MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Version: 1.2
KODIAK庐 HB Date of Issue: 07/12/2007
Date printed: 07/12/2007
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
KODIAK庐 HB EPA Reg. No. 264-952-400
Product name :
Bacteria: Bacillus subtilis GB03 (Active)
Chemical name:
Biological Fungicide
Use of substance/preparation:
Chemtura Corporation
Supplier:
199 Benson Road
Middlebury, CT 06749 USA
CHEMTREC (24 hours) 800-424-9300, 703-527-3887
Emergency telephone
Chemtura Corporation Emergency Response (24 hours) 800-292-5898
number:
866-430-2775
Environmental, Health and
Safety Department:
Product Safety Department Date of Issue: 07/12/2007
Prepared by
(US) +1 866-430-2775
(EU) +44 (0) 1753.603.000
Email: MSDSRequest@chemtura.com
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
CAUTION!
HARMFUL IF INHALED.
MAY BE IRRITATING TO RESPIRATORY SYSTEM, SKIN AND EYES.
AVOID DISPERSION OF DUST IN AIR.
THIS PRODUCT MAY CONTAIN LOW LEVELS OF RESPIRABLE QUARTZ (RESPIRABLE CRYSTALLINE SILICA). PROLONGED
AND/OR MASSIVE INHALATION OF AIRBORNE RESPIRABLE CRYSTALLINE SILICA DUST MAY CAUSE LUNG DISEASE
(SILICOSIS).
3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENT % BY WEIGHT
Bacillus subtilis GB03 0.3
CAS# -
Filler 40 - 50
CAS# -
Talc 40 - 50
CAS# 14807-96-6
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Graphite 10 - 20
CAS# 7782-42-5
Crystalline Silica <2
CAS# 14808-60-7
Small amounts of quartz are a naturally-occuring component of the carrier substrate. Contains naturally-occuring, non-pathogenic Bacill us
subtilis GB03 bacteria. See product label for specific crop information, application rates and methods. Not for food, feed or drug use.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Swallowing
Call a poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment advice. Have person sip a glass of water if able to swallow. Do not induce vomiting unless told to
do so by the poison control center or doctor. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Inhalation
Move person to fresh air. If person is not breathing, call 911 or an ambulance, then give artificial respiration, preferably by mouth-to-mouth, if possible. Call a
poison control center or doctor for further treatment advice.
Skin contact
Take off contaminated clothing. Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15 to 20 minutes. Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
Eye contact
Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove contact lens, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eye.
Call a poison control center or doctor for further treatment advice.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Flammable limits
Lower limit: Not available
Upper limit: Not available
Autoignition temperature:
Not available
NFPA CLASSIFICATION
Health: 1 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 0 Special provisions:
Hazardous combustion products
None.
Burning can produce the following combustion products:
Oxides of carbon.
Soot
Special fire fighting procedures
Avoid dusting when handling and avoid all possible sources of ignition (spark or flame).
Special protective equipment for firefighters
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
Extinguishing media
Suitable: Use appropriate extinguishing media for surrounding volatile material.
Unusual fire and explosion hazards
In case of a fire aside from the major combustion products carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide other harmful gases and vapors may be formed.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
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Personal precautions
Avoid contact with skin and eyes., Provide sufficient ventilation.
Environmental precautions
Prevent from entering sewer system, surface water or soil., Disposal: see section 13
Methods for cleaning up
Sweep up and collect in a suitable container for disposal.
Avoid dispersion of dust.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING
Handling precautions
Use only in well ventilated areas., Prevent accumulation of dust particles., Keep container tightly closed., Do not weld or flame-cut an empty drum., Avoid dust
formation.
Other precautions
NOTE TO END-USERS: The employee protection recommendations on this MSDS may differ from those on the product label. For normal use of this product,
always refer to the personal protective equipment requirements on the product label.
STORAGE
Storage requirements
Keep drums tightly closed to prevent contamination., Normal precautions common to safe manufacturing practice should be followed in handling and storage.
Further information on storage
Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
EXPOSURE LIMIT VALUES
Component Country Type Value Remark
USA TWA, ACGIH 2 mg/m3 Respirable fraction
Talc Non-asbestos form; otherwise, use asbestos
USA TLV-TWA, ACGIH 2 mg/m3 respirable fraction, all forms except graphite
Graphite fibers
USA TWA, OSHA 0.05 mg/m3 Respirable dust
Crystalline Silica
USA TWA, ACGIH 0.05 mg/m3 Respirable dust
Crystalline Silica
PERSONAL PROTECTION
Respiratory protection
Use NIOSH/MSMA certified dust mask and/or respirator where appropriate.
Hand protection / protective gloves
Protective gloves, of PVC or rubber.
Eye protection
Safety glasses.
Skin protection
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Rubber or plastic apron, Suitable arm protection if body contact is possible.
