BJRWJ - M-I GEL
- MSDS: BJRWJ
- Manufacturer: DRILLING FLUIDS CO
- Product Name: M-I GEL
- National Stock Number: 9620-00N001672
Product Identification
Product ID:M-I GEL
MSDS Date:12/02/1988
FSC:9620
NIIN:00N001672
MSDS Number: BJRWJ
Responsible Party
US
Emergency Phone: 713-561-1300;713-561-1600
Info Phone: 713-561-1507
Preparer: FREDRICK JONES
Cage: DRILL
Contractor
Telephone: 713-561-1507
Cage: DRILL
Ingredients
SILICA, CRYSTALLINE - QUARTZ
CAS: 14808-60-7
RTECS: VV7330000
Fraction By Weight: <1.5%
OSHA PEL SEE TABLE Z3
ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG/M3 RDUST;9293
Hazards
LD50 LC50 Mixture:N/K
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION OF DUST OVER EXTENDED
PERIODS MAY LEAD TO PNEUMOCONIOSIS.TARGET ORGANS:UPPER RESPIRATORY
SYSTEM,LUNGS,EYES,SKIN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SILICA,CRYSTALLINE:LTD EVID FOR CARC IN
HUM;SUFF IN ANIM (IARC,1987).KNOWN TO CAUSE CANCER (CAL PROP
65,1988).
Effects of Overexposure:EYES:MAY CAUSE IRRITATION IF DUST IS
EXCESSIVE.SKIN:MAY CAUSE IRRITATION IF DUST IS
EXCESSIVE.INGESTION:N/K .INHALATION:DUST MAY CAUSE MILD UPPER
RESPIRATORY IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:N/K
First Aid
First Aid:EYES:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.SKIN:WASH WITH
SOAP AND WATER.INGESTION:DRINK WATER TO DILUTE.INHALATION:REMOVE TO
FRESH AIR.ORDINARY MEASURES OF PERSONAL HYGIENE SHOULD BE OBSERVED.
Fire Fighting
Extinguishing Media:COMPATIBLE WITH CARBON DIOXIDE,DRY OR FOAM
CHEMICAL;WATER SAFE TO USE.NONCOMBUSTIBLE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE REQUIRED
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE
Accidental Release
Spill Release Procedures:CONTAIN SPILL;SWEEP,SHOVEL OR VACUUM MATERIAL
INTO WASTE CONTAINER.REBAG,IF POSSIBLE.
Neutralizing Agent:N/K
Handling
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN DRY AREA.KEEP DUST TO A
MINIMUM.
Other Precautions:N/K
Exposure Controls
Respiratory Protection:USE APPROVED NIOSH/MSHA RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:SUPPLY ADEQUATE NATURAL OR MECHANICAL VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:COTTON OR RUBBER.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GLASSES.
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR LONG PROTECTIVE CLOTHING FOR COMFORT.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE ORDINARY MEASURES OF PERSONAL
HYGIENE.LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
ROUTES OF ENTRY:INGESTION ;EYE/SKIN CONTACT (MFR).
Chemical Properties
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:N/K
Spec Gravity:2.6-2.7,H*2O=1
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:GRAYISH-WHITE POWDER
Stability
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE
Stability Condition to Avoid:N/K
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.
Disposal
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
FEDERAL,STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS .MATERIAL IS NOT CLASSIFIED AS
HAZARDOUS WASTE BY RCRA STANDARDS.
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