HEALTH & SAFETY DATA SHEET

1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION How Does it work?

 

Botanical Name:                     Lithothamnium Calcareum

Synonyms/Trade Names:      Acid Buf

Supplied by:                             Celtic Sea Minerals, Strand Farm Currabinny, Co Cork,Republic of Ireland

 

2. COMPOSITION INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

 

Contains: Rhodophyta Seaweed

 

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

 

Prolonged exposure to powdered products may cause mechanical irritation to eyes and lungs.

 

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

 

Exposure Route	Symptom	Treatment
Inhalation	Mild Irritation	Remove from exposure. If recovery is not rapid or complete seek medical attention.
Eye contact	Irritation	Irrigate thoroughly with water for at least 15 minutes. If irritation persists seek medical attention.
Ingestion	Mild Irritation	Wash out mouth with water. If patient feels unwell seek medical attention.

 

5. FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES

 

Does not support combustion.

Suitable Fire Extinguishing Media:       Use an extinguisher suitable to the cause of the fire.

Hazardous Combustion Products:       N/A

 

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

 

Safety Precautions:      Use goggles and dust mask in instances of highdust concentration.

Clean up procedure:      Shovel, sweep, vacuum.

 

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

 

Avoid formation of dust. Local exhaust recommended if handling large quantities. Store in a cool dry area.

 

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

 

Personal Protective Equipment:
Respiratory Protection	Approved dust mask in high dust concentrations
Hand	Gloves
Eye	Goggles
Skin	Lightweight Overalls

 

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

 

Apperance
Acid Buf/Pro Min	Grey/off-white powder, with characteristic seaweed odour
Dri – Li	Grey/off white powder, with characteristic seaweed odour
Biofilter Medium/NeutraCal	Grey/off white coarse irregular granular material with characteristic seaweed odour
SeaCal 1000/Sea Shell Grey	coarse, free flowing material with characteristic seaweed odour
Decomposition Temperature:	>850oC
Flashpoint	N/A
Flammability:	Does not support combustion
Solubility:	Insoluble in water, alcohol and most organic solvents.

 

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

 

Potentially hazardous reactions:	Reacts with acids liberating Carbon Dioxide
Conditions to avoid:	N/A
Materials to avoid:	Acids