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Manufacturer's Name: Bio Plus, Inc.
Emergency Telephone Number: (229) 567-3566
Address: P.O. Box 2502, Ashburn Georgia 31714
Plant Address: Industrial Drive, Sycamore, Georgia 31790
Trade Name: BIO 170 GRANULES™.
U.S. Patent Numbers: 5,219,818; 5,041,410; 5,229,348
BIO
170 GRANULES™ are derived from processed
GROUND PEANUT HULLS which are listed in FIFRA 25(b) Exemption Inert List by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
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II - MOISTURE & ABSORBENCY
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| Moisture |
6-8% |
| Oil Absorption wt/wt |
92-107% |
| Water Absorption wt/wt |
170-260% |
| Carrying Capacity water (saturated end point) wt/wt |
110-115% |
| Carrying Capacity water (dry free flowing) wt/wt |
29-35% |
| Carrying Capacity Kerosene (saturated end point) wt/wt |
34-42% |
| Carrying Capacity Kerosene (dry free flowing) wt/wt |
30-31% |
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III - PHYSICAL DATA
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Bio 170 GRANULES available
in 10/20, 14/40 and 6/16 sizes.
Please inquire if another size is desired.
Bulk Density: 28-31 lbs. cubic foot
Product pH: 4.75-5.50
Solubility in Water: Insoluble
Appearance and Odor: Brownish and Grayish, mild odor
Resistance to Attrition: 99.4% for 14/40 size
Crude Protein: 5.0-8.0% Fat: 1.0% Fiber: 46.0-50.0%
Nitrogen: 1.5%, Potassium: .9%, Phosphorus .1%
This is a characteristic NPK content and does not constitute a plantfood
guarantee.
All products are 100% BIODEGRADABLE.
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IV - FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
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Extinguishing Media:
Water, C02, Foam, Dry Chemical
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Treat as Sawdust Fire, product
is likely to smolder, producing large amounts of smoke and carbon monoxide.
Unusual fire and explosion hazards - see above.
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V - HEALTH HAZARD DATA
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Acute and chronic
health effects: None
Primary routes of entry: Inhalation
Effects of Overexposure to Skin: May cause irritation
Emergency and first aid procedures:
Skin - Wash with soap and water
Eyes - Flush with water for 15 minutes. If irritation persists get medical
attention
Inhalation - Move to fresh air, get medical attention if necessary
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VI - REACTIVITY DATA
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Attrition Test:
99.4%
Shelf Life: At least 12 months
Angle of Repose (degrees): 35.0 No Chemical Contaminants
Peanut hull granules are inert.
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VII - SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
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Step to take in case
material is released or spilled: Sweep up and discard.
Waste disposal method: Follow federal and local regulations.
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VIII - SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
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Respiratory Information
(Type): Adequate ventilation
Gloves (Type): None
Eye Protection: None
Other Protective Equipment: None, but dust masks are helpful.
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IX - SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
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Precautions to be taken
in handling and storing: Keep dry, keep away from sparks, open flames
and other ignition sources.
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X - GENERAL USAGE
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Carrier for pesticides
(e.g. insecticides), drying agent for fertilizer and chemicals, abrasive
for cleaning compounds, driller's mud, cat litter, absorbents, cattle
feed pellets, fuel pellets, mulch.
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(This
form essentially similar to U.S. Department of Labor Form OSHA 174.)
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