Min-U-Gel , Florigel

Active Minerals International, LLC

Revision date : 2021-04-15

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GHS08
Health risk rating 5
Safety risk rating 1
Environmental risk rating 1

Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists

EC/CAS

14808-60-7

Name of the chemical

Silica, crystalline

Concentration

5

EC/CAS

1309-48-4

Name of the chemical

magnesium oxide

Concentration

<1

General Information

Revision date

2021-04-15

Product name

Min-U-Gel , Florigel

Product Synonyms

Hydrated Magnesium Aluminosilicate; Attapulgite Clay; Fuller’s Earth

1.2.1 Relevant identified uses

Suspension agent; Syneresis control; Rheological additive; Binder

Emergency telephone

1-800-255-3924

Icons in SDS

GHS08 M009 M010 M011

Company Information

company name

Active Minerals International, LLC

Hazard Codes

Hazard statements (CLP)

H350, H372

Hazard statements

Code

Statements

H350

May cause cancer

Section 2

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification Carcinogenicity Category 1A Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) Category 1 Label elements Danger Hazard statements May cause cancer Causes damage to lungs through prolonged or repeated exposure Precautionary Statements - Prevention Obtain special instructions before use Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood Wash hands thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Wear protective gloves/protective clothing Do not breathe dust Precautionary Statements - Response IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention Precautionary Statements - Storage Store in accordance with local regulations

