MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION I: IDENTIFICATION OF PRODUCT
Diversity Technologies Corp.
COMPANY: DATE: Nov. 3, 2006
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PHONE: 780-468-4064
8750 鈥? 53 Ave.
FAX: 780-469-1899
Edmonton, AB T6E 5G2
MAGNESIUM OXIDE
PRODUCT NAME:
PRODUCT USE: Oil well drilling fluid additive
CHEMICAL FAMILY: Inorganic oxide buffer CAS #: 1309-48-4
WORKPLACE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INFORMATION SYSTEM (WHMIS)
WHMIS CLASSIFICATION: Not WHMIS classified.
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 % (w/w) CAS NUMBER LD50Oral-Rat LC50Inhal-Rat ACGIH-TLV
10 mg/m3
Magnesium oxide 94-98 1309-48-4 Not determined Not determined
2 mg/m3
Calcium oxide 1.5-4 1305-78-8 Not available Not available
SECTION III: HEALTH HAZARDS
ROUTE OF ENTRY: [XX] EYE CONTACT [XX] SKIN [XX] INHALATION [XX] INGESTION
EYE CONTACT: May cause irritation.
SKIN CONTACT: May irritate and dry the skin.
INGESTION: No significant effects expected.
INHALATION: May cause irritation of the upper respiratory tract. Inhalation of
magnesium fume may cause metal fume fever; however, no evidence
of metal fume fever resulting from industrial exposure to magnesium
fume has been found. Symptoms of metal fume fever include; cough,
tightness of chest, sweating, headache, fever, muscle aches, nausea,
vomiting and tiredness.
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CARCINOGENICITY: No information available.
TERATOGENICITY: No information available.
REPRODUCTIVE No information available.
TOXICITY:
MUTAGENICITY: No information available.
SYNERGISTIC No information available.
PRODUCTS:
SECTION IV: FIRST AID MEASURES
SKIN CONTACT: If irritation occurs, or when shift ends, wash with soap and water. If
irritation persists, obtain medical attention.
EYE CONTACT: Flush with gently flowing warm water for 10 minutes or until
irritation ceases. Obtain medical attention.
INGESTION: Rinse mouth with and/or drink water. Obtain medical advice. 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, continue obtain medical attention.
SECTION V: PHYSICAL DATA
APPEARANCE AND ODOUR: White to light brown powder; no odour
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 3.6
~3600
BOILING POINT (掳C):
~2800
MELTING POINT (掳C):
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Not available pH: 10.3 (sat鈥檇 sol鈥檔)
PERCENT VOLATILE BY VOLUME: Not applicable
EVAPORATION RATE: Not applicable
VAPOUR PRESSURE (mmHg): Not applicable
VAPOUR DENSITY (air = 1): Not applicable
BULK DENSITY: Not available
SECTION VI: FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
FLASH POINT: Not flammable
FLAMMABLE LIMITS: Not applicable
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Use media suitable for surrounding materials and
packaging.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING Self-contained breathing apparatus required for fire
PROCEDURES: fighting personnel.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND Not known.
EXPLOSION HAZARDS:
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SECTION VII: REACTIVITY DATA
STABILITY: STABLE [XX] UNSTABLE [ ]
INCOMPATIBILITY Interhalogens (eg. Bromine pentafluoride),
(CONDITIONS TO AVOID): phosphorus pentachloride and strong acids. Avoid
contact with water; product reacts exothermically
with water to form magnesium hydroxide and
heat/steam.
CONDITIONS OF REACTIVITY: Contact with incompatible materials.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION Magnesium fume may be generated if heated to
PRODUCTS: volatization. Heat and steam may be generated upon
contact with water.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: WILL NOT OCCUR [XX] MAY OCCUR [ ]
SECTION VIII: PREVENTATIVE MEASURES
SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Suggest approved dust mask. Use approved
respirator with dust/mist cartridges if TLV is
exceeded.
VENTILATION: Use local exhaust ventilation, process enclosure or
other engineering controls to maintain PEL鈥檚/TLV鈥檚
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Personal preference.
EYE PROTECTION: Safety glasses or goggles recommended.
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Ensure eyewash station and emergency shower are
(Specify): available.
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORING
Avoid creating dust. Avoid breathing dust; wear an approved respirator. Avoid eye contact.
Practice reasonable caution and personal cleanliness. Launder contaminated clothing before
reuse. Store in cool, dry area away from incompatibles.
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE THE MATERIAL IS SPILLED OR RELEASED
Use appropriate safety equipment. Vacuum up, if possible, to avoid generating airborne dust.
Collect uncontaminated material for repackaging. Collect contaminated material in approved
containers for disposal. Flush spill area thoroughly with water.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD
Dispose of 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: November 3, 2006 BY: Product safety committee
SUPERSEDES: November 11, 2003 PHONE: 780-440-4923
Diversity Technologies Corp. is the parent company of
Canamara-United Supply, Hollimex Products, The Drilling Depot and
Westcoast Drilling Supplies.
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