BioMatrix Gold

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

Product name / Identity

Biomatrix Gold™

Company:

Earthwize Environmental Group Ltd.

Address:

Suite C12, Century Square, Century City, Cape Town, 7441
South Africa.

Telephone Numbers:

Telephone: +27 (0)21 552 6199: Fax: +27 (0)21 552 6147

E-mail:

davem@spillsupply.co.za

Website:

www.biomatrixgold.com

Composition:

Sphagnum Peat moss ~ 90%
Water / Moisture ~14%. Hydrocarbon and Chemical Absorbent

Hazards:

(As applied to unused product).

Dust may cause irritation or if it enters the eye

Hazards associated with used products:

Will be dependent on the nature of the substance absorbed.

Inhalation:

Move from exposure. Irritation to nose & respiratory tract is possible if exposed to high air born dust levels.

Ingestion:

Rinse out mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting. Accidental ingestion will cause no known harmful side effects.

Eyes:

Irrigate thoroughly with eye wash solution or clean running water.

Skin:

Ingestion by animals & Bird life:

Wash with mild soap and water. If irritation or discomfort persists obtain medical attention
Biomatrix gold has been field tested with penguins & bird species during the MV Treasure spill in South Africa. (see Discovery Channel web site) with no harmful effects from ingestion detected.

Extinguishing media:

Standard Fire Fighting Media.

Special Fire Hazards:

N/A

Emergency action:

Sweep or vacuum up unused product spillage. If there is a likelihood of high airborne dust levels, due to wind etc,
If there is a likelihood of high airborne dust levels, due to wind etc, suitable dust mask and safety goggles should be worn.

Handling:

Adequate local or mechanical exhaust ventilation should be available to contain air-born dust levels below exposure limits.

Storage:

Store in a dry place. Keep away from sources of ignition.

Respiratory protection:

An approved respirator should be worn with very high dust levels.

Hand protection:

Not required.

Eye protection:

Safety glasses fitted with side shields are recommended.

Skin protection:

Protective clothing is not necessary for handling the unused product, but may be required. When handling absorbed hydrocarbons or other substances.

Appearance / Physical state:

Solid light brown fibrous material.

Odour:

None.

Auto ignition temperature:

260 deg or 500F

PH:

4-6

Explosive properties:

N/A

Boiling point:

N/A

Oxidation properties:

N/A

Melting point:

N/A

Flash point:

N/A

Relative density:

60/90 g/l

Specific Gravity:

0.85

Solubility in water:

Insoluble

Flammability:

Low when dry and ignited

Vapour pressure:

N/A

Stability:

Stable.

Conditions to avoid:

None known

Material to avoid:

Very strong acids

Hazardous decomposition products:

None known

Inhalation:

Irritation to nose and respiratory tract is possible if exposed to high air-born dust levels.

Exposure limits:

Refer to current issue of HSE publication EH 40 (Nuisance dust)

Ingestion:

No known harm.

Skin contact:

No known harm.

Degradability:

A natural product which is already partially degraded.

Accumulation:

Not Known.

Ecotoxicity.

Not Known.

The product may be disposed of, by either incineration or landfill in accordance with local and national regulations governing the material/s absorbed.

Absorption:

3.8 / 50 lbs of double compressed product will absorb 200lt/50gal of120 weight oil (absorption capacity can vary with viscosity of hydrocarbons absorbed.

Transport:

No special precautions apply

Note: Biomatrix Gold meets or exceeds EPA Federal register/Vol, 57 , No 223, 40 CFR Parts 260, 264, 265, and 271 Nov. 18. 1992 Hazardous Waste Management: Liquids in Landfills. Test Methods-ASTM G22-76 (1984b) Confirmed testing to ASTM F71127-88 OR F716-82 Ref (FDEP CompQAP#990102) FL-DOH Certification # E86349, E86616.