GeoSkin XT

Appearance/Odor

pH (as is) 5-6 DARK GREEN/FIBROUS, WITH ODOR OF STRAW pH at IV FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA Flash Point NOT APPLICABLE Auto Ignition Flammable Limits Higher Not (Test method) Temperature *550 oF in Air, % by Vol. Lower APPLICABLE Extinguishing WATER, STEAM, FOAM, DRY CHEMICALS, OR NON OXIDIZING GASES SUCH AS CARBON DIOXIDE Media OR NITROGEN Special Fire Fighting Procedures NONE Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazard NONE * THERMOGRAVIMETRIC ANALYZER 1

Health hazards

INFORMATION Data

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Basis for Classification Source

Principle Routes of Exposure

Inhalation NONE COTTON EXEMPTED CFR 1910.1043 BY CFR 1910.1043 (a) (2) CFR 1910.1000 TABLE 21 Skin Contact NONE Skin Absorption NONE Eye Contact NONE Ingestion NONE Effects of Overexposure Acute Overexposure POSSIBLE ACUTE CHEST TIGHTNESS AND COUGH TO THOSE PERSONS REACTIVE TO COTTON DUST. NO CHRONIC HAZARD SHOWN. ALLERGIES AND DERMATITIS MAY BE AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE. Chronic Overexposure GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE. PRE-EXISTING CHRONIC LUNG DISEASE MAY BE AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE TO DUST. Emergency and First Aid Procedures Eyes FLUSH EYES WITH WATER. CONTACT PHYSICIAN IF ALLERGIC REACTIONS OCCUR WITHIN 0-2 HOURS Skin USE WATER TO CLEANSE. CONTACT PHYSICIAN IF ALLERGIC REACTIONS OCCUR WITHIN 0-2 HOURS Inhalation REACTIVE PERSON SHOULD BE MOVED TO NON-DUST WORK AREA. Ingestion NONE Notes to Physician 2 VI REACTIVITY DATA Conditions Contributing to Instability STRONG ACIDS DEGRADE CELLULOSE POLYMERS; HIGH TEMPERATURE (ABOVE 350 oF) IN AIR SLOWLY DEGRADES FIBER Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid) STRONG MINERAL ACIDS; STRONG OXIDIZING MEDIA Hazardous Decomposition Products IF BURNED WITH INSUFFICIENT OXYGEN, CARBON MONOXIDE IS GENERATED AS A PRODUCT OF COMBUSTION Conditions Contributing to Hazardous Polymerization NONE VII SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES Steps to be Taken if Material is Released or Spilled USUAL HOUSEKEEPING PROCEDURES; SWEEP, BAG OR BALE LOOSE OR WASTE FIBERS Neutralizing Chemicals NOT APPLICABLE Waste Disposal Method of Spill or Leak SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL: COMPOST OR INCINERATE VII SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION Ventilation Requirements NONE Specific Personal Protective Equipment Respiratory (Specify in detail) DUST MASK APPROVED FOR NUISANCE DUST Eye NONE Gloves NONE Other Clothing and Equipment USE GOOD WORK PRACTICES. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING. 3 IX SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS Labeling Information and Warnings Data for Hazards Information Label Hazard Code Flammability NONE (NOT RESTRICTED ARTIC4= Extreme 1 3= High 2 Reactivity 0 2= Moderate 1= Slight Health 0= Insignificant Special Other Handling and Storage Requirements TO AVOID MICROBIOLOGICAL DAMAGE TO FIBER, AVOID PROLONGED STORAGE IN DAMP OR WET CONDITION X DISPOSAL Waste Disposal Method SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL COMPOST, OR INCINERATE Aquatic Toxicity (e.g.. 96 hr TLM): NOT APPLICABLE XI GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS Reference to Applicable Regulation Highlights Government Regulations Federal CFR 1910.1043 COTTON FIBER IS EXEMPTED BY CFR 1910.1043 (A) (2) CFR1910.1000 TABLE Z-1 State Other