Product Name: Coffee Ground Cat Litter
Product Use: Absorbent litter for pet hygiene
Manufacturer: EcoPet Solutions Ltd.
Address: 248 Green Road, Springfield, IL, 62711
Emergency Telephone: 1-800-555-9201
Email Contact: support@ecopet.com
Date Prepared: 2024-04-17
Recommended Restrictions: Intended for domestic cat litter only; not suitable for food or feed use
SDS reference code: EGCL-2024-0026
GHS Classification: Not classified as hazardous under GHS
Label Elements: No pictogram required
Signal Word: None
Hazard Statements: Dust may cause minor eye or respiratory irritation
Precautionary Statements: Wash hands after handling, avoid inhalation of dust
Potential Health Effects: Eye contact may result in mild discomfort, skin contact considered non-irritating under normal conditions, inhalation of excessive dust can aggravate pre-existing respiratory conditions
Environmental Hazards: Not expected to present significant environmental effects, fully biodegradable
Substance: Mixture
Main Ingredient: Spent coffee grounds (Coffea arabica, Coffea canephora) - 88-92%
Binder: Naturally occurring plant starch - 5-7%
Deodorizer: Sodium bicarbonate - 2-5%
Minor Additives: Food-safe natural antimicrobial plant extracts - <1%
Impurities: No hazardous impurities identified
CAS Numbers: Not applicable for natural products; sodium bicarbonate CAS 144-55-8; starch CAS 9005-25-8
Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes, remove contact lenses if present and easy, continue rinsing, seek medical advice if irritation persists
Skin Contact: Wash with soap and water if irritation occurs
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air, seek medical attention if any symptoms develop, especially with pre-existing asthma
Ingestion: Rinse mouth, drink water to dilute, seek medical evaluation for large quantities or persistent symptoms
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water spray, dry chemical, foam, carbon dioxide
Specific Hazards: Product is organic and combustible; may emit smoke and carbon oxides on burning
Special Protective Equipment: Firefighters should use standard protective gear including self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)
Explosion Data: Fine dust may form combustible mixtures in air; avoid generating dust clouds in enclosed spaces
Hazardous Combustion Products: Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, trace amounts of nitrogen oxides
Personal Protective Equipment: Use protective gloves and goggles if significant quantities are involved, avoid unnecessary dust creation
Spill Response: Use a broom and shovel to collect spilled material, place in a suitable container for reuse or disposal
Environmental Precautions: Prevent entry into drains in large amounts, small releases are not expected to cause harm
Cleaning Methods: Clean surface with water after material removal, avoid spraying dry litter with strong water jets to prevent dust spread
Disposal: See Disposal Considerations
Handling: Handle with clean, dry hands, avoid creating dust, do not ingest
General Hygiene: Wash hands before eating, drinking, or smoking after handling
Storage Conditions: Store in cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture
Storage Incompatibility: Keep away from strong acids, alkalis, and moisture, store separately from food and drink
Packaging Materials: Use original sealed container or any moisture-resistant container
Occupational Exposure Limits: No regulated exposure limit, follow good hygiene practices
Engineering Controls: Use local exhaust ventilation if regularly handling large quantities indoors
Personal Protective Equipment: Eye protection for bulk handling, dust mask for sensitive individuals or where dust levels are high, gloves for prolonged handling
Respiratory Protection: Standard dust mask if airborne particles are significant
Thermal Hazards: None identified
Appearance: Coarse, granular, dark brown to black material
Odor: Mild, characteristic of roasted coffee
Odor Threshold: Not determined
pH: 6.0–7.0 (aqueous slurry)
Melting Point / Freezing Point: Not applicable, decomposes with heat
Boiling Point: Not applicable
Flash Point: >200°C (estimated, as typical for organic matter)
Evaporation Rate: Not applicable
Flammability: Combustible at high temperatures
Vapor Pressure: Not applicable
Vapor Density: Not applicable
Relative Density: 0.45–0.65 g/cm³
Solubility: Insoluble in water, absorbs moisture
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water): Not determined
Auto-ignition Temperature: >280°C
Decomposition Temperature: >170°C
Viscosity: Not applicable
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage and handling conditions
Reactivity: Not reactive with most substances under normal conditions
Conditions to Avoid: Excessive heat, open flame, moisture extrusion
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizing agents, acids, alkalis
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, minor volatile organic compounds on combustion
Polymerization: Will not occur
Acute Toxicity: Not expected to be toxic by oral, dermal, or inhalation routes
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Non-irritating when used as intended
Serious Eye Damage/Irritation: May cause mild discomfort due to dust
Respiratory or Skin Sensitization: No data for respiratory sensitization; skin sensitization not expected
Chronic Toxicity: Not expected under normal use; prolonged exposure to dust may irritate respiratory tract
Mutagenicity/Carcinogenicity: None known, product not listed by IARC, NTP, or OSHA
Other Information: Naturally occurring caffeine content minimal after roasting and leaching; not expected to affect pets or humans
Ecotoxicity: No significant aquatic or terrestrial toxicity known
Persistence and Degradability: Complete biodegradation in compost or landfill, does not persist in environment
Bioaccumulation: Not expected
Mobility in Soil: Material binds to soil and decomposes, limited mobility
Other Adverse Effects: Product acts as a soil conditioner if composted, no adverse environmental impact expected from proper use and disposal
Product Disposal: Dispose of used litter in accordance with local community waste regulations, most municipalities allow disposal in household waste, can be composted if free from pet feces
Container Disposal: Recycle packaging where facilities exist, dispose of liner and bag with non-recyclable waste if contaminated
Precautions: Do not flush bulk litter down toilets, avoid open dumping in natural environments, do not burn in open fires
UN Number: Not regulated
UN Proper Shipping Name: Not regulated
Transport Hazard Class(es): Not regulated
Packing Group: Not regulated
Environmental Hazards: Not a marine pollutant
Special Precautions: Avoid compressing or packaging tightly if dusty, handle in dry conditions to prevent clumping
International: Not classified as a dangerous good by IMDG, IATA, or UN recommendations
US Regulations: Not listed on OSHA hazardous chemicals, not subject to SARA Title III, no California Proposition 65 ingredients
EU Regulations: Not classified as hazardous under CLP Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
Labeling Requirements: No specific hazard labeling needed beyond general product labeling
Other Regulations: Meets EPA guidelines for non-toxic absorbents, intended use as pet litter only
Restrictions: Not for human consumption, do not place in animal feed
