Date issued: 31st August 2015 Page 1 of 3

Material Safety Data Sheet 15351 MSDS

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COMPANY DETAILS Name: Conut Distributors (Pty) Ltd
Tel: +27827756432
Address: P.O Box 1062
Umhlanga Rocks
4370

1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION (UNUSED PRODUCT):

Trade name: Conut Organics (Coco Peat)
Chemical family/group: Organic Material
Chemical name: Coco Peat
Chemical Formula: Unspecified
CAS Number: N/A
UN Number: N/A
EC Number: N/A
Product Use: Industrial liquid spill absorbent

2. COMPOSITION:
Hazardous components: NOT hazardous

3. HARZARDS IDENTIFICATION:
Hazard: Eyes: Slight irritation may be caused from Dust

No known health hazard for unused Coco

Health effects - skin:
Peat
Unlikely under normal conditions. No known
Health effects - ingestion:
Health hazard.
May cause slight irritation if high
Health effects - inhalation
concentration of dust is inhaled.

4. FIRST-AID MEASURES:
Check for or remove any contact lenses.
Eye contact: Wash eyes immediately with plenty of water
and if irritation persists seek medical
attention.

Skin contact: Wash skin thoroughly with soap and water.

Remove to fresh air. If irritation persists seek
Inhalation of dust: medical attention.
Ingestion:
Wash out mouth with water and give water
to drink. DO NOT, induce vomiting.

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES:

Extinguishing media: In case of fire, use appropriate extinguishing
media most suitable for surrounding fire
conditions.

Special Fire Fighting Procedures: None

Special Protective Equipment: Self-contained breathing apparatus, goggles

and protective clothing.
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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES:

Clean-up Procedures: Sweep up, if necessary, to avoid

generating airborne dust. Wash residual to
on-site treatment area, where appropriate.
Product is 100% Organic material (vegetable
based) and will not harm the environment.
Safe for disposal in Landfill.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE:

Handling precautions: Avoid breathing of dust. Do not get into
Eyes.

Storage precautions: No special transport is required.

Store in a cool, dry and well-ventilated area.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION:

Occupational exposure limits: Not known

Personal protection- respiratory: Wear dust mask.

Personal protection- hand: Use gloves.

Personal protection- eye: Wear safety glasses or goggles.

Personal protection skin: Wear suitable protective clothing.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:

Properties & Appearance: Cellulose Organic Material & Light Brown Material
Odour: Odourless
Smoke Point (lower flame limit): N/A
Auto-ignition temperature: N/A
Fire point: N/A

Bulk ( Density): 139 kg/m3 depending on moisture content.

Solubility: Not Soluble
pH (10% mixture): 6.5
Ingredients: Coir Pith and Coir Fibres
Ash Content: 5 %m/m

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY:

Product is stable under normal conditions of use, storage and temperature.
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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
Eyes: Dust particles can cause slight eye irritation if not careful.
Skin: No known hazard.
Inhalation: Can cause slight irritation if inhaled under high concentration.
Ingestion: Unlikely under normal conditions. No known hazard.
LD50; LC50: None available

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION:

This material is an organic solid and is partially biodegradable.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS:

Waste disposal should be in accordance with local authoritys by-laws and national
regulations governing the material/s absorbed.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION:

Packaging Groups: No special precaution apply in Unused Product.

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION:

General Information: Non Hazardous

16. OTHER INFORMATION

Handle and apply only as recommended by manufacturer.