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 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

 (Generated from Microsoft Word: May 01, 1998)





 SRI Petro-Chemical Division

 L- 23 Lakeshore Rd. West

 Port Colborne, ON L3K 5V4

 Telephone: (905) 834 52284

 Fax: (905) 834 0065



 E-mail: gscott@oilsponge.com







                               I. IDENTIFICATION

  Product             Oil Sponge (Remedial)                  Chemical      N/A

  Name:                                                      Family:

  Chemical            N/A                                    Synonyms: N/A

  Name:

  Formula:            Cotton, Pecan, Nutrients, Natural Microbial

                      Cultures (PDM-7 H.C.)

  Department of Transportation

  Hazardous                  None                            Shipping      Class

  Classification:                                            Name:         50

                              II. PHYSICAL DATA

  Specific            1.25                 Physical State:      Particle

  Gravity:

  Percent             0                    pH:                      3.0 - 4.0

  Volatile By

  Volume:

  Appearance          Odorless/ Tan in color

  and Odor:

               III. FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA

  Flash Point:                      > 180

                                    (Method

                                    1010)

  Flammable Limits:                 500 Degrees In open cup

                                    Fahrenheit

  Extinguishing Media:              CO2 ; treat as Water Spray

                                    paper fire

  Special fire Fighting             None

  Procedures:

  Unusual Fire and                  None

  Explosion Hazard:

                          IV. HEALTH HAZARD DATA









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  Acute:                      None Known

  Chronic:                    None Known

  Signs & Symptoms of         None

  Exposure:

  Chemicals Listed as         None

  Carcinogens:

  Potential Carcinogens:      None

  Emergency & First Aid       The Following:

  Procedures:

  Inhalation:                 Agricultural ingredients, may upset

                              allergies or cause respiratory illness.

                              Move to fresh air if breathing

                              becomes tight or upset.

  Eyes:                       Redness or irritation, flush thoroughly

                              with water.

  Skin:                       Irritation possible, wash with soap and

                              water. If persists call physician.

  Ingestion:                  May cause nausea or diarrhea. Drink

                              plenty of water; do not induce

                              vomiting; call physician









                          V. REACTIVITY DATA

  Stability:               Stable

  Conditions to Avoid:     Elevated Temperatures, Strong acids and

                           bases will inactivate biological cultures.

  Incompatibility:         Strong Acids

  Hazardous                May produce ammonia gas if in contact with

  Combustion or            strong caustic.

  Decomposition

  Products:

  Hazardous                Will not occur.

  Polymerization:

                     VI. SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES

  Steps to be Taken if Material is Released or Material is non-liquid;

  Spilled:                                     sweep up and collect.

  Waste Disposal           Bio-degradable and safe; dispose of, in

  Method:                  accordance with local, state and federal

                           laws.

                       VII. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS

  Precautions to be Taken in Handling and            Normal, store in

  Storage:                                           dry and well

                                                     ventilated areas.

  Other Precautions:       Practice good housekeeping procedures.

                           Avoid extreme sunlight.





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                   VIII. SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION

  Respiratory                     Dust mask recommended.

  Protection:

  Protective Gloves:              None required, but rubber gloves are

                                  suggested.

  Eye Protection:                 Safety glasses recommended.

  Clothing:                       Specific

                          IX. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

  29 CFR 1910:                    Nuisance Dust

  Carcinogenicity:                NTP - None

  IARC Monographs:                None

                               X. HMIS HAZARD RATING

  Health: 1         Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 0                          Specific None

                                                                           Hazard:

  Date of Issue:    01/01/03                                 Supersedes: 01/01/01





 This information is furnished gratuitously, independent of any sale, and for your

 independent verification. Although we believe the data to be correct as of this date as the

 date indicated, we make no representation as to its accuracy and such information may not

 be valid when product is used in any process or combined with other materials. No

 REPRESENTATION(S), GAURANTEE(S), OR WARRANTY, either EXPRESSED,

 IMPLIED, or of any NATURE, is made with respect to the product or data provided.









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