Section 1: Chemical Product and Company Information

 

PRODUCT

 

NUMBER:

CAL551-950

NAME:

CAL551-950 Batt-Mat-C™

DESCRIPTION:

Absorption and Neutralization Pad for Caustic and High pH Liquid Spills.

 

 

MANUFACTURER

 

EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS

Calicorp, Inc.

629 Tandy Court

Chico, Ca.  95973

 

Domestic:

1.888.BATT.MAT

 

International:

+1.530.228.8628

 

 

 

 

 

 

Section 2: Composition/Information on Ingredients

 

This product is not considered a hazardous waste under the RCRA.

All ingredients are non-regulated.

 

COMPONENT

%

CAS #

EXPOSURE LIMIT

Citric Acid

> 55%

77-92-9

 

Vermiculite

< 20%

1318-00-9

 

Trade secret (Not Regulated)

< 10%

confidential

 

Bentonite Clay

> 2%

1302-78-9

 

Trade secret (Not Regulated)

< 1%

confidential

 

Polyethylene Terephthalate Polymer

bag material

25038-59-9

 

 

 

Section 3: Hazards Identification

 

Toxicity

None Detected

Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure

None Identified.

Inhalation

Possible irritation of upper respiratory track

Skin Contact

Non-irritating

Eye Contact

Irritating

Ingestion

Possible severe gastro-intestinal irritation and ulceration.

 

 

Section 4: First Aid Measures

 

Ingestion

If conscious, immediately drink one to two glasses of water.

Get medical attention

Eyes

Immediately flush eyes with water for 15 minutes. Call physician.

Skin

Wash with mild soap and water.

Inhalation

Remove from exposure to fresh air.

Give oxygen if breathing is difficult.

If irritation persists, obtain medical attention.

 

 

Section 5: Fire Fighting Measures

 

Flash Point

Containment fabric is flash resistant treated

Extinguishing Media

Use extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding fire

Special Procedures

Firefighters should wear proper protective equipment and self-contained breathing apparatus with full-face piece operated in positive pressure mode.

Toxic Gasses Produced

Carbon Monoxide, Carbon Dioxide

 

 

Section 6: Accident Release Measures

 

Steps to be taken if material is spilled

Wear suitable protective clothing.

Shovel into closeable container for dis­posal.

Waste Disposal Method

Not considered hazardous under RCRA (40CFR 261)

Dispose in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and local environmental regulations.

Contains no VOCs. No special procedures are needed for accidental release containment and clean-up.

 

 

Section 7: Handling and Storage

 

HANDLING:

If handling broken bags by hand, recommend latex gloves. Avoid freezing or extreme heat.

STORAGE:

Normal chemical warehouse storage conditions acceptable.

Keep storage container/moisture resistant packaging tightly closed.

 

 

Section 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

 

Ventilation Requirements

Good general mechanical ventilation and local exhaust

Specific Personal Protective Equipment

In dusty environment (greater than 10 mg/M) wear dust masks.

Eyes

Always wear safety glasses with side shields, if shoveling or handling broken bags, wear splash-proof goggles.

Gloves

Impervious gloves

Other

Appropriate equipment to prevent probability of skin and eye contact.

 

 

Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties

 

Specific Gravity

Not Applicable

% Volatiles by volume

Nil

Appearance

White bag material, ingredients are Light Violet to Red

Flash Point

Not Applicable. Batt-Mats don't contain any flammable material and are treated with Fabric-Safe™ flame retardant.

Solubility in Water  (% by weight)

Not Applicable

Odor

Odorless

 

 

 

Section 10: Stability and Reactivity

 

Hazardous Polymerization

Will not occur.

Conditions to avoid

Exposure to liquids or moisture reduces intended absorption capability

Incompatibilities

Strong oxidizing agents..

Decomposition Products

Carbon Monoxide. Carbon Dioxide.

 

 

Section 11: Toxicological Information

 

A skin and eye irritant. Moderately toxic by ingestion and skin contact.

 

 

Section 12: Ecological Information

 

This product is not considered a hazardous waste under the RCRA.

 

 

Section 13: Disposal Considerations

 

Aquatic Toxicity

Not available at this time

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

 

OSHA:  None.

ACGIH:  None.

NIOSH Criterion Document:  None.

NFPA Hazard Rating:  Health (H): None.   Flammability (F): None.   Reactivity (R): None

 

 

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

 

   

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