Material Safety Data Sheet
Plainsman Fireclay
Box 1266, Medicine Hat, Alta. T1A 7M9
Phone 403-527-8535 FAX 527-7508
http://www.plainsmanclays.com
plainsman@telus.net
Further Physical Properties and Descriptive Literature is Available on Request or On Our Web Site
Section 1 - Product Information
Product Name: Plainsman Fireclay
WHMIS Class:
Description: Clay/Mineral blend used for Pottery No hazardous classes apply
(dry powder)
EPA TSCA Status:
Product Use: Pottery All ingredients are in-
CEPA Status: All ingredients listed on Canadian cluded in the inventory
domestic substances list (DSL)
Section 2 - Hazardous Ingredients
Hazardous Ingredient % CAS Number OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV
*Respirable Free 14808-60-7 10 mg/m 0.05 mg/m3
3
*Note: Free Silica is not a hazard in moist or wet form, it is only a hazard if clay is dry and dust is generated.
Section 3 - Physical Data
Physical State: Solid Physical Properties Not Applicable:
Odour and Appearance: Odour Threshold, Vapour Pressure &
Density, Evaporation Rate, Boiling
Light grey powder
Point, Freezing Point, pH, Speci铿乧
Gravity, Coeff. Water/Oil Dis.
*'pugged' refers to the wet plastic material
Section 4 - Fire and Explosion Data
Flammability: Yes No Consider dust as Non-Flammable and Non-Explosive
Products of Decomposition During
Non-Applicable Data: Means of Extinction,
Flashpoint and Method, Autoignition Tempera- Kiln Burning: Carbon Monoxide, Car-
ture, Upper Flammable Limit, Lower Flammable bon Dioxide and possible traces
Limit, Hazardous Combustion Products, Sensi- of Sulfur Dioxide. Vent kiln dur-
tivity to Impact, Sensitivity to Static Dis-
ing 铿乺ing.
charge
Section 5 - Reactivity Data
Chemical Stability: Yes No Conditions of Instability: None Solubility in Water: No
Incompatibility with Other Substances Yes No Incompatible Substances: None
Hazardous Decomposition Products: See section 4
Reactivity, and Under What Conditions: Inert and Non-Reactive
Plainsman Fireclay
Product Identi铿乪r:
Section 6 - Toxicological Properties
Route of Entry: Skin Contact Skin Absorption Eye Contact Inhalation Ingestion
Effect of Acute Exposure to Product: A nuisance dust, heavy exposure may cause me-
chanical irritation of the respiratory tract.
Irritancy of Product: Mechanical Irritant Only
Non-Applicable Properties: Sensitization, Teratogenicity, Reproductive Toxicity,
Mutagenicity
Effects of Chronic Exposure to Respirable Quartz Dust: IARC has
found evidence for the carcinogenicity of crystalline
quartz. Avoid prolonged or repeated inhalation of dust.
Long term exposure may cause silicosis.
Exposure Limits to Quartz: TLV = 0.1 mg/m3 respirable dust
Synergistic Products: Tobacco smoke will increase lung damage
Section 7 - Preventive Measures
Personal Protective Equipment
Eye: May cause me-
Special Clothing: Not Req'd
Gloves: Not Req'd
chanical irritation on
direct contact or where
Footwear: Not applicable Respirator (Specify):
contact lenses are worn
unless wet material is a Approved Respirator
in high dust conditions
slip hazard where TLV exceeded
Ventilation: Local exhaust or other ventilation that will reduce dust concentration
to less than permissible exposure limits is recommended
Leak and Spill Procedure: Aqueous slurry is a slipping hazard. If dry minimize ex-
cessive dust generation, if sweeping use dust suppressant.
Skin Contact: Wash with water.
Waste Disposal at Land铿乴l: Treat this as a blend of naturally occurring minerals.
Storage Requirements: No special requirements, store powders in dry area.
Special Shipping Information: Not required.
Education: Many governments require that personnel working with crystalline silica
receive training in safe work habits, respiratory protection and health risks.
Clothing: Do not wear clothing dusted with this product in your home.
Section 8 - First Aid Measures
Skin - Wash with water
Eyes - Flush with running water until material is removed
Section 9 - Preparation Data of MSDS
Prepared by Phone Number Date: Nov 1, 2006
Plainsman Clays Limited (403) 527-8535
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