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                                                                          Material Safety Data Sheet
                                                                               (September 1, 2010)

Section 1 – General Information

SouthWest Plantscape Products
6135 N. Rose Ave., Oxnard, CA 93036
Emergency Phone Number: (805) 988-0529

Trade Name:          Brand X
Generic Form:       Silicone emulsion
Color:                   Light Green
Odor:                Slight Lemon
NFPA* Profile:       Health – 2        Flammability – 1    Instability/Reactivity – 0

* National Fire Protection Association

Section 2 – Hazard Identification

Potential Health Effects

Acute Effects

Eye:            Direct contact may cause moderate irritation.

Skin:            May cause mild irritation.

Inhalation:        Irritates respiratory passages very slightly.

Oral:            Low ingestion hazard in normal use.

Prolonged/ Repeated Exposure Effects

Skin:            No Known applicable information.

Inhalation:        No Known applicable information.

Oral:            No Known applicable information.

Signs and Symptoms of Overexposure

No Known applicable information

Medical Conditions Aggregative by Exposure

No Known applicable information

The above listed potential effects of overexposure are based on actual data results of studies performed
 upon similar compositions, component data and/or expert review of the product. See Section 11 for detailed toxicology information.


Section 3 – Composition Information on Ingredients

CAS Number            Wt %            Component Name

Trade Secret                 3.0 – 7.0                   Polyglycol

The above components are hazardous as defined in 29 CFR 1910.1200


Section 4 – First Aid Measures

Eye:            Immediately flush with water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention.

Skin:            No first aid should be needed.

Inhalation:        No first aid should be needed.

Oral:            No first aid should be needed.

Notes to Physician:    Treat according to person's condition & specifics of exposure.

Section 5 – Fire Fighting Measures

Flash Point:                >212 F / > 100 C  (Closed Cup)

Auto-ignition Temperature:        Not determined

Flammability Limits in Air:        Not determined

Extinguishing Media:                On large fires use dry chemicals, foam or water spray. On small fires use carbon dioxide (CO2),
                                                            dry chemicals or water spray. Water can be used to cool fire exposed containers.

Fire Fighting Measures:             Self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing should be worn in fighting large fires
                                                             involving chemicals. Determine the need to evacuate or isolate the area according to your local
                                                             emergency plan. Use water spray to keep fire exposed containers cool.

Unusual Fire Hazards:    None


Section 6 – Accidental Release Measures

Containment/Clean Up: Determine whether to evacuate or isolate the area according to your local emergency plan. Observe all
                                         personal protection equipment recommendations described in Section 5 and 8. For large spills, provide
                                         diking or other appropriate containment to keep the material from spreading. If diked material can be pumped,
                                         store recovered material in appropriate containers. Clean up remaining materials from spill with suitable absorbent.
                                         Clean area as appropriate since spilled materials, even small quantities, may present a slip hazard. Final cleaning
                                         may require use of steam, solvents or detergents. Dispose of saturated absorbent or cleaning materials appropriately,
                                         since heating may occur. Local, state and federal laws and regulations may apply to release and dispose of this material,
                                         as well as those items employed in the cleanup of releases. You will need to determine which federal, state and local laws
                                         and regulations are applicable. Section 13 and 15 of this MSDS provide information regarding certain federal and state
                                         requirements.    


Section 7 – Handling and Storage

Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid eye contact.

Use reasonable care and store away from oxidizing materials.


Section 8 – Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

Component Exposure Limits

       There are no components with workplace exposure limits.

Engineering Controls

       Local Ventilation:              None should be needed.
       General Ventilation:                 Recommended

Personal Protective Equipment for Routine Handling

Eyes:    Use proper protection – safety glasses as a minimum.

Skin:    Washing at mealtime and end of shift is adequate.

Suitable Gloves:    Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene & safety practices

Inhalation:    No respiratory protection should be needed.

Suitable Respirator:    None should be needed

Personal Protective Equipment for Spills

Eyes:    Use proper protection – safety glasses as a minimum.

Skin:    Washing at mealtime and end of shift is adequate.

Inhalation/Suitable    No respiratory protection should be needed.
Respirator:

Precautionary Measures:    Avoid eye contact. Use reasonable care.

Comments:    When heated to temperatures above 150C (300F) in the presence of air, product can form formaldehyde vapors.
                        Formaldehyde is a potential cancer hazard and a known skin and respiratory sensitizer. Vapors irritate eyes, nose
                        and throat. Safe handling conditions may be maintained by keeping vapor conditions within the OSHA permissible
                        exposure limit for formaldehyde.

