SDS
SAFETY DATA SHEET
Compliant SDS for GHS: OSHA HCS 2012 P a g e 2 | 5
SECTION 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing Media
Suitable Extinguishing Media
Water.
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media
High pressure water jet.
Specific Hazards Arising from the
Product
None are known.
Special Protective Equipment
and Precautions for Fire-Fighters
Fire-fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and self-
contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). Do not inhale combustion gases.
SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Precautions, Protective Equipment and Emergency Procedures
Personal Precautions: Ensure adequate ventilation.
Emergency Procedures: No special emergency procedures required
Environmental Precautions: No special environmental precautions required
Methods and Material for Containment and Cleaning Up:
Use methods to clean spill which avoid creating airborne dust. Avoid breathing dust by using adequate
ventilation and/or NIOSH or MSHA approved respirator for nuisance dust of this type.
SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for Safe Handling:
Avoid creating excessive dust during handling. Avoid breathing dust by using adequate ventilation and/or NIOSH
or MSHA approved respirator for nuisance dust of this type.
Conditions for Safe Storage: No special storage requirements.
Incompatibilities: None known
SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
CONTROL PARAMETERS
Occupational Exposure Limits Values
NAME
OSHA PEL
ACGIH TLV
Respirable Dust
Total Dust
Respirable Particules
Inhalable Particules
Peat moss
5 mg/m
3
15 mg/m
3
3 mg/m
3
10 mg/m
3
Appropriate Engineering Controls:
Use exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below exposure limits.
Individual Protection Measures
Eye/Face Protection: Wear safety goggles is recommended
Skin Protection: No specific requirement
Respiratory Protection: Wear respiratory protection, where airborne concentrations are expected to
exceed exposure limits.
SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance
Blond to light brown fiber
Odour
Earthy odor
Odour Threshold
Not applicable
pH
5-7