Product ID:NATRASORB M (CLAY)
MSDS Date:01/11/1999
FSC:6850
NIIN:00-264-6568
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CKNYT

Emergency Phone: 716-824-8900

Info Phone: 716-824-8900

Cage: 22627

Telephone: 716-824-8900

Cage: 22627

MONTMORILLONITE CLAY

CRYSTALLINE SILICA QUARTZ

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: MAY CAUSE EYE, SKIN AND MUCOUS
MEMBRANE IRRITATION. CHRONIC: PROLONGED INHALATION MAY CAUSE LUNG
DAMAGE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE LISTED.
Effects of Overexposure:DRYING AND IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:ASTHMA.

First Aid:SEEK MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FOR FURTHER TREATMENT, OBSERVATION
AND SUPPORT IF NECESSARY. EYE: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
MINUTES. SKIN: WASH AFFECTED AREA WITH SOAP AND WATER. INHALE:
REMOVE TO FRE SH AIR. INGEST: NO ADVERSE EFFECTS EXPECTED.

Extinguishing Media:WATER IS THE BEST EXTINGUISHING MEDIUM, BUT DRY
CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE AND FOAM CAN BE USED.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE.

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP OR VACUUM UP THE SPILLED MATERIAL AND
PLACE IN A WASTE DISPOSAL CONTAINER. AVOID RAISING DUST.

Handling and Storage Precautions:COVER PROMPTLY TO AVOID BLOWING DUST.
WASH AFTER HANDLING.
Other Precautions:KEEP IN SEALED CONTAINER AWAY FROM MOISTURE. CLAY
WILL READILY ADSORB MOISTURE.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH APPROVED DUST RESPIRATOR.
Protective Gloves:LIGHT COTTON GLOVES.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID RAISING DUST. AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN,
EYES AND CLOTHING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:2
Solubility in Water:NOT SOLUBLE.
Appearance and Odor:TAN/GRAY POWDER.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:MOISTURE. CLAY WILL ADSORB MOISTURE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON DIOXIDE, CARBON MONOXIDE,
WATER.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN AN APPROVED LANDFILL ACCORDING TO
FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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