Material Safety Data Sheet

PRODUCT NAME

Powdered Soiltac*

*SOILTAC is a registered trademark of Soilworks, LLC.

MANUFACTURER

Soilworks, LLC.

681 North Monterey Street, Suite 101
Gilbert, Arizona 85233-8318 USA
www.soilworks.com

TELEPHONE NUMBER

800-545-5420

ONLINE INFORMATION

www.powderedsoiltac.com

EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS

800-545-5420 (National & International)

REVISION DATE

February 2007 (supersedes March 2005)

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

PHYSICAL FORM

White powder

COLOR

White (opaque/transparent once cured)

ODOR

Mild (no odor once dispersed and cured)

C.A.S. CHEMICAL NAME

Mixture

SYNONYMS

Soil stabilizer, soil stabilization agent, soil solidifier, soil amendment, soil additive, soil crusting agent, dust control agent, dust inhibitor, dust palliative, dust suppressant, dust retardant

CHEMICAL FAMILY

Vinyl Copolymer Emulsion

EMPIRICAL FORMULA

Mixture

INTENDED USE

Soil stabilization, soil solidification, fugitive dust control, dust suppression, dust abatement, tackifier, dust abatement, PM10 and PM2.5 air quality control and erosion control

%

CAS Number

Chemical Name

1.

90-95

Proprietary

Vinyl Copolymer

2.

2-10

Proprietary

Non-Hazardous Ingredient

ROUTES OF ENTRY
Eye Contact, Skin Contact, and Inhalation (in case of dust formation)

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF ACUTE EXPOSURE
Skin: Contact may cause skin irritation.
Ingestion: No hazard in normal industrial use

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF CHRONIC EXPOSURE
A long term exposure exceeding TLV can lead to damaging effect as a result of mechanical overloading of the respiratory tract.

CARCINOGENICITY
This material does not contain 0.1% or more of any chemical listed by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the National Toxicology Program (NTP), or regulated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) as a carcinogen.

EYE CONTACT
Flush eyes with clean water for at least 15 minutes. Get immediate medical attention.

SKIN CONTACT
Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash affected area with soap and water.  Get medical attention if irritation develops or persists.

INHALATION
Move patient to fresh air. If breathing has stopped or is labored give assisted respiration (e.g. mouth-to-mouth).  Seek medical advice.

INGESTION
Give the victim several glasses of water to drink.  If swallowed, induce vomiting.  Get immediate medical attention. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.

FLASH POINT (closed cup)

Not applicable

UPPER EXPLOSION LIMIT (UEL)

Not applicable

LOWER EXPLOSION LIMIT (LEL)

30 g/m³

AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE

Approx. 500 ºC (932 ºF)

FIRE HAZARD CLASSIFICATION (OSHA/NFPA)

Non-Combustible

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
Water-spray, water-mist, carbon dioxide, dry chemical or foam-type extinguishing media.

FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and full fire-fighting protective clothing.

FIRE FIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
Containers of this material may build up pressure if exposed to heat (fire).  Use water spray to cool fire-exposed containers.

FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS
Dust may form explosive mixture with air.  Electrostatic charging is possible.

HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS
When dried polymer burns, water (H2O), carbon dioxide (CO2), carbon monoxide (CO) and smoke are produced.

PRECAUTIONS
Avoid dust formation.  Do not breathe dust.
HAZWOPER PPE Level: D

CONTAINMENT TECHNIQUES (Removal of ignition sources, diking etc)
Cover any spilled material in accordance with regulations to prevent dispersal by wind.  Eliminate all sources of ignition.

CLEAN-UP PROCEDURES
Take up mechanically and dispose of according to local/state/federal regulations.

OTHER EMERGENCY ADVICE
Product imparts a milky white color to contaminated waters.

STORAGE
Observe precautionary measures against dust explosion.

HANDLING
Avoid dust formation.  Dust may form explosive mixture with air.  Avoid dust deposit, remove dust regularly.  Take precautionary measure against electrostatic charging.  Keep away from open flames, heat and sparks.  Use only in well-ventilated areas.  Avoid contact with eyes.  Avoid breathing dust.  Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with skin.  Wash hands thoroughly after handling.  Do not eat, drink or smoke when handling.

EXPOSURE GUIDELINES
Associate substance with specific control parameters such as limit values maximum airborne concentrations at the workplace.

EYE PROTECTION
Recommendation in case of dust formation: tight fitting chemical safety goggles.

HAND PROTECTION
Recommendation: rubber gloves.

