MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Manufacturer BioGenesis Enterprises, Inc.
Address 330 S. Mt. Prospect Rd., Des Plaines, IL 60016
Trade Name BG-Clean™ 401
Product Bioremediating Spill Response Cleaner and Oil Treatment
Emergency Phone (703) 913-9700 Date Prepared July 1, 1995
Information Phone (703) 913-9700 MSDS Control cBG401
SECTION II - INGREDIENTS AND HAZARD CLASSIFICATION
The components of BG-Clean™ 401 are a complex blend of surfactants classified trade secret. No components are believed to be hazardous, are listed in the NIOSH Recommendations for Occupational Safety and Health Standards, 1988, or are listed as hazardous by SARA, CERCLA, or RCRA. No OSHA PELs are established for any of the ingredients.
SECTION III - PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Boiling Point (oC)100oC Vapor Pressure (mm Hg)< 1.0 at 20oC
Solubility In Water100% Specific Gravity 1.002 pH 7.5
Appearance and OdorStraw colored liquid, fresh citrus scent. (Note: Contains no d-limonenes.)
Flash Point Not applicable.Flammable LimitsNot flammable.
LEL Not explosive.UEL Not explosive.
Extinguishing Media Water fog, carbon dioxide, dry chemical.
Use self contained breathing apparatus if fighting fire in confined spaces.
Unusual Fire and Explosion HazardsNone.
Stability Stable. Incompatibility Oxidizers.
Hazardous Decomposition ProductsCarbon monoxide and carbon dioxide.
Hazardous PolymerizationWill not occur.
OSHA PEL Not established.ACGIH TELNot established.
Inhalation YesSkin Yes Ingestion Yes
Eyes Irritation may occur with prolonged exposure to concentrated vapors. Liquid is a contact irritant. May cause corneal inflammation. Medium hazard by this route.
Skin Repeated or prolonged contact can cause reddening of the skin, scaling, and dermatitis. Low hazard by this route.
Inhalation This material is a negligible hazard due to its low volatility. If vapor is present in high concentrations, irritation to upper respiratory tract may occur.
Ingestion Low order of toxicity. No hazard by this route in normal use.
Eyes Flush eyes with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. If irritation persists, seek medical aid.
Skin Flush affected area and wash with mild soap and water.
Inhalation Remove to fresh air.
Ingestion Do not give liquids if victim is unconscious or very drowsy. Otherwise, give no more than two glasses of water and induce vomiting. Get medical attention.
This product has not been specifically tested for toxicity. Linear extrapolation of toxicity data for each component, based on proportionate concentration of the component in this product, leads to the following estimates:
Skin ContactEstimated Acute Dermal LD50, Rabbits: 7500 mg/kg. Estimated Skin Irritation Index, Rabbits: 0.3 to 0.6 (Max. possible score is 8.0).
Eye Contact Estimated Eye Irritation Index in Rabbits unwashed: 7-12 (72 hrs. after exposure) (Max. possible score is 110).
Inhalation No data available. Hazard estimated to be negligible.
Ingestion Estimated Acute Oral LD50, Rat: 2500 mg/kg.
NTP? Not listed.IARC?Not listed.OSHA Regulated?Not listed.
SECTION VII - PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE
Collect with absorbent material or pick up mechanically. Rinse affected area with water.
Dispose as non-hazardous waste in accordance with local regulations.
Store at ambient temperature in closed container to prevent evaporation. May be stored in temperatures from -35oC to 60oC without deterioration. Product not affected by freezing; however, container may not resist expansion.
Product is a cleaner and degreaser. Although components have very low hazard levels, the product will remove oils from the skin. Avoid prolonged skin contact.
Under ordinary conditions of use for its intended purpose, no respiratory protection is required.
Under ordinary conditions of use for its intended purpose, no special ventilation is required.
Wear if doing prolonged cleaning by hand.
Wear if needed to prevent reasonable probability of eye contact.
Observe standard general work practices regarding ingestion, eye contact, and inhalation. Wash after using if there is reasonable probability of contact with the cleaner. Promptly remove any non-impervious clothing that becomes wet.
IMO Hazard Class and NumberNon-hazardous.UN Number Not applicable.
US DOT Hazard ClassNot regulated by DOT.US DOT Identification NumberNot applicable.
The information presented in this MSDS is believed to be factual. However, nothing contained in this information is to be taken as a warranty of any kind by BioGenesis Enterprises, Inc. The user should review any recommendations in the specific context of the intended use to determine whether they are appropriate.