BUFFER MAX AFRICAN CICHLID
Chemwatch Material Safety Data Sheet
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Section 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME
BUFFER MAX AFRICAN CICHLID
STATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS NATURE
Not considered a hazardous substance according to OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200.
SUPPLIER
Company: Mars Fishcare North America Inc
Address:
50 East Hamilton Street
Chalfont
PA, 18914
USA
Telephone: +1 215 822 8181
Fax: +1 215 822 1906
PRODUCT USE
Used according to manufacturer's directions. For product 420.
Section 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
CANADIAN WHMIS SYMBOLS
None
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
RISK
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS
SWALLOWED
The material has NOT been classified as "harmful by ingestion". This is because of the
lack of corroborating animal or human evidence. The material may still be damaging to the
health of the individual, following ingestion, especially where pre-existing organ (e.g.
liver, kidney) damage is evident. Present definitions of harmful or toxic substances are
generally based on doses producing mortality (death) rather than those producing
morbidity (disease, ill-health). Gastrointestinal tract discomfort may produce nausea and
vomiting. In an occupational setting however, unintentional ingestion is not thought to
be cause for concern.
EYE
Although the material is not thought to be an irritant, direct contact with the eye may
cause transient discomfort characterized by tearing or conjunctival redness (as with
windburn). Slight abrasive damage may also result. The material may produce foreign body
irritation in certain individuals.
SKIN
The material is not thought to produce adverse health effects or skin irritation
following contact (as classified using animal models). Nevertheless, good hygiene
practice requires that exposure be kept to a minimum and that suitable gloves be used in
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Section 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
an occupational setting.
INHALED
The material is not thought to produce adverse health effects or irritation of the
respiratory tract (as classified using animal models). Nevertheless, good hygiene
practice requires that exposure be kept to a minimum and that suitable control measures
be used in an occupational setting.
Persons with impaired respiratory function, airway diseases and conditions such as
emphysema or chronic bronchitis, may incur further disability if excessive concentrations
of particulate are inhaled.
CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS
Long-term exposure to the product is not thought to produce chronic effects adverse to
the health (as classified using animal models); nevertheless exposure by all routes
should be minimized as a matter of course.
Long term exposure to high dust concentrations may cause changes in lung function i.e.
pneumoconiosis; caused by particles less than 0.5 micron penetrating and remaining in the
lung. Prime symptom is breathlessness; lung shadows show on X-ray.
Section 3 - COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
NAME CAS RN %
nonhazardous ingredients, proprietary 100
Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
SWALLOWED
路 Immediately give a glass of water.
路 First aid is not generally required. If in doubt, contact a Poisons Information Center
or a doctor.
EYE
If this product comes in contact with eyes:
路 Wash out immediately with water.
路 If irritation continues, seek medical attention.
路 Removal of contact lenses after an eye injury should only be undertaken by skilled
personnel.
SKIN
If skin or hair contact occurs:
路 Flush skin and hair with running water (and soap if available).
路 Seek medical attention in event of irritation.
INHALED
路 If fumes or combustion products are inhaled remove from contaminated area.
路 Other measures are usually unnecessary.
NOTES TO PHYSICIAN
Treat symptomatically.
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Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flash Point (掳 Not Applicable
F):
Lower Explosive Limit (%): Not Applicable
Upper Explosive Limit (%): Not Applicable
Autoignition Temp (掳 Not Applicable
F):
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
路 There is no restriction on the type of extinguisher which may be used.
Use extinguishing media suitable for surrounding area.
FIRE FIGHTING
路 Alert Emergency Responders and tell them location and nature of hazard.
路 Wear breathing apparatus plus protective gloves for fire only.
路 Prevent, by any means available, spillage from entering drains or water course.
路 Use fire fighting procedures suitable for surrounding area.
路 Do not approach containers suspected to be hot.
路 Cool fire exposed containers with water spray from a protected location.
路 If safe to do so, remove containers from path of fire.
路 Equipment should be thoroughly decontaminated after use.
GENERAL FIRE HAZARDS/HAZARDOUS COMBUSTIBLE PRODUCTS
路 Non combustible.
路 Not considered to be a significant fire risk, however containers may burn.
FIRE INCOMPATIBILITY
None known.
PERSONAL PROTECTION
Glasses:
Chemical goggles.
Gloves:
When handling larger quantities:
Respirator:
Particulate
Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
MINOR SPILLS
路 Clean up all spills immediately.
路 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
路 Wear impervious gloves and safety glasses.
路 Use dry clean up procedures and avoid generating dust.
路 Sweep up or vacuum up (consider explosion-proof machines designed to be grounded during
storage and use).
路 Place spilled material in clean, dry, sealable, labeled container.
MAJOR SPILLS
路 Clear area of personnel and move upwind.
路 Alert Emergency Responders and tell them location and nature of hazard.
