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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION I: IDENTIFICATION OF PRODUCT
PRODUCT NAME: Bentonite (ABI Untreated)
PRODUCT USE: Oil Well Fluid & Cement Additive CAS No. 1302-78-9 / 1318-93-0
CHEMICAL FAMILY: Natural mineral, Sodium Montmorillonite
WORK PLACE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INFORMATION SYSTEM (WHMIS)
WHMIS CLASSIFICATION: D-2 (A)
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 OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV
Crystalline Quartz (respirable) 2-6 14808-60-7 0.1 mg/m3 0.1 mg/m3
Respirable Dust Not Known N/A 5 mg/m3 5 mg/m3
Total Dust Not Known N/A 15 mg/m3 10 mg/m3
Where crystobalite or tridymite are present use 1/2 of the PEL or TLV value for crystalline quartz.
SECTION III: TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
ROUTE OF ENTRY: [ ] SKIN [ ]EYE CONTACT [XX ]INHALATION [ ] INGESTION
CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED Individuals with pulmonary and/or respiratory disease including but not limited to asthma
BY EXPOSURE: and bronchitis should be precluded from exposure to dust from this product.
EYE CONTACT: Mechanical irritant.
SKIN CONTACT: Possible drying resulting in dermatitis.
INGESTION: No adverse effects.
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INHALATION: Acute (short term) exposure to dust levels exceeding the PEL may cause irritation of
respiratory tract resulting in a dry cough. Chronic (long term) exposure to free silica
containing airborne bentonite dust where levels are higher than TLV's may lead to
development of silicosis or other respiratory problems. Persistent dry cough and laboured
breathing upon exertion are symptomatic.
SECTION IV: FIRST AID MEASURES
SKIN CONTACT: Wash with soap and water until clean.
EYE CONTACT: Flush with water until irritation ceases.
INGESTION: No adverse effects.
INHALATION: Move to area free from dust. If symptoms or irritation persist contact physician. Inhalation may
aggravate existing respiratory illness.
SECTION V: PHYSICAL DATA
APPEARANCE AND ODOUR: Blue-grey to green as moist solid, light tan to grey as dry powder; no odour
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 2.45 - 2.55 g/cc
N/A
BOILING POINT (掳C):
1450 掳C
MELTING POINT (掳C):
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Insoluble, forms colloidal suspension
pH: 8 - 10 (5% aqueous suspension)
PERCENT VOLATILE BY VOLUME: N/A
EVAPORATION RATE: N/A
VAPOUR PRESSURE (mm Hg): N/A
BULK DENSITY (@ 20 掳C): 880 kg/m3 as product
SECTION VI: FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
FLASH POINT: N/A
FLAMMABLE LIMITS: N/A
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Any media can be used for packaging.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Inorganic Mineral/Non-Flammable.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: None, product will not support combustion.
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SECTION VII: REACTIVITY DATA
STABILITY: Stable [XX]Unstable [ ]
INCOMPATIBILITY (CONDITIONS TO AVOID): None
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: None
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will Not Occur [XX] May Occur [ ]
SECTION VIII: PREVENTIVE MEASURES
SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: NIOSH/MESA approved respirators for silica bearing dust.
VENTILATION: Use local ventilation to maintain PEL's / TLV's.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Generally not necessary; personal preference.
EYE PROTECTION: Suggest goggles.
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (Specify): None Required.
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORING
Use NIOSH/MSHA respirators approved for silica bearing dust when free silica containing airborne bentonite dust levels
exceed PEL/TLV's. Clean up spills promptly to avoid making dust. Storage area floors may become slippery if wetted.
Avoid breathing dust; wear an approved respirator. Practice reasonable caution and personal cleanliness. Avoid eye
contact.
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE THE MATERIAL IS SPILLED OR RELEASED
Avoid breathing dust; wear an approved respirator. Vacuum up to avoid generating airborne dust. Avoid using water.
Product slippery when wet.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD
Product should be disposed of in accordance with applicable local, provincial, and federal regulations.
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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