Precautionary statements

Disposal Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

Further information

No information available.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Carcinogenicity Category 1A Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) Category 1 Label elements Danger Hazard statements May cause cancer Causes damage to lungs through prolonged or repeated exposure Precautionary Statements - Prevention Obtain special instructions before use Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing Do not breathe dust Precautionary Statements - Response IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention Precautionary Statements - Storage Store in accordance with local regulations Precautionary Statements - Disposal Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant Other information No information available. 3. Composition/information on ingredients Substance Not applicable. Mixture Common name Attapulgite. Synonyms Hydrated Magnesium Aluminosilicate; Attapulgite Clay; Fuller’s Earth. Chemical name CAS No Weight-% Hazardous Material Date HMIRA filed and Information Review date exemption Act registry number granted (if (HMIRA registry #) applicable) Attapulgite 12174-11-7 95 - Quartz 14808-60-7 5 - Magnesium Oxide 1309-48-4 <1 - 4. First-aid measures Description of first aid measures General advice IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance. Inhalation Remove to fresh air. Eye contact Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water, also under the eyelids. Skin contact Wash skin with soap and water. Ingestion Clean mouth with water and drink afterwards plenty of water. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed Symptoms Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure if inhaled. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed Note to physicians Treat symptomatically. 5. Fire-fighting measures Suitable Extinguishing Media Dry chemical, CO2, water spray or regular foam. Unsuitable extinguishing media Do not scatter spilled material with high pressure water streams. Specific hazards arising from the No information available. chemical Hazardous combustion products None. Explosion data Sensitivity to mechanical impact None. Sensitivity to static discharge None. Special protective equipment for Firefighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full firefighting turnout fire-fighters gear. Use personal protection equipment. 6. Accidental release measures Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Personal precautions Ensure adequate ventilation. Use personal protective equipment as required. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Other information Refer to protective measures listed in Sections 7 and 8. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up Methods for containment Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Methods for cleaning up Pick up and transfer to properly labeled containers. 7. Handling and storage Precautions for safe handling Advice on safe handling Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Ensure adequate ventilation. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Storage Conditions Store away from incompatible materials. 8. Exposure controls/personal protection Control parameters Exposure Limits . Chemical name ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL NIOSH IDLH Attapulgite TWA: 1 mg/m3 respirable - 12174-11-7 particulate matter Quartz TWA: 0.025 mg/m3 respirable TWA: 50 µg/m3 IDLH: 50 mg/m3 respirable 14808-60-7 particulate matter (vacated) TWA: 0.1 mg/m3 dust respirable dust TWA: 0.05 mg/m3 respirable : (250)/(%SiO2 + 5) mppcf dust TWA respirable fraction : (10)/(%SiO2 + 2) mg/m3 TWA respirable fraction Magnesium Oxide TWA: 10 mg/m3 inhalable TWA: 15 mg/m3 total - 1309-48-4 particulate matter Chemical name Alberta British Columbia Ontario Quebec Attapulgite TWA: 1.0 mg/m3 TWA: 1 mg/m3 TWA: 1 fibre/cm3 12174-11-7 Quartz TWA: 0.025 mg/m3 TWA: 0.10 mg/m3 TWA: 0.1 mg/m3 14808-60-7 Magnesium Oxide TWA: 10 mg/m3 (as TWA: 10 mg/m3 , TWA: 10 mg/m3 1309-48-4 fume) STEL: 3 mg/m3 respirable dust and fume Appropriate engineering controls Engineering controls Showers Eyewash stations Ventilation systems. Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment Eye/face protection No special protective equipment required. Hand protection Wear suitable gloves. Skin and body protection Wear suitable protective clothing. Respiratory protection No protective equipment is needed under normal use conditions. If exposure limits are exceeded or irritation is experienced, ventilation and evacuation may be required. Environmental exposure controls Avoid release to the environment. General hygiene considerations Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash hands before breaks and immediately after handling the product. 9. Physical and chemical properties Information on basic physical and chemical properties Appearance Powder Physical state Solid Color yellowish brown to gray Odor No information available Odor threshold No information available Property Values Remarks • Method pH 7 - 10.5 (aqueous solution) Melting point / freezing point No data available None known Boiling point / boiling range No data available None known Flash point No data available None known Evaporation rate No data available None known Flammability (solid, gas) Not flammable Flammability Limit in Air None known Upper flammability or explosive No data available limits Lower flammability or explosive No data available limits Vapor pressure No data available None known Vapor density No data available None known Relative density 2.4 Water solubility Insoluble Solubility(ies) No data available None known Partition coefficient No data available None known Autoignition temperature No data available None known Decomposition temperature No data available None known Kinematic viscosity No data available None known Dynamic viscosity No data available None known Other information Explosive properties Not applicable. Oxidizing properties Not applicable. Softening point No information available Molecular weight No information available VOC Content (%) No information available Liquid Density No information available Bulk density No information available 10. Stability and reactivity Reactivity No dangerous reaction known under conditions of normal use. Chemical stability Stable under normal conditions. Possibility of hazardous reactions None under normal processing. Conditions to avoid Dust formation. Incompatible materials. Incompatible materials Hydrofluoric acid. Hazardous decomposition products None known. 