SDS
SAFETY DATA SHEET
Indeck Energy Wood Pellet Fuel
Date of Issue: April 1, 2016
www.indeckpellets.com
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SECTION 5: Firefighting measures
5.1. Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media
:
Foam, dry powder, carbon dioxide, water spray and sand.
Unsuitable extinguishing media
:
Do not use a heavy water stream.
5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Fire hazard
:
Wood pellets are a fuel and by nature are prone to catch fire when exposed to heat or fire.
Product as shipped is not defi
ned as combustible dust. Incomplete combustion may form
carbon monoxide.
Reactivity
:
None known under normal conditions of use.
5.3. Advice for firefighters
Firefighting instructions
:
Use water spray or fog for cooling exposed containers. Fire can be suppressed with water,
foam or sand.
Protective equipment for firefighters
:
Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment, including respiratory protection.
SECTION 6: Accidental release measures
6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
General measures
:
If wood pellets are released, the material can be removed by sweeping or vacuuming. Take
care to minimize generating wood dust. Spilled wood pellets may create a slip/trip hazard.
6.1.1. For non-emergency personnel
Emergency procedures
:
Wood pellets can be removed by sweeping or vacuuming.
6.1.2. For emergency responders
Protective equipment
:
Equip cleanup crew with proper protection.
Emergency procedures
:
Wood pellets can be removed by sweeping or vacuuming.
6.2. Environmental precautions
No significant environmental hazard or adverse effect from human exposure resulting from the accidental release of this material is
anticipated.
6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Methods for cleaning up
:
On land, sweep or shovel into suitable containers. Minimize generation of dust.
6.4. Reference to other sections
See Section 8 ; Exposure controls and personal protection.
SECTION 7: Handling and storage
7.1. Precautions for safe handling
Precautions for safe handling
:
Protect wood pellets from contact with water and moisture
7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage conditions
:
Protect wood pellets from exposure to ignition sources which may set off a fire. Store in a dry
well ventilated location.
Incompatible products
:
Strong oxidizing agents.
Incompatible materials
:
Excessive moisture. Sources of ignition.
SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection
8.1. Control parameters
Indeck Energy Wood Pellet Fuel
ACGIH
ACGIH TWA (mg/m³)
1 mg/m³ respirable dust
ACGIH
Remark (ACGIH)
Pulmonary function; Upper respiratory tract and lower respiratory tract irritation
OSHA
OSHA PEL (TWA) (mg/m³)
5 mg/m³ respirable dust
OSHA
Remark (OSHA)
Respirable Fraction, 15 mg/m
3
total dust
NIOSH
NIOSH REL (TWA) (mg/m³)
1 mg/m³ respirable dust
8.2. Exposure controls
Personal protective equipment
:
Not normally required when handling wood pellets.
Hand protection
:
Wear protective cotton or leather style gloves.
Eye protection
:
Wear safety glasses with side shields or goggles.
Skin and body protection
:
Wear protective clothing.
Respiratory protection
:
Avoid actions that cause wood dust exposure. Work in well-ventilated area. Use approved
respiratory protection, minimally a NIOSH approved particulate respirator (dust mask).
Other information
:
Follow good housekeeping and hygiene practices.