路 Control personal contact by using protective equipment and dust respirator.
路 Prevent spillage from entering drains, sewers or water courses.
路 Avoid generating dust.
路 Sweep, shovel up.
路 Recover product wherever possible.
路 Put residues in labeled plastic bags or other containers for disposal.
路 If contamination of drains or waterways occurs, advise emergency services.
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Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Section 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE
PROCEDURE FOR HANDLING
路 Limit all unnecessary personal contact.
路 Wear protective clothing when risk of exposure occurs.
路 Use in a well-ventilated area.
路 Avoid contact with incompatible materials.
路 When handling, DO NOT eat, drink or smoke.
路 Keep containers securely sealed when not in use.
路 Avoid physical damage to containers.
路 Always wash hands with soap and water after handling.
路 Work clothes should be laundered separately.
路 Use good occupational work practice.
路 Observe manufacturer's storing and handling recommendations.
路 Atmosphere should be regularly checked against established exposure standards to ensure
safe working conditions are maintained.
RECOMMENDED STORAGE METHODS
路 Lined metal can, Lined metal pail/drum
路 Plastic pail
路 Polyliner drum
路 Packing as recommended by manufacturer.
路 Check all containers are clearly labeled and free from leaks.
STORAGE REQUIREMENTS
路 Store in original containers.
路 Keep containers securely sealed.
路 Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area.
路 Store away from incompatible materials and foodstuff containers.
路 Protect containers against physical damage and check regularly for leaks.
路 Observe manufacturer's storing and handling recommendations.
Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
EXPOSURE CONTROLS
MATERIAL DATA
Not available. Refer to individual constituents.
PERSONAL PROTECTION
EYE
路 Safety glasses with side shields
路 Chemical goggles.
路 Contact lenses pose a special hazard; soft lenses may absorb irritants and all lenses
concentrate them.
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Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
HANDS/FEET
Experience indicates that the following polymers are suitable as glove materials for
protection against undissolved, dry solids, where abrasive particles are not present.
路 polychloroprene
路 nitrile rubber
路 butyl rubber
路 fluorocaoutchouc
路 polyvinyl chloride
Gloves should be examined for wear and/ or degradation constantly.
OTHER
No special equipment needed when handling small quantities.
OTHERWISE:
路 Overalls.
路 Barrier cream.
路 Eyewash unit.
路 Respirators may be necessary when engineering and administrative controls do not
adequately prevent
路 exposures.
路 The decision to use respiratory protection should be based on professional judgment
that takes into account toxicity information, exposure measurement data, and frequency
and likelihood of the worker鈥檚 exposure.
路 Published occupational exposure limits, where they exist, will assist in determining
the adequacy of the selected respiratory . These may be government mandated or vendor
recommended.
路 Certified respirators will be useful for protecting workers from inhalation of
particulates when properly selected and fit tested as part of a complete respiratory
protection program.
路 Use approved positive flow mask if significant quantities of dust becomes airborne.
路 Try to avoid creating dust conditions.
RESPIRATOR
Protection Factor Half- Face Respirator Full- Face Respirator Powered Air Respirator
10 x PEL P1 - PAPR- P1
Air- line* - -
50 x PEL Air- line** P2 PAPR- P2
100 x PEL - P3 -
Air- line* -
100+ x PEL - Air- line** PAPR- P3
* - Negative pressure demand ** - Continuous flow
Explanation of Respirator Codes:
Class 1 low to medium absorption capacity filters.
Class 2 medium absorption capacity filters.
Class 3 high absorption capacity filters.
PAPR Powered Air Purifying Respirator (positive pressure) cartridge.
Type A for use against certain organic gases and vapors.
Type AX for use against low boiling point organic compounds (less than 65ºC).
Type B for use against certain inorganic gases and other acid gases and vapors.
Type E for use against sulfur dioxide and other acid gases and vapors.
Type K for use against ammonia and organic ammonia derivatives
Class P1 intended for use against mechanically generated particulates of sizes most
commonly encountered in industry, e.g. asbestos, silica.
Class P2 intended for use against both mechanically and thermally generated particulates,
e.g. metal fume.
Class P3 intended for use against all particulates containing highly toxic materials,
e.g. beryllium.
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Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
The local concentration of material, quantity and conditions of use determine the type of
personal protective equipment required.
Use appropriate NIOSH-certified respirator based on informed professional
judgement. In conditions where no reasonable estimate of exposure can be
made, assume the exposure is in a concentration IDLH and use NIOSH-certified
full face pressure demand SCBA with a minimum service life of 30 minutes, or
a combination full facepiece pressure demand SAR with auxiliary self-contained
air supply. Respirators provided only for escape from IDLH atmospheres shall be
NIOSH-certified for escape from the atmosphere in which they will be used.
