MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION I: IDENTIFICATION OF PRODUCT
Diversity Technologies Corp.
COMPANY: DATE: June 26, 2006
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PHONE: 780-468-4064
8750 鈥? 53 Ave.
FAX: 780-469-1899
Edmonton, AB T6E 5G2
STAFLO EXLO SUPREME
PRODUCT NAME:
PRODUCT USE: Oil well drilling fluid additive
CHEMICAL FAMILY: Sodium carboxymethylcellulose CAS #: Not available
WORKPLACE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INFORMATION SYSTEM (WHMIS)
WHMIS CLASSIFICATION: Not a controlled product under WHMIS
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 PERCENT CAS NUMBER LD50Oral-Rat LC50Inhal-Rat ACGIH-TLV
Contains no WHMIS controlled ingredients.
SECTION III: HEALTH HAZARDS
[XX] EYE CONTACT [ ] SKIN [XX] INHALATION [ ] INGESTION
ROUTE OF ENTRY:
EYE CONTACT: Contact with dust causes mild mechanical irritation.
SKIN CONTACT: None expected.
INGESTION: None expected.
INHALATION: Inhaling dust may cause respiratory irritation.
CARCINOGENICITY: No information available.
TERATOGENICITY: No information available.
REPRODUCTIVE No information available.
TOXICITY:
MUTAGENICITY: No information available.
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SYNERGISTIC No information available.
PRODUCTS:
SECTION IV: FIRST AID MEASURES
SKIN CONTACT: Wash with soap and water. Material will become slippery and swell
on contact with water.
EYE CONTACT: Immediately flush with gently flowing warm water for at least 15
minutes.
INGESTION: No effects expected. If symptoms develop obtain medical attention.
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
APPEARANCE AND ODOUR: Free flowing white powder; no odour
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.55
Not applicable
BOILING POINT (掳C):
Not applicable
MELTING POINT (掳C):
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Limited by viscosity pH: 7.5
PERCENT VOLATILE BY VOLUME: Not applicable
EVAPORATION RATE: Not applicable
VAPOUR PRESSURE (mmHg): Not applicable
VAPOUR DENSITY (air = 1): Not applicable
BULK DENSITY: Not applicable
SECTION VI: FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
FLASH POINT: >350掳C
FLAMMABLE LIMITS: Not determined
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Dry chemical, CO2 or foam in preference to water.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING Self-contained breathing apparatus required for fire
PROCEDURES: fighting personnel.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND Material becomes very slippery when contacted with
EXPLOSION HAZARDS: water. May form flammable dust-air mixtures.
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SECTION VII: REACTIVITY DATA
STABILITY: STABLE [XX] UNSTABLE [ ]
INCOMPATIBILITY Avoid contact with strong oxidizing agents. Avoid
(CONDITIONS TO AVOID): creating dust clouds in presence of ignition sources.
CONDITIONS OF REACTIVITY: Strong oxidizing agents and caustic solutions.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION Oxides of carbon on combustion.
PRODUCTS:
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: WILL NOT OCCUR [XX] MAY OCCUR [ ]
SECTION VIII: PREVENTATIVE MEASURES
SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Suggest dust mask for dust levels below TLV. Use
an approved respirator with dust cartridges for
airborne dust levels greater than the TLV.
VENTILATION: Use local exhaust ventilation, process enclosure or
other engineering controls to maintain airborne dust
levels below TLV.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Impervious gloves.
EYE PROTECTION: Safety glasses with side-shield or goggles
recommended.
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Ensure eyewash station and emergency shower are
(Specify): available.
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORING
Avoid skin and eye contact. Avoid inhalation and ingestion. Store in sealed containers in a cool,
dry place away from incompatibles, ignition sources and sunlight. Warning: Static charges
generated by emptying package in, or near, flammable vapours may cause flash fire. May form
flammable dust-air mixtures. Avoid ignition sources such as sparks and flame. Ground all
equipment. In addition, when emptying bags where flammable vapours may be present, blanket
vessel with insert gas, ground operator, and pour material slowly into conductive, grounded chute.
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE THE MATERIAL IS SPILLED OR RELEASED
Use appropriate safety equipment. Vacuum or sweep-up if dry. If wet, pick up with dry material
such as sand or dirt. Avoid flushing with water as material becomes slippery. Collect
uncontaminated material for repackaging. Collect contaminated material and absorbents in
approved containers for disposal.
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WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD
Dispose/landfill 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.
SECTION IX: PREPARATION
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS GIVEN IN GOOD FAITH,
BUT NO WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, IS MADE.
DATE ISSUED: June 26, 2006 BY: Product safety committee
SUPERSEDES: June 30, 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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