Oil Cleaning Bio-Products: degreasing, oil spill kits, bioremediation, parts-washing, health & safety, environmental compliance and more.

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
Bacterial culture in liquid medium for remediation of land or wastes contaminated by oil or chlorinated hydrocarbons. COMPOSITION: Varieties of non-pathogenic, non-phytotoxic bacteria in isopropyl alcohol

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: May cause irritation. Flush or wash with water if necessary.
2) INGESTION: May cause nausea or diarrhoea. Drink water. Do not induce vomiting. Contact doctor if condition persists.
3) INHALATION: Not expected to cause a problem

VI ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Evacuate floor area affected by spillage, since floor may be slippery. Take care to avoid falling. Flush area with water into foul drains.

VII STORAGE AND HANDLING OF PRODUCT
STORAGE: Keep in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight. Avoid contact with strong acids or bases or other bacterial compounds.
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

Form: Liquid
Colour: milky
Odour: Isopropyl alcohol odour
pH: 7.0 - 7.5
Flash point: None (PMCC 211.7)
Flammability: None
Autoflammability: None
Explosivity: None
Oxidising properties: None
Vapour pressure: Similar to water
Relative density:1.03
Solubility: 100%
Volatility by volume: 0%

Stability: stable
Incompatiblity: None
Hazardous polymerisation: Will not occur
Decomposition products: Carbon dioxide

XI TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
Hegboost is a non-toxic product. The product contains no components which are on the NTP list or registered with IARC for carcinogens. The product tested as a whole has been found to be non-toxic, non-corrosive and not an oral, dermal or ocular sensitiser. 29 CFR 1910: None

XII ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION: Hegboost is biodegradable and environmentally benign. The bacteria in the liquid are non-pathogenic and non-phytotoxic. 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 which has been used to bioremediate contaminated land will remain in the soil until it has biodegraded.

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 treatment or 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. All materials described herein may present unknown health hazards.