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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Bentonite Clay
Section 01 - Chemical And Product And Company Information
Product Identifier 鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??... Wyoming Gel
Product Use 鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??. Oil well fluid additive
Supplier Name鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??.鈥?.ClearTech Industries Inc.
2302 Hanselman Avenue
Saskatoon, SK. Canada
S7L 5Z3
Prepared By................鈥︹?︹?︹?︹??..鈥?.. ClearTech Industries Inc. Technical Department
Phone: (306)664-2522
Preparation Date.........鈥︹?︹?︹?︹??.鈥?.. March 22, 2007
24-Hour Emergency Phone鈥︹?︹?︹??.. 306-664-2522
Section 02 - Composition / Information on Ingredients
Hazardous Ingredients....鈥︹?︹?︹??....Montmorillonite 94-98%
Quartz, silica 2-6%
CAS Number...................鈥︹??.鈥︹??.... Montmorillonite 1302-78-9
Quartz, silica 14808-60-7
Synonym (s)...................鈥︹?︹?︹?︹??.. Bentonite, Bentonite Clay, Montmorillonite
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Section 03 - Hazard Identification
Inhalation...................鈥︹?︹?︹??.鈥?..... Breathing silica dust may not cause noticeable injury or illenss even though
permanent lung damage is occurring. Inhalation may cause irritation of the
nose, throat, and respiratory passages. Long term inhalation may cause
silicosis, a progressiv, disabling, and sometimes fatal lung disease.
Symptoms include cough, shortness of breath, wheezing, non-specific
chest illnesss and reduced pulmonary function.
Skin Contact / Absorption鈥︹??.鈥?.... Possible drying resulting in dermatitis.
Eye Contact................鈥︹?︹?︹??.鈥?.... Dust may cause mechanical eye irritation.
Ingestion.....................鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??..No adverse effects expected.
Exposure Limits鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??... ACGIH/TLV = 0.05mg/m3 (quartz)
Section 04 - First Aid Measures
Inhalation....................鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??... Remove victim to fresh air. Give artificial respiration only if breathing has
stopped. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Seek immediate medical
attention.
Skin Contact / Absorption鈥︹?︹?︹??... Remove contaminated clothing. Wash affected area with soap and water.
Seek medical attention if irritation occurs or persists.
Eye Contact..................鈥︹?︹?︹?︹??..... Flush immediately with water for at least 20 minutes. Forcibly hold eyelids
apart to ensure complete irrigation of eye tissue. Seek immediate medical
attention
Ingestion......................鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??.. Material is non-toxic. However, seek medical attention if any symptoms or
discomfort appear.
Additional Information.....鈥︹?︹?︹??....None
Section 05 - Fire Fighting
Conditions of Flammability鈥︹?︹??..... Non-flammable
Means of Extinction........鈥︹?︹?︹??......Does not burn. Use appropriate means of extinction for cause of fire with
the exception of water as product becomes very slippery in contact with
water.
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Flash Point....鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??...Not applicable
Auto-ignition Temperature鈥︹?︹?︹??.. Not applicable
Upper Flammable Limit 鈥︹?︹?︹?︹??... Not applicable
Lower Flammable Limit...鈥︹?︹??.鈥?....Not applicable
Hazardous Combustible Products.... Data not available
Special Fire Fighting Procedures...... Wear NIOSH-approved self-contained breathing apparatus and protective
clothing.
Explosion Hazards鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??.....None
Section 06 - Accidental Release Measures
Leak / Spill................鈥?.鈥︹?︹?︹?︹??....Wear appropriate personal protective equipment. Ventilate area. Stop or
reduce leak if safe to do so. Prevent material from entering sewers. Avoid
adding water as the product becomes slippery when wet.
Deactivating Materials...鈥︹?︹??.鈥?.... None
Section 07 - Handling and Storage
Handling Procedures.......鈥︹?︹?︹??... Use proper equipment for lifting and transporting all containers. Use
sensible industrial hygiene and housekeeping practices. Wash thoroughly
after handling. Avoid all situations that could lead to harmful exposure.
Storage Requirements......鈥︹??...鈥?... Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed,
and away from incompatible materials.
Section 08 - Personal Protection and Exposure Controls
Protective Equipment
Eyes.鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??.鈥︹?︹??....Chemical goggles, full-face shield, or a full-face respirator is to be worn at
all times when product is handled. Contact lenses should not be worn; they
may contribute to severe eye injury.
Respiratory鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??.... Always wear an approved dust mask for levels below the TLV. Use
NIOSH/MSHA approved respirators for silica bearing dust if airborne
concentrations exceed the TLV.
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Gloves鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??......Impervious gloves of chemically resistant material generally are not
required other than what is mandated at place of work. Wash
contaminated clothing and dry thoroughly before reuse.
Clothing鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??..鈥︹??.....Body suits, aprons, and/or coveralls of chemical resistant material should
be worn at all times. Wash contaminated clothing with soap and water, dry
thoroughly before reuse.
Footwear鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??..... No special footwear is required other than what is mandated at place of
work.
Engineering Controls
Ventilation Requirements鈥︹?︹??....... Mechanical ventilation (dilution or local exhaust), process or personnel
enclosure and control of process conditions should be provided. Supply
sufficient replacement air to make up for air removed by exhaust systems.
Other鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??.....Keep an eye wash fountain and safety shower available and in close
proximity to work area.
