Bed Ash

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA HCS 2012 United States (US) According to: OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200 HCS

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

OSHA HCS 2012 • Skin Corrosion 1B Serious Eye Damage 1 Carcinogenicity 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity Single Exposure 3: Respiratory Tract Irritation Specific Target Organ Toxicity Single Exposure 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity Repeated Exposure 1 Combustible Dust

2.2 Label elements

OSHA HCS 2012 DANGER

Hazard statements

Causes severe skin burns and eye damage May cause respiratory irritation May cause cancer via inhalation Causes damage to Lungs via Inhalation May cause damage to Lungs through prolonged or repeated exposure via inhalation May form combustible dust concentrations in air.

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Do not breathe dusts or mists. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Immediately take off all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Storage/Disposal • Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container. Store in a well-ventilated place. Dispose of content and/or container in accordance with local, regional, national, and/or international regulations.

Additional information

This product may present an engulfment hazard. To prevent burial or suffocation, do not enter a confined space such as a silo, bin, bulk truck, or other storage container or vessel that stores or contains ash. Areas of accumulated Bed ash may retain heat for extended periods of time. Use caution when stepping into deep accumulations. Properly ground all pneumatic conveyance systems. The potential exists for static build-up and static discharge when moving ash through a plastic, non-conductive, or non-grounded pneumatic conveyance system. The static discharge may result in damage to equipment and or injury to workers.

2.3 Other hazards

OSHA HCS 2012 • No data available