MSDS 2011
SECTION 1: PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME:
Blackberry & Brush Block For ORGANIC PRODUCTION
SYNONYMS:
4b
MANUFACTURER:
GREENERGY INC.
ADDRESS:
POB 6669
BROOKINGS, OR. 97415
EMERGENCY PHONE:
1-800-243-6925
CHEMTREC PHONE:
1-800-424-9300
OTHER CALLS: 1-541-619-2231
FAX PHONE:
1-360-735-0884
CHEMICAL NAME:
Water, Citric Acid
CHEMICAL FAMILY:
CHEMICAL FORMULA: CH3COOH + C6H8O7 + H2O
PRODUCT USE:
Blackberry & Brush Block
PREPARED BY:
JAMES NIELSEN, CONTACT
DATE PREPARED:
11-02-04
SECTION 1 NOTES:
None
SECTION 2:
COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENT: CAS
NO % Wt. % VOL SARA 313 REPORTABLE
5000
lbs. (99%)
Citric Acid 20% 77-92-9 20
Water 80% 7732-18-5 82 80
EXPOSURE LIMITS ppm mg/m3
OSHA PEL-TWA: N/A
OSHA PEL STEL :
OSHA PEL
CEILING:
ACGIH TLV-TWA: N/A
ACGIH TLV STEL:
ACGIH TLV
CEILING:
SECTION 2 NOTES:
None
SECTION 3: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
ROUTES OF ENTRY: Skin
and Eye Contact, Inhalation of Vapors, Ingestion
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
EYES: Direct liquid contact with eyes can cause
burning or severe irritation.
SKIN: Direct liquid contact with skin can cause
irritation.
INGESTION: Ingestion can irritate mouth, throat and
other tissues of the respiratory and digestive tract.
INHALATION:
Inhalation can irritate mouth, throat and other tissues of the respiratory
tract.
ACUTE HEALTH HAZARDS:
Direct liquid contact with skin or eyes can cause burns or severe
irritation if not rinsed.
CHRONIC HEALTH HAZARDS:
None known.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: Preexisting skin or respiratory conditions
might be aggravated upon contact or breathing of vapors.
CARCINOGENICITY: None
Known
OSHA: ACGIH: NTP: IARC: OTHER:
SECTION 3 NOTES: None
SECTION 4: FIRST AID
MEASURES
EYES: Rinse immediately with fresh water for 15 minutes.
SKIN: Rinse
immediately with fresh water for 15 minutes.
INGESTION: Remove
victim to fresh air immediately
INHALATION: If
chemical is swallowed, CALL PHYSICIAN OR
POISON CONTROL CENTER for most current
information. Do Not Induce Vomiting unless
instructed by Medical Professional.
NOTES TO PHYSICIANS OR FIRST AID PROVIDERS: None
SECTION 4 NOTES: None
SECTION 5: FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR, UPPER: None
(% BY VOLUME) LOWER:
FLASH POINT: None F: C::
METHOD USED:
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE:
None F: C:
NFPA HAZARD CLASSIFICATION
HEALTH: 1 FLAMMABILITY:
0
REACTIVITY:0 OTHER:
HMIS HAZARD CLASSIFICATION
HEALTH: 1 FLAMMABILITY:
0 REACTIVITY: 0
PROTECTION: Use rubber or
neoprene gloves when handling liquid.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
N/A
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: None
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: None
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: None
SECTION 5 NOTES: None
SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES: Releases of this material
should be responded to by personnel with proper protective equipment (rubber or
neoprene gloves, splash goggles or faceshields and aprons). Absorb spilled liquid with suitable absorbent
material. Decontaminate the area
thoroughly with water. Protect
environmental exposures such as storm drains.
SECTION 6 NOTES:
Dispose of all cleaned-up materials in accordance with all Federal,
State and local disposal regulations.
SECTION 7: HANDLING
AND STORAGE
HANDLING AND STORAGE:
Avoid getting this product on you or in you. Wash hands after handling this product. Do not eat, drink or smoke while handling
this product.
OTHER PRECAUTIONS:
Use and store in well-ventilated area.
SECTION 7 NOTES: None
SECTION 8: EXPOSURE
CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
VENTILATION : Use and store in well-ventilated area.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION:
Generally not required.
