MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Product Name: Sigma Crab Shell Meal 2-3-0 with 23% calcium Product Uses: Soil Amendment Ingredients: Cleaned, washed and dried crab shells Date Prepared: September 10, 2009
MSDS No. MS5573
Section 1 - Manufacturer Information Manufacturer's Name
Emergency Telephone Number
Sigma Marine Products India. Kolkata-700025, West Bengal, India
Telephone: 530-558-4004
U.S. Office Sigma Marine Products, Ltd. P.O. Box 4679 El Dorado Hills, Ca. 95762 USA www.SigmaMarineProducts.com
Telephone Number for Information Telephone: 530-558-4004 Fax: 530-672-6442
Section 2 – Composition / Information on Ingredients Name Crab shell
Product Identifier N/A
% 100
Classification Not Classified
Section 3 - Hazard Identification This product does not require labeling. Non-hazardous material. If irritation or discomfort occurs seek medical advice from a licensed professional. None – Unless allergic to crab Health Hazards (Acute or Chronic) Section 4 - First Aid Measures Eye Contact Skin Contact Inhalation Ingestion
Immediately rinse with clean running water. Seek medical attention if irritation occurs. Immediately wash with mild soap and rinse with clean running water. Non-toxic. Move to fresh air. Non-toxic. If swallowed rinse mouth with water.
Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures N/A Flash Point N/A Flammable Limits Use extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding fire. Extinguishing Media Special Fire Fighting Procedures - NONE Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards - NONE
Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures Sweep or vacuum as required. Shovel or vacuum as required. Remove as much solid as possible. Wash area with plenty of water and allow floor to dry before using. Rinse with water. Must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local regulations.
In case of small spills In case of large spills
Cleaning of equipment Waste Disposal Method
Section 7 - Handling and Storage Store in a cool and dry place. None
Storage Other Precautions
Section 8 - Exposure Control / Personal Protection Exposure Limits Specific Engineering Controls
Personal Protective Equipment And type of equipment
None established If user operations generate dust, provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep airborne levels of dust as low as possible. Ensure the eye wash station is near the work location. Wear appropriate respiratory protection for dust when ventilation is inadequate. A filtering face-piece dust mask is recommended for most applications if respiratory protection is needed. For sensitive individuals and/or where skin and eye contact may occur as a result of brief periodic exposure, wear long sleeved clothing, coveralls, rubber gloves and safety glasses with side shields.
Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties Form Ground Boiling Point
Color
Vapor Pressure Percent Volatile (by volume)
Red - orange Not Determined N/A Not Applicable
Odor Viscosity
Fishy N/A
Melting Temperature Solubility in water
N/A Insoluble
Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity Stability Conditions to Avoid Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid) Hazardous Decomposition or Byproducts Hazardous Polymerization
Stable None Not Applicable None May occur
Section 11- Toxicological Information Effect of Acute Exposure Irritancy of Product Skin Sensitization Carcinogenicity- IARC Reproductive Toxicity Embrotoxicity
Not Established
Effects of Chronic Exposure
Not Established
Not Established Not Established Not Established Not Established Not Established
Name of Synergistic Products/Effects Respiratory Sensitization Carcinogenicity – ACGIH Teratogenicity Mutagenicity
Not Established Not Established Not Established Not Established Not Established
Section 12 - Ecological Information Breakdown
Biodegradable
Additional information
Product presents minimal environmental impact
Section 13 - Disposal Considerations Waste disposal recommendations
Dispose in a safe manner in accordance with local, state and federal government requirements and regulations.
Section 14 - Transport Information In accordance with DOT
No dangerous good in sense in transport regulations
Section 15 - Regulatory Information Composition R-Phrases U.S. State Regulations
Dried and grounded crab shells (Gecarcoidea natalis) - 100% The product does not require labeling. Marking according to hazardous product regulations is not required. No additional information available
16 Other information The information provided herein is a compilation of known or suspected information about the materials from various sources and is offered for the benefit and convenience of product customers and handlers. Further the information is SPECIFICALLY NOT WARRANTED by Sigma Marine Products India or Sigma Marine Products, Ltd. (USA) either to its comprehensiveness, correctness, sufficiency, or scientific accuracy. This hazard information is not a substitute for risk assessment under actual conditions of use. Users have the responsibility to keep currently informed on chemical hazard information, to design and update their own programs, and to comply with all applicable national, federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding safety, occupational health, right to know, and environmental protection.