Section 1: Chemical Product and Company Information
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PRODUCT |
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NUMBER: |
CAL551-905 |
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NAME: |
Mitig8r-A |
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DESCRIPTION: |
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MANUFACTURER |
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EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS |
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Calicorp, Inc.
629 Tandy Court
Chico,
Ca. 95973 |
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Domestic: |
1.888.BATT.MAT |
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International: |
+1.530.228.8628 |
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Section 2:
Composition/Information on Ingredients
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COMPONENT |
% |
CAS # |
EXPOSURE LIMIT |
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Sodium Bicarbonate |
< 55% |
144-55-8 |
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Magnesium Oxide |
< 20% |
1309-48-4 |
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Vermiculite |
< 10% |
1318-00-9 |
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Trade secret |
< 10% |
confidential |
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Bentonite Clay |
< 5% |
1302-78-9 |
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Trade secret |
< 1% |
confidential |
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Section 3: Hazards
Identification
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Inhalation |
Possible irritation to upper
respiratory track under conditions exceeding 9.2 mg/liter under
continuous dusting exposure |
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Skin Contact |
Non-irritating |
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Eye Contact |
Irritating |
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Ingestion |
LD50 (rabbits): 5000 mg/kg |
Section 4: First Aid
Measures
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Ingestion |
Not considered toxic, if large
quantities (1/2 lb. or more) are ingested drink one to two glasses of
water and consult physician. |
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Eyes |
Immediately flush eyes with water for
15 minutes. Call physician. |
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Skin |
Wash with mild soap and water. |
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Inhalation |
Remove from exposure, if irritation
persists, obtain medical attention. Give oxygen if breathing is
difficult. |
Section 5: Fire Fighting
Measures
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Flash Point |
Containment fabric is flash resistant
treated
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Extinguishing Media |
Water, Water fog |
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Special Procedures |
Use a self-contained breathing
apparatus is recommended. |
Section 6: Accident Release
Measures
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Steps to be taken if material is
spilled |
Shovel into closeable container for
disposal. |
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Waste Disposal Method |
Not considered hazardous under RCRA
(40CFR 261)
Dispose according to state, federal and
local regulations. |
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Contains no VOCs. No special procedures
are needed for accidental release containment and clean-up. |
Section 7: Handling and
Storage
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HANDLING: |
If handling broken
bags by hand, recommend latex gloves.
Avoid
freezing or extreme heat. |
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STORAGE: |
Normal warehouse
storage conditions acceptable. |
Section 8: Exposure
Controls/Personal Protection
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Ventilation Requirements |
Good general mechanical ventilation and
local exhaust |
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Specific Personal Protective Equipment |
In dusty environment (greater than 10
mg/M) wear dust masks. |
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Eyes |
Always wear safety glasses with side
shields, if shoveling or handling broken bags, wear splash-proof
goggles. |
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Gloves |
Impervious gloves |
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Other |
Appropriate equipment to prevent
probability of skin and eye contact. |
Section 9: Physical and
Chemical Properties
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Specific Gravity |
.56 |
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% Volatiles by volume |
Nil |
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Appearance |
White bag material, ingredients are
Light brown to tan |
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Melting Point |
Not Applicable |
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Solubility in Water
(% by weight) |
Approximately 40% of components are
water soluble |
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Odor |
Odorless |
Section 10: Stability and
Reactivity
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Hazardous Polymerization |
Will not occur. |
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Conditions to avoid |
Exposure to liquids or moisture reduces
intended absorption capability |
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Incompatibilities |
None known. |
Section 11: Toxicological
Information
A skin and eye irritant. Moderately toxic by ingestion and skin contact.
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COMPONENT |
SAX TOXICITY
EVALUATION |
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Sodium Bicarbonate |
Not listed by NTP |
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Magnesium Oxide |
Not listed by NTP |
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Vermiculite |
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Bentonite Clay |
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Trade secret |
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Trade secret |
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Section 12: Ecological
Information
This product is not considered a hazardous waste under the RCRA.
Section 13: Disposal
Considerations
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Aquatic Toxicity |
Not available at this time |
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Waste Disposal Method |
Not considered hazardous under RCRA
(40CFR 261) Dispose according to state, federal and local regulations. |
Section 14: Transport
Information
This product is not
DOT regulated.
Section 15: Regulatory
Information
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OSHA:
None. |
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ACGIH:
None. |
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NIOSH Criterion Document:
None. |
NFPA Hazard Rating: Health (H): None. Flammability (F): None. Reactivity (R): None
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Section 16: Other
Information
OSHA
Occupational
Safety and Health
ACGIH
American
Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
NIOSH
National
Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
NFPA
National Fire Protection Association
NTP
National Toxicology Program