Citri-Fi® 100 M40 (citrus fiber) Material Safety Data Sheet
MSDS Material Safety Data Sheet
Emergency Phone: (320) 231-1829
Fiberstar, Inc.
3023 15th Street SW
Willmar, MN 56201-9670
Product Name: Citri-Fi® 100 M40
MSDS Number: Citrus Fiber-003 – Effective Date: March 1, 2002
- Product and Company Identification
Product Description: A low-bulk density fiber consisting of citrus fiber that has been processed to enhance its water retention and rheological properties.
Synonyms: None.
CAS No.: Not Applicable.
Molecular Weight: Not applicable.
Chemical Formula: Not applicable.
Product Codes: Citrus Fiber
Company Identification: Fiberstar, Inc., 3023 15th Street SW, Willmar, MN 56201-9670. Phone: (320) 231-1829, Fax: (320) 231-3741. - Composition/Information on Ingredients
Hazardous Ingredient CAS. No. Percent Hazardous None - Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview:
Label Precautionary Statements:
CAUTION: Avoid Contact, Inhalation and Ingestion.
MAY CAUSE IRRITATION, DRYNESS AND DEHYDRATION . TARGET ORGANS: Eyes, Mouth, Respiratory System, Digestive System and Skin.
Potential Health Effects:
Eye Contact: Nuisance dust. May cause irritation and dryness.
Inhalation: Nuisance dust. May cause dryness and irritation to respiratory system.
Ingestion: Non-toxic. May cause dryness in mouth and dehydration.
Skin contact: No known problems due to skin contact. May cause irritation with dryness and abrasion.
Chronic Exposure: No known problems.
Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions: No known problems. - First Aid Measures
Eye Contact: Immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical advice if irritation develops.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Get medical attention for any breathing difficulty.
Ingestion: If swallowed, wash mouth out with water and give several glasses of water to drink to dilute provided person is conscious. If large amounts were swallowed, get medical advice from a physician.
Skin Contact: Immediately wash skin with plenty of soap and water. Get medical advice if irritation develops. - Fire Fighting Measures
Fire: Usual fire hazard.
Explosion: This material, like most materials in powder form, is capable of creating a dust explosion. Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions. Static charge buildup can be a potential fire hazard when used in the presence of volatile or flammable mixtures.
Fire Extinguishing Media: Water spray. Carbon Dioxide, Dry Chemical Powder or Appropriate Foam. Note: Use extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding fire.
Special Information: Firefighters should wear proper protective equipment and self-contained breathing apparatus with full facepiece operated in a positive pressure mode to prevent inhalation and contact with skin and eyes. Move exposed containers from fire area if it can be done without risk. Use water to keep fire-exposed containers cool. - Accidental Release Measures
Wear suitable clothing including respirator, chemical safety goggles, rubber boots and heavy rubber gloves.
Carefully sweep up and containerize for reclamation or disposal. Use non-sparking tools. Avoid raising dust. Vacuuming or wet sweeping may be used to avoid dust dispersal. Ventilate area and wash spill site and clean-up tools after material pickup is complete. - Handling and Storage
Keep away from heat, sparks and open flame. Avoid generating dust. Prevent formation of static electricity. Keep container tightly closed, stored in a cool dry ventilated area. Protect against physical damage. Suitable for any general chemical storage area. Containers of this material may be hazardous when empty since they retain product residues (dust, solids). Observe all warnings and precautions listed for the product. - Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Airborne Exposure Limits: OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL): 15 mg/m3 (TWA) PEL is for Nuisance dusts and particulates. ACGIH Threshold Limit Value (TLV): 10 mg/m3 (TWA). This substance is listed as an ACGIH nuisance particulate. TLV listed is for nuisance dusts and particulates.
Ventilation System: A system of local and/or general exhaust is required to keep employee exposures below the Airborne Exposure Limits. Local exhaust ventilation is generally preferred because it can control the emissions of the contaminant at its source, preventing dispersion of it into the general work area. Please refer to the ACGIH document, Industrial Ventilation, A Manual of Recommended Practices, most recent edition, for details.
