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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Form Revised 1/99 May be used to comply with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200. Standard must be consulted for specific requirements. HMIS HAZARD RATING HEALTH 1 0 = INSIGNIFICANT 3 = HIGH FLAMMABILITY 1 1 = SLIGHT 4 = EXTREME REACTIVITY 0 2 = MODERATE TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION PROPER SHIPPING NAME Not Regulated HAZARD CLASS / PKG. GRP. None / None REF. Not Applicable IDENTIFICATION NUMBER None LABEL None Required SECTION 1 - PRODUCT / COMPANY IDENTIFICATION IDENTITY (AS USED ON LABEL AND LIST) Page 1 of 2 ZORB SHEET™ MANUFACTURER’S NAME EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER (24 Hours) Safetec of America, Inc. (800) 255-3924 ADDRESS (NUMBER, STREET, P.O. BOX) TELEPHONE NUMBER FOR INFORMATION 887 Kensington Avenue @ William L. Gaiter Pkwy. (716) 895-1822 (CITY, STATE AND ZIP CODE) DATE PREPARED September 21, 2007 Buffalo, NY 14215 SUPERSEDES September 1, 2004 SECTION 2 - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS / IDENTITY INFORMATION HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS CAS # % (wt.) OSHA PEL/STEL ACGIH TLV/TWA/STEL (SPECIFIC CHEMICAL IDENTITY; COMMON NAME(S)) (OPTIONAL) PPM MG/M3 PPM MG/M3 Cross-Linked Polyacrylate Polymer or Starch Grafted Polyacrylate Polymer – Absorbents 100 None Established None Established This product is not known to contain a substance subject to Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA) and 40 CFR 372 at or above minimal amounts. SECTION 3 - HEALTH HAZARD DATA ROUTES OF ENTRY - SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES EYES: May cause slight to moderate irritation. Flush eyes with clear running water for a minimum of 15 minutes while holding eyelids open; if irritation persists, seek medical attention. SKIN: Prolonged or repeated contact unlikely to cause significant irritation. Flush with clear running water for a minimum of 15 minutes; if irritation persists, seek medical attention. INGESTION: This product is not considered toxic based. If ingested in quantity, material may cause gastrointestinal discomfort. Drink large amounts of water. DO NOT induce vomiting. Seek medical attention if required. INHALATION: Breathing of dust may cause throat and upper respiratory tract irritation. Remove to fresh air; seek medical attention if required. HEALTH HAZARDS (ACUTE AND CHRONIC): Acute effects are possible irritation and discomfort; no known chronic effects have been established. CARCINOGENICITY NTP? No IARC MONOGRAPHS? No OSHA REGULATED? No No additional information MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: Preexisting eye, skin, or breathing disorders may become aggravated through exposure. SAFETEC OF AMERICA MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET IDENTITY (AS USED ON LABEL AND LIST) Page 2 of 2 ZORB SHEET™ Date: September 21, 2007 MSDS PREPARED BY: Safetec of America, Inc., 887 Kensington Avenue @ William L. Gaiter Pkwy., Buffalo, NY 14215 (716) 895-1822 Form Revised 1/99 SECTION 4 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES FLASH POINT (METHOD USED) FLAMMABLE LIMITS (% Volume in Air for Lowest Flashing Component) Not Applicable LEL: Not Applicable UEL: Not Applicable EXTINGUISHING MEDIA Water, foam or sand SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES Wear NIOSH/MSHA approved self contained breathing apparatus and full fire-fighting protective clothing. UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSIVE HAZARDS This product may contain polyolefin components; heating can cause softening or melting. Molten material can cause severe burns and emit irritating fumes. Material swells and becomes extremely slippery when wet. Dusts at sufficient concentrations can form explosive mixtures with air. Use standard safety precautions for finely divided powders. SECTION 5 - PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE / LEAK PROCEDURES STEPS TO BE TAKEN IF MATERIAL IS SPILLED OR RELEASED In case of accidental spills, provide adequate ventilation; avoid generating dust. Residual particulate may be vacuum (using HEPA filter equipped system) if possible to avoid generating airborne dust. Place spilled material into a clean, dry container for disposal. WASTE DISPOSAL METHODS Dispose of in accordance with Local, State, and Federal regulations. Products classified as non-hazardous may become hazardous waste upon contact with other products. Refer to "40 CFR Protection of Environment Parts 260-299" for complete waste disposal regulations. Consult your Local, State, or Federal Environmental Protection Agency before disposing of any chemicals. PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORAGE Keep container(s) tightly closed when not in use. Store in cool, dry area. Keep this and other chemicals out of reach of children. SECTION 6 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION RESPIRATORY PROTECTION VENTILATION LOCAL EXHAUST: Recommended Use NIOSH/MSHA approved or equivalent with high efficiency filter for particulate levels above 0.05mg/m3 MECHANICAL (GENERAL): As appropriate PROTECTIVE GLOVES EYE PROTECTION Impervious rubber Safety glasses OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING OR EQUIPMENT WORK / HYGIENIC PRACTICES Ordinarily, none required Practice safe work habits. Use according to label instructions. SECTION 7 - PHYSICAL / CHEMICAL PROPERTIES BOILING POINT BULK DENSITY Not applicable No data VAPOR PRESSURE (mm Hg) MELTING POINT Not applicable Not applicable VAPOR DENSITY (AIR=1) pH Not applicable No data SOLUBILITY IN WATER EVAPORATION RATE (n-BUTYL ACETATE=1) Slight Not applicable APPEARANCE AND ODOR % VOLATILES (BY WEIGHT) White cloth-like material; odorless Not applicable SECTION 8 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY STABILITY UNSTABLE: CONDITIONS TO AVOID STABLE: XXX High humidity, moisture INCOMPATIBILITIES (MATERIALS TO AVOID) Strong oxidizing agents, acids and bases HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION OR BYPRODUCTS Decomposition will not occur if handled/stored properly. Thermal decomposition may result in the formation of toxic oxides of carbon. HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION MAY OCCUR: CONDITIONS TO AVOID WILL NOT OCCUR: XXX None known The information contained herein is believed to be accurate but is not warranted to be so. Users are advised to confirm in advance of need that information is current, applicable and suited to the circumstances of use. Vendor assumes no responsibility for injury to vendee or third persons proximately caused by the material if reasonable safety procedures are not adhered to as stipulated in the data sheet. Furthermore, vendor assumes no responsibility for injury caused by abnormal use of this material even if reasonable safety procedures are followed.