11. Toxicological information Information on likely routes of exposure Product Information . Inhalation May cause irritation of respiratory tract. Eye contact Dust contact with the eyes can lead to mechanical irritation. Skin contact Contact with dust can cause mechanical irritation or drying of the skin. Ingestion May cause irritation. Symptoms related to the physical, chemical and toxicological characteristics Symptoms Dust may be irritating. Acute toxicity Numerical measures of toxicity No information available Delayed and immediate effects as well as chronic effects from short and long-term exposure Skin corrosion/irritation Not classified. Serious eye damage/eye irritation Not classified. Respiratory or skin sensitization Not classified. Germ cell mutagenicity Not classified Carcinogenicity Contains a known or suspected carcinogen. Classification based on data available for ingredients. May cause cancer. The table below indicates whether each agency has listed any ingredient as a carcinogen. Chemical name ACGIH IARC NTP OSHA Attapulgite - Group 3 (< 5 microns) - X 12174-11-7 Quartz A2 Group 1 Known X 14808-60-7 Legend ACGIH (American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists) A2 - Suspected Human Carcinogen IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer) Group 1 - Carcinogenic to Humans Group 3 - Not Classifiable as to Carcinogenicity in Humans NTP (National Toxicology Program) Known - Known Carcinogen OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the US Department of Labor) X - Present Reproductive toxicity Not classified. STOT - single exposure Not classified STOT - repeated exposure May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Target organ effects Respiratory system. Aspiration hazard Not classified. 12. Ecological information Ecotoxicity The environmental impact of this product has not been fully investigated. Persistence and degradability Not readily biodegradable. Bioaccumulation No information available. Mobility in soil No information available. Mobility Insoluble in water. Other adverse effects No information available. 13. Disposal considerations Waste treatment methods Waste from residues/unused Dispose of in accordance with local regulations. Dispose of waste in accordance with products environmental legislation. Contaminated packaging Do not reuse empty containers. 14. Transport information DOT Not regulated TDG Not regulated MEX Not regulated IATA Not regulated IMDG Not regulated 15. Regulatory information Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture International Regulations The Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer Not applicable The Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants Not applicable The Rotterdam Convention Not applicable International Inventories TSCA All components are listed on the TSCA Inventory. DSL/NDSL Complies. EINECS/ELINCS Complies. ENCS Complies. IECSC Complies. KECL Complies. PICCS Complies. AICS Complies. Legend: TSCA - United States Toxic Substances Control Act Section 8(b) Inventory DSL/NDSL - Canadian Domestic Substances List/Non-Domestic Substances List EINECS/ELINCS - European Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances/European List of Notified Chemical Substances ENCS - Japan Existing and New Chemical Substances IECSC - China Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances KECL - Korean Existing and Evaluated Chemical Substances PICCS - Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances AICS - Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances US Federal Regulations SARA 313 Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA). This product does not contain any chemicals which are subject to the reporting requirements of the Act and Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 372. SARA 311/312 Hazard Categories Should this product meet EPCRA 311/312 Tier reporting criteria at 40 CFR 370, refer to Section 2 of this SDS for appropriate classifications. Under the amended regulations at 40 CFR 370, EPCRA 311/312 Tier II reporting for the 2017 calendar year will need to be consistent with updated hazard classifications. CWA (Clean Water Act) This product does not contain any substances regulated as pollutants pursuant to the Clean Water Act (40 CFR 122.21 and 40 CFR 122.42). CERCLA This material, as supplied, does not contain any substances regulated as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) (40 CFR 302) or the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) (40 CFR 355). There may be specific reporting requirements at the local, regional, or state level pertaining to releases of this material. US State Regulations California Proposition 65 This product contains the following Proposition 65 chemicals:. Chemical name California Proposition 65 Quartz - 14808-60-7 Carcinogen U.S. State Right-to-Know Regulations US State Regulations This product contains the following substances regulated by state right-to-know regulations Chemical name New Jersey Massachusetts Pennsylvania Quartz X 14808-60-7 Magnesium Oxide - X 1309-48-8 U.S. EPA Label Information EPA Pesticide Registration Number Not applicable 16. Other information NFPA Health hazards 1 Flammability 0 Instability 0 Physical and chemical properties - HMIS Health hazards 1* Flammability 0 Physical hazards 0 Personal protection X Key or legend to abbreviations and acronyms used in the safety data sheet Legend Section 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION TWA TWA (time-weighted average) STEL STEL (Short Term Exposure Limit) Ceiling Maximum limit value * Skin designation Key literature references and sources for data used to compile the SDS U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ChemView Database European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) Acute Exposure Guideline Level(s) (AEGL(s)) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act U.S. Environmental Protection Agency High Production