Section 09 - Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical State.......鈥︹??....鈥︹?︹?︹??.....Solid
Odor and Appearance鈥?..鈥︹?︹?︹??....Pale grey to buff odourless powder or granules
Odor Threshold....鈥︹?︹?︹?︹??............ Not applicable
Specific Gravity (Water=1)鈥︹?︹?︹??...2.45-2.55
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg, 20C)鈥?.鈥?.. Not applicable
Vapor Density (Air=1)..鈥︹?︹?︹?︹??.....Not applicable
Evaporation Rate........鈥︹??..鈥︹??.鈥?... Not available
Boiling Point...............鈥︹?︹?︹??.鈥?..... Not applicable
Freeze/Melting Point....鈥︹?︹?︹?︹??.... 1450掳C
pH............................鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??.鈥?.. 8-10 (5% suspension)
Water/Oil Distribution Coefficient.....Data not available
Bulk Density..............鈥︹?︹?︹?︹??.鈥?... 881 kg/m3
% Volatiles by Volume鈥︹?︹??..鈥︹??... Not applicable
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Solubility in Water...鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??......Insoluble
Molecular Formula......鈥︹?︹?︹??.鈥?.....Mixture
Molecular Weight........鈥︹?︹?︹?︹??......Not available
Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
Stability.................鈥︹?︹?︹??....鈥︹?︹?︹?︹??.Stable
Incompatibility..............鈥︹?︹?︹??..鈥︹?︹??..No incompatible substances known
Hazardous Products of Decomposition.. None
Polymerization...........鈥︹?︹?︹?︹??.鈥︹??.鈥?. Will not occur
Section 11 - Toxicological Information
Irritancy.................鈥︹??..鈥︹?︹?︹??.鈥?. Respiratory irritant
Sensitization........鈥︹??.......鈥︹?︹?︹??..Not available
Chronic/Acute Effects鈥︹??...鈥︹?︹??.. See notes under Inhalation.
Synergistic Materials...鈥︹??....鈥︹??... Not available
Animal Toxicity Data......鈥?..鈥︹?︹??...Not available
Carcinogenicity......鈥︹??......鈥︹?︹??....Inhaled crystalline silica is classified as carcinogenic to humans by IARC,
ACGIH and NTP. Bentonite is not listed as a carcinogen by IARC, ACGIH,
OSHA and NTP.
Reproductive Toxicity..鈥?...鈥︹?︹??....Not available
Teratogenicity..........鈥?.....鈥︹?︹?︹??... Not available
Mutagenicity...........鈥︹??.....鈥︹?︹?︹??. Crystalline silica has been shown to cause mutagenic effects in human
cells (in-vitro).
Section 12 - Ecological Information
Fish Toxicity..................鈥︹?︹?︹?︹??... Not available
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Biodegradability.............鈥︹?︹??.鈥?.... Not available
Environmental Effects鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??. Not available
Section 13 - Disposal Consideration
Waste Disposal...........鈥?...鈥︹?︹?︹??.. Dispose in accordance with all federal, provincial, and/or local regulations
including the Canadian Environmental Protection Act.
Section 14 - Transportation Information
TDG Classification
Class鈥︹?︹?︹?︹??..鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??..鈥?.... Not regulated
Group...............鈥︹?︹?︹?︹??.......鈥︹??... Not regulated
PIN Number.................鈥︹??..鈥︹?︹??.... Not regulated
Other鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??..... Secure containers (full and/or empty) with suitable hold down devises
during shipment.
Section 15 - Regulatory Information
WHMIS Classification.......鈥︹?︹?︹??....D2
NOTE: THE PRODUCT LISTED ON THIS MSDS HAS BEEN CLASSIFIED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
HAZARD CRITERIA OF THE CANADIAN CONTROLLED PRODUCTS REGULATIONS. THIS MSDS
CONTAINS ALL INFORMATION REQUIRED BY THOSE REGULATIONS.
Section 16 - Other Information
Note: The responsibility to provide a safe workplace remains with the user. The user should consider the health
hazards and safety information contained herein as a guide and should take those precautions required in an
individual operation to instruct employees and develop work practice procedures for a safe work environment. The
information contained herein is, to the best of our knowledge and belief, accurate. However, since the conditions
of handling and use are beyond our control, we make no guarantee of results, and assume no liability for damages
incurred by the use of this material. It is the responsibility of the user to comply with all applicable laws and
regulations.
Attention: Receiver of the chemical goods / MSDS coordinator
As part of our commitment to the Canadian Association of Chemical Distributors (CACD) Responsible
Distribution庐 initiative, ClearTech Industries Inc. and its associated companies require, as a condition of sale, that
you forward the attached Material Safety Data Sheet(s) to all affected employees, customers, and end-users.
ClearTech will send any available supplementary handling, health, and safety information to you at your request.
If you have any questions or concerns please call our customer service or technical service department.
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ClearTech Industries Inc. - Locations
Corporate Head Office: 2302 Hanselman Avenue, Saskatoon, SK, S7L 5Z3
Phone: 306-664-2522
Fax: 306-665-6216
www.ClearTech.ca
Location Address Postal Code Phone Number Fax Number
Richmond, B.C. 12431 Horseshoe Way V7A 4X6 604-272-4000 604-272-4596
Calgary, AB. 5516E - 40th St. S.E. T2C 2A1 403-279-1096 403-236-0989
Edmonton, AB. 11750 - 180th Street T5S 1N7 780-452-6000 780-452-4600
Saskatoon, SK. 2302 Hanselman Avenue S7L 5Z3 306-933-0177 306-933-3282
Regina, SK. 555 Henderson Drive S42 5X2 306-721-7737 306-721-8611
Winnipeg, MB. 340 Saulteaux Crescent R3J 3T2 204-987-9777 204-987-9770
Mississauga, ON. 7480 Bath Road L4T 1L2 905-612-0566 905-612-0575
24 Hour Emergency Number - All Locations - 306-664-2522
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