MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Product Name : BENTONITE (API) MSDS Control No. : P1422.98
Date : 12 MARCH 2001 Revision : 04
SECTION 1 – COMPANY DETAILS
Supplier : Petrochem Performance Chemicals Limited LLC
Address : P.O. Box 34657 – Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.
Telephone No. : 971 – 2 – 555 9104
Fax No. : 971 – 2 – 554 2524
SECTION 2 – COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical characterization : Bentonite Clays
CAS Registry Number : 1302 – 78 – 9
SECTION 3 – HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
To be read in conjunction with SECTION 8 & 11
MOST IMPORTANT HAZARDS
Adverse human health effect : No specific risk handled in accordance with good occupational hygiene and
safety practice. TLV – TWA : 10 mg/m3 – nuisance dust.
Environmental effects : Negligible effect.
Physical and chemical hazards : Non – flammable solid.
– Fire or explosion : Finely divided particles may form explosive mixtures in air.
– Further hazards : No specific hazards under normal conditions of use.
SECTION 4 – FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye contact : Rinse with water whilst keeping the eyes wide open.
Skin contact : Rinse with plenty of water.
Ingestion : Call a doctor who will decide whether a stomach washout is necessary.
Inhalation : Move the affected person away from the contaminated area and into the fresh
air. Make affected person rest. If necessary seek medical advice.
SECTION 5 – FIRE–FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing media
– Suitable : Water spray, Foam
Multipurpose powders (dry powder)
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
– Not suitable : Strong water jet
Specific hazards : Risk of a dust explosion
SECTION 6 – ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions : Wear appropriate gloves, dust respirator if long exposure to spill is necessary.
Environmental precautions : Avoid large amounts to discharge into drains.
Methods for cleaning up : Recover the product by vacuuming / shoveling or sweeping.
Use of water wash down is recommended.
Wet wash to drain.
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SECTION 7 – HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling : Dust extraction (suction), flameproof of lighting, electrical equipment and
ventilation.
Prevent the build – up of electrostatic charge.
Do NOT use compressed air to transfer, discharge or transport the product
Storage : Store in a dry place, stable under normal storage conditions.
– Incompatible products : Strong oxidizing agents.
– Packaging : Product should be stored in the original packaging.
– Packaging materials : Water – resistant materials are recommended.
SECTION 8 – EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Personal protective equipment
Respiratory protection : If handling generates dust levels which cause irritation, or results in personal
exposure exceeding the Occupational Exposure Standard (OES) of 10 mg M-3
(8 hr TWA reference period) for total inhalable dust, then suitable approved
dust respirator should be used.
Hand protection : Impermeable gloves are recommended if extended exposure anticipated.
Eye protection : The use of suitable eye protection (goggles) is recommended.
Skin protection : Normal working clothes.
Other protecting equipment : Local exhaust ventilation is recommended if handling generates dust
concentrations that exceed the OES.
SECTION 9 – PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
below properties are typical, and should not be taken as Certificate of Analysis
Physical state : Solid
Appearance : Beige to grayish free flowing powder
Odor : Hardly any
pH : NA
Solubility
– in water : Dispersible
– in organic solvents :
Bulk Density : 800 – 960 kg/m3
Flammability characteristics
– Flash Point : Not applicable (non – flammable solid)
– Auto ignition temperature : Above 300 OC
SECTION 10 – STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability : Stable under normal conditions of use.
Thermal decomposition above 250 OC.
Material to avoid : Strong oxidizers.
Hazardous decomposition
products : No dangerous reaction, decomposition products known with common products.
Hazardous Polymerization : Will not occur.
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SECTION 11 – TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute toxicity : NA
Local effects : Excessive inhalation may cause minor respiratory irritation.
SECTION 12 – ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Degradability : Unknown
Effects on Aquatic environment : NA
SECTION 13 – DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
In accordance with local and national regulations.
SECTION 14 – TRANSPORT INFORMATION
UN Number :
Packaging category : Class :
SECTION 15 – REGULATIONS INFORMATION
R – phrase (s) : NA
S – phrase (s) : NA
Labeling required in accordance with EEC directives.
There are no additional regulations which define this product as dangerous and special provisions relating to
labeling, packaging, handling of dangerous substances or preparations do no apply.
SECTION 16 – OTHER INFORMATION
The data given here is based on current knowledge and experience. The purpose of this Safety Data Sheet is to
describe the products in terms of their safety requirements. The data does not signify any warranty with regard to
the products’ properties. This does not exonerate the user from ensuring that legal obligations, other than those
mentioned, relating to the use and storage of the product, do not exist. This is solely the users’ responsibility.
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