Safety Data Sheet
Issue Date: 08-Feb-2021 Revision Date: 19-Feb-2021 Version 1
1. IDENTIFICATION
Product identifier
Product Name ReKovery Fruit
Other means of identification
SDS # VLS-329
Product Code FFN 4166
Recommended use of the chemical and restrictions on use
Recommended Use For industrial use.
Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Supplier Address
Verdesian Life Sciences, U.S., LLC.
1001 Winstead Drive, Suite 480
Cary, NC 27513
Emergency telephone number
Company Phone Number Business Phone: (800) 868-6446
Fax: (919) 535-3652
Emergency Telephone INFOTRAC 1-352-323-3500 (International)
1-800-535-5053 (North America)
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Appearance Clear liquid Physical state Liquid Odor Musty
Classification
Acute toxicity - Oral Category 4
Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
Signal Word
Warning
Hazard statements
Harmful if swallowed
Causes skin irritation
Causes serious eye irritation
Precautionary Statements - Prevention
Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
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Precautionary Statements - Response
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention
IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water and soap
Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse
If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention
IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell
Rinse mouth
Precautionary Statements - Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
Other hazards
Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical name CAS No Weight-%
Acetic acid 64-19-7 30-35
Potassium hydroxide 1310-58-3 25-30
**If Chemical Name/CAS No is "proprietary" and/or Weight-% is listed as a range, the specific chemical identity and/or percentage
of composition has been withheld as a trade secret.**
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Description of first aid measures
Eye Contact Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and
easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
Skin Contact Wash with plenty of soap and water. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before
reuse. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
Inhalation Remove to fresh air.
Ingestion Call a poison center or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth.
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Symptoms May be harmful in contact with skin. Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. Causes
serious eye irritation.
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Notes to Physician Treat symptomatically.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable Extinguishing Media
Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment.
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media Not determined.
Specific Hazards Arising from the Chemical
Not determined.
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Protective equipment and precautions for firefighters
As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full
protective gear.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Personal Precautions Use personal protective equipment as required.
Environmental precautions
Environmental precautions See Section 12 for additional Ecological Information.
Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Methods for Containment Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.
Methods for Clean-Up Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
Advice on Safe Handling Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or
smoke when using this product. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing and eye/face
protection.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage Conditions Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place.
Incompatible Materials None known based on information supplied.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Guidelines
Chemical name ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL NIOSH IDLH
Acetic acid STEL: 15 ppm TWA: 10 ppm IDLH: 50 ppm
64-19-7 TWA: 10 ppm TWA: 25 mg/m3 TWA: 10 ppm
(vacated) TWA: 10 ppm TWA: 25 mg/m3
(vacated) TWA: 25 mg/m3 STEL: 15 ppm
STEL: 37 mg/m3
Potassium hydroxide Ceiling: 2 mg/m3 (vacated) Ceiling: 2 mg/m3 Ceiling: 2 mg/m3
1310-58-3
Appropriate engineering controls
Engineering Controls Apply technical measures to comply with the occupational exposure limits.
Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment
Eye/Face Protection Refer to 29 CFR 1910.133 for eye and face protection regulations.
Skin and Body Protection Refer to 29 CFR 1910.138 for appropriate skin and body protection.
Respiratory Protection Refer to 29 CFR 1910.134 for respiratory protection requirements.
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General Hygiene Considerations Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Physical state Liquid
Appearance Clear liquid Odor Musty
Color Colorless Odor Threshold Not determined
Property Values Remarks • Method
pH 7.86
Melting point / freezing point Not determined
Boiling point / boiling range Not determined
Flash point Not determined
Evaporation Rate Not determined
Flammability (Solid, Gas) Liquid-Not applicable
Flammability Limit in Air
Upper flammability or explosive Not determined
limits
Lower flammability or explosive Not determined
limits
Vapor Pressure Not determined
Vapor Density Not determined
Relative Density 1.304
Water Solubility Not determined
Solubility in other solvents Not determined
Partition Coefficient Not determined
Autoignition temperature Not determined
Decomposition temperature Not determined
Kinematic viscosity Not determined
Dynamic Viscosity Not determined
Explosive Properties Not determined
Oxidizing Properties Not determined
Other information
Bulk density 10.86 lbs/gal
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity
Not reactive under normal conditions.
Chemical stability
Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Possibility of hazardous reactions
None under normal processing.
Conditions to Avoid
Keep out of reach of children.
Incompatible materials
None known based on information supplied.
Hazardous decomposition products
None known based on information supplied.
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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Information on likely routes of exposure
Product Information
Eye Contact Avoid contact with eyes.
Skin Contact May be harmful in contact with skin.
Inhalation Do not inhale.
Ingestion Harmful if swallowed.
