1.
Product Description
| Product
Name: Peat Sorb Oil Absorbent |
| Chemical
Synonyms: NONE |
| Chemical
Family: Peat Moss |
Emergency
Telephone #
1-800-461-0300 905-607-4141 |
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V.
Emergency & First Aid Procedures
Inhalation:
Remove to fresh air
Ingestion: Do not induce
vomiting
Eyes:
Flush eyes with running
water to remove particles
Skin:
Wash irritated areas with
mild soap and water. |
If
irritation or discomfort persist, consult
a physician
Note to physician: Symptomatic treatment |
|
Hazard
Rating
Least 0 Slight
1 Moderate 2
High 3 Extreme 4
|
| Health:
0 |
| Fire:
1 |
| Reactivity:-
0 |
|
VI.
Physical Data
Vapor
density:
N/A |
Solubility
in H2O:
Not soluble |
Appearance,
Odor
Brown, Fibrous |
Boiling
Point:
N/A |
Melting
Point:
N/A |
Vapor
Pressure:
N/A |
| pH:
4-6 |
Evaporation
Rate:
N/A |
%
Volatile by Weight:
N/A |
|
II.
Ingredients
| Composition |
Exposure
Limits |
% |
| Moisture |
N/A |
7% |
| Peat |
Nuisance
particulate 10mg/m³ |
93% |
|
VII.
Reactivity
| Conditions
& Materials to Avoid: STRONG ACIDS pH
2-3 |
| Hazardous
Decomposition Products: NONE KNOWN |
Stability:
STABLE |
Hazardous
Polymerization:
NOT KNOWN TO OCCUR |
|
III.
Health Information
Chronic
and Acute Effects of Over Exposure
Inhalation: May cause slight irritation
with very high concentrations
Ingestion: -No
know hazard
Skin:
No know hazard
Eyes:
-Dust particles
may cause
minor eye irritation
Applies to unused PEAT SORB |
| Toxic
Data: Established |
|
VIII.
Fire & Explosion Hazards
Auto
Ignition Temperature:
500°F 260°C |
Special
Fire Fighting Procedures & Precautions:
Standard Fire Protection Equipment |
Flash
Point & Method Used:
N/A |
Lower
Flammable Limits in Air % by volume:
N/A |
| Extinguishing
Method: Use media needed to control
surrounding fire |
Unusual
Fire & Explosion Hazards: ]
Will wick petroleum - based products
on
open flame |
|
IV.
Personal Protection Information
I
Ventilation: Adequate ventilation
should be available to keep
dust concentrations below
exposure limits |
Respiratory
Protection: A niosh
approved dust
respirator should be worn
when dust standards are
exceeded |
Eye
Protection:
Safety glasses with side
shields are recommended. |
Skin
Protection:
Protective clothing is not
necessary for peat sorb,
but may be required to
handle absorbed
hydrocarbons |
Other:
Washing facilities should
be available |
|
IX.
Spill or Leak Procedures
Water
Disposal:
Unused peat sorb is not hazardous. Dispose
oil-saturated peat sorb according to local
regulations government material absorbed |
Emergency
Action:
Sweep up and containerize if unused |
X. Storage & Transportation Requirements
Storage
Precautions:
Store in dry place to prevent unwanted
moisture uptake |
| Other
Precautions: None |
Transportation
Requirements:
Normal Freight |
|
| Due
to the variety of liquids and chemicals
involved in spills the manufacturer cannot
recommend disposal procedures or guarantee
the performance of PEAT SORB other than
to replace such quantity of product proved
to be defective. PEAT SORB disclaims
any liability for loss or damage incurred
in connection with the use of this substance. |
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