Product: Hessian / Jute Sandbags (100% natural jute woven fabric)
Common Terms: Burlap (North America) / Hessian (Australia & UK)
Material: Natural plant fiber (jute) woven cloth
Product composition:
Fabric - 100% jute vegetable fibre - 58-63% cellulose, 21-23% hemicellulose, 12-14-14 lignin – plain weave
Proofing chemicals – copper (ii) sulphate pentahydrate and ammonium hydroxide solution
Concentration – 5% each of chemicals (w/w)
Level of application – 1.2% as copper
Method of application – jute fabric is treated with copper sulphate and ammonium hydroxide solution in vessel known as a jigger machine. Fabric is then mangled and dried in vertical drying range
Minor ingredients:
Non-halogenated hydrocarbon (2%) max. And surfactant traces
Chemicals that are in list of dangerous substances: no
Hazardous identifications:
Inhalation: no specific measures to be taken
Skin contact: no specific measures to be taken
Eye contact: risk of irritation if fibres transferred to eyes. Irrigate eye and seek medical attention if symptoms persist.
Ingestion: harmful if swallowed
Unlikely to cause harmful effects under normal conditions of handling and use
Firefighting measures:
Flammability limits, none known
Use water – spray foam or carbon dioxide extinguisher
Burning jute or hessian may produce smoke, carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide
Accidental release measures:
Not applicable
Handling and storage:
Store in a dry, well-ventilated area
Product should be stored away from heat, sparks or flames and wet floor
Good housekeeping should be maintained
Flash point 220 degree centigrade
Personal protection:
No specific measures required
Not classified as dangerous goods
Axon
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