ENGINEERING CONTROLS
路 Local exhaust ventilation is required where solids are handled as powders or crystals;
even when particulates are relatively large, a certain proportion will be powdered by
mutual friction.
路 If in spite of local exhaust an adverse concentration of the substance in air could
occur, respiratory protection should be considered.
Such protection might consist of:
(a): particle dust respirators, if necessary, combined with an absorption cartridge;
(b): filter respirators with absorption cartridge or canister of the right type;
(c): fresh-air hoods or masks
Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Mixes with water.
Molecular Weight: Not Applicable Boiling Range (掳 Not Applicable
F):
Melting Range (掳 Not Available
F): Specific Gravity (water= 1): Not Available
Solubility in water (g/L): Miscible pH (as supplied): Not Applicable
pH (1% solution): 9.0 (0.5g sol) Vapour Pressure (mmHG): Not Applicable
Volatile Component (%vol): Not Available Evaporation Rate: Not Applicable
Relative Vapor Density (air=1): Not Flash Point (掳 Not Applicable
F):
Applicable
Lower Explosive Limit (%): Not Applicable Upper Explosive Limit (%): Not Applicable
Autoignition Temp (掳 Not Applicable
F): Decomposition Temp (掳 Not Available
F):
State: Divided Solid Viscosity: Not Applicable
APPEARANCE
White powder with no odour; soluble in water.
Section 10 - CHEMICAL STABILITY AND REACTIVITY INFORMATION
CONDITIONS CONTRIBUTING TO INSTABILITY
Product is considered stable and hazardous polymerization will not occur.
STORAGE INCOMPATIBILITY
Avoid contamination of water, foodstuffs, feed or seed.
None known.
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Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Buffer Max African Cichlid
TOXICITY AND IRRITATION
Not available. Refer to individual constituents.
Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No data for Buffer Max African Cichlid.
Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Disposal Instructions
All waste must be handled in accordance with local, state and federal
regulations.
路 Recycle wherever possible or consult manufacturer for recycling options.
路 Consult Waste Management Authority for disposal.
路 Bury residue in an authorized landfill.
路 Recycle containers where possible, or dispose of in an authorized landfill.
Legislation addressing waste disposal requirements may differ by country, state and/ or
territory. Each user must refer to laws operating in their area. In some areas, certain
wastes must be tracked.
A Hierarchy of Controls seems to be common - the user should investigate:
路 Reduction,
路 Reuse
路 Recycling
路 Disposal (if all else fails)
This material may be recycled if unused, or if it has not been contaminated so as to make
it unsuitable for its intended use. Shelf life considerations should also be applied in
making decisions of this type. Note that properties of a material may change in use, and
recycling or reuse may not always be appropriate.
DO NOT allow wash water from cleaning equipment to enter drains. Collect all wash water
for treatment before disposal.
Section 14 - TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
NOT REGULATED FOR TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS:UN, IATA,
IMDG
Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
REGULATIONS
None recorded
Buffer Max African Cichlid (CAS: None):
No regulations applicable
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Section 16 - OTHER INFORMATION
Reasonable care has been taken in the preparation of this information, but the
author makes no warranty of merchantability or any other warranty, expressed or
implied, with respect to this information. The author makes no representations
and assumes no liability for any direct, incidental or consequential damages
resulting from its use. CHEMTREC: (800) 424- 9300
Issue Date: Feb-8-2008
Print Date: Feb-8-2008
Classification of the preparation and its individual components has drawn on official and
authoritative sources as well as independent review by the Chemwatch Classification
committee using available literature references.
A list of reference resources used to assist the committee may be found at:
www.chemwatch.net/references.
The (M)SDS is a Hazard Communication tool and should be used to assist in the Risk
Assessment. Many factors determine whether the reported Hazards are Risks in the
workplace or other settings. Risks may be determined by reference to Exposures Scenarios.
Scale of use, frequency of use and current or available engineering controls must be
considered.
For detailed advice on Personal Protective Equipment, refer to the following U.S.
Regulations and Standards:
OSHA Standards - 29 CFR:
1910.132 - Personal Protective Equipment - General requirements
1910.133 - Eye and face protection
1910.134 - Respiratory Protection
1910.136 - Occupational foot protection
1910.138 - Hand Protection
Eye and face protection - ANSI Z87.1
Foot protection - ANSI Z41
Respirators must be NIOSH approved.
For detailed advice on Personal Protective Equipment, refer to the following Canadian
Standards:
CAN/CSA-Z195 - Protective Footwear
Z195.1 - Guideline on Selection, Use, and Care of Protective Footwear
CAN/CSA-Z94.3 - Industrial Eye and Face Protectors
Z94.3.1 - Protective Eyewear User's Guide
CSA-Z94.4 - Selection, Use, and Care of Respirators
CAN/CSA-Z180.1 - Compressed Breathing Air and Systems.
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