MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

I. GENERAL SUPPLIER INFORMATION 
Product Identifier: CBCT 
Product Code: 8800
Class:  60  NON-HAZ
Application: Compost Inoculant
IHC: 3824.90.91.50
Supplier: EcoChem 
Address231 2nd. Ave., Hanna, AB, Canada 
Telephone: 403-364-2888  /  403-364-2802
Fax: 403-364-2889
 
II. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
Hazardous Ingredients:											 		None – (GRAS)

III. PHYSICAL / CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Physical state: 																	Liquid
Odor and appearance: 													Brown
pH: 																							5.5 – 7.0  When diluted in water
Evaporation rate (Water = 1): 									10
Solubility in water: 															99.9% in water

IV. FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
Flammable or combustible: 										Not flammable or combustible
Flash point (deg. C): 														None
Upper flammable limit: 													Not applicable
Lower flammable limit: 													Not applicable
Auto ignition temperature: 											Not applicable
Flammability classification: 										Not applicable
Conditions of flammability: 											Not applicable
Special fire fighting procedures: 								None  
Hazardous combustion products: 							None 
Sensitivity to mechanical impact: 							Not sensitive
Sensitive to static discharge: 									Not sensitive

V. REACTIVITY DATA
Stability: 																			Stable
Conditions of reactivity: 											None known
Incompatible substances: 										Low pH solutions
Hazardous decomposition products: 				None known
Hazardous Polymerization: 									Does not Occur

VI. TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
Primary routes of exposure: 									Eye contact and Ingestion
Sensitizer: 																		Not known to be a sensitizer.
Carcinogen: 																	No – IARC, NTP, OSHA
Mutagen: 																			Not known to be a mutagen.

VII. HEALTH HAZARDS
Ingestion: 												Considered non-toxic but can lead to nausea or diarrhea. 
	Give two glasses of water, do not induce vomiting, contact a physician.

Skin irritation: 										Exposure may cause irritation if a person has a history of dermal 
																	allergic reaction. Wash with soap and water. Contact a physician.

VIII. PREVENTION MEASURES
Gloves: 																			No special requirements
Respirator: 																	No special requirements
Eye protection: 															No special requirements
Footwear: 																		No special requirements
Clothing: 																		No special requirements
Other: 																				No special requirements
Engineering controls: 											No special requirements
Leak & Spill procedures: 										Flush away with water
Waste Disposal: 														Flush to sewer 
Special shipping information: 							None required

IX. SAFETY

CBCT is produced in accordance with NOSB (National Organic Standards Board) guidelines. The materials used in the production process are derived from naturally occurring and sustainable sources and are consistent with organic principals and the National List of Allowed Substances. CBCT does NOT contain synthetic chemicals, animal components, animal byproducts, manure or manure byproducts. CBCT is environmentally safe, and is not harmful to animals, plants and humans. 

X. COMPLIANCE

The materials, used in the production of CBCT fully comply with EPA Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) and the rules, orders and regulations promulgated there under including:
a) Sections 4, 5, 6 & 7; Title 40 Chapter 1, 707.20 thru 707.75;
b) 40 CFR Sections 704.3. 710.2(e) and 720.3(c); and
c) Sections 5 and 13, reference 42FR64583
d) Does not contain marine pollutants as defined in 49 CFR 171.8.

XI.  PREPARATION DATA
Information sources: Suppliers MSDSs, DSL, TSCA, EPA, IARC, NTP, OSHA. 

Preparation Date: March 04, 2002  Rev. 03.06

DISCLAIMER: The conditions or methods of handling, storage, use and disposal of the product are beyond our control and may be beyond our knowledge. FOR THIS AND OTHER REASONS, WE DO NOT ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM LIABILITY FOR LOSS, DAMAGE OR EXPENSE ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE HANDLING, STORAGE OR USE OF THIS PRODUCT.