Material Safety Data Sheet

MSDS FloraBlend 11/21/07 Page 2 of 3
Eye Contact: Do not allow victim to rub or keep eyes tightly shut. Gently lift eyelids and flush
immediately and continuously with flooding amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Consult a
physician or ophthalmologist if pain or irritation develops.
Skin Contact: Wash exposed area with mild soap and water. For reddened or blistered skin,
consult a physician.
After first aid: Get appropriate community medical support.
SECTION 5. FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
Flammability Classification: Not flammable
Burning Rate: Not combustible
Extinguishing Media: Use any means suitable for extinguishing surrounding fire.
Fire Fighting Equipment: Because fire may produce toxic thermal decomposition products, wear
a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) with a full-face piece.
SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Spill/Leak Procedures: Spills should be wiped up with absorbent materials, or mopped up
carefully and held for reclamation or disposal.
Regulatory Requirements: Avoid infiltration of the undiluted product into drains, surface water,
groundwater, and soil.
SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling Precautions: Avoid ingestion, skin contact, eye contact, and inhalation.
Storage Requirements: Keep in tightly closed containers in a cool, dry, ventilated area.
Regulatory Requirements: Follow applicable OSHA regulations.
SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Ventilation: Provide general or local exhaust ventilation.
Administrative Controls: Avoid direct contact with the product.
Respiratory Protection: If this product is used as directed, respiratory protection is not required.
Seek professional advice prior to respirator selection and use. Follow OSHA respirator regulations
(29 CFR 1910.134) and, if necessary, wear a MSHA/ NIOSH-approved respirator. If respirators
are used, OSHA requires a written respiratory protection program that includes, at least: medical
certification, training, fit testing, periodic environmental monitoring, maintenance, inspection,
cleaning, and convenient, sanitary storage areas.
Eye Protection: When handling FloraBlend
TM
, protective eyewear or goggles should be worn per
OSHA regulations (29 CFR 1910.134). Contact lenses pose a special hazard. Soft lenses may
absorb irritants, and all contact lenses concentrate irritants. Particles may adhere to contact lenses
and cause corneal damage.
Protective Clothing: Wear impervious protective clothing when the possibility of skin or clothing
contamination may exist. Wear neoprene or nitrile gloves when directly handling the product.
Safety Stations: Eye wash stations, quick drench showers, and washing facilities should be
readily accessible to workers handling large quantities of FloraBlend
TM
.
Contaminated Equipment: Remove this material from shoes and equipment. Launder
contaminated clothing before wearing.
Comments: Never eat, drink, or smoke in work areas. Practice good personal hygiene after
using this product, especially before eating drinking, smoking, using the toilet, or applying
cosmetics
.
SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State: Aqueous solution
Specific Gravity: 1.04
Appearance and Odor: Black colored liquid with slight humic odor.