SDS

SAFETY DATA SHEET
Indeck Energy Wood Pellet Fuel
Date of Issue: April 1, 2016
www.indeckpellets.com
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SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties
9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Physical state
:
Solid
Color
:
Brown (light to dark)
Odor
:
Wood
Odor threshold
:
No data available
pH
:
4 - 6
Melting point
:
No data available
Freezing point
:
No data available
Boiling point
:
No data available
Flash point
:
No data available
Relative evaporation rate
(butyl acetate=1)
:
No data available
Flammability (solid, gas)
:
Flammable
Explosive limits
:
No data available
Explosive properties
:
No data available
Oxidizing properties
:
No data available
Vapor pressure
:
No data available
Relative density
:
No data available
Relative vapor density at 20 °C
:
No data available
Density
:
40 - 46 lbs/cu ft
Solubility
:
No data available
Log Pow
:
No data available
Auto-ignition temperature
:
No data available
Decomposition temperature
:
No data available
Viscosity
:
No data available
Viscosity, kinematic
:
No data available
Viscosity, dynamic
:
No data available
9.2. Other information
No additional information available
SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity
10.1. Reactivity
None known under normal conditions of use.
10.2. Chemical stability
Stable at normal conditions.
10.3. Possibility of hazardous reactions
None under normal conditions.
10.4. Conditions to avoid
Ignition sources. Contact with wet or moist environment.
10.5. Incompatible materials
Strong oxidizing agents.
10.6. Hazardous decomposition products
Thermal decomposition products are primarily carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and methane.
SECTION 11: Toxicological information
11.1. Information on toxicological effects
Likely routes of exposure
:
Skin and eye contact; Inhalation
Acute toxicity
:
Not classified (Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met)
Skin corrosion/irritation
:
Not classified (Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met), pH: 4 - 6
Serious eye damage/irritation
:
Not classified (Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met), pH: 4 - 6
Respiratory or skin sensitisation
:
Not classified (Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met)
Germ cell mutagenicity
:
Not classified (Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met)
Carcinogenicity
:
Not classified (Based on product form)
Wood dust
IARC group
1 - Carcinogenic to humans
National Toxicology Program (NTP) Status
2 - Known Human Carcinogens
Reproductive toxicity
:
Not classified (Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met)
Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure)
:
Not classified (Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met)
Specific target organ toxicity
(repeated exposure)
:
Not classified (Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met)
Aspiration hazard
:
Not classified (Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met)
Potential Adverse human health
effects and symptoms
:
Wood dust is not expected in wood pellet form. If user activity generates wood dust, it may
cause irritation of the eyes, skin or respiratory tract and may cause cancer.