Use and Care Manual

COCO ABSORB COCO PRODUCTS LLC SAFETY DATA SHEET
Universal Absorbent Page 4 of 9 June 5, 2014
SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES (Continued)
6.2 ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS
Not applicable.
6.3 METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR CONTAINMENT AND CLEANING UP
SPILL RESPONSE EQUIPMENT: Broom/dust pan and/or shovel.
6.4 REFERENCES TO OTHER SECTIONS
SECTION 8: For exposure levels and detailed personal protective equipment recommendations.
SECTION 13: For waste handling guidelines.
6.5 USING PRODUCT AS UNIVERSAL LIQUID ABSORBENT
These steps should be followed when using this product as a liquid absorbent:
1. Identify and isolate spill. Always follow workplace procedures for cleanup and disposal.
2. Apply Coco Absorb to perimeter of spill to stop from spreading.
3. Continue to apply Coco Absorb to center until spill is completely covered and no free liquid is visible.
4. Sweep with a stiff broom working over spill area to remove all surface oil. Dispose of in accordance of
local and state regulations.
SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE
7.1 PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING
HYGIENE PRACTICES: Keep out of reach of children. Follow good chemical hygiene practices. Do not
smoke, drink, eat, or apply cosmetics while using the product for spill clean-up. Avoid inhalation of dusts
or particulates. Avoid contact with skin or eyes. Remove contaminated clothing promptly. Clean up
spilled product immediately.
HANDLING RECOMMENDATIONS: Employees must be appropriately trained to use this product safely
as needed.
7.2 CONDITIONS FOR SAFE STORAGE, INCLUDING ANY INCOMPATIBILITIES
STORAGE RECOMMENDATIONS: Ensure all containers are correctly labeled. Store this product away
from incompatible chemicals (See Section 10, Stability and Reactivity).
7.3 SPECIFIC END USES
RECOMMENDATIONS: Per general safety practices, place product away from children and animals.
INDUSTRIAL-SECTOR SPECIFIC SOLUTIONS: PROTECTIVE PRACTICES DURING
MAINTENANCE OF CONTAMINATED EQUIPMENT - Follow practices indicated in Section 6
(Accidental Release Measures).
SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
8.1 CONTROL PARAMETERS
U.S. NATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
COMPONENT
ACGIH TLV
OSHA PEL
(ppm)
NIOSH REL
(ppm)
OTHER
Coir Pith Fibre
NE
NE
NE
NE
Water
NE
NE
NE
NE