NFPA Hazard Ratings:

0=Minimal, 1=Slight, 2=Moderate, 3=Serious, 4=Severe

Emergency Overview: The microorganisms used in this product are BioSafety Class 1 microorganisms, as defined by the Centers for Disease Control as unlikely to cause disease in healthy humans or animals. However, persons with compromised immune systems should avoid contact with open wounds and/or breathing dust or mist from manufacturing processes. These organisms are susceptible to many commonly used antibiotics, and Alken-Murray is willing to supply antibiotic sensitivity information to any doctor or import health authority requesting it. Although bacterial cultures included in this product were grown in a sterile aqueous medium containing a variety of nutrients, including corn syrup solids, digests of soybean and/or skim milk, glucose or other sugars, vegetable oils, including olive oil, yeast extract, mineral salts, etc., the concentrations of these residual nutrients are believed to be below those capable of causing more than slight allergic reacftion.

Potential Health Effects:

• Signs and Symptoms of Acute Overexposure: Eye, skin irritation
• Signs and Symptoms of Chronic overexposure: Dermatitis and skin sensitization
• Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure: Allergies, dermatitis.
• Ingestion: No effect if ingested in small amounts. Relative to other materials, a single dose of this product is rarely toxic by ingestion. Irritation of the mouth, pharynx, esophagus and stomach can develop following ingestion.

• Inhalation: Remove victim to fresh air
• Ingestion: Give victim water or milk to drink to dilute the product. Get medical advice..
• Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing and footwear. Wash skin with soap and water. Wash clothing before reuse.
• Eye Contact: Immediately flush eyes with water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention.
• Note to Physician: If patient's immune system is compromised, request antibiotic sensitivity chart from Alken-Murray Corporation by e-mail: msds@alken-murray.com

 Flash Point: NA

Flammability Limits: NA

Autoignition temp: NA

Fire Extinguishing Media: Water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical

Special Fire-Fighting Information: None

Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: None

• Ventilation System: Good general ventilation is advisable
• Personal Respirators (NIOSH Approved): if needed, use respirator to screen out nuisance dust
• Skin Protection: Long sleeved clothing
• Eye Protection: Safety glasses if dust is raised
• Other Control Measures: Minimize exposure in accordance with good hygiene practice. Avoid handling which would create large amounts of dust.

ACGIH TLV & OSHA PEL: CAS #1317-65-3: 15 mg/M3

• Appearance and Color: Free-flowing tan to brown powder.
• Odor: Yeast-like odor
• Solubility in Water: Moderate, contains viable bacteria
• Specific Gravity: NDA
• Bulk density: Approximately 0.66-0.77 gm/cm3
• pH: 6.5 - 8.5
• % volatile by volume @ 21C (70F): Nil
• Boiling Point: NA
• Melting Point: NA
• Vapor Density (Air=1): NA
• Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): NA
• Evaporation Rate (Bu. Acetate=1): NA

• Stability: Product is stable.
• Hazardous Decomposition Products: None
• Hazardous Polymerization: will not occur.
• Incompatibility: Acids, alkalies, other toxic materials may inactivate biological cultures.
• Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible substances

• Toxicological Data:

RTECS: Bacterial cultures: 1004274VB / / CAS 116469-86-4: 1012301CS/ CAS 7732-18-5: ZC0110000/ CAS 1317-65-3: EV9580000/ CAS# 68920-42-3 :NDA / CAS# 9012-54-8: 1012880CE/ CAS# 37278-89-0:NDA / CAS# 14808-60-7:VV7330000

 

LD50/LC50 - CAS# 116469-86-4: this is a natural food substance with no reported ingestion toxicity / CAS# 7732-18-5: LD50= >90 mL/Kg / CAS# 1317-65-3: Oral, rat LD50 = 6450 mg/Kg / CAS# 1408-60-7: Oral, rat LD59 = 500 mg/Kg

 

• Carcinogenicity:

CAS#1317-65-3 (Limestone) is listed on the ACGIH & IARC lists as a potential human carcinogen,when inhaled

CAS# 14808-60-8 (Crystalline silica) is listed on the ACGIH & IARC lists as potential human carcinogens

Other ingredients not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTR, or OSHA

 Environmental Fate: This product is not likely to bioconcentrate and is unlikely to create any negative environmental impact, other than a slight reduction in oxygen concentration at the site of release.

Environmental Toxicity: None known. Safe for use in aquatic environments.

• DOT Proper Shipping Name: Not regulated as hazardous by DOT
• DOT Hazard Class: None
• DOT Label: Class 60 (item 20400) "Bacteria, sewage or industrial waste treating, in dry or liquid carrier, with or without enzymes in bulk, bags, barrels or pails."

• TSCA:  (40CFR 710) All chemical ingredients are listed on the TSCA 8(b) inventory. None of the ingredients are on the Health and Safety Reporting List, are under Chemical Test rule, are listed under TSCA Section 12B, or have a SNUR under TSCA
• CERCLA Reportable Quantity: This product does NOT contain ingredients that have Reportable Quantity (RQ) requirements under US 40 CFR 117.302
• SARA TITLE III:

..................................Section 302/304 Extremely Hazardous Substances: None

..................................Section 311 Hazard Categorization: Acute, chronic

..................................Section 313 Toxic Chemicals: None

• Clean Air Act: This product does not contain any Class 1 or Class 2 ozone depletors, nor was it made with such chemicals.
• Clean Water Act: This product contains no ingredients that CWA lists on its "Hazardous Substances", "Priority Pollutant" or "Toxic Pollutant" lists.
• OSHA: None of the ingredients are considered Extremely Hazardous by OSHA.
• STATE RIGHT-TO-KNOW LAWS: Limestone (CAS# 1317-65-3) IS listed on the Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey and Rhode Island RTK lists. Crystalline silica (CAS#14808-60-7) is listed on the California, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Minnesota & Massachusetts RTK lists. Other ingredients are not listed on any of the following state right to know lists: California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, or Rhode Island.
• California Proposition 65 Labeling required for this surfactant: This product contains crystalline silica (CAS# 14808-60-7), a chemical known to the state of California to cause cancer and/or birth defects or reproductive harm.
• Canadian DSL: All ingredients comply with Canadian DSL list. Product is authorized for sale in Canada.
• Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List: Crystalline silica (CAS#14808-60-7 another component of Limestone) is listed on the CIDL Ingredients are not listed on the CIDL.This MSDS has been prepared according to the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) and the MSDS contains all of the information required by the CPR.
• Canadian WHMIS Classification: Class D2B (even BS Class 1 microbes are classed by Canada as potentially toxic) CAS$ 14808-60-6 has a WHMIS of D2A.
• IHT Code: 3002.90.5150 "Microbial cultures for Environmental Defense, Bioremediation"
  

16. Other Information

Reason for Revision: Routine Review & Revision

Alken-Murray Corporation provides the information contained herein in good faith, in compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, but makes no representation as to its comprehensiveness or accuracy. This document is intended only as a guide to the appropriate precautionary handling of the material by a properly trained person using this product. Alken-Murray warrants that this product is of merchantable quality. The implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose is limited to the extent the products are used for the purpose or uses described on the product's label or in any written instructions or materials distributed to the buyer by Alken-Murray and is hereby disclaimed should buyer use the products in a manner inconsistent with this uses or purposes described therein. In no event shall Alken-Murray be liable for any consequential, exemplary, or incidental damages incurred by buyer even if it has been advised of the possibility of such damages.