ALKEN® Nu-Bind

Effective Date: 03/16/2006

 Product Bulletin


 Material Safety Data Sheet
 Manufacturer's Name: Alken-Murray Corporation
 Manufacturer's Address: P.O. Box 400, New Hyde Park, New York 11040
  T: 540-636-1236 Fax: 540-636-1770
  E-mail: msds@alken-murray.com 
 Manufacturer's Cage Code: 2A384

 NFPA Hazard Ratings:

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

 Health=1  Fire=0  Reactivity=0

 1. Product Identification

 Synonyms:  none
 CAS Number:  Not applicable to mixtures
 Chemical Formula:  mixture
 Formula ID Codes:  10210

 2. Composition/Information on Ingredients

 Chemical Name  CAS Number   OSHA PEL  ACGIH TLV  % Weight
 Processed high molecular weight humified organic peat  NA  NDA  NDA  80-90
 Water  7732-18-5   NDA   NDA  4 - 15
 Viable bacterial cultures   NA   NDA   NDA  1
 1,2 benzisothiazolin-3-one  2634-33-5  NDA  NDA  < 1
Sodium hydroxide   1310-73-2  2 mg/M3  2 mg/M3  < 1
Dipropylene glycol  25265-71-8  NDA  NDA  < 1
Tetrasodium EDTA  64-02-8  NDA  NDA  < 1
Isopropyl alcohol  67-63-0  400 ppm  400 ppm  < 1

Ingredients not precisely identified are proprietary and/or non-hazardous. All chemical ingredients appear on the EPA TSCA inventory.

 3. Hazards Identification

Emergency Overview: This product is considered safe for its intended use. Organisms used are non-pathogenic and have been classified by the CDC and NIH as "Class 1", but can cause infection when in contact with open wounds. These organisms are susceptible to many commonly used antibiotics.

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: May result in abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting.

 4. First Aid Measures

  • 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 or obtain from the internet at http://www.alken-murray.com/antibio.html

 5. Fire Fighting Measures

 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

 6. Accidental Release Measures

Where possible, flush down drain to waste treatment sewer; otherwise on small spills, use chemical adsorbant and sweep up. For large spills, contain and collect for reuse or disposal.

 7. Handling and Storage

 Store in cool dry place. Keep container closed when not in use. Avoid storage of product above 110 degrees F and keep from freezing. Keep out of direct sunlight.

 8. Exposure Controls/ Personal Protection

  • Ventilation System: Yes Local Exhaust: Yes Forced Air: No
  • Personal Respirators (NIOSH Approved): None required. Avoid creating aerosols in poorly ventilated areas/
  • Skin Protection: Long sleeved clothing, gloves are optional to protect skin from mild defatting
  • Eye Protection: Safety glasses if mist is formed indoors.
  • Other Control Measures: Minimize exposure in accordance with good hygiene practice. Avoid handling which would create large amounts of dust.

 9. Physical and Chemical Properties

  • Appearance and Color: Opaque brown/black liquid
  • Odor: Earthy
  • Solubility in Water: 99%
  • Specific Gravity: 1.03
  • Bulk density: NDA
  • pH: 7.0 - 8.0
  • % volatile by volume @ 21C (70F): Nil
  • Boiling Point: 212 degrees F, 100 degrees C
  • Melting Point: 32 degrees F
  • Vapor Density (Air=1): =water
  • Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): =water
  • Evaporation Rate (Bu. Acetate=1): =water

 10. Stability and Reactivity

  • 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

 11. Toxicological Information

  • Toxicological Data:
RTECS: CAS 7732-18-5: ZC0110000/ Bacterial cultures: 1003657BA/ CAS# 2634-33-5: 1004600BE/ CAS# 1310-73-2: WB4900000/ CAS# 25265-71-8: UB8765000/ CAS# 64-02-8: AH5075000/ CAS# 67-63-0: NT8050000
LD50/LC50 - CAS 1310-73-2: skin, rabbit: 500 mg/24H severe; eye rabbit: 50 ug/24H severe.
CAS 64-02-8: moderately toxic.
Skin & Eye Irritation: none reported
  • Carcinogenicity: Ingredients not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTR, or OSHA

 12. Ecological Information

Environmental Fate: This product is not likely to bioconcentrate, if mixed with water. If product is released in high concentration to the environment, oxygen levels may temporarily decrease at the release site.

Environmental Toxicity: Bioassays determined that the only negative effect from the ingredients in this product are a localized reduction in oxygen from biological activity.

 13. Disposal Considerations

 RCRA Hazard Class (if discarded): N/A.Wash containers down with water and disinfect with a 1% sodium hypochlorite solution before unregulated disposal.

 14. Transportation Information

  • DOT Proper Shipping Name: Not regulated as hazardous by DOT
  • DOT Hazard Class: None
  • DOT Label: N/A

 15. Regulatory Information

  • TSCA: All chemical ingredients are listed on TSCA inventory, with no special reporting regulations
  • CERCLA Reportable Quantity: None
  • SARA TITLE III:

    Section 302/304 Extremely Hazardous Substances: None

    Section 311 Hazard Categorization: Acute, chronic

    Section 313 Toxic Chemicals: None 

  • Canadian WHMIS Classification: Class D2B
  • Not subject to Proposition 65 labeling requirements

 16. Other Information

Reason for Revision: Routine review and 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.

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