AND SYNONYMS

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Hazard statements

Not applicable HAZARDOUS MIXTURES OF OTHER LIQUIDS, SOLIDS OR GASES – NONE KNOWN SECTION III – PHYSICAL DATA MELTING POINT >3000° C SPECIFIC GRAVITY (H2O = 1) 1.5 VAPOR PRESSURE (mm Hg.) N/A FLAMMABILITY Not flammable VAPOR DENSITY (AIR = 1) N/A EVAPORATION RATE 1.0 atm MOISTURE CONTENT 11 – 15% pH (in 0.01% solution) 8, 5 – 9,2 ACTIVITY (Soluble Humic Acids) 85 – 95 % SOLUBILITY IN WATER 88 – 92 % APPEARANCE / FORM Dark brown to ODOR Almost odorless black powder SECTION IV – FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES EXTINGUISHING MEDIA Water, carbon dioxide, extinguishing powder. SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEEDURES Wear self-contained respirator and fully protective suit. UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS Any fine dust may explode if it is suspended in air and proper ignition source is present. Under extreme temperatures, powder burns similar to coal. 1 SECTION V – FIRST AID MEASURES AFTER INHALATION: Supply fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration and seek medical advice. No toxic effects are known. Wash with water and soak and rinse thoroughly. AFTER EYE CONTACT: Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. No eye reaction effects are known, but the powdered nature of the product could cause physical discomfort. Seek medical advice if irritation persists. AFTER SWALLOWING: No detrimental effects of ingestion are known. Seek medical advice if discomfort arises. EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE No exposure limits have been determined and no particular reactions to this product have been reported. If combined with other products, use their MSDS information. SECTION VI – REACTIVITY DATA STABILITY Stable X Unstable __ MATERIALS TO AVOID - INCOMPATIBILTY - Oxidizing agents Avoid mixing with materials that have a pH lower than 4.0 HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS When burned, CO, CO2, SO2, hydrocarbons (including coal tar pitch and unknowns may be detected) HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION Will Occur __ Will not occur X SECTION VII – SPILL OR LEAK PROCEEDURES