Personal Respirators (NIOSH Approved): Do not breathe dust. If the exposure limit is exceeded, a half-face dust/mist respirator or mask may be worn for up to ten times the exposure limit or the maximum use concentration specified by the appropriate regulatory agency or respirator supplier, whichever is lowest. A full-face piece dust/mist respirator may be worn up to 50 times the exposure limit, or the maximum use concentration specified by the appropriate regulatory agency, or respirator supplier, whichever is lowest. For emergencies or instances where the exposure levels are not known, use a full-facepiece positive-pressure, air-supplied respirator. WARNING: Air-purifying respirators do not protect workers in oxygen-deficient atmospheres.
Skin Protection: Avoid contact with skin and clothing as a good industrial practice. Avoid prolonged or repeated exposure. Wear protective chemical-resistant gloves, safety goggles, and clean body-covering clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling. Safety shower and eye bath.
Eye Protection: Avoid contact with eyes. Use chemical safety goggles and/or full face shield where dusting or splashing of solutions is possible. Maintain eye wash fountain and quick-drench facilities in work area. - Physical and Chemical Properties
Form/Appearance: Low bulk density powder.
Color: Light colored whitish-yellow.
Odor: Slight citrus.
Solubility in Water: Both soluble and insoluble depending on phytochemical.
pH: Neutral (4.0 to 5.0)
Flash Point: No data available.
Flammability: Burns readily.
Auto Flammability: No data available.
Explosive Property: Dust is capable of creating a dust explosion. - Stability and Reactivity
Stability: Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage.
Hazardous Combustion or Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Incompatibilities: None known.
Conditions to Avoid: Heat, flame and other sources of ignition. Formation of static electricity. - Toxicological Information
Eye: May cause eye, mouth and respiratory system irritation and dryness. No data available.
Skin: May cause skin irritation and dryness. No data available.
Inhalation: May cause respiratory system irritation. No data available.
Ingestion: May cause mouth irritation and dryness and dehydration if swallowed. No data available.
Carcinogenity: No evidence of carcinogenity.
Mutagenicity: No data available.
Teratogenicity: No data available. - Ecological Information
Environmental Fate: No data available.
Environmental Toxicity: No data available. - Disposal Considerations
Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be managed in an appropriate and approved waste disposal facility. Processing, use or contamination of this product may change the waste management options. State and local disposal regulations may differ from federal disposal regulations. Dispose of container and unused contents in accordance with federal, state and local requirements. - Transport Information
Hazard Class: Not classified.
Hazard Label: None required. - Regulatory Information
Hazard Class: Not required. - Other Information
Label Hazard Warning:
Caution! May cause irritation of eyes, mouth, RESPIRATORY SYSTEM, DIGESTIVE SYSTEM and skin.
Label Precautions: During use avoid contact with eyes, skin, clothing, inhalation or ingestion.
Label First Aid:
Eye Contact: Immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical advice if irritation develops.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Get medical attention for any breathing difficulty.
Ingestion: If swallowed, wash mouth out with water and give several glasses of water to drink to dilute provided person is conscious. If large amounts were swallowed, get medical advice from a physician.
Skin Contact: Immediately wash skin with plenty of soap and water. Get medical advice if irritation develops.
Disclaimer: Fiberstar, Inc. provides the information contained herein in good faith but makes no representation as to its comprehensiveness or accuracy. This document is intended only as a guide to the appropriate precautionary handling of the material by a properly trained person using this product. Individuals receiving the information must exercise their independent judgment in determining its appropriateness for a particular purpose. See invoice or packing slip, including reverse side, for additional terms and conditions of sale. FIBERSTAR, INC. MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH RESPECT TO THE INFORMATION SET FORTH HEREIN OR THE PRODUCT TO WHICH THE INFORMATION REFERS. ACCORDINGLY, FIBERSTAR, INC. WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM USE OF OR RELIANCE UPON THIS INFORMATION.