Use and Care Manual

COCO ABSORB COCO PRODUCTS LLC SAFETY DATA SHEET
Universal Absorbent Page 3 of 9 June 5, 2014
SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES (Continued)
 CHRONIC: No long-term effects related to chronic exposures are anticipated from occupational use
situations involving this product.
 TARGET ORGANS: Acute: Eyes, skin (mechanical irritation). Chronic: Not applicable.
4.3 INDICATION OF IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION AND SPECIAL TREATMENT NEEDED
 RECOMMENDATIONS TO PHYSICIANS: Treat symptoms and eliminate overexposure.
 MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY OVEREXPOSURE: No known medical conditions are
anticipated to be aggravated by occupational exposure to this product.
SECTION 5: FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
5.1 EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
 RECOMMENDED FIRE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water Spray, Water Jet, Dry Powder, Foam, Carbon
Dioxide, Halon, or any other.
 UNSUITABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: None known.
5.2 SPECIAL HAZARDS ARISING FROM THE SUBSTANCE OR MIXTURE
NFPA FLAMMABILITY CLASSIFICATION: Not flammable.
UNUSUAL HAZARDS IN FIRE SITUATIONS: When involved in a fire, this material may
produce irritating vapors and toxic gases (e.g., carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide).
Explosion Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact: Not sensitive.
Explosion Sensitivity to Static Discharge: Not sensitive.
5.3 ADVICE FOR FIREFIGHTERS
No special hazards or requirements; use methods appropriate to type of fire and size of blaze.
SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
6.1 PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS, PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT, AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
NOTE: This material is for use as a spill absorbent material. The following section refers only to
accidental spills of this product alone. If Coco Absorb is being used as a universal absorbent, then
the safety data sheet and other references pertinent to the released substances must be reviewed.
 RESPONSE TO INCIDENTAL RELEASES: Personnel who have received basic chemical safety training
can generally handle small-scale releases. Wear gloves and safety glasses when cleaning-up spills.
 RESPONSE TO NON-INCIDENTAL RELEASES: Generally, releases of this product will be no larger
than the loss of one bale (therefore under 300L in volume). Subsequently, personnel can follow the
instructions for incidental releases. As needed, respond to non-incidental chemical releases of this
product (such as the simultaneous destruction of several pallets of this product) by clearing the impacted
area and contacting appropriate emergency personnel.
 RESPONSE PROCEDURES FOR ANY RELEASE: Carefully sweep up spilled material. Minimize the
generation of dusts and particulates.
 NOTE: This product effectively absorbs the following types of materials.
o FUELS
o OILS
o TRANSMISSION FLUID
o ANTIFREEZE
o SOLVENTS
o WATER-BASED CHEMICALS
o PESTICIDES
o HERBICIDES
o MILD CORROSIVES