Product ID:BENTONE 38
MSDS Date:08/15/1995
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N070664
MSDS Number: CBMHX

Emergency Phone: 609-443-2000;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 800-866-6800

Cage: RHEXX

Telephone: 800-866-6800

Cage: RHEXX

NON-HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:INHALATION:INHALATION OF HIGH
CONCENTRATIONS MAY RESULT IN AERATION. SKIN CONTACT:NOT IRRITATING.
SKIN ABSORPTION:CANNOT BE ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. EYE CONTACT:MAY
CAUSE SLIGHT (MECHANICAL) IRRIT ATION. INGESTION:NONE KNOWN.
CHRONIC:ASWITH ANY NUISANCE DUST, LONG TERM EXPOSURE TO LEVELS
ABOVE THE (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:EXPOSURE LIMITS MAY OVERLOAD THE LUNG
CLEARANCE MECHANISM & PRODUCE LUNG DAMAGE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:RESPIRATORY DISORDERS.

First Aid:EYES:RINSE IMMEDIATELY W/WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.
SKIN:WASH W/SOAP & WATER. INGESTION:PROVIDE SYMPTOMATIC TREATMENT &
SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. INHALATION:REMOVE PERSON TO FRESH AIR. IF
BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, PROVIDE OXYGEN & SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Lower Limits:50 G/M3
Extinguishing Media:WATER FOG, FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NORMAL PRECAUTIONS FOR ORGANIC DUSTS
SHOULD BE PROVIDED. AVOID HIGH DUST CONCENTRATIONS & ENSURE ALL
EQUIP IS PROPERLY GROUNDED TO PREVENT STATIC DISCHARGES.

Spill Release Procedures:MINIMIZE DUSTING. CAUTION:MAY CAUSE A SLIPPERY
CONDITION WHEN WET. SWEEP/SHOVEL UP & TRANSFER INTO A DRUM FOR
RE-USE OR DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID HIGH DUST CONCENTRATIONS WHILE
HANDLING THROUGH THE USE OF VENTILATION OR OTHER SUITABLE CONTROLS.
Other Precautions:ENSURE ALL EQUIPMENT IS GROUNDED TO PREVENT STATIC
DISCHARGE. AVOID CONTACT W/EYES. USE IN WELL VENTILATED AREAS.

Respiratory Protection:USE A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED AIR-PURIFYING
RESPIRATOR IF AIRBORNE CONCENTRATION LEVELS ARE ABOVE EXPOSURE
LIMITS.
Ventilation:USE LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP AIRBORNE LEVELS BELOW
EXPOSURE LIMITS.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH FOUNTAIN & DELUGE SHOWER WHICH MEET
ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA .
Work Hygienic Practices:USE GOOD HYGIENE PRACTICES. WASH HANDS & FACE
BEFORE EATING OR DRINKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Spec Gravity:1.7
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:OFF-WHITE POWDER; NO ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE KNOWN.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE KNOWN.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:POSSIBLE EMISSION OF CARBON MONOXIDE &
AMMONIA.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
REGULATIONS . DISPOSE OF IN A MANNER I/A/W LOCAL & FEDERAL
REGULATIONS. USE A LICENSED WASTE HANDLER.

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