Volume Chemicals Food Research Journal Hazardous Substance Database International Uniform Chemical Information Database (IUCLID) Japan GHS Classification NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) National Library of Medicine's ChemID Plus (NLM CIP) National Toxicology Program (NTP) New Zealand's Chemical Classification and Information Database (CCID) Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development Environment, Health, and Safety Publications Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development High Production Volume Chemicals Program Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development Screening Information Data Set RTECS (Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances) World Health Organization Prepared By Product Safety Department. Issuing Date 13-Apr-2019 Revision date 15-Apr-2021 Revision Note Revisions to Sections 3, 8, 11, 15. Disclaimer The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage, transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered a warranty or quality specification. The information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other materials or in any process, unless specified in the text. End of Safety Data Sheet Geotechnical Exploration Plan APPENDIX D GENERAL CONDITIONS OF THE NATIONWIDE PERMIT I-10 MOBILE RIVER BRIDGE Kiewit | Massman | Traylor August 24 2023 a joint venture Geotechnical Exploration Plan Requirement Notes No activity may cause more than a minimal KMT will contact the USCG to confirm our activities adverse effect on navigation. in the Mobile River will be acceptable. No activity may disrupt the life cycle movements The drilling activities will not impound water or have of aquatic life indigenous to the waterbody. a crossing. No disruption to aquatic life will result from this operation. Activities in spawning areas during spawning This is not a spawning area. seasons must be avoided to the maximum extent practicable. Activities in waters of the United States that serve Nest surveys will be conducted ahead of the work to as breeding areas for migratory birds must be ensure no birds are in the work area. avoided to the maximum extent practicable. No activity may occur in areas of concentrated This is not an area of concentrated shellfish shellfish populations population. Material used for construction or discharged must Cuttings and water from potentially contaminated be free from toxic pollutants in toxic amounts areas will be captured and not discharged. No cuttings will be discharged to WOTUS. Water that contains a drilling additive that might violate water quality standards will also be captured. No activity may occur in the proximity of a public This is not an area of public water supply intake. water supply intake If the activity creates an impoundment of water, This activity will not impound water. restricting its flow must be minimized to the maximum extent practicable. To the maximum extent practicable, the pre- This activity will not impact open water flows. construction course, condition, capacity, and location of open waters must be maintained. The activity must comply with applicable No FEMA requirements are applicable. FEMA-approved state or local floodplain requirements. Heavy equipment working in wetlands or mudflats Specialized equipment will be used in marshy areas must be placed on mats, or other measures must that will put much less pressure (150 to 200 psf) on be taken to minimize soil disturbance. the surface than a traditional drill rig. Mats will be considered in locations where the tracked amphibious buggy is not used. Appropriate soil erosion and sediment A BMP plan will be developed in accordance with the controls must be used and maintained in effective WQC. operating condition during construction, and be stabilized asap. Temporary structures and fills must be removed, No temporary structures will be used, and no and the affected areas returned to pre- temporary fills are anticipated. construction elevations. The affected areas must be revegetated, as appropriate. I-10 MOBILE RIVER BRIDGE Kiewit | Massman | Traylor August 24 2023 a joint venture Geotechnical Exploration Plan Requirement Notes The activity must be a single and complete This boring operation is a single and complete project. project. A second NWP 6 will be used for the load The same NWP cannot be used more than once for test pile program, which is also a stand-alone (single the same single and complete project. and complete) operation. No NWP activity may occur in a component of the The Mobile River is not a Wild and Scenic River. National Wild and Scenic River System. No activity or its operation may impair reserved This activity will not impair tribal rights. tribal rights. No activity is authorized under any NWP which An ESA section 7 consultation has been completed. “may affect” a listed species or critical An Incidental Take Permit from USFWS for Gulf habitat, unless ESA section 7 consultation Sturgeon and Red-Bellied turtle as a result of addressing the consequences of the construction activities related to the Bayway proposed activity on listed species or critical widening may be required. habitat has been completed. Requirements from the take permit are related to fencing off work areas so turtles can’t get in, and potentially monitoring for animals. Non-federal permittees must submit a pre- This work is done under an EIS signed by FHWA – a construction notification to the district engineer if federal permittee. any listed species (or species proposed for listing) or designated critical habitat (or critical habitat proposed such designation) is in the vicinity of the activity and shall not begin work on the activity until notified by the district engineer that the requirements of the ESA have been satisfied. No activity is authorized under any NWP which No properties listed or eligible for listing will be may have the potential to cause effects to affected. properties listed until the requirements of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) have been satisfied. Compensatory mitigation at a minimum one-for- Wetland losses for this activity will not exceed 1/10 one ratio will be required for all wetland losses acre. that exceed 1/10-acre and require pre- construction notification. