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SECTION
I IDENTIFICATION OF PRODUCT
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Product
Name:
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Atlas SoilLok Heavy-Duty Soil Binder
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Chemical
Composition:
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Polyvinylacetate
dispersion containing easily biodegradable plasticizer.
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U.S.
Distributor:
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Quattro
Environmental, Inc.
649 I Avenue
Coronado, CA 92118
(619)522-0044
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SECTION
II INGREDIENTS
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Atlas
SoilLok is a polymer dispersion with a biological, readily
biodegradable softener that was developed especially
for seed and soil protection/soil stabilization in widely
different applications and a different climatic conditions:
in cold and rainy weather, as well as at extreme desert
conditions; on garbage mounds; in open lignite mines
and at construction sites; on sports fields, golf courses
and in agriculture.
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SECTION
III PHYSICAL DATA
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Physical
state:
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Concentrate,
liquid water-soluble. Milky white, polymer dispersion.
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Density:
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1.1
g/cm3
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Viscosity:
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8000+2000mPa.s
at 20°C
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pH
value:
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4
- 6
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Solids
component:
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57.5
+ 1.5 weight %
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Storage:
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Cool
and frost free, not above 50°C
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Stability
in storage:
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6
months for sealed original packing.
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Miscibility:
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Can
be diluted with water in all ratios of mixture to suit
requirements.
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Influencing
properties:
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Artificial
crusting of soil surfaces as a transparent, colorless,
elastic film with distinctive network structure.
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Working
temperature:
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Above
5°C
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Time
frame:
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At
least until vegetation root formations assume erosion
protection function.
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Ecology:
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Non-toxic,
environmentally friendly, biodegradable.
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Permeability
to rain of the stabilized soil layer:
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Stabilized
soil layer has high permeability to rain and oxygen;
no impairment of vegetative growth.
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SECTION
IV FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
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Flammable
Limits in Air:
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Extinguishing
Media
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Suitable
for all regular extinguishing materials.
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Special
Fire Fighting Procedures:
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Avoid
high pressure waterjet.
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Unusual
Fire and Explosion Hazards:
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Carbon
monoxide and carbon dioxide can be released in case
of fire. Put on breathing apparatus.
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SECTION
V HEALTH HAZARD DATA
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Threshold
Limit Value:
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Caution
- Keep out of reach of children.
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Effects
of Overexposure:
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Avoid
contact with eyes, open cuts or sores. Rinse with running
water.
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Emergency & First-Aid:
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Internal-if
swallowed, drink plenty of water, see a physician. Taking
into account acute toxicity data and the proportions
of the substances contained in the product, it is neither
toxic nor hazardous to health on ingestion.
Eyes
- in case of contact with eyes, flush thoroughly with
water for at least 15 minutes. If irritation persists,
get medical attention.
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Transport:
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Not
a hazardous material according to RID/ADR, GGVS/GGVE,
ADNR, IMDG, ICAO-TI/IATA-DGR.
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SECTION
VI REACTIVITY DATA
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Unstable:None
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Stable:
Stable
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Conditions
to Avoid:
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Open
flames
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Incompatibility
(Materials to avoid):
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None
known, if used for intended purpose.
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Hazardous
Decomposition:
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Carbon
monoxide and carbon dioxide can be generated in case
of fire. No decomposition if used according to specifications.
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SECTION
VII SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
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Steps
to be taken if material is released or spilled:
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Wash
with water.
This
product is water soluble, biodegradable, non-polluting,
non-toxic to water and soil, roots and plants. Though
bacterial system residues are not a problem, this is
an organic product.
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Waste
disposal method:
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Remove
with liquid-absorbing material (sand, peat, and sawdust).
Safe to wash into waste systems.
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SECTION
VIII SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
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Respiratory
Protection (Specify Type):
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None.
Firefighters should put on breathing apparatus.
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Ventilation:
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Local
Exhaust (None) Mechanical (General)
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Hand
Protection:
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protective
gloves
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Eye
Protection:
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protective
goggles
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SECTION
IX SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
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Precautions
to be taken in handling or storing:
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Store
at room temperature.
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Other
precautions:
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Avoid
open flames.
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