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.