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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION |
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Product
Name:
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Monkiskin |
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Other
Names:
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Coir
Industrial Absorbent |
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Chemical
Family:
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Coir
Fibre Pith |
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Manufacturers
ID:
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Galuku
Pty Ltd., Suite 2, 665 Old South Hd Rd., Vaucluse, NSW Australia |
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Telephone:
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+612
9337 2198 |
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Fax:
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+612
9337 2648 |
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| II.
INGREDIENTS |
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Composition:
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Coir
Fibre Pith |
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| III.
PHYSICAL DATA |
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Appearance:
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Brown
natural organic substance |
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Odour:
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Odourless |
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Boiling
point:
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not
applicable |
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Melting
point:
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not
applicable |
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Vapour
pressure:
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not
applicable |
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Flashpoint:
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not
applicable |
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Specific
gravity (H2O=1):
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varies
according to composition and moisture content |
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Molecular
weight:
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not
applicable |
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Solubility
in water:
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not
soluble |
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| IV.
FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARDS |
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Auto
Ignition Temp:
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5000F
2600C |
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Extinguishing
Method:
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Use
Media needed to control surrounding fire |
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Special
Fire Fighting Procedures and Precautions:
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Standard
fire protection equipment |
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Unusual
Fire & Explosion Hazards:
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Dry
(unsaturated) Monkiskin may wick petrolium-based products to
an open flame |
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| V.
REACTIVITY |
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Stability:
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Stable |
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Conditions
to avoid:
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Strong
Acids/Bases |
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Hazardous
Polymerization:
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not
applicable |
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Hazardous
Decomposition Products:
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None |
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| VI.
HEALTH INFORMATION
(Chronic and Acute Health Effects) |
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Swallowed:
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Unlikely
under normal conditions. No known hazard. |
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Eye:
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Dust
particles may cause minor eye irritation. |
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Skin:
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No
known hazard. (Applies to unused Monkiskin) |
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Inhaled:
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May cause slight irritation with very high concentrations. |
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| VII.
EMERGENCY & FIRST AID
(First
Aid) |
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Swallowed:
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Give water
to drink. Seek medical attention if any abdominal symptoms.
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Eye:
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Flush
eyes thoroughly for ten minutes with plenty of water. If irritation
persists seek medical attention. |
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Skin:
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Wash
thoroughly with mild soap and water. |
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Inhaled:
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Remove
to fresh air. |
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First-aid
facilities:
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Eye
wash station, running water, soap and sink. |
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Advice
to Doctor:
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Treat
symptomatically. |
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| VIII.
PERSONAL PROTECTION INFORMATION |
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Ventilation:
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Adequate
ventilation should be available to keep dust concentrations
low |
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Respiratory
Protection:
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An
approved dust respirator should be worn when dust standards
are exceeded |
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Eye
Protection:
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Safety
glasses with side shields are recommended |
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Skin
Protection:
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Protective
clothing is not required for Monkiskin, but may required to
handle absorbed hydrocarbons |
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Other;
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Washing
facilities should be available |
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IX.
SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES |
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Emergency
Action:
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Sweep
up and containerize unused Monkiskin |
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Waste
Disposal:
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Unused
Monkiskin is not hazardous. Dispose of used Monkiskin according
to local regulations governing material absorbed. |
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| X.
STORAGE & TRANSPORT REQUIREMENTS |
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Storage:
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Store
in a dry place |
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Transport:
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Normal
freight |
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Other:
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None |
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Due to
the variety of liquids and chemicals involved in spills, the
manufacturer of Monkiskin cannot recommend disposal procedures
or guarantee the performance of Monkiskin other than to replace
such quantity of product proved to be defective. Galuku Pty
Ltd disclaims any liability for loss or damage incurred in
connection with the use of this substance
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