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BIOLOGICAL OXYGEN COMPOUND+PLUS
TM ( BOC+TM )

BioRenova  Remediation Products


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                                                 1.  CHEMICAL PRODUCT & COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

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Manufacturer, Distributor                                                                 Emergency Telephone Numbers: 

BioRenova                                                                                   CHEMTREC
U.S. (800)   424-9300
6130 W. Lawrence Ave. 
Chicago , IL 60630

Emergency Phone: 24 hours  847-791-7779                                          

Phone:
847-791-7779

U.S. Version Date: 07/12/2011                                                             MSDS #A650

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                                                2.  COMPOSITION (OSHA HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS)

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The specific identities of                                                            
certain components of this
formulation are withheld as
trade secrets in accordance
with 29 CFR 1910.1200.

                                                                       
Ingredients                       Chemical Formula                           CAS  No.
                             Percentage
Calcium Peroxide                        CaO
2                                                     1305-79-9                              Min. 75.0             
Calcium Hydroxide                      Ca(OH)
2                                              1305-62-0                              Max. 25.0
Yeast Extract                              NA                                            8013-01-3                             NA
Alcohols, C12-15 Ethoxylated       NA                                            68131-39-5                           NA
Ureaform                                     NA                                            9011-05-6                             NA
Monopotassium Phosphate           KH
2PO4                                                7778-77-0                             NA
Methyl Ester                                NA                                            67784-80-9                           NA

          

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                                                                    3.  HAZARD IDENTIFICATION

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HAZARD SUMMARY
White, free-flowing powder with no odor.  Oxidizer!  Contain all spills.  Non-flammable.  See Sections 3,5,6.

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS  
ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS
 
EYES:
   Causes severe eye irritation.  
SKIN:
May cause skin irritation.  
INGESTION:
Causes severe mucous membrane, mouth, throat, esophagus and stomach irritation.  
INHALATION:
Causes respiratory tract and mucous membrane irritation.  
ROUTES OF ENTRY:
Eye contact, skin contact, ingestion and inhalation.  
TARGET ORGANS:
Eyes, skin, respiratory tract and mucous membranes.  
CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS
 


CARCINOGENICITY:
This product does NOT contain compounds known to be carcinogens, i.e., cause cancer, according to NTP, IARC or OSHA.  
MUTAGENCITY:
No information regarding mutagenicity is available.  
TERATOGENICITY:
No information regarding teratogenicity is available.  
REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY:
No information regarding reproductive toxicity is available.  
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE:
None known.

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                                                                      4.  FIRST AID MEASURES

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EYES: In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with water for at least 15-20 minutes.  Lift upper and lower lids and rinse well under them.  Get immediate medical attention.

SKIN: Immediately wipe excess material off skin; remove contaminated clothing and shoes.  Then wash with soap and water.  If heavy contamination has occurred, then discard the clothing in a manner which limits further exposure.  Otherwise, thoroughly clean contaminated clothing and shoes before use.  Get medical attention.

INHALATION: Remove from exposure.  If individual is not breathing, administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and get immediate medical attention.  If individual is breathing, but with difficulty, get medical attention.

INGESTION: Do not induce vomiting.  Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.  Immediately drink large quantities of milk or water.  Get medical attention.

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                                                                     5.  FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

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FLAMMABLE PROPERTIES
Oxidizer!  

FLASH POINT:
Not applicable.  
METHOD USED:
Not applicable.  
FLAMMABLE LIMITS: Not applicable.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
Use water spray.  
FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARDS:
Thermal decomposition products include oxygen.  When in contact with paper, wood, cloth, and other burnable materials, may cause spontaneous combustion of the organic material.  
FIRE-FIGHTING EQUIPMENT:
Protect personnel from skin and respiratory exposure.  Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and personal protective equipment when fighting fires involving this product.

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                                                                  6.  ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

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LARGE SPILL: Isolate hazard area and deny entry to unnecessary or unprotected personnel.  Sweep up and place in a disposal container.  Rinse spill area with water.  Avoid runoff into storm sewers and ditches which lead to waterways.  Never discharge directly into a lake, pond, stream, river or other natural body of water.

SMALL SPILL: Scoop up material and place in a disposal container.  Rinse spill area with large amounts of water.


            
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                                                                    7.  HANDLING AND STORAGE

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HANDLING: Wear appropriate protective clothing.  Avoid prolonged contact with skin and clothing.  Avoid breathing product.  After handling, always wash hands and clothing thoroughly with soap and water.  Avoid contact with water or humidity.

STORAGE: Store in a cool, dry, well ventilated place away from direct sunlight, heat, cold, metals, sources of ignition, strong reducing agents and/or acids.  Use approved equipment for transportation of drums to avoid puncturing or rupturing.  Do not reuse drum or other containers.

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                                                     8.  EXPOSURE CONTROL/PERSONAL PROTECTION

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RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Use general room ventilation or local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne exposure below the TLV.  If ventilation is not adequate to keep the airborne concentration below the TLV, wear a dust mask.
 
SKIN PROTECTION:
Wear impervious gloves, boots and apron.  