Industrial hygiene measures
Apply skin protection cream before handling., Immediately remove contaminated clothing.
ENGINEERING CONTROLS
Ventilation
General (mechanical) room ventilation is expected to be satisfactory for normal handling.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE
Solid
Physical state
Gray
Color
None/slight earthy odor Cheese-like
Odor
OTHER PROPERTIES
Not available
Boiling point
Not available
Melting point
~ 5.6
pH
1 % suspension in water
320 - 368 kg/m3
Bulk density
20 - 23 lb/ft3
Vapor pressure
Insoluble
Solubility in water
Flash point
NONE
Not available
Autoignition temperature
Not available
Upper explosion limits
Not available
Lower explosion limits
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable.
Incompatible materials:
Strong acids.
Oxidizing agents.
Disinfectants
Hazardous reactions: If stored and handled as instructed: none
Hazardous combustion products:
None.
Burning can produce the following combustion products:
Oxides of carbon.
Soot
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Hazardous polymerization: Will not occur.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
GENERAL
There are no known health effects caused by the Bacillus bacteria contained in this product.
SWALLOWING
Test results
Acute toxicity: LD50
Result: > 5,000 mg/kg
SKIN ABSORPTION
Acute effects
May cause slight irritation.
Test results
Acute toxicity: LD50
Result: > 2,000 mg/kg
INHALATION
Acute effects
Dust may irritate the respiratory tract.
Test results
Acute toxicity: LC50
Result: > 5.7 mg/l
Exposure time: 4 h
SKIN CONTACT
Acute effects
May cause slight irritation.
EYE CONTACT
Acute effects
May cause eye irritation due to nuisance dust.
SENSITIZATION
Test results: Remark: Biological materials have been known to cause sensitization although sensitization has not
been observed during laboratory testing.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No information available.
This Product contains non-pathogenic bacteria strains that occur naturally in soil and is biodegradable.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Discard any product, residue, disposable container or liner in an environmentally acceptable manner, in full compliance
General:
with national and local regulations., Incineration is the recommended disposal method for all chemical wastes., Landfill
where permitted under appropriate national and local regulations.It is our opinion this product is not a RCRA hazardous
waste.
Non-cleaned packages
DO NOT REUSE CONTAINER!
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14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Not classified as a dangerous good.
IMDG Classification
Not classified as a dangerous good.
ICAO Classification
Not classified as a dangerous good.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA) requires notification of the National Response Center of
release of quantities of hazardous substances equal to or greater than the reportable quantities (RQ's) in 40CFR302.4.
Components present in this product at a level which could require reporting under the statute are:
**** NONE ****
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA) Title III requires emergency planning based on Threshold Planning Quantities
(TPQ's) and release reporting based on Reportable Quantities (RQ's) in 40CFR355 (used for SARA 302 and 304).
Components present in this product at a level which could require reporting under the statute are:
**** NONE ****
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA) Title III requires submission of annual reports of release of toxic chemicals that
appear in 40CFR372 (for SARA 313). This information must be included in MSDS's that are copied and distributed for this material.
Components present in this product at a level which could require reporting under the statute are:
**** NONE ****
Immediate Health Hazard
EPA Hazard Categories (SARA 311, 312):
California Proposition 65
**** NONE ****
CHEMICAL INVENTORY
United States: This product is subject to regulation under the US Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act
(FIFRA) and is therefore exempt from TSCA Inventory listing requirements.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
RECOMMENDED USES AND RESTRICTIONS: NOTE TO END-USERS: This MSDS is being provided to all interested persons in accordance with federal
and state right-to-know laws. Precautionary Statements, First Aid Statements and Directions for Use of this product by end-users are contained on the product label
and must be followed at all times.
HMIS RATING
Health: 2 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 0 PPI: G
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STP Standard temperature and pressure
W/W Weight/Weight
0 (HMIS)
1 (HMIS) Slight hazard
KODIAK庐
2 (HMIS) Moderate hazard
is a
3 (HMIS) Serious hazard
registered
trademark
4 (HMIS) Severe hazard
of Bayer
X (HMIS) Personal protection rating to be supplied by user depending on use conditions
Copyright
2007 Chemtura Corporation
THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED HEREIN ARE THOSE OF QUALIFIED EXPERTS WITHIN CHEMTURA CORPORATION. WE BELIEVE THAT THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS
CURRENT AS OF THE DATE OF THIS SAFETY DATA SHEET. SINCE THE USE OF THIS INFORMATION AND OF THESE OPINIONS AND THE CONDITIONS OF USE OF THIS PRODUCT
ARE NOT WITHIN THE CONTROL OF CHEMTURA CORPORATION, IT IS THE USER'S OBLIGATION TO DETERMINE THE CONDITIONS OF SAFE USE OF THE PRODUCTS.
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