OIL CLEANING BIO-PRODUCTS LTD.   HEGBOOST PRODUCT SAFETY DATA SHEET

Issue no. 1. Date: 30.11.97

I SUPPLIER:
Oil Cleaning Bio-Products Ltd., PO Box 46, Royston, Herts. SG8 9PD, United Kingdom, tel. (44) (0)1763 287749

II COMPOSITION OF AND INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Generic description: Biodegradable liquid for addition to Hegrem in final stages of bioremediaiton of contaminated land.
Composition: Blend of biodegradable surfactants, anti-foam and nutrients for bacteria; separate bran containing natural bacteria.

III HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION This product is not considered dangerous for supply within the meaning of Regulation 5 of the Chemical Hazards (Information and Packaging) Regulations 1993 ("CHIP"). The information in this PSDS is supplied according to Schedule 6 of CHIP to meet the requirements of Section 6(4) of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.

IV FIRST AID MEASURES AGAINST OVER-EXPOSURE
1) EYES or SKIN: Not expected to be a problem. Flush or wash with water if necessary.
2) INGESTION: May cause nausea. Drink plenty of water. Do not induce vomiting. Contact doctor if condition persists.
3) INHALATION: Not expected to cause a problem

V FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA AND FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES:
NOT FLAMMABLE

VI ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Small spillages may be brushed to the foul drains. Larger amounts should be soaked up with absorbent, placed in a waste disposal container and disposed of in accordance with relevant regulations.

VII STORAGE AND HANDLING OF PRODUCT
STORAGE: Keep in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight. Do not store in temperatures below 5°C or above 40°C.
HANDLING: Use common sense and normal industrial hygiene standards when handling Hegboost. Do not mix or use it other than according to instructions. Those with hyper-sensitive skin should wear protective gloves and wash hands after use.

VIII EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION:
See guidance in Sections IV and VII above

IX PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Form: Liquid	Colour: Pink	Odour: None
pH: 7.0 (+/- 0.2)	Boiling point: 99°C	Flash point: N/A
Flammability: None	Autoflammability: None	Explosivity: None
Oxidising properties: None	Vapour pressure: Similar to water	Relative density:1.03
Solubility: Soluble	Volatility: <90%

X STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Stability: Stable	Incompatiblity: None	Hazardous polymerisation: Will not occur
Hazardous decomposition products: None

XI TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
Hegboost contains no toxic or dangerous substances.

XII ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
Both the Hegboost liquid and the bran medium in which the microbes occur are biodegradable and environmentally benign. The bacteria in the bran culture are naturally occurring in the original bran and are non-hazardous to humans and plants. They are not genetically modified or mutagenic. If released into the environment the bacteria will die and degrade unless they come into contact with organic material on which they can feed.

XIII DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS:
Hegboost is non-toxic and biodegradable and, subject to local conditions, it may be safely disposed of to the foul drains. Hegboost when used as an adjunct in the in situ bioremediation of contaminated land will remain in the soil and will biodegrade in place. It will not normally be recoverable. Hegboost, before complete biodegradation of contaminants has occurred, will contain quantities of the original hydrocarbons etc. and if recovered should therefore be disposed of in accordance with relevant regulations and consents applicable to the site and substances in question.

XIV TRANSPORT INFORMATION:
No special precautions other than those concerning storage shown in Section VII.

XV REGULATORY INFORMATION:
None of the components of Hegboost is notifiable under the Notification of New and Existing Substances Regulations 1993. The product must be used in accordance with all relevant laws, regulations and specific consents governing its use and the disposal of the particular hydrocarbons at the site in question, and in accordance with guidelines prepared by the user under the COSHH Regulations and the provisions applicable to the user under the Health and Safety at Work Act and other relevant legislation. The information in this PSDS does not constitute the user's own assessment of workplace risks required by law. Any product use which is not in accordance with this Data Sheet or which involves using or mixing the product other than indicated is the sole responsibility of the user. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy and validity of statements and assessments herein, OCBP cannot accept responsibility for any errors or omissions.

 

 

 

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