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Glo Germ Company
PO Box 537
Moab, Utah 84532
Emergency & Information
Telephone Numbers
1-800-842-6622
May 11, 2006

The Glo Germ Powder is 100% synthetic Organic Colorant A-594-5 (Blaze Orange or Invisible Blue are the two available colors. The following information applies to both colors). The Glo Germ Powder is not diluted with any inert material. Therefore it is highly concentrated. The plastic particles are 5 microns and smaller. When the powder is ‘puffed’ or thrown into the air like dust, it is a lung irritant. The Glo Germ Company strongly recommends minimizing dust or powder in the air.

Section I – Product Information

  • Product code: A-594-5 NFPA Ratings H F R
  • Product class: Synthetic Organic Colorant 1 1 0
  • Product CAS: Mixture

Section II – Hazardous Ingredients

No hazardous ingredients known at this time

Section III – Physical Data

Boiling range: none Vapor density: non-volatile
Evap. rate: non-volatile (Volatiles vol. % = 0, Wgt % = 0) Liquid density: heavier than water
Appearance: colourless powder Weight per gallon: 11.41 pounds
V.O.C.: See section IX  

Section IV – Fire and Explosion Hazard Data

Flammability Class: NA Flash Point: None
FLEL: None UEL: None
  • Extinguishing media: Based on the NFPA guide for class A fires, use dry chemical, water or another suitable extinguishing agent. For large fires, use water spray or fog, thoroughly drenching the burning area.
  • Special firefighting procedures: Clear area of personnel. Approach upwind. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
  • Unusual fire and explosion hazards: improper handling may lead to dust cloud formation, which, as with any organic compound, is an explosion hazard.

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Section V – Health Effect Information

  • Eye contact: Minimal irritation upon contact.
  • Skin contact: Minimal irritation upon contact.
  • Inhalation: Similar to nuisance dust. Avoid inhaling.

Section VI – Emergency and First Aid

  • Eye contact: Flush with water for at least 15 minutes while holding eyelids open.
  • Skin contact: Wash with soap and water. Implement good industrial hygiene.
  • Inhalation: Remove victim to fresh air. Call a physician. Treat symptoms.
  • Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Give victim plenty of water. Call a physician.

Section VII – Personal Health Protection

  • Eye protection: Glasses or goggles recommended.
  • Skin protection: Required only for sensitive individuals.
  • Respiratory protection: In the case that levels above OSHA’s PEL are present, use a NIOSH approved respirator.
  • Ventilation: General ventilation for comfort conditioning is usually enough to maintain the dust within the nuisance limit of 5 mg/cu.m.

Section VIII – Reactivity Data

  • Stability: Stable
  • Hazardous polymerization: Will not occur
  • Incompatibility: Avoid contact with strong oxidizers (i.e., chlorine, peroxides, chromate, nitric acid, perchlorates, concentrated oxygen, permanganates) which can generate heat, fires, explosions, and the release of toxic fumes.
  • Conditions to avoid: Excessive dust in the vicinity of electrical or other spark generating equipment should be avoided, as should extremely warm temperatures.
  • Hazardous decomposition products: The fumes and smoke released contain oxides of carbon, sulfur, and nitrogen, which are highly toxic. Do not breath smoke or fumes. Wear suitable protective equipment.

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Section IX – Spill or Leak Procedures

This product is not defined as a hazardous waste under EPA 40 CFR 261. Sweep up and dispose of substance as any dust or dirt should any be spilled or leak.

Section X – Regulatory Information

  • Federal: OSHA Hazard Communication Rule, 29 CFR 1910.1200: See Section II for Hazardous Ingredients as defined.
    • This product contains no ingredients covered by the Clean Water Act.
    • Product is not a regulated material under CERCLA/Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (Title III) 40 CFR 117, 302. Notification of spills is not required.
    • This product does not contain an ozone depleting substance (ODS) nor was it manufactured with them.
  • State: This product does not contain ingredients listed on the Michigan Critical
    Materials List.

Section XI – Transportation Information

Synthetic Organic Colorant 1 1 0, powder

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