EYE PROTECTION:
Use chemical safety goggles or a full face shield, as well as an eye wash shower, and washing facilities near the work area.

EXPOSURE GUIDELINES:
Exposure guidelines have not been established for the product as a whole.  The following are exposure guidelines for component(s) of this product:

COMPONENT                           OSHA PEL-TWA                       ACGIH TLV-TWA  
Particulates, not                        15 mg/m3 (total dust)                 10 mg/m3 (inhalable particulate)  
otherwise classified

ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Use only with adequate ventilation.  Local exhaust ventilation may be necessary for some operations.

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                                                            9.  PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

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APPEARANCE: White, free-flowing powder
ODOR:
None
BOILING POINT:
Not established
SOLUBILITY IN WATER:
140 g/L at 751F to slightly soluble
SPECIFIC GRAVITY:
1.0 -2.9 g/cc (bulk density)
MELTING POINT:
Decomposes at 1221F
% VOLATILE:
None
pH (1% solution):
10.4 - 10.6, 12.0 - 13.0 in slurry form

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                                                                   10.  STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

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STABILITY: (CONDITIONS TO AVOID) Stable.  Avoid excessive heat, sources of ignition, direct sunlight and moisture.

INCOMPATIBILITY: (SPECIFIC MATERIALS TO AVOID) Avoid contact with acids, bases, reducing agents, organic materials, flammable substances and metals (metallic ions).

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Decomposition products include oxygen and heat.

 

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                                                                    11.  TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

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Toxicological information is listed below.
LD50 (oral) rat: 1034 mg/kg
LD50 (dermal) rabbit: >2000 mg/kg
LC0 (1 hr.) rat: >4580 mg/m3

 

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                                                                       12.  ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

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ENVIRONMENTAL FATE: Degradation products in water include sodium carbonate, carbon dioxide, bicarbonate, carbonate and hydrogen peroxide.  Hydrolysis will occur in soil.

AQUATIC TOXICITY: Aquatic toxicity data is listed below.
LC50 Pimephales promelas: 70.7 mg/L
NOEC (96 hrs.) Pimephales promelas: 1 mg/L
EC50 Daphnia pulex: 4.9 mg/L
NOEC (48 hrs.) Daphnia pulex: 1 mg/L


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                                                                    13.  DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

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RCRA HAZARD CLASS: D001

WASTE MANAGEMENT INFORMATION: Any disposal practice must be in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations (contact local or state environmental agency for specific rules).  Do not dump into sewers, on the ground or into any body of water.

NOTE: Chemical additions, processing, use or otherwise altering this product may render the disposal considerations invalid, inaccurate and otherwise inappropriate.

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                                                                      14.  TRANSPORT INFORMATION

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TRANSPORTATION AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DESCRIPTION
For domestic shipments:

DOT SHIPPING NAME:
Oxidizing solid, n.o.s. (Contains sodium carbonate peroxyhydrate)
UN ID NO.
: 1479
HAZARD CLASS, LABEL AND PACKAGING GROUP:
5.1 (Oxidizer); II
EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDEBOOK NO.:
140

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                                                                       15.  REGULATORY INFORMATION

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OSHA HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD (29 CFR 1910.1200): According to the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard this product is considered hazardous because it contains Component A.

CERCLA/SUPERFUND (40 CFR 117, 302): This product contains the following regulated compounds: None.

SARA TITLE III, Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances (40 CFR 355, Appendix A): None.

SARA TITLE III, Section 311/312

Hazard Category (40 CFR 370.2): Immediate (acute) health hazard; fire hazard.

Substance: Calcium peroxide, calcium hydroxide and sodium carbonate peroxhydrate

SARA TITLE III, Section 313 INFORMATION (40 CFR 372): This product contains the following regulated compounds subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act of 1986.

 

COMPONENT                           CAS NO.                                   WT. %
None                                        Not applicable                            Not applicable

TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA): The ingredients of this product are all on the TSCA Inventory list.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65: The following statement is made in order to comply with the California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986: Chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer are NOT present in this product at levels which pose a Significant Risk@,

[22 CCR 12705 (b)].

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                                                                       16.  OTHER INFORMATION

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                       NFPA Rating                                         HMIS Rating     

Fire                   0                                  Health               2
                        Health               2                                  Flammability      0
                        Reactivity          1                                  Reactivity           1
                        Hazard             OX                                Protection          E1

 

1 The HMIS Rating is intended to be established by the employer, as the employer is most aware of the employees use or application of the product, work environment and available personal protective equipment.  This rating is intended for guidance only.

Information given herein is offered in good faith as accurate, but without guarantee.  Conditions of use and suitability of the product for particular uses are beyond our control; all risks of use of the product are therefore assumed by the user and we expressly disclaim all warranties of every kind and nature, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose in respect to the use or suitability of the product.  Nothing is intended as a recommendation for uses which infringe valid patents or as extending license under valid patents.  Appropriate warnings and safe handling procedures should be provided to handlers and users.

REASON FOR ISSUE: New product.
SUPERSEDES: Not applicable.
PREPARED BY: Product Stewardship Coordinator
TECHNICAL DEPARTMENT