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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION I: IDENTIFICATION OF PRODUCT
PRODUCT NAME: Bentonite ABI Hi Yield
PRODUCT USE: Oil Well Fluid Additive
CHEMICAL FAMILY: Natural Mineral, Montmomorillonite
WORK PLACE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INFORMATION SYSTEM (WHMIS)
WHMIS CLASSIFICATION: D2A
WORK PLACE HAZARD: Potential Carcinogen; Contains free silica
TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS (TDG)
SHIPPING NAME: Not Regulated Under TDG
TDG CLASSIFICATION: N/A
UN NUMBER (PIN): N/A
PACKING GROUP: N/A
SECTION II: HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENT PERCENT CAS NUMBER LD Oral-Rat OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV
(50)
Quartz, Silica 1-2 14808-60-7 Not Available 0.1 mg/m3 0.1 mg/m3
SECTION III: TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
ROUTE OF ENTRY: [ ] SKIN [ ] EYE CONTACT [XX] INHALATION [ ] INGESTION
EYE CONTACT: Mechanical irritant
SKIN CONTACT: Possible drying resulting in dermatitis
INGESTION: No adverse effects expected
INHALATION: Breathing silica dust may not cause noticeable injury or illness even through permanent
lung damage may be occurring. Inhalation may cause irritation of the nose, throat, and
respiratory passages. Long term inhalation may cause silicosis, a progressive disabling
and sometimes fatal lung disease. Symptoms include cough, shortness of breath,
wheezing, non-specific chest illness and reduced pulmonary function.
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION IV: FIRST AID MEASURES
SKIN CONTACT: Wash skin with soap and water.
EYE CONTACT: Flush with water until irritation ceases. If irritation persists, call a physician.
INGESTION: If large amounts are ingested, seek medical attention.
INHALATION: Remove patient to fresh air. Apply artificial respiration as required. Inhalation may aggravate
existing respiratory illness.
SECTION V: PHYSICAL DATA
APPEARANCE AND ODOUR: Pale grey powder or ganules; no ordour
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 2.5
BOILING POINT (C): N/A
MELTING POINT (C): N/A
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Negligible
PERCENT VOLATILE BY VOLUME: N/A
EVAPORATION RATE: N/A
VAPOUR PRESSURE (mm Hg:) N/A
pH: Not Determined
BULK DENSITY (lb/ft3): N/A
SECTION VI: FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
FLASH POINT: N/A
FLAMMABLE LIMITS: N/A
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Use media suitable for surrounding fire
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING: Self-contained respirators required for fire fighting
personnel.
PROCEDURES:
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: None Known
SECTION VII: REACTIVITY DATA
STABILITY: Stable [XX] Unstable [ ]
INCOMPATIBILITY(CONDITIONS TO AVOID): None Known
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
CONDITIONS OF REACTIVITY: Not Available
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: None Known
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will Not Occur [XX] May Occur [ ]
VIII: PREVENTIVE MEASURES
SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Suggest NIOSH/MESA Approved for silica bearing dust
VENTILATION: Use local ventilation to maintain PEL鈥檚/TLV鈥檚.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Generally not needed. personal preference
EYE PROTECTION: Suggest goggles or safety glasses
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (Specify): Ensure eye wash station and emergency shower is available.
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORING
Avoid creating dust. Avoid breathing dust; wear an approved respirator. Practice reasonable caution and personal
cleanliness. Avoid eye contact. Store in a cool, dry area.
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE THE MATERIAL IS SPILLED OR RELEASED
Wear an approved respirator. Vacuum if possible to avoid airborne dust. Collect uncontaminated material for
repackaging. Collect contaminated material in an approved container for disposal. Avoid adding water, the product
will become slippery when wet.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD
Dispose of product in accordance with federal, provincial and local regulations. It is the responsibility of the user to
determine if contaminated material meets hazardous waste requirements.
SECTION IX: PREPARATION
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS GIVEN IN GOOD FAITH, BUT NO WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR
IMPLIED, IS MADE.
DATE PRINTED: April 6, 2006 BY: MILLENNIUM TECHNOLOGIES LTD.
DATE MODIFIED: May 5, 2004 APPROVED BY:
SUPERSEDES: October 1, 2003
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