MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

I. GENERAL SUPPLIER INFORMATION 
Product Identifier: EC-BSB Biological Soil Builder
Product Code: 3007
Class: 60  NON-HAZ
IHC: 3824.90.90.90
Supplier: EcoChem
Address: 231 2nd. Ave., Hanna, AB, CA 
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: 													Dark brown
pH: 																							5.5 – 7.0  When diluted in water
Evaporation rate (Water = 1): 									10
Solubility in water: 															99.9% in water
Ingredients:																			Viable microbial cultures, enzymes and nutrients.
																									Ingredients not precisely identified are proprietary or 
non-hazardous under Federal Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)

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
Sensitizer: 																		Not known to be a sensitizer.
Carcinogen: 																	No – IARC, NTP, OSHA
Mutagen: 																			Not known to be a mutagen.

VII. HEALTH HAZARDS
Primary routes of exposure: 									Eye contact and Ingestion

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

Eye contact: 						May cause irritation, flush with clean 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
EC-BSB MSDS / Page 2.

Engineering controls: 											No special requirements
Leak & spill procedures: 										Flush away with water
Waste disposal: 														Flush to sewer 
Special shipping information: 							None required

IX. SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
Respiratory:																	None known
Eye wear:																		Safety glasses where splashing may occur
Clothing / gloves:														None required
Ventilation:																	Adequate local exhaust

X. SAFETY

EC-BSB 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. EC-BSB does NOT contain synthetic chemicals, animal components, animal byproducts, manure or manure byproducts. EC-BSB is environmentally safe, and is not harmful to animals, plants and humans. 

XI. COMPLIANCE

Fully complies 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.

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

Preparation Date: March 26, 2002   Rev.  04.06

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.

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