Product ID:DESI PAK
MSDS Date:06/08/1992
FSC:6850
NIIN:00-935-9878
MSDS Number: BPFGC

UNITED DESICCANTS INC

101 CHRISTINE DR
BELEN, NM 87002-0105
US

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 (INORGANIC CLAY)

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT) NONE GIVEN
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:THIS MATERIAL, CLASSIFIED A NUISANCE
DUST, MAY CAUSE HEALTH HAZARDS WHEN INHALED, INGESTED OR IN CONTACT
WITH THE EYES AND SKIN. PROLONGED INHALATION MAY CAUSE IRRITATION
TO THE UPPER RESPIRATORY TRAC T AND /OR LUNG DAMAGE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:LISTED BY IRAC AS SUFFICIENT EVIDENCE IN
LABORATORY ANIMALS AND LIMITED EVIDENCE OF CARCINOGENICITY IN
HUMANS.
Effects of Overexposure:IF LARGE AMOUNTS ARE INGESTED, INTESTINAL
DISORDERS MAY OCCUR. CONTACT WITH EYE TISSUE MAY RESULT IN
IRRITATION. PROLONGED OR REPEATED CONTACT WITH THE SKIN IN THE
ABSENCE OF PROPER HYGIENE MAY CAUSE IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:RESPIRATORY DISEASES

First Aid:EYES: IMMEDIATELY WASH FROM EYES WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER,
OCCASIONALLY LIFTING THE EYE LIDS. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN:
WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. INGESTION: IF LARGE AMOUNTS HAVE BEEN
INGESTED, GIVE EMETICS TO CAUSE VOMITING. STOMACH SIPHON MAY BE
APPLIED. MILK AND FATTY ACIDS SHOULD BE AVOIDED. GET MEDICAL
ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GET MEDICAL
ATTENTION.

Flash Point:NONFLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:COOL CONTAINERS THAT ARE EXPOSED TO FLAMES WITH
WATER
Fire Fighting Procedures:COOL CONTAINERS FROM SIDE UNTIL WELL AFTER
FIRE IS OUT. FOR MASSIVE FIRE IN ENCLOSED AREA, USE UNMANNED HOSE
HOLDER OR MONITOR NOZZLE; IF IMPOSSIBLE, WITHDRAW.
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:NOTIFY SAFETY PERSONNEL OF SPILLS OR LEAKS.
CLEAN-UP PERSONNEL NEED PROTECTION AGAINST INHALATION OF DUSTS OR
FUMES. EYE PROTECTION IS REQUIRED. VACUUMING AND/OR WET METHODS OF
CLEANUP ARE PREFERRED. CLAY IS SLIPPERY WHEN WET.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE REQUIRED

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A DRY, WELL VENTILATED PLACE,
BELOW 115F., AWAY FROM A HEAT SOURCE. KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED
CONTAINER. PROTECT CONTAINER FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:ALWAYS RESEAL CONTAINER AND PROTECTIVE MOISTURE
BARRIER LINER AFTER USE.

Respiratory Protection:PROVIDE A NIOSH/MSHA JOINTLY APPROVED RESPIRATOR
IN THE ABSENCE OF PROPER ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL. CONTACT YOUR SAFETY
EQUIPMENT SUPPLIER FOR PROPER MASK TYPE.
Ventilation:VENTILATION USED MUST BE DESIGNED TO PREVENT SPOTS OF DUST
ACCUMULATION OR RECYCLING OF DUSTS.
Protective Gloves:WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES
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
PROLONGED OR REPEATED CONTACT WITH THE SKIN IN THE ABSENCE OF PROPER
HYGIENE MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. DESI PAK CLAY MAY CONTAIN A SMALL
AMOUNT OF CRYSTALLINE SILICA (QUARTZ). INHALATION OF CRYSTALLINE SI
LICA IN THE RESPIRABLE RANGE IN EXCESS OF THE TLV MAY RESULT IN AN
INCREASE RISK OF SERIOUS RESPIRATORY DISEASE.

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 STATED BY THE MANUFACURER
Stability Condition to Avoid:IS STABLE UNDER NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND
PRESSURES IN SEALED CONTAINERS
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

Waste Disposal Methods:CONSULT YOUR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER. PLACE
IN APPROPRIATE CONTAINERS FOR DISPOSAL, KEEPING AIRBORNE
PARTICULATES AT A MINIMUM. CONSULT APPLICABLE LOCAL, STATE, AND
FEDERAL REGULATIONS TO SELECT T HE METHOD OF DISPOSAL.

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