MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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AEC Premier Straw Wattle
Section 1 - CHEMICAL, PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Manufacturer Information/Locations: Corporate Office:
American Excelsior Company American Excelsior Company
4032 Parkway Drive 180 Cleveland Road 850 Avenue H East
Florence, AL 35630 Norwalk, OH 44857 Arlington, TX 76011
Phone #: (800) 243-3455 Phone #: (800) 421-8083 Office Phone #: (817) 385-3500
Chemical Name : Mixture
MSDS Origination Date: 11-13-06
Synonyms : None
12-05-06
Internal Product Codes : 074 Last revision Date:
Product Use : Erosion control for construction
Section 2 - COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Components CAS Number % Weight
Agricultural Straw N/A 鈮? 90
Polyester Netting N/A 鈮? 10
Component Information/Information on Non-Hazardous Components:
This wattle is a machine assembled wattle whose component is clean long straw fibers processed from
agricultural straw. American Excelsior Companies straw wattle does not contain any chemical
substance.
Section 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Product Overview:
Product is a straw filled wattle covered or encased with polyester netting. Under normal handling,
storage, and application conditions overexposure to straw dust from this product is not anticipated.
Potential Health Effects:
Eyes N/A
Skin N/A
Ingestion N/A
Inhalation N/A
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Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
N/A
Flash Point:
N/A
Method Used:
N/A
Upper Flammable Limit (UFL):
N/A
Lower Flammable Limit (LFL):
N/A
Auto Ignition:
N/A
Flammability Classification:
Moderate
Rate of Burning:
General Fire Hazards:
An accumulation of dust could present a fire hazard. Product will ignite upon exposure to ignition
source.
Hazardous Combustion Products: N/A
Extinguishing Media:
Water, dry chemical, or foam.
Fire Fighting Equipment/Instructions:
Fire fighters should wear full-face, self contained breathing apparatus and impervious protective
clothing. Fire fighters should avoid inhaling any combustion products.
Health: 1, Fire: 1, Reactivity: 0, Other: 0
NFPA Ratings:
Health: 1, Fire: 1, Reactivity: 0, Personal Protection: N/A
HMIS Ratings:
Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Containment Procedures: Contain by any means necessary.
Vacuum or sweep up material as necessary.
Clean-Up Procedures:
Keep unnecessary people out of area.
Evacuation Procedures:
Remove sources of ignition during cleanup.
Special Instructions:
Section 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE
Remove all sources of ignition when handling this product.
Procedures for Handling:
Recommended Storage Methods: Store in a cool, dry area away from moisture, excessive heat, and sources of
ignition.
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Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Guidelines: General Product Information
Keep formation of dust to a minimum.
Engineering Controls:
Use as necessary to avoid contact with ignition sources.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Eye/Face: Wear safety glasses, goggles, or other appropriate eye/face protection.
Skin: Normal work clothing and gloves are recommended.
Respiratory: When necessary, appropriate NIOSH/MSHA approved respiratory protection should be used.
General: None.
Section 9 - PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Straw fibers covered or encased with Dry straw
Appearance: Odor:
mesh.
Physical State: Solid N/A
pH:
Vapor Pressure: N/A Vapor Density: N/A
N/A Freezing Point: N/A
Boiling Point:
Section 10 - CHEMICAL STABILITY & REACTIVITY INFORMATION
Stable.
Chemical Stability:
None.
Conditions to Avoid:
None.
Incompatibility:
None.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Hazardous polymerization will not occur.
Hazardous Polymerization:
Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute Toxicity/Target Organ Information: No data available for this product.
No data available for this product.
Epidemiology
No data available for this product.
Carcinogenicity:
No data available for this product.
Reproductive Toxicity:
No data available for this product.
Neurotoxicity:
No data available for this product.
Mutagenicity:
No data available for this product.
Other Information:
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Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No data available for this product.
Ecotoxicity:
90% of product is composed of natural and biodegradable components.
Environmental Fate:
Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
US EPA Waste Number & Descriptions:
A. General Product Information
As shipped, not regulated as a hazardous waste.
B. Component Waste Numbers
No EPA Waste Numbers are applicable for this product's components.
Disposal Instructions:
Dispose of waste material in accordance with all applicable Federal, State, or provincial and local
environmental regulations.
Section 14 - TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
DOT Information:
Shipping Name: Not regulated as a hazardous material.
Hazard Class: Not regulated.
UN/NA #: Not regulated.
Packing Group: Not regulated.
None.
Label(s) Required:
None.
Additional Shipping Information:
International Transportation Regulations: Not regulated as dangerous goods.
Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
US Federal Regulations: N/A
N/A
State Regulations:
N/A
Other Regulations:
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Section 16 - OTHER INFORMATION
As the conditions of methods of use are beyond our control, American Excelsior Company does not assume any
responsibility and expressly disclaims any liability for use of this material. Information contained herein is
believed to be true and accurate, but all statements or suggestions are made without warranty, expressed or
implied, regarding accuracy of the information, the hazards connected with the use of this material, or the results
to be obtained thereof. Compliance with all federal, state, provincial, and local laws and regulations remains the
responsibility of the user.
Key/Legend:
DOT Department of Transportation
EPA Environmental Protection Agency
HMIS Hazard Materials information System
MSHA Mine Safety and Health Administration
N/A Not Applicable or Not Available
NIOSH National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health
NFPA National Fire Protection association
MSDS Contact: American Excelsior Company (817) 385-3500
Phone:
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