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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION I: IDENTIFICATION OF PRODUCT
PRODUCT NAME: Lignite
PRODUCT USE: Drilling Mud additive
CHEMICAL FAMILY: Leonardite
WORK PLACE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INFORMATION SYSTEM (WHMIS)
WHMIS CLASSIFICATION: Class D-2(A)
WORK PLACE HAZARD: Potential carcinogen, Contains free silica
TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS (TDG)
SHIPPING NAME: N/A
TDG CLASSIFICATION: Not Dangerous goods
UN NUMBER (PIN): N/A
PACKING GROUP: N/A
SECTION II: HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
LD(50) Oral-Rat
INGREDIENT PERCENT CAS NUMBER OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV
Silica,Crystalline Quartz <5% 14808-60-7 N/D 2mg/m3 0.1mg/m3
SECTION III: TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
ROUTE OF ENTRY: [XX] SKIN [XX] EYE CONTACT [XX] INHALATION [ ] INGESTION
EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE: Inhalation of dust may cause mild upper respiratory irritation. May
cause mild eye irritation. Crystalline Silica may cause delayed
respiratory disease if inhaled over a long period of time.
SECTION IV: FIRST AID MEASURES
SKIN CONTACT: Wash affected area with soap and water. Wash clothing before reuse.
EYE CONTACT : Flush eyes with water for at least 15 minutes.
INGESTION: Dilute by drinking two glasses of water and induce vomiting.
INHALATION: Remove patient to fresh air.
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION V: PHYSICAL DATA
APPEARANCE AND ODOUR: Earthy brown/black odourless powder.
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.6-1.8
BOILING POINT ( C): N/A
MELTING POINT ( C): N/A
pH: 4.5
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Insoluble
PERCENT VOLATILE BY VOLUME: N/A
EVAPORATION RATE: N/A
VAPOUR PRESSURE (mm Hg): N/A
VAPOUR DENSITY (Air = 1): 99.8Lb/ft3
SECTION VI: FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
FLASH POINT: 154.4 C
FLAMMABLE LIMITS: N/D
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Foam, or Dry chemical, or CO
2.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Self contained respirators required for fire fighting personnel.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Treat as flammable dust in finely divided state.
SECTION VII: REACTIVITY DATA
STABILITY: Stable [XX] Unstable [ ]
INCOMPATIBILITY (CONDITIONS TO AVOID) Heat.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS None.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION Will Not Occur [XX] May Occur [ ]
VIII: PREVENTIVE MEASURES
SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Suggest NIOSH/MESA approved dust mask.
VENTILATION: 10 changes per hour suggested.
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PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Suggest rubber.
EYE PROTECTION: Suggest goggles to avoid eye contact.
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (Specify): Suggest rubber apron and rubber footwear. Long protective
clothing.
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORING
Avoid breathing dust, wear approved respirator. Practice reasonable caution and personal cleanliness. Avoid eye
contact. Store in dry area. Keep dust to a minimum. Keep away from fire and heat.
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE THE MATERIAL IS SPILLED OR RELEASED
Contain spill; sweep, shovel or vacuum material into waste container. Keep out of waterways. Re-bag if possible.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD
Lignite may contain low levels of leachable chrome. Test waste material before disposal to determine hazardous
status. Dispose of material in accordance with local ordinances.
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 13, 2004 APPROVED BY:
SUPERSEDES: October 1, 2003
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