U.S: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

Required under USDL Safety and Health Regulations for Ship Repairing,

Shipbuilding and Shipbreaking (29 CFR 1915, 1916, 1917)

SECTION 1

MANUFACTURERS NAME::

Ecological Laboratories

EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NO.

800.424.9300             Outside USA 202-783-7616

ADDRESS (Number, Street, City, State and Zip Code):

2525 N.E. 9^th Ave.  Cape Coral, Florida 33909 USA

CHEMICAL NAME AND SYNONYMS:

Bacteriological Culture, Naturally Occurring/Nonpathogenic

TRADE NAME AND SYNONYMS:

AQUA CLEAN Soil Remediation-Plus (SR-Plus)

CHEMICAL FAMILY:

N/A

FORMULA:

Bacteriological Product

SECTION 2 - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS - None %

PAINTS, PRESERVATIVES & SOLVENTS

%

TLV

(Units)

ALLOYS AND METALLIC COATINGS

%

TLV

(Units)

PIGMENTS

N/A

BASE METAL

N/A

CATALYST

N/A

ALLOYS

N/A

VEHICLE

N/A

METALLIC COATINGS

N/A

SOLVENTS

N/A

FILLER METAL

PLUS COATING OR CORE FLUX

N/A

ADDITIVES

N/A

OTHERS

N/A

OTHERS

N/A

HAZARDOUS MIXTURES OF OTHER LIQUIDS, SOLIDS, OR GASES

%

TLV

(Units)

None - This is a non-toxic, non-pathogenic mixture of naturally occurring bacteria in water base

It has been determined to be safe for use in food manufacturing facilities by the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture.

Ingredients:      Viable Bacterial Cultures (1% by Weight) in a non-hazardous organic substrate (14% by Weight) suspended in a Water Base (84% by Weight) (CAS NO 7732-18-5)

SECTION 3 - PHYSICAL DATA

BOILING POINT (ºF.)

212

SPECIFIC GRAVITY (H2O=1)

Approx 1.04

VAPOR PRESSURE (mm Hg at 20°C)

Same as Water

PERCENT, VOLATILE BY VOLUME (%)

96.03%

VAPOR DENSITY (AIR=1)

Same as Water

EVAPORATION RATE

Not determined

SOLUBILITY IN WATER

99%

pH

6.5 to 8.0

APPEARANCE AND ODOR:                                 Brown/Black liquid, distinctive earthy odor

SECTION 4 - FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA

FLASH POINT (Method used):                              N/A

FLAMMABLE LIMITS:                         None.

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:                                     None Required

SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES:         None.

UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS:   None.

FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD SUMMARY:    Not considered a fire hazard

HMIS Rating (0-4):                                                 Health=1    Fire=0    Reactivity=0

SECTION 5 - HEALTH HAZARD DATA

THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE:               None established

EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE:  Skin: prolong contact may cause slight irritation, avoid contact with open wounds;  Eyes: may cause irritation;  Inhalation: none under normal use, Ingestion: may cause extreme diarrhea

EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES:   Skin: wash well with soapy water, remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse;  Eyes: flush with copious amounts of water for 15 minutes;  Inhalation: move to fresh air;  Ingestion: gargle and then drink water or milk to dilute.  Get medical attention as soon as possible if any irritation persists.

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SUMMARY:  This material is non-toxic and non-pathogenic, susceptible to antibiotics

SECTION 6 - REACTIVITY DATA

STABILITY

UNSTABLE

CONDITIONS TO AVOID:       None Known

STABLE

X

INCOMPATABILITY (Materials to avoid):                        None Known.

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:             None Known.

HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION

MAY OCCUR

CONDITIONS TO AVOID.   Strong acids or alkali compounds that may inactivate biocultures.

WILL NOT OCCUR

X

SECTION 7 - SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES

STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED:

Flush spilled material into sanitary or storm sewer, or otherwise use absorbent chemical and sweep up

WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD:             Dispose into sanitary sewer.

Disposal of this product or its residues must be in accordance with all local, state and federal requirements.

SECTION 8 - SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION (Specify type): Dust mask, NIOSH approved respiratory equipment not required.

Product is considered non-hazardous.

VENTILATION

LOCAL EXHAUST:

Preferable, but not required

SPECIAL

No TLV assigned to this product

MECHANICAL (General):

Acceptable, but not required

OTHER

PROTECTIVE GLOVES:    Vinyl or Rubber

EYE PROTECTION:  Safety goggles

OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:       None, no special clothing required. Remove and wash clothes before reuse.

SECTION 9 - SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS

PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORING:

Wash hands and face after handling.  Store Material at temperature below 110ºF / 43°C and above freezing

OTHER PRECAUTIONS:                 Store in cool but not freezing conditions.

WORK/HYGIENIC PRACTICES:      Wash hands and face before eating, drinking or smoking after handling materials.