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Continental Research Corporation
ENVIRO SPONGE
Manufacturer MSDS Number: SS4G
MSDS Name: ENVIRO SPONGE
Manufacturer Name:Continental Research Corporation
Address:
P.O. Box 15204
St. Louis, MO 63110
SECTION 1 : Chemical Product and Company Identification
Business Phone:800−325−4869
For information in North America, call: 800−325−4869
Health Phone: Emergency : 1−800−325−4869
Synonyms:
ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIC ABSORBENT
Chemical Family: PEAT MOSS
NFPA
Health: 0
Flammability: 1
Reactivity: 0
Other:
Distributor Name: Continental Research Corporation
Product Codes:
SS4G , CONTRES
Chemical Name
PEAT
SECTION 2 : Hazardous Ingredients/Identity Information
Percent
91.5%
Other Exposure Guidelines:
NUISANCE PARTICULATE 10 mg/m3
Chemical Name
MOISTURE
Percent
8.0%
Other Exposure Guidelines:
Not Applicable
Chemical Name
MISC INERT
Percent
0.5%
Other Exposure Guidelines:
Not Applicable
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SECTION 3 : Physical And Chemical Characteristics
Physical State/Appearance:
FIBROUS
Color:
BROWN
pH:
3−6 s.u.
Vapor Pressure:
Not Applicable
Vapor Density:
Not Applicable
Boiling Point:
Not Applicable
Melting Point:
Not Applicable
Solubility:
In H 2 O : NOT SOLUBLE, LOOSE.
Evaporation Point:
Not Applicable
Percent Volatile:
By Weight : Not Applicable
FlashPoint:
Not Applicable
Auto Ignition Temp:
500 deg F 260 deg C
Lower Flammable Explosive Limit:
In Air % By Volume : Not Applicable
SECTION 4 : Fire And Explosion Hazards
Flash Point:
Not Applicable
Lower Flammable or Explosive Limit: In Air % By Volume : Not Applicable
Auto Ignition Temperature: 500 deg F 260 deg C
Extinguishing Media:
USE MEDIA NEEDED TO CONTROL SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Instructions:
STANDARD FIRE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT.
Unusual Fire Hazards:
DRY (UNSATURATED) SPHAG SORB MAY WICK PETROLEUM−BASED PRODUCTS TO AN OPEN FLAME.
SECTION 5 : Health Hazards
Applies to All Ingredients:
Potential Health Effects:
CHRONIC &ACUTE EFFECTS:
Eye Contact:
DUST PARTICLES MAY CAUSE MINOR EYE IRRITATION.
Skin Contact:
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NO KNOWN HAZARD.
Inhalation:
MAY CAUSE SLIGHT IRRITATION WITH VERY HIGH CONCENTRATIONS.
Ingestion:
NO KNOWN HAZARD.
Applies to unused SPHAG SORB.
Toxicological Paragraph:
Toxic Data : ESTABLISHED NON−TOXIC.
SECTION 6 : Emergency And First Aid Procedures
Eye Contact:
FLUSH EYES WITH RUNNING WATER TO REMOVE PARTICLES.
Skin Contact:
WASH IRRITATED AREAS WITH MILD SOAP AND WATER.
Inhalation:
REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
Ingestion:
DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING.
Note to Physicians:
SYMPTOMATIC TREATMENT.
IF IRRITATION OR DISCOMFORT PERSISTS, CONSULT A PHYSICIAN.
SECTION 7 : Reactivity Data
Chemical Stability:
STABLE
Conditions to Avoid:
STRONG ACIDS/BASES.
Hazardous Polymerization:
NOT KNOWN TO OCCUR.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
NONE KNOWN.
SECTION 8 : Precautions For Safe Handling
Spill Cleanup Measures:
SWEEP UP AND CONTAINERIZE IF UNUSED.
Other Precautions:
NONE
Storage:
STORE IN DRY PLACE TO PREVENT UNWANTED HYDRATION.
Waste Disposal:
OFF SPEC. OR UNUSED SPHAG SORB IS NOT HAZARDOUS. DISPOSE OF USED SPHAG SORB ACCORDING
TO LOCAL REGULATIONS GOVERNING MATERIAL ABSORBED.
Transportation Information:
Transportation Requirements : NORMAL FREIGHT.
Ventilation System:
SECTION 9 : Control Measures
ADEQUATE VENTILATION SHOULD BE AVAILABLE TO KEEP DUST CONCENTRATIONS BELOW EXPOSURE
LIMITS.
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Skin Protection Description:
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING IS NOT NECESSARY FOR SPHAG SORB, BUT MAY BE REQUIRED TO HANDLE
ABSORBED HYDROCARBONS.
Eye/Face Protection:
SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS ARE RECOMMENDED.
Respiratory Protection:
A NIOSH APPROVED DUST RESPIRATOR SHOULD BE WORN WHEN DUST STANDARDS ARE EXCEEDED.
Other Protective:
WASHING FACILITIES SHOULD BE AVAILABLE.
SECTION 10 : Other Information
HMIS:
Health Hazard: 0 = Least
Fire Hazard: 1 = Slight
Reactivity: 0 = Least
NFPA:
Fire Hazard: 1 = Slight
Health: 0 = Least
Reactivity: 0 = Least
MSDS Revision Date:
Disclaimer:
SEPTEMBER 2003.
Due to the variety of liquids and chemicals involved in spills, the manufacturer cannot recommend disposal
procedures or guarantee the performance of SPHAG SORB other than to replace such quantity of product proved to
be defective. SPHAG SORB disclaims any liability for loss or damage incurred in connection with the use of this
substance.
Least : 0
Slight : 1
Moderate : 2
High : 3
Extreme : 4
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