EYE PROTECTION: To
prevent eye contact, use splash goggles or a faceshield.
SKIN PROTECTION: Use
rubber or neoprene gloves
OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING OR EQUIPMENT: Wear clothing to prevent overall skin
contact.
WORK HYGIENIC PRACTICES: Avoid getting this product on you
or in you. Wash hands after handling
this product. Do not eat, drink or smoke
while handling this product.
EXPOSURE GUIDELINES:
None
SECTION 8 NOTES: None
SECTION 9: PHYSICAL
AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE: Clear,
colorless liquid
ODOR: light citric
PHYSICAL STATE:
Liquid
pH AS SUPPLIED: 2.2
BOILING POINT: As
water 212 F: 100 C:
MELTING POINT:
N/A F: C:
FREEZING POINT
As water
32 F: 0 C:
VAPOR PRESSURE (mmHg): As water 760 @
68 F: 23 C:
VAPOR DENSITY (AIR = 1): As water .624 @ 68
F: 23 C:
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (H2O = 1): As water @
68 F: 23 C:
EVAPORATION RATE: As water BASIS
(=1):
SECTION 9: PHYSICAL
AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES (con’t)
SOLUBILITY IN WATER:
Completely
PERCENT SOLIDS BY WEIGHT:
20%
PERCENT VOLATILE:
6% BY WT/ BY
VOL @ 104 F: C:
VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS (VOC):
WITH
WATER: .526
LBS/GAL
WITHOUT
WATER: LBS/GAL
MOLECULAR WEIGHT:
18.020As water
VISCOSITY: As water @
68 F: 23 C:
SECTION 9 NOTES: None
SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABLE YES
UNSTABLE
STABILITY: Stable
under normal conditions of use and storage.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID (STABILITY): Heat.
INCOMPATIBILITY (MATERIAL TO AVOID): Concentrated citric acid is incompatible with
many acids and solvents, strong caustics, oxidizers, carbonates, oxides and
phosphates.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION OR BY-PRODUCTS: May release irritating vapors especially at
increased temperatures.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION:
Will not occur.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID (POLYMERIZATION): N/A
SECTION 10 NOTES: None
SECTION 11:
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
Citric Acid Monohydrate 99%: ipr-rat LD 50 375mg/kg
SECTION 11 NOTES: None
SECTION 12:
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
No specific data is available for this product. Refer to Section 6 for protection of
environmental exposures.
SECTION 12 NOTES:
None
SECTION 12:
DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD:
Do not dispose by putting in a house or storm drain. Dispose of all
cleaned-up materials in accordance with all Federal, State and local disposal regulations.
RCRA HAZARD CLASS:
None known
SECTION 13:
DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS (con’t)
SECTION 13 NOTES:
None
SECTION 14:
TRANSPORT INFORMATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
PROPER SHIPPING
NAME: None
known
HAZARD CLASS: None
known
ID NUMBER: None known
PACKING GROUP: None known
LABEL
STATEMENT: As required per OSHA Hazard
Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200
WATER TRANSPORTATION
PROPER SHIPPING
NAME: None known
HAZARD CLASS: None known
ID NUMBER None known
PACKING GROUP None known
LABEL
STATEMENTS: As required per OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200
AIR TRANSPORTATION
PROPER SHIPPING
NAME: None known
HAZARD CLASS: None known
ID NUMBER None
known
PACKING GROUP None known
LABEL
STATEMENTS: As required per OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200
OTHER AGENCIES: None
known
SECTION 14 NOTES:
None
SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION
U.S. FEDERAL REGULATIONS:
TSCA (TOXIC
SUBSTANCE CONTROL ACT):
CERCLA
(COMPREHENSIVE RESPONSE COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY ACT):
311/312 HAZARD
CATEGORIES:
313 REPORTABLE INGREDIENTS:
Citric Acid
STATE REGULATIONS: None known
INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS: None known
SECTION 15 NOTES:
None
SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION
OTHER INFORMATION: None
PREPARATION INFORMATION:
DISCLAIMER: The
information contained herein is based on the data available to Greenergy and is
believed to be correct. However,
Greenergy makes no warranty, expressed or implied regarding the accuracy of
this data or the results to be obtained from the use thereof. Greenergy assumes no responsibility for injury
from the use of this product described herein.