MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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Section 1 - CHEMICAL, PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Manufacturer Information: Supplier Information:
Metabolix, Inc. American Excelsior Company
21 Erie Street 850 Avenue H East
Cambridge, MA 02139 Arlington, TX 76011
Office Phone #: (617) 492-0505 Office Phone #: (817) 385-3500
Blend MSDS Origination Date: 03-01-06
Chemical Name:
None 12-27-06
Synonyms: Last Revision Date:
078
Internal Product Codes:
Anchor for erosion control blankets.
Product Use:
Section 2 - COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Components CAS Number % Weight
Polyhydroxybutyric Acid Copolymers and Mineral N/A 100%
Filler
Section 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Product Overview:
Product is a 100% biodegradable staple.
Potential Health Effects:
Eyes Data Not Available.
Skin Data Not Available.
Ingestion Data Not Available.
Inhalation Data Not Available.
Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
No Special Requirement.
Eyes:
No Special Requirement.
Skin:
No Special Requirement.
Ingestion:
No Special Requirement.
Inhalation:
None.
Notes to Physician:
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Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
N/A
Flash Point:
N/A
Method Used:
N/A
Upper Flammable Limit (UFL):
N/A
Lower Flammable Limit (LFL):
N/A
Auto Ignition:
N/A
Flammability Classification:
N/A
Rate of Burning:
Extinguishing Media:
Water Spray, Carbon Dioxide, Dry Chemical Powder, or Appropriate Foam.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: None.
Health: N/A, Fire: N/A, Reactivity: N/A, Other: N/A
NFPA Ratings:
Health: N/A, Fire: N/A, Reactivity: N/A, Personal Protection: N/A
HMIS Ratings:
Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
N/A
Containment Procedures:
N/A
Clean-Up Procedures:
N/A
Evacuation Procedures:
N/A
Special Instructions:
Section 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE
Good industrial practice in housekeeping and personal hygiene should be
Procedures for Handling:
followed. Minimize dust.
Recommended Storage Methods: Good storage stability, but avoid extremes of temperature and humidity.
Recommended shelf life is two years.
Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Guidelines: No special equipment required.
Section 9 - PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Tan Granules Mild
Appearance: Odor:
Solid Molecular Weight: 鈮? >100,000 (by GPC)
Physical State:
Chemical Formula: C4H6O2 (repeat unit) 100潞 鈥? 190潞 C
Melting Point:
N/A N/A
Boiling Point: Freezing Point:
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Section 10 - CHEMICAL STABILITY & REACTIVITY INFORMATION
Stable.
Chemical Stability:
Strong oxidizing agents and strong acids.
Incompatibility:
Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Hazardous polymerization will not occur.
Hazardous Polymerization:
Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute Toxicity/Target Organ Information:
To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have
not been thoroughly investigated.
No data available for this product.
Epidemiology:
No data available for this product.
Carcinogenicity:
No data available for this product.
Reproductive Toxicity:
No data available for this product.
Neurotoxicity:
No data available for this product.
Mutagenicity:
No data available for this product.
Other Information
Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No data available for this product.
Ecotoxicity:
100 % of the product is composed of biodegradable components.
Environmental Fate:
Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
US EPA Waste Number & Descriptions: No special requirements.
Disposal Instructions:
Dispose of waste material in accordance with all applicable Federal, State, or provincial and local
environmental regulations.
Section 14 - TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
DOT Information:
Shipping Name: Not regulated as a hazardous material.
Hazard Class: Not regulated.
UN/NA #: Not regulated.
Packing Group: Not regulated.
None.
Label(s) Required:
None.
Additional Shipping Information:
International Transportation Regulations: Not regulated as dangerous goods.
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Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
US Federal Regulations: N/A
State Regulations: N/A
Other Regulations: N/A
Section 16 - OTHER INFORMATION
This information is believed to be correct, however, Metabolix, Inc. makes no representations as to its
comprehensiveness or accuracy. Individuals receiving this information must use independent judgment to
determine its appropriateness for a particular purpose. Metabolix, Inc. shall not be held liable for any damage
resulting from handling or from contact with the above product.
Key/Legend:
DOT Department of Transportation
EPA Environmental Protection Agency
GPC Gel Permeation Chromatography
N/A Not Applicable or Not Available
NFPA National Fire Protection Association
HMIS Hazard Materials Information System
MSDS Contact: Metabolix, Inc. (617) 492-0505
Phone:
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