Product ID:DESI PAK
MSDS Date:10/04/1990
FSC:6850
NIIN:00-616-9146
MSDS Number: BJYHY

UNITED DESICCANTS-GATES

101 CHRISTINE DR
BELEN, NM 87002-0105
US

Emergency Phone: 505-864-6691

Info Phone: 505-864-6691

Cage: 4Y023

SUD-CHEMIE PERFORMANCE PACKAGING UNITED CATALYSTS INC

BELEN, NM 87002-0105 US

Telephone: 505-864-9296

Cage: 4Y023

BENTONITE

CAS: 1302-78-9

RTECS: CT9450000

Fraction By Weight: >98%

OSHA PEL 5 MG/M3 (DUST)

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3 (DUST)

SILICA, CRYSTALLINE - QUARTZ

CAS: 14808-60-7

RTECS: VV7330000

Fraction By Weight: <2%

OSHA PEL SEE TABLE Z3

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG/M3 RDUST;9293

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:PROLONGED INHALATION MAY CAUSE
IRRITATION TO THE UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT AND/OR LUNG DAMAGE. IF
LARGE AMOUNTS ARE INGESTED, INTESTINAL DISORDERS MAY OCCUR. CONTACT
WITH EYE TISSUE MAY RESULT IN IRRITA TION. PROLONGED OR REPEATED
CONTACT WITH THE SKIN IN THE ABSENCE OF PROPER HYGIENE MAY CAUSE
IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CRYSTALLINE SILICA IS LISTED BY IARC AS
A 2A, SUFFICIENT IN LAB ANIMALS AND LIMITED EVIDENCE IN HUMANS OF
CARCINOGENITY.
Effects of Overexposure:MAY CAUSE EYE, SKIN & RESPIRATORY TRACT
IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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.
IF LARGE AMOUNTS ARE INGESTED, GIVE EMETICS TO CAUSE VOMITING.
INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER FOG, FOAM, OR DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. EVACUATE AREA. COOL
FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WITHDRAW IMMEDIATELY IN CASE OF RISING
SOUND FROM VENTING SAFETY DEVICE OR ANY DISCOLORATION OF THE TANK
DUE TO FIRE.

Spill Release Procedures:VACUUMING AND/OR WET METHODS OF CLEANUP ARE
PREFERRED. PLACE IN APPROPRIATE CONTAINERS FOR DISPOSAL, KEEPING
AIRBORNE PARTICULATES AT A MINIMUM. CLAY IS SLIPPERY WHEN WET.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE REQUIRED

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID PROLONGED BREATHING OF THE DUST
OR CONTACT OF DUST WITH THE SKIN.
Other Precautions:WEAR GOGGLES IF DUST CAUSES EYE DISCOMFORT. WEAR A
PROPERLY FITTED NIOSH-APPROVED DUST RESPIRATOR FOR DUSTY
CONDITIONS.

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:CLOSE-WEAVE COTTON WITH TIGHT WRISTLETS
Eye Protection:GOGGLES FOR DUSTY CONDITIONS
Other Protective Equipment:LONG SLEEVED WORK CLOTHING.
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

HCC:N1
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:GRAY GRANULES. NO ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:<3.0%

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:ABNORMAL TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

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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