MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION I: IDENTIFICATION OF PRODUCT
Diversity Technologies Corp.
COMPANY: DATE: Mar. 25, 2004
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PHONE: 780-468-4064
8750 鈥? 53 Ave.
FAX: 780-469-1899
Edmonton, AB T6E 5G2
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PRODUCT NAME:
PRODUCT USE: Oil-well cement additive.
CHEMICAL FAMILY: Polysaccharide gum CAS#: 96949-22-3
WORKPLACE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INFORMATION SYSTEM (WHMIS)
WHMIS CLASSIFICATION: Not a controlled product under WHMIS.
WORKPLACE HAZARD: Treat as a nuisance dust.
TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS (TDG)
PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Not regulated under TDG
TDG CLASSIFICATION: Not applicable
UN NUMBER (PIN): Not applicable
PACKING GROUP: Not applicable
SECTION II: HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENT PERCENT CAS NUMBER LD50Oral-Rat LC50Inhal-Rat ACGIH-TLV
Contains no WHMIS controlled ingredients
SECTION III: HEALTH HAZARDS
[ ] EYE CONTACT [ ] SKIN [ ] INHALATION [ ] INGESTION
ROUTE OF ENTRY:
EYE CONTACT: Dust particles can cause mechanical irritation.
SKIN CONTACT: Prolonged contact with skin may cause drying.
INGESTION: No health effects expected if only small amounts are swallowed.
INHALATION: Excessive inhalation of dust may cause coughing and sneezing.
CARCINOGENICTY: No information available.
TERATOGENICITY: No information available.
REPRODUCTIVE No information available.
TOXICITY:
MUTAGENICTY: No information available.
SYNERGISTIC PRODUCTS: No information available.
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SECTION IV: FIRST AID MEASURES
SKIN CONTACT: Wash with soap and water. If irritation develops or persists,
obtain medical attention. Launder contaminated clothing before
reuse.
EYE CONTACT: Flush eyes with gently flowing warm water until particles are
removed If irritation persists contact a physician.
INGESTION: Rinse mouth and give one to two glasses of water to dilute
material. Obtain medical attention if symptoms develop. Never
give anything by mouth to an unconscious or convulsing person.
INHALATION: Move to fresh air. Give oxygen or artificial respiration if
required. If breathing difficulties or distress continues obtain
medical attention.
SECTION V: PHYSICAL DATA
APPEARANCE AND ODOUR: White to tan powder; slight odour
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: Not available
Not available
BOILING POINT (掳C):
Not available
MELTING POINT (掳C):
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Soluble pH: ~7 (1%sol鈥檔)
PERCENT VOLATILE BY VOLUME: Not available
EVAPORATION RATE: Not applicable
VAPOUR PRESSURE (mmHg): Not applicable
VAPOUR DENSITY (air = 1): Not applicable
50 lb/ft3
BULK DENSITY:
SECTION VI: FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
FLASH POINT: Not applicable
FLAMMABLE LIMITS: Not applicable
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Use media suitable for packaging and surrounding
fire.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING Self-contained breathing apparatus required for fire
PRODCEDURES: fighting personnel.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND Dust clouds in air can create explosive mixtures in
EXPLOSION HAZARDS: the presence of an ignition source.
SECTION VII: REACTIVITY DATA
STABILITY: STABLE [XX] UNSTABLE [ ]
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INCOMPATIBILITY Strong oxidizers. Avoid creating dust clouds.
(CONDITIONS TO AVOID):
CONDITIONS OF REACTIVITY: Strong oxidizing agents.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION Oxides of carbon.
PRODUCTS:
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: WILL NOT OCCUR [XX] MAY OCCUR [ ]
SECTION VIII: PREVENTATIVE MEASURES
SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Dust mask recommended. Use approved respirator
with dust cartridges if level of airborne dust exceeds
TLV.
VENTILATION: Use in well ventilated area. Use local exhaust
ventilation, process enclosure or other engineering
controls to maintain level of airborne dust below
TLV.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Suggest impervious gloves.
EYE PROTECTION: Safety glasses or goggles for dusty environments.
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Ensure eyewash station and emergency shower are
(Specify): available.
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORING
To maintain best product performance, store in a cool, dry place. Avoid dust accumulation.
Product is slipper when wet. Avoid skin and eye contact. Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep
tightly closed when not in use. Use in ventilated area.
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE THE MATERIAL IS SPILLED OR RELEASED
Use appropriate safety equipment. Avoid creating dust clouds. Vacuum or sweep up material.
Collect uncontaminated material for repackaging. Collect contaminated material in an approved
container for disposal. Wet material will be extremely slippery. Thoroughly flush wet material
with water until non-slippery.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD
Dispose/landfill in accordance with federal, provincial and local regulations. Uncontaminated
material can be landfilled in most locations; check with local operator. It is the responsibility of
the end-user to determine if material meets the criteria of hazardous waste at the time of disposal.
SECTION IX: PREPARATION
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS GIVEN IN GOOD FAITH,
BUT NO WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, IS MADE.
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DATE ISSUED: March 25, 2004 BY: Product safety committee
SUPERSEDES: April 4, 2001
Diversity Technologies Corp. is the parent company of
Canamara-United Supply, Hollimex Products Canamara SDS.
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