MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION I: IDENTIFICATION OF PRODUCT
Diversity Technologies Corp.
COMPANY: DATE: Sept. 10, 2003
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PHONE: 780-468-4064
8750 鈥? 53 Ave.
FAX: 780-469-1899
Edmonton, AB T6E 5G2
DRILSTAR HT
PRODUCT NAME:
PRODUCT USE: Oil well drilling fluid additive
CHEMICAL FAMILY: Pregelatinized starch CAS#: 9005-25-8
WORKPLACE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INFORMATION SYSTEM (WHMIS)
WHMIS CLASSIFICATION: Not a controlled product under WHMIS
WORKPLACE HAZARD: Not applicable
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
ROUTE OF ENTRY: [ ]EYE CONTACT [ ]SKIN [ ]INHALATION [ ]INGESTION
EYE CONTACT: May cause mechanical irritation.
SKIN CONTACT: No effects expected.
INGESTION: No effects expected.
INHALATION: May cause irritation to upper respiratory tract. Symptoms include
coughing and sneezing.
CARCINOGENICTY: No information available.
TERATOGENICITY: No information available.
REPRODUCTIVE No information available.
TOXICITY:
MUTAGENICTY: No information available.
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SYNERGISTIC No information available.
PRODUCTS:
SECTION IV: FIRST AID MEASURES
EYE CONTACT: Flush eyes with water for 15 minutes or until irritation subsides. If
irritation persists seek medical attention.
SKIN CONTACT: Wash skin with soap and water.
INGESTION: If accidentally swallowed, dilute by drinking large quantities of water.
Seek medical attention. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious
or convulsing victim.
INHALATION: Move to fresh air. Apply oxygen or artificial respiration as required. If
breathing difficulties or distress continues obtain medical attention.
SECTION V: PHYSICAL DATA
White powder
APPEARANCE AND ODOUR:
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: Not available
Not applicable
BOILING POINT (掳C):
Not applicable
MELTING POINT (掳C):
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Appreciable pH : 5.0 - 7.0 (4% sol鈥檔)
PERCENT VOLATILE BY VOLUME: Not applicable
EVAPORATION RATE: Not applicable
VAPOUR PRESSURE (mmHg): Not applicable
VAPOUR DENSITY (air = 1): 32-35
BULK DENSITY: Not available
SECTION VI: FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
FLASH POINT: Not applicable
FLAMMABLE LIMITS: Not applicable
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water, foam, dry powder, CO2
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING Self-contained breathing apparatus required for fire
PRODCEDURES: fighting personnel.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND Dust-air mixture may be explosive. The minimum
EXPLOSION HAZARDS: ignition temperature reported for starch, through 200
mesh, is 380掳C. The minimum explosive concentration
of a dust cloud is 0.04 oz/ft3. Avoid ignition sources.
SECTION VII: REACTIVITY DATA
STABILITY: STABLE [XX] UNSTABLE [ ]
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INCOMPATIBILITY Strong oxidizing agents. Avoid creating dust clouds in
(CONDITIONS TO AVOID): presence of ignition sources.
CONDITIONS OF REACTIVITY: Contact with incompatible materials; dust clouds in the
presence of ignition sources.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION Oxides of carbon upon combustion.
PRODUCTS:
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: WILL NOT OCCUR [XX] MAY OCCUR [ ]
SECTION VIII: PREVENTATIVE MEASURES
SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Suggest NIOSH/MESA approved dust mask if dust is
present at levels below TLV. Use approved respirator
with dust cartridges if level of airborne dust exceeds
TLV.
VENTILATION: Use local exhaust ventilation, process enclosure or
other engineering controls to maintain level of airborne
dust below TLV.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Not required
EYE PROTECTION: Suggest safety glasses or goggles.
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Ensure eye wash station and emergency shower are
(Specify): available
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORING
Practice reasonable caution and personal cleanliness. Avoid ingestion. Do not breathe dust. Avoid
skin and eye contact. Avoid practices, which produce dust. Store away in cool, dry area away from
incompatible materials and ignition sources. Keep container tightly closed when not in use. This
product is very slippery when wet.
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE THE MATERIAL IS SPILLED OR RELEASED
Use appropriate safety equipment. Vacuum or sweep up in a manner, which does not create dust
clouds. Collect uncontaminated material for repackaging. Collect contaminated material in an
approved container for disposal. Flush spill area thoroughly with water. Clean up as much dry
material as possible then flush spill area with copious quantities of water.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD
Dispose/incinerate in accordance with federal, provincial and local regulations. It is the
responsibility of the end-user to determine if material meets the criteria of hazardous waste at the
time of disposal.
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SECTION IX: PREPARATION
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS GIVEN IN GOOD FAITH,
BUT NO WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, IS MADE.
DATE ISSUED: September 10, 2003 BY: Product safety committee
SUPERSEDES: September 15, 2000
Diversity Technologies Corp. is the parent company of
Canamara-United Supply, Hollimex Products and Canamara SDS.
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