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
In case of dust formation use a NIOSH approved respirator for: fine dust.

PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
Recommendation in case of dust formation: antistatic clothing and shoes.

ENGINEERING CONTROLS
Avoid breathing dust/vapor/mist/gas/aerosol. Use with adequate ventilation.  Maintain concentrations below TLV.

PHYSICAL FORM

Solid - Powder

COLOR

White (Opaque once cured)

ODOR

Odorless

pH

7

VAPOR DENSITY

Not applicable

MELTING POINT

Not applicable

BOILING POINT

Not applicable

FLASH POINT

Not applicable

BULK DENSITY

440-540 kg/m³

SOLUBILITY IN WATER

Moderately (until cured)

STABILITY
If stored and handled in accordance with standard industrial practices no hazardous reactions are known.

INCOMPATIBILITY (Materials to Avoid)
No incompatibilities have been identified.

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
If stored and handled in accordance with standard industrial practices and local regulations where applicable: none known.  At increased temperature, thermal decomposition may form: Acetic acid.

HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION
Cannot occur

CONDITIONS TO AVOID
None known.

GENERAL INFORMATION
Toxicological testing has been conducted with similar product(s).

ACUTE EYE TOXICITY
No acute toxic effects are expected.

ACUTE ORAL TOXICITY

ACUTE SKIN TOXICITY
May cause slight skin irritation.

ACUTE INHALATION TOXICITY
No acute toxic effects are known

CHRONIC/CARCINOGENICY
This material does not contain 0.1% or more of any chemical listed by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the National Toxicology Program (NTP), or regulated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) as a carcinogen.

ECOTOXICITYNo expected damaging effects to aquatic organisms.  No expected adverse effects on water purification plants are expected.

ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION
No adverse effects expected.

GENERAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicological testing has been conducted with similar product(s).

WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD
This material is not a RCRA hazardous waste.  Disposal of this material is not regulated under RCRA.  Consult federal, state and local regulations to ensure that this material and its containers, if discarded, is disposed of in compliance with all regulatory requirements.

RCRA HAZARD CLASS
This material is not a RCRA hazardous waste.  When discarded in its purchased form, this material would not be regulated as a RCRA Hazardous waste under 40 CFR 261.

DOT NON-BULK SHIPPING NAME

Refer to Bill of Lading - Not DOT Regulated // Not dangerous goods

DOT BULK SHIPPING NAME

Refer to Bill of Lading.

IMO SHIPPING DATA

Refer to Bill of Lading.

ICAO/IATA SHIPPING DATA

Refer to Bill of Lading - Not IATA Regulated // Not dangerous goods

CFR

Not Regulated // Not dangerous goods

IMDG

Not Regulated // Not dangerous goods

CTC

Not Regulated // Not dangerous goods

TSCA SECTION 8(b) INVENTORY STATUS
All components are included in the EPA Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Chemical Substance Inventory.  This material is in compliance under the 2% Polymer Rule.

TSCA SECTION 12(b) EXPORT NOTIFICATION

OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29CFR1910.1200) hazard class(es)
This material is not classified as hazardous under the criteria of the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200

CERLA REGULATED CHEMICALS
This material does not contain any CERCLA regulated chemicals.

EPA SARA 302 EHS CHEMICALS
This material does not contain any SARA extremely hazardous substances

EPA SARA 311/312 HAZARD CLASS
This product does not present any SARA 311/312 hazards.

EPA SARA 313 CHEMICALS
This product does not contain any SARA 313 chemicals above de minimus levels.

CALIFORNIA (Proposition 65)
This material does not contain any chemicals known to the State of California to cause reproductive effects.  This material contains a chemical known in the State of California to cause cancer. 

CANADIAN INVENTORY STATUS
All components of this material are listed on the Canadian Domestic Substances List (DSL).  This material is in compliance under the 2% Polymer Rule

CANADIAN WHMIS
This material is not classified as a controlled product under the Canadian Workplace Hazardous Material Information System.

ADDITIONAL CANADIAN REGULATORY INFORMATION
This product does not contain a substance present on the WHMIS Ingredient Disclosure List (IDL).

DETAILS OF INTERNATIONAL REGISTRATION STATUS
Listed on the following inventories:
IECSC     China
PICCS     Philippines
ENCS      Japan
ECL         Korea
DSL         Canada
AICS        Australia
TSCA      USA
EINECS   Europe
HSNO     New Zealand

HMIS and  NFPA Classification

Health

:  1

Flammability

:  1

Reactivity

:  0

Special Hazard

:  0