Material Safety Data Sheet

U.S. Department of Labor

May be used to comply with

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard,

(Non-Mandatory Form)

29 CFR 1910.1200. Standard must be

Form Approved

consulted for specific requirements.

OMB No. 1218-0072

 

IDENTITY

 

     Reclaimed granulated vulcanized rubber

 

Note: Blank spaces are not permitted. If any item is not applicable. Or no information is available, the space must be marked to indicate that

 

Section I

Manufacturer's Name:

NER, LLC

Emergency Telephone Number

281-370-1291

Address (Number, Street, City, State, and ZIP Code)

8206 Forest Ridge Rd.

Telephone Number for Information:

281-370-1291

Spring, Texas  77379

Date Prepared: 01-25-00

 

Section II - Hazard Ingredients/Identity Information

Hazardous Components  (Specific Chemical Identity; Common Names)  OSHA PEL       ACGIH TLV        Other Limits                       %

                                                                                                                                                                            Recommended               (optional)

Non-hazardous filled hydrocarbon polymer. Reclaimed rubber is to be considered a non-toxic, non-metallic, principally organic, carbon based material used as an additive in drilling fluids and cements.

 

Section III - Physical /Chemical Characteristics

Boiling Point

Solid

Specific Gravity (H2O = 1)

1.09-1.18

 

Vapor Pressure (mm Hg.)

N/A

Melting Point

N/A

 

Vapor Density (AIR = 1)

N/A

Evaporation Rate
(Butyl Acetate = 1)

N/A

 

Solubility in Water:  INSOLUBLE

Appearance and Odor: 

                                         Black granular or powder /  vulcanized rubber smell odor

 

Section IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data

Flash Point (Method Used)    N/A

Flammable Limits

LEL

UEL

Extinguishing Methods

                                             CO2, Dry Chemical, water spray / fog or foam

Special Fire Fighting Procedures 

                                                      Noxious gases may be formed under fire conditions, wear self-contained

                                                      breathing apparatus if necessary.

Unusual  Fire and Explosion Hazards

                                                                                    Dust may be explosive if mixed with air in critical proportions and in the

                                                       presence of an ignition source. The hazard is similar to that of any organic.

 

 

 

 

 

Section V - Reactivity Data

Stability

Unstable

 

Conditions to Avoid

 

Stable

    X

Conditions to Avoid

Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid)

                    No Specific Incompatibility

Hazardous Decomposition or Byproducts

                                                             By thermal decomposition may produce carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide,

                                                             sulfur dioxide, liquid and gaseous hydrocarbons.

Hazardous Polymerization

May Occur

 

Conditions to Avoid

 

Will not occur

    X

Conditions to Avoid

 

 

Section VI - Health Hazard Data

Route(s) of Entry:

Inhalation?

Skin?

Injestion?

Health Hazards (Acute and Chronic)

                                                    No TLV has been established

Carcinogenicty:

NTP?

IARC Monographs?

OSHA Regulated?

Signs and symptoms of Exposure

                                                        None expected

Medical Conditions

Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Emergency and First Aid Procedures   

                                         None required. Ordinary measures of personal hygiene should be adequate.

 

Section VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use

Steps to be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled

                                                     Sweep or Vacuum and Place in disposal containers

Waste Disposal Method

                                                     Disposal must be in accordance with Federal, State and Local Regulations.

 

Section VIII - Control Measures

Respiratory Protection (Specify Type):

                                                              Wear mask during mixing

Ventilation

Local Exhaust

                  Preferable

Special

              None

 

Mechanical (General)

                  Acceptable

Other

              None

Protective Gloves

                              None Required

Eye Protection

                           Recommended

Other Protective Clothing or Equipment   

                                                                    None

Work/Hygienic Practices   

                              No special practices required          

 

Section IX - Special Precautions

Precautions to be taken in moving and storing:

                                               This product has been classed as a non-flammable solid in accordance with tests of

                                               Hazardous Materials Regulations of the U.S. Department of Transportation