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7093
Harlan Teklad Shredded Aspen

7093 Harlan Teklad Shredded Aspen bedding is made from 100% Great Lakes Aspen wood. It makes an excellent contact bedding for rats, mice, hamsters, gerbils and guinea pigs. 7093 Shredded Aspen is not a by-product of some other manufacturing process. It is manufactured from pure aspen wood, specifically for use as a contact bedding, from aged virgin timber. It is produced in a plant that is dedicated solely to the production of laboratory animal bedding products. This plant employs stringent quality assurance, housekeeping and sanitation procedures consistent with what the research community demands and expects.

7093 Shredded Aspen is a natural hardwood material, so it is a preferred alternative to softwood bedding materials such as pine. Also, unlike traditional hardwood chips, the random particle sizes of shredded aspen material give animals the ability to construct nests and burrows. This makes 7093 Shredded Aspen a good choice for use with breeding animals. In fact, 7093 Shredded Aspen is the bedding material that is most widely used in Harlan animal production barriers.

During production of 7093 Shredded Aspen, the product is exposed to temperatures of 1200 degrees Fahrenheit for seven minutes. These conditions reduce the moisture content of the finished product to approximately 8%, and reduce harmful bacteria and other microorganisms. Laboratory analysis of the finished product is performed quarterly, and provides information on potential contaminants such as pesticides, heavy metals, yeast and molds. The QC test results are available upon request.

7093 Harlan Teklad Shredded Aspen is packaged in compressed 3.0 cubic foot autoclavable paper bales, which expand to approximately 9 cubic feet when opened.

 

Material Safety Data Sheet

 Section 1: Product Identification

PRODUCT NAME: Laboratory Grade Shredded Aspen Bedding
DESCRIPTION: 100% Shredded Aspen Wood
SYNONYMS: Aspen Wood
CAS#: None

                                   CODE: T.7093

 Section 2: Composition/Information on Hazardous Ingredients
Name
% Wt
CAS #
ACGIH TLV
OSHA PEL
Softwoods
100
None
5 mg/m3TWA
10mg/m3 STEL
.5 mg/m3TWA
10mg/m3 STEL
 

Section 3: Hazards Identification

Acute Health Effects: Wood dust may cause eye, nose and throat irritation.
Chronic Effects: The International Agency for Research on Cancer has classified wood dust as carcinogenic to humans (Group I).

 

Section 4: First Aid Measures

EYE CONTACT: Wood dust or particles may cause mechanical eye irritation; flush eyes with large amounts of water. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.

SKIN CONTACT: May cause skin irritation upon prolonged contact; wash with soap and water after skin conrtact, if rash or irritation develops seek medical attention

INHALATION (BREATHING): Wood dust may cause nasal irritation, coughing or dryness; remove to fresh air. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.

INGESTION (SWALLOWING): Not applicable under normal conditions of use.

 

 Section 5: Fire Fighting Measures

FLASH POINT: Not applicable

EXPLOSIVE LIMITS: 40 g/m3 (Wood dust)

AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: 400-500 °F (204-260 °C)

FIRE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water, CO2 extinguisher, sand

UNUSUAL FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Will readily burn if exposed to an ignition source.

 

Section 6: Accidental Release Measures

Sweep or vacuum spills for disposal; place material to be disposed of in a container for proper disposal in a cool dry location away from ignition source.

 

Section 7: Handling and Storage

STORAGE AND HANDLING PRECAUTIONS: Keep in cool dry location away from ignition sources.

 

Section 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

RESPIRATION PROTECTION: NIOSH approved dust respirator is recommended if ventilation is inadequate.

VENTILIATION: Provide adequate ventilation in work environment to minimize dust.

GLOVES: Gloves are recommended in order to minimize skin contact.

EYE PROTECTION: Goggles or eye protection is recommended to minimize eye contact.

 

Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties

PHYSICAL APPEARANCE, ODOR, COLOR: Light tan to dark tan solid with slight wood odor.

BOILING POINT (°C)

Not Applicable

% VOLATILES BY VOLUME

Not Applicable

MELTING POINT (°C)

Not Applicable

SPECIFIC GRAVITY

<1.0

VAPOR PRESSURE (mm Hg)

Not Applicable

WATER SOLUBILITY

Insoluble

pH AS SUPPLIED

Not Applicable

EVAPORATION RATE
(n-Butyl Acetate=1)

Not Applicable

VAPOR DENSITY

Not Applicable

 

 

 

Section 10: Stability and Reactivity

STABILITY: Stable

INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS (AVOID CONTACT WITH): Keep in cool dry location away from ignition sources.

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Burning of wood can product carbon monoxide, aldehydes, and organic acids.

HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.

 

Section 11: Toxicological Information

The International Agency for Research on Cancer has classified wood dust as carcinogenic to humans (Group I)

 

Section 12: Disposal Considerations

This product is not a hazardous waste under federal law.

 

Section 13: Transport Information

This product is not regulated as a hazardous material by DOT.

 

Section 14: Regulatory Information

OSHA: Wood products not hazardous as specified in OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 29 CRF 1910.1200
SARA 313: None

 

Section 15: Other Information

NFPA Rating: Health 0 - Flammability 1 - Reactivity 1 - Other N/A