SAFETY MATERIAL DATA SHEET 1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE | Product name: | SUNSORB™ absorbent | | Chemical synonyms: | None | | Chemical family: | Sunflower husk | | Emergency number: | 27 21 6747277 | Hazard rating: | Fire | 1. | | Reactivity | 0. | | Health | 0. | 2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS | EC CLASSIFICATION: | NOT CLASSIFIED | | HAZARDOUS AND / OR OTHER RELEVANT COMPONENTS: | OEL 0 | 3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION | Health hazards acute and chronic: | Nuisance dust, contains sunflower husk | | Signs and symptoms of overexposure: | None | | Inhalation: | Overlong periods of expositin to dust may irritate mucous membranes and make lungs more vulnerable to respiratory disease. | | Eyes: | Dust may cause slight irritation. | | Skin: | No known hazard. | | Ingestion: | No known hazard. | 4. FIRST AID MEASURES | Inhalation: | Move to fresh air. | | Eyes: | Wash with clean water. | | Skin: | Open wounds, wash with soap and water. | | Ingestion: | Do not induce vomiting / drink liquids. | 5. FIRE FIGHTING Break open bags and separate once fire has been extinguished as burning may continue in the bag. 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Contain and collect 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Store in a dry place 8. PERSONAL PROTECTION INFORMATION | Respiratory Protection: | If excessive dust is created use a NIOSH or MSHA
approved respirator . | | Ventilation: | Sufficient ventilation should be available to keep exposure to
acceptable levels . | | Eye Protection: | If dust levels are high. | | Skin: | Protective clothing eg. Gloves, boots and overalls should be used
when picking up hydrocarbons . | 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES | Appearance: | Brown, fibrous. | | Solubility in water: | Not soluble. | | Boiling point: | N/A | | Melting/freezing point: | N/A | | Decomposition point: | N/A | | Vapor density: | N/A | | Percent volatiles by volume: | N/A | 10. REACTIVITY | Stability: | Stable. | | Hazardous decomposition products: | None known. | | Hazardous polymerization indicator: | Not known to occur. | | Conditions and materials to avoid: | Acids. | 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION NO CARCINOGENIC, MUTAGENIC OR GENETIC EFFECTS ESTABLISHED 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Environmentally friendly, not dangerous to the environment 13. SPILL AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURES Use methods to clean spill which avoid creating excessive dust.
Dispose of hydrocarbon absorbed Sunsorb according to regional and government material absorbed regulations. 14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION | UN No: | N/A. | | Transportation: | Not considered dangerous to transport | 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION | EC INDEX No: | N/A | | EEC LABEL No: | N/A | | S22 | Do not breathe dust. | 16. OTHER INFORMATION In case of discomfort always seek medical advice Date of printing: 5/06/2007
Date of issue: 5/06/2007
Date of previous issue: 21/10/2005
Validated by: E.P.Buxton DISCLAIMER The information and recommendations presented in this data sheet are to the best of our knowledge and belief accurate and reliable, however do not constitute a warranty.
None of our representatives or agents are authorized to give any guarantee or warranty or make any representation in addition or contrary to the above and we do not accept liability for claims of any kind for any loss, including, without limitation, consequential loss, injury or damage arising form the use of the information or recommendations, or of the products, which are subject matter thereof.
Due to the variety of liquids involved in spills the manufacturer cannot recommend disposal procedures or guarantee the performance of Sunsorb other than to replace such quantity of product proved to be defective. Sunsorb disclaims any liability for loss or damage incurred in connection with the use of this substance. |
