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    Coco Peat is an organic material used as an industrial liquid spill absorbent. It is made from coir pith and coir fibres. Coco Peat is not hazardous when unused and does not contain any hazardous components. Prolonged inhalation of its dust may cause slight irritation. Personal protective equipment like dust masks, gloves, and safety glasses are recommended when handling. Coco Peat is stable, partially biodegradable, and safe to dispose in landfills.

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    Coco Peat is an organic material used as an industrial liquid spill absorbent. It is made from coir pith and coir fibres. Coco Peat is not hazardous when unused and does not contain any hazardous components. Prolonged inhalation of its dust may cause slight irritation. Personal protective equipment like dust masks, gloves, and safety glasses are recommended when handling. Coco Peat is stable, partially biodegradable, and safe to dispose in landfills.

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    Coco Peat is an organic material used as an industrial liquid spill absorbent. It is made from coir pith and coir fibres. Coco Peat is not hazardous when unused and does not contain any hazardous components. Prolonged inhalation of its dust may cause slight irritation. Personal protective equipment like dust masks, gloves, and safety glasses are recommended when handling. Coco Peat is stable, partially biodegradable, and safe to dispose in landfills.

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    Coco Peat is an organic material used as an industrial liquid spill absorbent. It is made from coir pith and coir fibres. Coco Peat is not hazardous when unused and does not contain any hazardous components. Prolonged inhalation of its dust may cause slight irritation. Personal protective equipment like dust masks, gloves, and safety glasses are recommended when handling. Coco Peat is stable, partially biodegradable, and safe to dispose in landfills.

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    Date issued: 31st August 2015 Page 1 of 3

    Material Safety Data Sheet 15351 MSDS


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    COMPANY DETAILS Name: Conut Distributors (Pty) Ltd
    Tel: +27827756432
    Address: P.O Box 1062
    Umhlanga Rocks
    4370

    1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION (UNUSED PRODUCT):


    Trade name: Conut Organics (Coco Peat)
    Chemical family/group: Organic Material
    Chemical name: Coco Peat
    Chemical Formula: Unspecified
    CAS Number: N/A
    UN Number: N/A
    EC Number: N/A
    Product Use: Industrial liquid spill absorbent

    2. COMPOSITION:
    Hazardous components: NOT hazardous

    3. HARZARDS IDENTIFICATION:
    Hazard: Eyes: Slight irritation may be caused from Dust

    No known health hazard for unused Coco


    Health effects - skin:
    Peat
    Unlikely under normal conditions. No known
    Health effects - ingestion:
    Health hazard.
    May cause slight irritation if high
    Health effects - inhalation
    concentration of dust is inhaled.

    4. FIRST-AID MEASURES:
    Check for or remove any contact lenses.
    Eye contact: Wash eyes immediately with plenty of water
    and if irritation persists seek medical
    attention.

    Skin contact: Wash skin thoroughly with soap and water.


    Remove to fresh air. If irritation persists seek
    Inhalation of dust: medical attention.
    Ingestion:
    Wash out mouth with water and give water
    to drink. DO NOT, induce vomiting.

    5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES:


    Extinguishing media: In case of fire, use appropriate extinguishing
    media most suitable for surrounding fire
    conditions.

    Special Fire Fighting Procedures: None

    Special Protective Equipment: Self-contained breathing apparatus, goggles


    and protective clothing.
    Date issued: 31st August 2015 Page 2 of 3

    Material Safety Data Sheet 15351 MSDS


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    6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES:

    Clean-up Procedures: Sweep up, if necessary, to avoid


    generating airborne dust. Wash residual to
    on-site treatment area, where appropriate.
    Product is 100% Organic material (vegetable
    based) and will not harm the environment.
    Safe for disposal in Landfill.

    7. HANDLING AND STORAGE:


    Handling precautions: Avoid breathing of dust. Do not get into
    Eyes.

    Storage precautions: No special transport is required.


    Store in a cool, dry and well-ventilated area.

    8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION:


    Occupational exposure limits: Not known

    Personal protection- respiratory: Wear dust mask.

    Personal protection- hand: Use gloves.


    Personal protection- eye: Wear safety glasses or goggles.

    Personal protection skin: Wear suitable protective clothing.

    9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:


    Properties & Appearance: Cellulose Organic Material & Light Brown Material
    Odour: Odourless
    Smoke Point (lower flame limit): N/A
    Auto-ignition temperature: N/A
    Fire point: N/A

    Bulk ( Density): 139 kg/m3 depending on moisture content.


    Solubility: Not Soluble
    pH (10% mixture): 6.5
    Ingredients: Coir Pith and Coir Fibres
    Ash Content: 5 %m/m

    10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY:


    Product is stable under normal conditions of use, storage and temperature.
    Date issued: 31st August 2015 Page 3 of 3

    Material Safety Data Sheet 15351 MSDS


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    11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
    Eyes: Dust particles can cause slight eye irritation if not careful.
    Skin: No known hazard.
    Inhalation: Can cause slight irritation if inhaled under high concentration.
    Ingestion: Unlikely under normal conditions. No known hazard.
    LD50; LC50: None available

    12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION:


    This material is an organic solid and is partially biodegradable.

    13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS:


    Waste disposal should be in accordance with local authoritys by-laws and national
    regulations governing the material/s absorbed.

    14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION:


    Packaging Groups: No special precaution apply in Unused Product.

    15. REGULATORY INFORMATION:


    General Information: Non Hazardous

    16. OTHER INFORMATION


    Handle and apply only as recommended by manufacturer.

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