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SECTION I: IDENTIFICATION OF PRODUCT
PRODUCT NAME: Drispac Plus SL
PRODUCT USE: Drilling Additive
CHEMICAL FAMILY: Cellulosic Polymer
WORK PLACE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INFORMATION SYSTEM (WHMIS)
WHMIS CLASSIFICATION: Not A Controlled Product Under WHMIS
WORK PLACE HAZARD: N/A
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)
No Hazardous Ingredients
SECTION III: TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
ROUTE OF ENTRY: [XX] SKIN [XX] EYE CONTACT [XX] INHALATION [XX] INGESTION
EYE CONTACT: Dust may produce mechanical irritation
SKIN CONTACT: May produce slight irritation with prolonged contact with moistened product.
INGESTION: Passes through relatively inert. May cause some gastrointestinal upset.
INHALATION: Non-irritating to mucous membranes, however, breathing high concentrations of the dust
may cause mechanical irritation of the nose, throat and upper respiratory tract.
SECTION IV: FIRST AID MEASURES
SKIN CONTACT: Wash skin with soap and water. If irritation or adverse symptoms develop, seek medical attention.
EYE CONTACT: Flush eyes with running water. If irritation or adverse symptoms develop, seek medical attention.
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INGESTION: If illness or adverse symptoms develop, seek medical attention.
INHALATION: Remove from exposure. If illness or adverse symptoms develop, seek medical attention.
SECTION V: PHYSICAL DATA
APPEARANCE AND ODOUR: Light colored powder, odourless
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.6
BOILING POINT ( C): N/A
MELTING POINT ( C): N/A
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Complete
PERCENT VOLATILE BY VOLUME: Negligible
EVAPORATION RATE: N/A
VAPOUR PRESSURE (mm Hg): N/A
BULK DENSITY (lb/ft3): N/A
SECTION VI: FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
FLASH POINT: N/A
FLAMMABLE LIMITS: N/A
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Dry chemical, foam or carbon dioxide, water spray or fog.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Evacuate area of all unnecessary personnel. Use
NIOSH/MSHA approved self-contained breathing apparatus
(SCBA) and other protective equipment described in Section
C if conditions warrant. Water for or spray may be used to
cool exposed containers and equipment.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Carbon oxides and various hydrocarbons formed when
burned. If in a finely divided and suspended state, treat as a
flammable dust.
SECTION VII: REACTIVITY DATA
STABILITY: Stable [XX] Unstable [ ]
INCOMPATIBILITY (CONDITIONS TO AVOID): Not established
CONDITIONS OF REACTIVITY: N/A
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HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Not Established
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will Not Occur [XX] May Occur [ ]
VIII: PREVENTIVE MEASURES
SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Not generally required unless needed to prevent respiratory
irritation. For concentrations exceeding the recommended
exposure limit, use the NIOSH/MSHA approved air-purifying
respirator.
VENTILATION: Use adequate ventilation to control concentration below
recommended exposure limits.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Suggest plastic or rubber
EYE PROTECTION: Suggest goggles; nuisance dust
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (Specify): Ensure eyewash station and emergency shower is available.
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORING
Avoid ingestion. Practice reasonable caution and personal cleanliness. Avoid skin and eye contact. Avoid practices that
produce dust. Store away from heat, flame and spark source. Store in a cool , dry area; moisture will spoil product.
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE THE MATERIAL IS SPILLED OR RELEASED
Use appropriate safety equipment. Sweep up, and collect, uncontaminated material for repackaging. Sweep up, and
collect contaminated material for disposal. Flush cleaned area with water. CAUTION: Wet floors may be slippery when
material is present. Avoid excessive production of dust.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD
Incinerate/ dispose to conform 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 18, 2004 APPROVED BY:
SUPERSEDES: October 1, 2003
24 HOUR PHONE: 403-252-5904
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