EARTH FRIENDLY
A+ ABSORBENT™ is an organic reed sedge peat. This product is made from materials that grow naturally in an aquatic environment where it is part of the ecosystem of mammals, birds, and reptiles. Once the absorbent takes on oil, it will not give it up. When the absorbent has taken on all of the oil, the oil cannot foul birds, fish, mammals, reptiles, or amphibians such as frogs crawling on and through the used absorbent. A+ Absorbent™ will not be releasing oil into the waters or by contact. The absorbent will pull oil from open water, aquatic tideland areas, and works on land.
- This may eliminate the bio-destructive effects of steaming beaches and tidewater areas.
- A+ is bio-active. If not recovered - even if fully sorbed - will allow native vegetation to grow through and feed from the absorbent while microbes break down the oil to a plant useable form of nutrient.
PERSONNEL SAFTEY
Dealing with the toxic vapors that surround an oil spill can be hazardous to the health of personnel working to clean up the spill. A PLUS ABSORBENT™ can help save cleanup personnel from these toxic vapors, because its bond strongly retains vapors. This limits exposure to vapor only from the as yet unabsorbed oil.
DISPOSAL
A+ ABSORBENT can be burned in a
high-efficency furnace without a lot of excess energy or emission
control devices, in accordance with Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
guidelines. MPCA authorities have stated that they will issue burning
permits upon request as long as you have a fire box that can sustain a
1200° temperature. A+ ABSORBENT can be placed in land fills if your used sample passes the TCLP test. (Please note that tests performed with A+ that had been used to clean up used motor oil has passed TCLP.) Otherwise, dispose of used A+ ABSORBENT
through your normal hazardous waste handler.
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET – PREPARED 3-11-98
By CIH Services, Duluth, Minnesota
SECTION ONE: PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
| Manufacturer: | Ferweda General Contracting | Emergency Contact: |
| 11325 Highway 22 | (218) 254-3071 | |
| Angora, MN 55703 | ||
| Substance: | Reed Sedge Peat | Hazard Rating (NFPA) |
| Synonyms: | Peat moss, sphagnum, peat | Health – 0 |
| Product Code: | FGC76956 | Fire – 1 |
|
Reactivity –0 |
SECTION TWO: INGREDIENTS
| Exposure Limits | |||
| Component | % by weight |
ACGIH/TLV | OSHA/PEL |
| Peat | 5-90 | 10 mg/m3a | 15 mg/m3c |
| 3 mg/ m3b | 5 mg/ m3a | ||
| Paper Products & processed vegetation |
5-95 | 10 mg/m3a | 15 mg/m3c |
| 3 mg/ m3b | 5 mg/ m3a | ||
May contain moisture
a = inhalable fraction of total dust
b = respirable fraction of total dust
c = today dust
SECTION THREE – PHYSICAL DATA
- Description:
- Yellow to brown and black, fibrous, friable solid with an earthy odor.
Boiling Point: Not Applicable Water Solubility: Insoluble Evaporation Rate: Not Applicable pH: 4-6 Melting Point: Not Applicable Specific Gravity: Not Applicable Vapor Pressure: Not Applicable Vapor Density: Not Applicable
SECTION FOUR: FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
SECTION FIVE: HEALTH HAZARD DATA
- Exposure Limits:
- Use OSHA nuisance dust standard of 15 mg/m3 for total
dust and 5 mg/m3 for the respirable fraction of dust. ACGIH recommends 10
mg/m3 for the inhalable fraction and 3 mg/m3 for the respirable fraction of
total dust. - Use OSHA nuisance dust standard of 15 mg/m3 for total
Effects of Overexposure:
- Eyes:
- Slight irritation if particles enter eye
- Skin:
- Slight irritation due to mechanical abrasion
- Breathing:
- May cause throat/nose irritation upon acute exposure, may cause coughing with long term, chronic exposure
- Swallowing:
- No known hazards
First Aid:
- Eyes:
- Flush with water
- Skin:
- Wash with soap and water
- Breathing:
- Remove from exposure area to fresh air. Treat symptoms as needed. Perform artificial respiration if breathing has stopped. Keep person warm and rested.
- Swallowing:
- If vomiting occurs, keep head lower than hips to help prevent aspiration.
SECTION SIX: REACTIVITY DATA
- Stability:
- Stable under normal temperatures and pressure. Exothermic oxidation may lead to ignition of mounds of peat.
- Conditions to Avoid:
- May burn but does not ignite readily. Avoid contact with strong oxidizers, excessive heat, sparks or open flames.
- Incompatibilities:
- Strong acids, strong oxidizers
- Hazardous Decomposition:
- Thermal decomposition products may include toxic oxides of carbon.
- Polymerization:
- Hazardous polymerization has not been reported to occur under normal temperatures and pressures.
SECTION SEVEN: SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
- In the event of spill:
- Sweep up and place in suitable clean, dry containers for reclamation of later disposal. Do not flush spilled material into sewer. Dispose in accordance with all federal, state and local regulations.
SECTION EIGHT: SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
- Ventilation:
- Provide sufficient mechanical ventilation to maintain exposure levels below PEL and TLV’s.
- Respiratory Protection:
- If TLV is exceeded, a NIOSH approved dust/mist respirator with approved cartridges is required. A disposable dust mask may be used to keep nose and mouth free from nuisance levels of dust.
- Eye Protection:
- Protective goggles should be used in very dusty conditions in enclosed areas, and when working outside in windy conditions.
- Protective Gloves or Clothing:
- Protective clothing or gloves should not be needed under most conditions.
SECTION NINE: SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Store away from incompatible substances. Store in a dry location.