Technical Specifications

GENERAL CHEMICAL & PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
BIO-PERC
®
BIOLOGICAL REMEDIATION TABLETS
NOTE: THIS PRODUCT IS NOT RATED A HAZARDOUS MATERIAL BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION OR THE
U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY. THE FOLLOWING DATA IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.
I. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
TRADE NAME Bio-Perc
®
CHEMICAL Bacterial Formulation
CHEMICAL ABSTRACT SYSTEM NO. Not Applicable
CHEMICAL DESCRIPTION Not Applicable
FORMULA Compound Product
U.S. DOT SHIPPING NAME Non-hazardous tablets, Item NM20400
U.S. DOT HAZARD CLASS Non-hazardous
II. INGREDIENTS
HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS None
NON-HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS Viable non-pathogenic bacterial cultures
Dissolve rate stabilizers
III. PHYSICAL DATA
BOILING POINT AT 760 mm Hg Decomposes at 200° C
FREEZING/MELTING POINT Not Applicable
SOLUBILITY IN H
2
O; % BY WEIGHT 15% @ 20° C
SPECIFIC GRAVITY OF TABLET 2.00 (H
2
O=1)
APPROXIMATE TABLET DENSITY 125 lbs./ft
3
pH OF SOLUTION Alkaline
VOLUME % VOLATILE Not Applicable
APPEARANCE AND ODOR Bronze Tablet with Mild Odor
IV. FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
FLASH POINT Not Applicable
FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR Not Applicable
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA Use extinguishing media appropriate for burning material. Compatible with water fog, spray foam or CO
2
.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES NIOSH - Approved, positive pressure, self-contained breathing apparatus with full face piece.
UNUSUAL FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARD Inert ingredients could support combustion by burning, yielding carbon dioxide and water.
V. HEALTH HAZARD DATA
ACUTE TOXICITY DATA (ANIMAL)
LC 50 INHALATION Limited toxicity-see e󰀨ects of overexposure
LD 50 ORAL Limited toxicity-see e󰀨ects of overexposure
LD 50 DERMAL Limited toxicity-see e󰀨ects of overexposure
LC 50 AQUATIC Limited toxicity
CHRONIC TOXICITY May cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. Avoid prolonged contact. Contact with lime dust and moisture will produce
Sodium Hydroxide, which is toxic, corrosive and hazardous.
VI. EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE
PERMISSIBLE No permissible exposure limits have been established by OSHA.
ACUTE
INHALATION Inhalation of product dust or solution may cause respiratory tract irritation.
EYE Dust or solution may burn eyes on contact.
SKIN Product dust or solution may result in skin irritation upon prolonged contact.
INGESTION Ingestion may irritate gastrointestinal tract. Toxic if taken in large doses.
VII. EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES
INHALATION Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, resuscitate and administer oxygen if readily available. Seek medical attention immediately.
EYE CONTACT Immediately ush with large amounts of water for fteen (15) minutes, rinsing eye thoroughly. Get medical attention.
SKIN CONTACT Wash with plenty of soap and water for fifteen (15) minutes. Remove contaminated clothing. If skin irritation occurs, get medical attention. Wash
clothing before reuse.
INGESTION If conscious, drink large quantities of water or milk and induce vomiting. Call a physician immediately. Avoid alcohol.
If unconscious, or in convulsions, seek medical attention immediately. Do not induce vomiting or give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
VIII. STEPS FOR MATERIAL SPILL
Spills exceeding 100 pounds should be reported to the local authorities.
1. Contain all spilled material, wearing appropriate protective equipment.
2. Place spilled material in clean, dry containers for disposal. Do not ush to surface water.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD
Not rated a hazardous substance by USEPA. Collected material can be dissolved in water, exercising caution. Dissolved material may be discharged into an appropriate industrial waste
collection system but consult local, state and federal regulating agencies before disposing of any material. Contact with acids will release carbon dioxide gas. Material mixed with lime dust
and water will produce corrosive Sodium Hydroxide (caustic soda).
IX. SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION If dusty conditions are encountered, use NIOSH approved respirator with acid gas cartridge and dust pre-lter.
VENTILATION Store and use in a well-ventilated area.
EYE PROTECTION Chemical safety goggles.
GLOVES Natural or synthetic rubber.
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Boots, aprons or chemical suits as required to prevent skin contact.
THIS PRODUCT INFORMATION SHEET IS OFFERED SOLELY FOR YOUR INFORMATION, CONSIDERATION AND INVESTIGATION. NORWALK WASTEWATER EQUIPMENT COMPANY PROVIDES NO
REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, AND ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF THE DATA CONTAINED HEREIN.
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE: [phone]
DATE PREPARED: JANUARY 2018
CHEMTREC #16013