BHJJS - BENTONITE, HEAT ACTIVATED GRANULES

  • MSDS: BHJJS
  • Manufacturer: ENGELHARD CORP
  • Product Name: BENTONITE, HEAT ACTIVATED GRANULES
  • National Stock Number: 6850-00-264-6562
Product Identification

Product ID:BENTONITE, HEAT ACTIVATED GRANULES
MSDS Date:09/29/1989
FSC:6850
NIIN:00-264-6562
MSDS Number: BHJJS

Responsible Party
ENGELHARD CORP.
6801 COCHRAN DR
SOLON, OH 44139
US

Emergency Phone: 216-292-9200

Info Phone: 216-292-9200

Cage: 0FDV7

Contractor
ENGELHARD CORP.
SOLON, OH 44139 US

Telephone: 216-349-7300

Cage: 0FDV7

Ingredients

SILICA, CRYSTALLINE - QUARTZ

CAS: 14808-60-7

RTECS: VV7330000

Fraction By Weight: 1-3%

OSHA PEL SEE TABLE Z3

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG/M3 RDUST;9293

Hazards

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: EYE CONTACT MAY CAUSE
MECHANICAL IRRITATION IF EXPOSED TO LARGE AMOUNTS OF DUST. INHALING
MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO RESPIRATORY TRACT AND LUNG DAMAGE IF
EXPOSURE IS REPEATED OR PROLONGED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CRYSTALLINE SILICA IS LISTED BY IARC AS
2A: SUFFICIENT EVIDENCE IN LAB ANIMALS AND LIMITED EVIDENCE IN
HUMANS.
Effects of Overexposure:MAY CAUSE EYE AND RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:MAY AGGRAVATE EXISTING RESPIRATORY
AND/OR SKIN AILMENTS.

First Aid

First Aid:EYES: IMMEDIATELY WASH FROM EYES WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER,
OCCASIONALLY LIFTING THE UPPER & LOWER EYE LIDS. IF IRRITATION
OCCURS AND PERSISTS, SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN: WASH WITH SOAP
AND WATER . INGESTION: MATERIAL WILL PASS THROUGHTHE BODY NORMALLY.
INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.

Fire Fighting

Extinguishing Media:USE CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR WATER FOG.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE EXPECTED
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT A FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:CONTAIN SPILLAGE AND SCOOP UP OR VACUUM. AVOID
DUSTING.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE REQUIRED

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:PRODUCT BECOMES SLIPPERY WHEN WET.
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING DUST.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:WEAR A PROPERLY FITTED NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED DUST
RESPIRATOR IF CONDITIONS ARE DUSTY.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL(GENERAL) VENTILATION IS USUALLY ADEQUATE TO
MAINTAIN DUST LEVELS BELOW TLV FOR NUISANCE DUST.
Protective Gloves:NONE NEEDED
Eye Protection:GOGGLES FOR DUSTY CONDITIONS
Other Protective Equipment:NONE NEEDED
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING OR SMOKING. VACUUM UP ANY DUST. LAUNDER CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Chemical Properties

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:2.0
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:GREY TO OFF-WHITE 10-30 MESH GRANULES; ODORLESS.

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN AN APPROVED LANDFILL ACCORDING TO
LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS. COVER PROMPTLY TO AVOID
BLOWING DUST.

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