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U.S: DEPARTMENT OF LABOROccupational Safety and Health AdministMATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Form Approved OMB No. 44-R1387
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. 9th Ave. Cape Coral, Florida 33909 USA
CHEMICAL NAME AND SYNONYMS
Bacteriological Culture: Naturally Occurring/Nonpathogenic
TRADE NAME AND SYNONYMS
AQUACLEAN N1, MICROBE-LIFT / N1
CHEMICAL FAMILY
N/A
FORMULA
Proprietary 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 - Product is a non- pathogenic, biodegradable, mixture of naturally occurring bacteria in water base. As such, the product bacteria and carriers should not pose an environmental risk




Ingredients: Viable Nitrifier Bacterial Culture (11.1% by Weight), Sodium Bicarbonate (less than 1% by Weight-CAS NO 144-55-8) suspended in a Water Base (88% by Weight) (CAS NO 7732-18-5)

SECTION 3 - PHYSICAL DATA
BOILING POINT (ºF.) 212 SPECIFIC GRAVITY (H2O=1) 1.0
VAPOR PRESSURE (mm Hg at 20°C) Similar to Water PERCENT, VOLATILE BY VOLUME (%) N/A
VAPOR DENSITY (AIR=1) Similar to Water EVAPORATION RATE Similar to Water
SOLUBILITY IN WATER Disperses in Water ph 6.0 to 9.0
APPEARANCE AND ODOR: Water like liquid, brown-pink color, with yeast-like odor
SECTION 4 - FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
FLASH POINT (Method used): N/A
FLAMMABLE LIMITS: None
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: N/A
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: None
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: None
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD SUMMARY: Not considered a fire hazard, could release carbon and sulphur dioxide
HMIS Rating (0-4): Health=1 Fire=0 Reactivity=0
SECTION 5 - HEALTH HAZARD DATA
THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE: None established
EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE: Skin: prolonged exposure may cause irritation, avoid contact with open wounds; Eyes: may cause irritation; Inhalation: if exposed to mist may cause irritation; Ingestion: may cause nausea or 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, do not induce vomiting, and then drink water to dilute. Get medical attention if any irritation develops.

SUMMARY: This material is non- pathogenic, susceptible to antibiotics.
SECTION 6 - REACTIVITY DATA
STABILITY UNSTABLE
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: None Known

STABLE X
INCOMPATABILITY (Materials to avoid): Avoid contact with oxidizing chemicals.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Oxides of Carbon and Sulphur
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

Wash spill site with water, and flush diluted spill into drain. If bacterial contamination is an issue use chlorine to kill the bacillus spores.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: 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 SPECIAL
Normal Preferable, but not required
No TLV assigned to this product MECHANICAL (General): Acceptable, but not required OTHER
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Vinyl or Rubber EYE PROTECTION: Safety goggles or Face Shield
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: None 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 104ºF / 40°C and above freezing
STORAGE CONTAINER: Original container with lid closed.
OTHER PRECAUTIONS: Store in cool but not freezing conditions.
WORK/HYGIENIC PRACTICES: Wash hands and face before eating, drinking or smoking after handling materials.
(Date prepared: July 1, 2002) Form OSHA-20