MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET EC-601

Section I. GENERAL SUPPLIER INFORMATION 

Product Identifier: EC-601 Bio-Surfactant
Product Code: 6601
Class:  60 NON HAZ
IHC: 3824.90.91.50
Supplier: EcoChem
Address: 231 2nd Ave., Hanna, AB, Canada 
Telephone: 403-364-2888  /  403-364-2802
Fax: 403-364-2889

Section II. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION & USES 

HFRP – HMIS
Health Hazard	:									1
Fire Hazard:											0
Reactivity:												0
Personal Protection:						0
Common Trade Name:					Surfact 601					TDG							Not controlled under TDG Canada
WHMIS													D-2B									PIN							None
Code															0834									PG								None
Material Uses										Non Specific industry 
 
Section III. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
					                                                     
None

Section IV. PHYSICAL / CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Physical state: 																	Liquid
Color:																						Clear
Odor: 																						None
pH: 																							7.5 – 8.5  (Concentrated Form)
Boiling Point weighted average:								101.4 C (214.5 F)
Vapor Density weighted average: 							1 (air=1)
Vapor Pressure:																The highest known vale is 2.3 kPa (At 20 C – water)
Specific Gravity:																1.02 to 1.03 (Water=1)
Solubility: 																				Easily soluble in cold water, hot water & methanol
																									Insoluble in diethyl ether & n-octanol

V. FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA

Flash Point:																			N/A	Non Flammable (Method ASTM D93)				
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:							None
Extinguishing Media:														N/A
Degradation by-products:											Carbon Oxides (Co – Co2)

VI. REACTIVITY DATA

Stability: 																			Stable
Conditions of reactivity: 											None known
Incompatible substances: 										None known
Hazardous decomposition products: 				None known
Hazardous polymerization: 									Does not occur

VII. 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.
Toxicity for animals:													ORAL (LD50) > 8000 mg/Kg (RAT) Calculated value for mixture

VIII. HEALTH HAZARDS

Ingestion: 							Considered non-toxic but can lead to nausea or diarrhea. 
Eye contact:														May cause eye irritation upon contact.														

IX. 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

X. STORAGE & HANDLING

Waste Disposal:														Dispose of waste according to regulations.
Storage:																			Store in a cool, dry, ventilated area – keep from freezing.
Precautions:																	Keep out of reach of children – Avoid eye contact – Do not ingest.
Spill & leak procedure:											Dilute with water and mop up. 

XI. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Gloves:																			As required
Respiratory:																	In case of insufficient ventilation use suitable respiratory equipment.
Eyes:																				Use splash goggles
Other:	Under exceptional circumstances such as fire, spill or prolonged contact with bulk quantities.
Ventilation:	Standard.

XII. COMPLIANCE

Fully complies with EPA Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) and the rules, orders and regulations promulgated thereunder 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.

XIII. PREPARATION DATA

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

Prepared by:  MSDS Coordinator
Preparation Date: March 04, 2002  / Last Revised: 2006.02.11

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.