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Coco Peat is an organic material used as an industrial liquid spill absorbent. It is made from coir pith and coir fibres. Coco Peat is not hazardous when unused and does not contain any hazardous components. Prolonged inhalation of its dust may cause slight irritation. Personal protective equipment like dust masks, gloves, and safety glasses are recommended when handling. Coco Peat is stable, partially biodegradable, and safe to dispose in landfills.

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Coco Peat is an organic material used as an industrial liquid spill absorbent. It is made from coir pith and coir fibres. Coco Peat is not hazardous when unused and does not contain any hazardous components. Prolonged inhalation of its dust may cause slight irritation. Personal protective equipment like dust masks, gloves, and safety glasses are recommended when handling. Coco Peat is stable, partially biodegradable, and safe to dispose in landfills.

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Date issued: 31st August 2015 Page 1 of 3

Material Safety Data Sheet 15351 MSDS


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COMPANY DETAILS Name: Conut Distributors (Pty) Ltd
Tel: +27827756432
Address: P.O Box 1062
Umhlanga Rocks
4370

1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION (UNUSED PRODUCT):


Trade name: Conut Organics (Coco Peat)
Chemical family/group: Organic Material
Chemical name: Coco Peat
Chemical Formula: Unspecified
CAS Number: N/A
UN Number: N/A
EC Number: N/A
Product Use: Industrial liquid spill absorbent

2. COMPOSITION:
Hazardous components: NOT hazardous

3. HARZARDS IDENTIFICATION:
Hazard: Eyes: Slight irritation may be caused from Dust

No known health hazard for unused Coco


Health effects - skin:
Peat
Unlikely under normal conditions. No known
Health effects - ingestion:
Health hazard.
May cause slight irritation if high
Health effects - inhalation
concentration of dust is inhaled.

4. FIRST-AID MEASURES:
Check for or remove any contact lenses.
Eye contact: Wash eyes immediately with plenty of water
and if irritation persists seek medical
attention.

Skin contact: Wash skin thoroughly with soap and water.


Remove to fresh air. If irritation persists seek
Inhalation of dust: medical attention.
Ingestion:
Wash out mouth with water and give water
to drink. DO NOT, induce vomiting.

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES:


Extinguishing media: In case of fire, use appropriate extinguishing
media most suitable for surrounding fire
conditions.

Special Fire Fighting Procedures: None

Special Protective Equipment: Self-contained breathing apparatus, goggles


and protective clothing.
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Material Safety Data Sheet 15351 MSDS


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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES:

Clean-up Procedures: Sweep up, if necessary, to avoid


generating airborne dust. Wash residual to
on-site treatment area, where appropriate.
Product is 100% Organic material (vegetable
based) and will not harm the environment.
Safe for disposal in Landfill.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE:


Handling precautions: Avoid breathing of dust. Do not get into
Eyes.

Storage precautions: No special transport is required.


Store in a cool, dry and well-ventilated area.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION:


Occupational exposure limits: Not known

Personal protection- respiratory: Wear dust mask.

Personal protection- hand: Use gloves.


Personal protection- eye: Wear safety glasses or goggles.

Personal protection skin: Wear suitable protective clothing.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:


Properties & Appearance: Cellulose Organic Material & Light Brown Material
Odour: Odourless
Smoke Point (lower flame limit): N/A
Auto-ignition temperature: N/A
Fire point: N/A

Bulk ( Density): 139 kg/m3 depending on moisture content.


Solubility: Not Soluble
pH (10% mixture): 6.5
Ingredients: Coir Pith and Coir Fibres
Ash Content: 5 %m/m

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY:


Product is stable under normal conditions of use, storage and temperature.
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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
Eyes: Dust particles can cause slight eye irritation if not careful.
Skin: No known hazard.
Inhalation: Can cause slight irritation if inhaled under high concentration.
Ingestion: Unlikely under normal conditions. No known hazard.
LD50; LC50: None available

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION:


This material is an organic solid and is partially biodegradable.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS:


Waste disposal should be in accordance with local authoritys by-laws and national
regulations governing the material/s absorbed.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION:


Packaging Groups: No special precaution apply in Unused Product.

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION:


General Information: Non Hazardous

16. OTHER INFORMATION


Handle and apply only as recommended by manufacturer.

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