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Material Safety Data Sheet
Date Issued: 03/10/2006
MSDS No: TerraLOC®
Date-Revised: 01/22/2007
Revision No: 6

TerraLOC - 8% and 16% Solution®

1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT NAME: TerraLOC - 8% and 16% Solution®

MANUFACTURER
MonoSol, LLC
1701 County Line Road
Portage IN 46368

24 HR. EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS
24-Hour Emergency Hotline - CHEMTREC:
From outside the U.S.: 00 +1.703.527.3887
From within the U.S.: 1.800.424.9300

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

  • PHYSICAL APPEARANCE: Slightly viscous liquid.
  • IMMEDIATE CONCERNS: None

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE

  • CARCINOGENICITY: Not Listed by NTP. Not Listed by IARC. Not Listed by OSHA.

ROUTES OF ENTRY: Eyes, skin, ingestion and inhalation.

3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical Name Wt.% CAS EINECS
Water-based non-hazardous proprietary mixture    
4. FIRST AID MEASURES

EYES: Flush eyes with plenty of water. If irritation develops, seek medical attention.

SKIN: Remove from skin with soap and water.

INGESTION: If a large amount is ingested, seek medical attention.

INHALATION: It is advisable to wear a particle mask when working in areas with a high concentration of airborne respirable droplets.

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

FLASHPOINT AND METHOD: > (200¡F) Closed Cup

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical.

FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: This product is a nonflammable substance. However, hazardous decomposition and combustion products may be formed in a fire situation.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

COMMENTS: Spill response: If spilled indoors, obtain approval from local wastewater treatment plant to rinse down the drain. If spilled outside, either recover product, or flush area with water to dilute and disperse. If in an area where you do not desire dust control, absorb material and dispose of according to local, state, and federal regulations.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

GENERAL PROCEDURES: Read MSDS before using this product.

STORAGE: Avoid freezing. If possible, store at room temperature.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

  • EYES AND FACE: Although this product is non-hazardous, it is safe practice to wear safety glasses and a particulate mask when working around a high concentration of airborne droplets.
  • SKIN: Gloves are not required under normal conditions. Take into consideration how the product is being used and hazards associated with other materials used in conjunction with this product.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

PHYSICAL STATE: Liquid

ODOR: Slight fatty odor.

APPEARANCE: Colorless or slightly yellow

COLOR: Clear; like water

pH: 7-8

SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Infinitely soluble

SPECIFIC GRAVITY: < 1.05 g/cc

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

STABILITY: The product is stable under normal ambient conditions of temperature and pressure.

POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur

CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Temperatures above 200¡ C (392¡ F).

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Irritating and toxic fumes at elevated temperatures from burning, heating or reaction with other materials.

INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS: Oxidizing agents (i.e. perchlorates, nitrates etc.)

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

EYE EFFECTS: Information representative of the major component indicates that the powder and aqueous solutions are slightly irritating to rabbit eyes, irritation subsided by 48 hours after exposure.

SKIN EFFECTS: In powder form the major component, polyvinyl alcohol, was nonirritating to rabbit skin. In aqueous solution, slight irritation to rabbit skin was noted. Not a skin sensitizer in guinea pigs when dosed as a 10% aqueous solution.

CARCINOGENICITY

Notes: Not listed by IARC, NTP, or OSHA as a carcinogen.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

COMMENTS: The acute exposure results for biological acute toxicity at a typical 8:1 dilution is as follows:
Earthworm: 7-day LC50 >10,000 mg/L 14-day LC50 >10,000 mg/L
Daphnia magna: 24-hr EC50 >8,000 mg/L 48-hr EC50 2,732 mg/L 48-hr NOEC 2,000 mg/L
Fathead minnow: 48-hr LC50 4,925 mg/L 96-hr NOEC 4,000 mg/L
Green Alga P. Subcapita: 72-hr LC50 190 mg/L 72-hr NOEC 75 mg/L

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

DISPOSAL METHOD: Product is water-soluble and non-hazardous. Product is normally accepted by local wastewater treatment plants. Obtain prior approval before disposal. For large quantities: reclaim, dilute and disperse (if in dust suppressant application area), or absorb and place in waste containers for disposal.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

COMMENTS: Not regulated by DOT, IATA, IMDG, or ADR.

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

UNITED STATES

  • SARA TITLE III (SUPERFUND AMENDMENTS AND REAUTHORIZATION ACT)
    • FIRE: No     PRESSURE GENERATING: No     REACTIVITY: No     ACUTE: No     CHRONIC: No
  • TSCA (TOXIC SUBSTANCE CONTROL ACT)
    • TSCA REGULATORY: We certify that all components are either on the TSCA inventory or qualify for an exemption.
16. OTHER INFORMATION

REASON FOR ISSUE: revision

APPROVED BY: Andrew Verrall     TITLE: Director of Research & Development

PREPARED BY: Melanie C. Kroczek, CHMM

INFORMATION CONTACT: Melanie C. Kroczek

REVISION SUMMARY: Revision #: 6 This MSDS replaces the March 31, 2006 MSDS. Any changes in information are as follows: In Section 1 24 Hour Emergency Phone Numbers In Section 2 Emergency Overview - Immediate Concerns Physical Appearance In Section 4 Firstaid - Ingestion Firstaid - Inhalation
In Section 5 Flammable Class Flash Point (Operator) Flash Point ¡F (From) Flash Point Method Fire
Fighting Equipment Combustion Products General Hazards In Section 6 Small Spill Large Spill Comments
In Section 7 Handling Storage General Procedures In Section 8 Skin Protection Eyes-Face Protection
Respiratory Protection Work Hygienic Practices Comments In Section 9 Appearance Color Odor (Group
Field) for pH (Group Field) for Specific Gravity VOC (Unit) (VOC) (wt%) (Operator) VOC (From) In
Section 10 Stability (Y/N)? Hazardous Polymerization (Y/N)? In Section 11 Carcinogenicity IARC NTP
OSHA Acute In Section 12 Environmental Data Comments In Section 13 Disposal In Section 14 DOT
Proper Shipping Name IMO Proper Shipping Name AIR Proper Shipping Name Comments TDG Proper
Shipping Name ADR - Shipping Name In Section 15 Accute TSCA Regulatory TSCA Status Regulations: State

MANUFACTURER DISCLAIMER: Information given herein is offered in good faith as accurate, but
without guarantee. Conditions of use and suitability of the product for particular uses are beyond our
control; all risks of use of the product are therefore assumed by the user. Nothing is intended as a
recommendation for uses which infringe valid patents or as extending license under valid patents.
Appropriate warnings and safe handling procedures should be provided to handlers and users.

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