOSH number: not applicable
UN number: not applicable

3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION

Main hazards: contains amine catalysts therefore basic.
Adverse health effects: this product is not hazardous according to EC criteria
Vapor inhalation: not hazardous
Eye contact: not hazardous.
Ingestion: may cause nausea and vomiting

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Inhalation: Not applicable
Skin contact: Not applicable
Eye contact Not applicable.
Ingestion: Seek medical attention

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

This product is not flammable No special extinguishing media required.
Extinguishing media: extinguish small fires with carbon dioxide, dry powder, alcohol-resistant foam or halogenated extinguishers, or by flooding with water.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Solid material. Collect by sweeping.
Personal precautions No special measures required
Environmental precautions No special environmental precautions required
Method for cleaning up: Collect in a plastic bag.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

No special precautions required.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

Occupational exposure standards: none established
Personal protection:  
Hands No special precautions
Eyes Recommend use safety glasses
Skin No special precautions

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance: solid foam with a low density
Odor: amine odor
Flash point: >200°C
Boiling point: Not applicable
Melting point: Not applicable
Density: 7-10 g/liter
Vapor density: not determined
Vapor pressure: not determined
Explosive limits: not determined
Auto-ignition temperature: >200°C
Solubility water insoluble

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Conditions to avoid Not applicable
Hazardous decomposition products carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, nitrous oxide, organic fragments.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Mild toxicity  
Ingestion: The oral LD50 for rats is >2000mg/kg
Skin contact: Essentially non-irritating to the skin
Inhalation: Not expected to present a significant hazard
Eye contact: May cause permanent eye damage by virtue of its basicisity

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Degradation material is expected to degrade only slowly in the environment.
Aquatic Toxicity material is practically nontoxic to fish on an acute basis.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Disposal methods Incinerate under controlled conditions in accordance with all local and national laws and regulations
Alternatively dispose to a refuse dump site Local bylaws are to be considered.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

This product does not require identification.

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

This product does not require classification according to the criteria of the Commission of the European Communities

16. OTHER INFORMATION

No other information

NOTICE

The information contained in this Data Sheet is given in good faith and to the best of our knowledge. However no warranty express or implied is made.

 

WHO USES SUNSORB™ PRODUCTS?

* Port and Airport Authorities, &   Marinas
* Companies specialised in   hydrocarbon remediation
* Armies and Navies
* Garages, Service Stations and  Workshops
* Fire Protection and Police forces
* Mining industries
* Transport companies.

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