Note:               Note: These precautions are for room temperature handling. Use at elevated temperature or aerosol/spray applications
                        may require added precautions. For further information regarding aerosol inhalation toxicity, please refer to the guidance
                        document regarding the use of silicone-based materials in aerosol applications that has been developed by the silicone
                        industry (www.SEHSC.com) or contact the Dow Corning customer service group.


Section 9 – Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical Form:            Liquid
Color:                    Light Green
Odor:                    Slight Lemon    
Specific Gravity @ 25C:        1
Viscosity:                1000 mm2/s

Freezing/Melting Point:        Not determined.
Boiling Point:                >65 C
Vapor Pressure @ 25C:        Not determined.
Vapor Density:            Not determined.
Solubility in Water:            Not determined.
pH:                    7
Volatile Content:            36%
Flash Point:                > 212 F / 100 C (Closed Cup)
Auto-ignition temperature:        Not determined.
Flammability Limits in Air            Not determined


Section 10 – Stability and Reactivity

Chemical Stability:        Stable

Hazardous Polymerization: Hazardous polymerization will not occur.

Conditions to Avoid:        None

Materials to Avoid:        Oxidizing materials can cause a reaction.

Hazardous Decomposition Products

Thermal breakdown of this product during fire or very high heat conditions may evolve the following decomposition products:
 Carbon oxides and traces of incompletely burned carbon compounds. Silicon dioxide, Formaldehyde. Sulfur oxides. Metal
 oxides. Fluorine compounds.


Section 11 – Toxicological Information

Special Hazard Information on Components

       No known applicable information.

Section 12 – Ecological Information

Environmental Fate and Distribution

    Complete information is not yet known.

Environmental Effects

    Complete information is not yet known.

Fate and Effects in Waste water treatment Plants

    Complete information is not yet known.


Ecotoxicity Classification Criteria

Hazard Parameters (LC50 or EC50        High        Medium        Low
Acute Aquatic Toxicity (mg/L)                   <=1          >1 and <=100              >100
Acute Terrestrial Toxicity                      <=100       >100 and <=2000        >2000

This table is adapted from "Environmental Toxicology and Risk Assessment" ASTM STP 1179,p.34, 1993

This table can be used to classify the ecotoxicity of this product when ecotoxicity data is listed above. Please read the other information presented in the section concerning the overall ecological safety of this material.


Section 13 – Disposal Considerations

When a decision is made to discard this material, as received, is it classified as a hazardous waste? NO

State or local laws may impose additional regulatory requirement regarding disposal.


Section 14 – Transport Information

DOT Roas Shipment Information (49 CFR 172.101)

Not subject to DOT

Ocean Shipment (IMDG)

Not subject to IMDG code

Air Shipment (IATA)

Not subject to IATA regulations.

Section 15 – Regulatory Information

Contents of this MSDS comply with the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200

TSCA Status:    All chemical substances in this material are included on or exempt from listing   on the TSCA Inventory of Chemical Substances.

EPA SARA Title III Chemical Listings

Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances (40 CFR 355):      None

Section 304 CERCLA Hazardous Substances (40 CFR 302):        None

Section 311/312 Hazard Class (40 CFR 370):
    Acute:    Yes
    Chronic:    No
    Fire:    No
    Pressure:    No
    Reactive:    No

Section 313 Toxic Chemicals (40 CFR372):  None present or none present in regulated  quantities.

Note: Chemicals are listed under the 313 Toxic Chemicals section only if they meet or exceed a reporting threshold.


Supplemental State Compliance Information:

California:

Warning: This product contains the following chemical(s) listed by the State of California under the safe Drinking water and Toxic Enforcement Act or 1986 (Proposition 65) as being known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

CAS Number          Wt %            Component Name

75-07-0                          0.1                Acetaldehyde     Carcinogenic

Massachusetts:

CAS Number          Wt %            Component Name

75-07-0                          0.1                Acetaldehyde     Carcinogenic

New Jersey / Pennsylvania:

CAS Number           Wt %        Component Name

63148-62-9                40.0 - 70.0           Polyydimethylsiloxane

7732-18-5                  30.0 – 60.0          Water

Trade Secret               3.0 – 7.0            Polyglycol










SouthWest Plantscape Products
“accessories for the maintenance of interior plants”
6135 North Rose Avenue               Oxnard, California  93036
(805) 988-0529                                      (800) 333-7977