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INHALATION: May cause irritation of the upper respiratory tract. This product
contains crystalline silica. Breathing silica containing dust may not
cause noticeable injury or illness even though permanent lung damage
may be occurring. Chronic inhalation may cause silicosis, a
progressive, disabling and sometimes fatal lung disease. Chronic
inhalation exposure to crystalline silica quartz has been observed to
cause lymph node effects, kidney effects and auto-immune disease.
CARCINOGENICTY: Bentonite is not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP or OSHA. Crystalline
silica, when inhaled from occupational sources, is considered as a
human carcinogen by IARC (Class 1) and by NTP. ACGIH classifies
crystalline silica, quartz, as a suspected human carcinogen (A2).
TERATOGENICITY: No information available.
REPRODUCTIVE
No information available.
TOXICITY:
Crystalline silica has been shown to cause mutagenic effects in human
MUTAGENICTY:
cells in-vitro.
SYNERGISTIC
No information available.
PRODUCTS:
SECTION IV: FIRST AID MEASURES
SKIN CONTACT: If irritation occurs, or when shift ends, wash with soap and water until
clean.
EYE CONTACT: Flush with water until irritation ceases. If irritation persists, contact a
physician.
INGESTION: No first aid required; material is non-toxic.
INHALATION: Move to area free from dust. If symptoms or irritation persist contact
a physician. Inhalation may aggravate existing respiratory illness.
SECTION V: PHYSICAL DATA
APPEARANCE AND ODOUR: Pale grey to buff powder or granules; odourless
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 2.5
Not applicable
BOILING POINT ( C):
1450
MELTING POINT ( C):
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Insoluble pH: 8-10 (5% suspension)
PERCENT VOLATILE BY VOLUME: Not applicable
EVAPORATION RATE: Not applicable
VAPOUR PRESSURE (mmHg): Not applicable
VAPOUR DENSITY (air = 1): Not applicable
BULK DENSITY: See Product Data Sheet for specific product.
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SECTION VI: FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
FLASH POINT: Not applicable
FLAMMABLE LIMITS: Not applicable
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Use media suitable for surrounding fire and
packaging.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING Self-contained breathing apparatus required for fire
PRODCEDURES: fighting personnel.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND Product becomes very slippery when wet, avoid
EXPLOSION HAZARDS: using water as fire fighting agent.
SECTION VII: REACTIVITY DATA
STABILITY: STABLE [XX] UNSTABLE [ ]
INCOMPATIBILITY None known.
(CONDITIONS TO AVOID):
CONDITIONS OF REACTIVITY: Not available.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION None known.
PRODUCTS:
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: WILL NOT OCCUR [XX] MAY OCCUR [ ]
SECTION VIII: PREVENTATIVE MEASURES
SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: NIOSH/MESA approved respirators for silica bearing
dust.
VENTILATION: Use local exhaust ventilation, process enclosure or
other engineering controls to maintain concentration
of airborne dust below TLV.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Generally not necessary; personal preference.
EYE PROTECTION: Suggest goggles or safety glasses.
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Ensure emergency eye wash station and safety
(Specify): shower are 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 cool, dry area. Empty packages
contain residual hazardous material; handle as if full.
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STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE THE MATERIAL IS SPILLED OR RELEASED
Wear an approved respirator. Vacuum if possible to avoid generating 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 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.
Empty packaging must be disposed of, or recycled, in accordance with local regulations.
SECTION IX: PREPARATION
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS GIVEN IN GOOD FAITH,
BUT NO WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, IS MADE.
DATE ISSUED: May 19, 2005 BY: Product safety committee
SUPERSEDES: May 21, 2002 PHONE: 780-440-4923
Diversity Technologies Corp. is the parent company of
Canamara-United Supply, Hollimex Products and Canamara SDS.
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