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Lebanon Seaboard Corporation

SAFETY DATA SHEET

Revision Date: 04/02/2015

Product Name: Roots Terra-Sorb

Product Identity: Granular water-absorbent polymer; acrylic acid, homopolymer, potassium salt

Recommended use

This product is a water-absorbent polymer for home, landscape, or greenhouse use.

Supplier/Manufacturer

Lebanon Seaboard Corporation

1600 East Cumberland Street

Lebanon PA 17042 USA

800-233-0628

(717-273-1685)

Emergency telephone numbers: Chemtrec (Spill) 1-800-424-9300 Prosar (Health) 888-208-1368

Signal Word: None

Hazard Statements and Hazard Category: Not a hazardous substance or mixture.

Pictogram: None

Precautionary Statements for handling: See Section 7.

Precautionary Statements for disposal - Dispose in accordance with all federal, state and local regulations. See Section 13.

Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC): None

Unknown acute toxicity: <1% of the mixture consists of ingredients of unknown toxicity

Chemical Name

CAS No.

Weight %

Potassium polyacrylate, crosslinked

25608-12-2

93%

Water

7732-18-5

Eye Contact Rinse eyes cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove any contact lenses if easy to do, and

continue rinsing. If discomfort or irritation occurs and persists contact a physician. Not an eye irritant.

Skin Contact Wash with soap and water.

Inhalation If inhaled and discomfort occurs, move to fresh air, and keep person at rest in a position comfortable for

breathing. If difficulty in breathing occurs and/or persists, administer oxygen and get medical attention.

If medical advice is needed, have product container or label on hand.

Ingestion Rinse mouth. Product is not toxic. If you feel unwell, call a poison control center or seek medical

attention. Do not induce vomiting of an unconscious person.

Self-protection of the first aider: Use any appropriate personal protective equipment as required for nuisance dusts.

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND COMPANY

Summary of content (6 pages)

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SAFETY DATA SHEET Lebanon Seaboard Corporation Revision Date: 04/02/2015 1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND COMPANY Product Name: Roots Terra-Sorb Product Identity: Granular water-absorbent polymer; acrylic acid, homopolymer, potassium salt Recommended use This product is a water-absorbent polymer for home, landscape, or greenhouse use.
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Product Name here Revision Date: 04/02/2015 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed: Nuisance dust irritation may occur with nasal discomfort under highly dusty conditions. Product can draw water from skin with prolonged contact, resulting in a drying effect, which can be mildly irritating. Ingestion of very large quantities of gelled, wet polymer can result in mild diarrhea, as gel passes through digestive tract. Product is not toxic by ingestion.
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Product Name here Incompatible materials Revision Date: 04/02/2015 Avoid strong acids or alkali, or other reactive substances. 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION Exposure Guidelines Chemical Name ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL 3 15 mg/m (TWA total) 3 Nuisance Dusts 10 mg/m (TWA- Total dust) 50 mppcf (TWA total) 5 mppcf (TWA respirable) *IDLH refers to amounts that are "Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health" NIOSH IDLH* Not Established Other Information: Product is not toxic by ingestion.
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Product Name here Revision Date: 04/02/2015 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Reactivity No data available Chemical stability Stable. Possibility of Hazardous Reactions May release heat and fumes when mixed in solution with incompatible reactive materials. Hazardous polymerization Will not occur. Conditions to avoid High heat, sparks and open flames, as material may burn. Incompatible materials Strong acids or alkali, or other reactive substances.
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Product Name here Revision Date: 04/02/2015 Dispose of in accordance with Local, State, and Federal regulations. Contaminated packaging No US Federal special packaging considerations at the date of this document. Follow local regulations. 14.
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Product Name here Revision Date: 04/02/2015 16. OTHER INFORMATION HMIS Ratings Health: Flammability: Reactivity: Personal Protection: 1 0 0 X Disclaimer The information provided in this material safety data sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage, transportation, disposal, and release and is not to be considered a warranty or quality specification.