Component Information
Chemical name Oral LD50 Dermal LD50 Inhalation LC50
Acetic acid = 3310 mg/kg ( Rat ) = 1060 mg/kg ( Rabbit ) = 11.4 mg/L ( Rat ) 4 h
64-19-7
Potassium hydroxide = 284 mg/kg ( Rat ) - -
1310-58-3
Symptoms related to the physical, chemical and toxicological characteristics
Symptoms Please see section 4 of this SDS for symptoms.
Delayed and immediate effects as well as chronic effects from short and long-term exposure
Skin corrosion/irritation Causes skin irritation.
Serious eye damage/eye Causes serious eye irritation.
irritation
Carcinogenicity Based on the information provided, this product does not contain any carcinogens or
potential carcinogens as listed by OSHA, IARC or NTP.
Numerical measures of toxicity
The following values are calculated based on chapter 3.1 of the GHS document .
Oral LD50 728.60 mg/kg
Dermal LD50 3,164.20 mg/kg
ATEmix (inhalation-dust/mist) 34.00 mg/L
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity
Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Component Information
Chemical name Algae/aquatic plants Fish Crustacea
Potassium hydroxide 80: 96 h Gambusia affinis mg/L
1310-58-3 LC50 static
Acetic acid 79: 96 h Pimephales promelas mg/L 47: 24 h Daphnia magna mg/L
64-19-7 LC50 static 75: 96 h Lepomis EC50 65: 48 h Daphnia magna
macrochirus mg/L LC50 static mg/L EC50 Static
Persistence/Degradability
Not determined.
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Bioaccumulation
There is no data for this product.
Mobility
Chemical name Partition coefficient
Acetic acid -0.31
64-19-7
Potassium hydroxide 0.83
1310-58-3
Other Adverse Effects
Not determined
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Treatment Methods
Disposal of Wastes Disposal should be in accordance with applicable regional, national and local laws and
regulations.
Contaminated Packaging Disposal should be in accordance with applicable regional, national and local laws and
regulations.
California Hazardous Waste Status
Chemical name California Hazardous Waste Status
Acetic acid Toxic
64-19-7 Corrosive
Ignitable
Potassium hydroxide Toxic
1310-58-3 Corrosive
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Note Please see current shipping paper for most up to date shipping information, including
exemptions and special circumstances.
DOT Not regulated
IATA Not regulated
IMDG Not regulated
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
International Inventories
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Chemical name TSCA TSCA Inventory DSL/NDSL EINECS/ELI ENCS IECSC KECL PICCS AICS
Status NCS
Acetic acid X ACTIVE X X X X X X X
Potassium hydroxide X ACTIVE X X X X X X X
Proprietary X ACTIVE X X X X X X X
Legend:
TSCA - United States Toxic Substances Control Act Section 8(b) Inventory
DSL/NDSL - Canadian Domestic Substances List/Non-Domestic Substances List
EINECS/ELINCS - European Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances/European List of Notified Chemical Substances
ENCS - Japan Existing and New Chemical Substances
IECSC - China Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances
KECL - Korean Existing and Evaluated Chemical Substances
PICCS - Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances
AICS - Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances
US Federal Regulations
CERCLA
Chemical name Hazardous Substances RQs CERCLA/SARA RQ Reportable Quantity (RQ)
Acetic acid 5000 lb RQ 5000 lb final RQ
64-19-7 RQ 2270 kg final RQ
Potassium hydroxide 1000 lb RQ 1000 lb final RQ
1310-58-3 RQ 454 kg final RQ
SARA 313
Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA). This product does not contain any
chemicals which are subject to the reporting requirements of the Act and Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 372
CWA (Clean Water Act)
Chemical name CWA - Reportable CWA - Toxic Pollutants CWA - Priority Pollutants CWA - Hazardous
Quantities Substances
Acetic acid 5000 lb X
Potassium hydroxide 1000 lb X
US State Regulations
California Proposition 65
This product does not contain any Proposition 65 chemicals.
U.S. State Right-to-Know Regulations
Chemical name New Jersey Massachusetts Pennsylvania
Acetic acid X X X
64-19-7
Potassium hydroxide X X X
1310-58-3
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16. OTHER INFORMATION
NFPA Health Hazards Flammability Instability Special Hazards
Not determined Not determined Not determined Not determined
HMIS Health Hazards Flammability Physical hazards Personal Protection
Not determined Not determined Not determined Not determined
Issue Date: 08-Feb-2021
Revision Date: 19-Feb-2021
Revision Note: New format
Disclaimer
The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the
date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage,
transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered a warranty or quality specification. The information
relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other
materials or in any process, unless specified in the text.
End of Safety Data Sheet
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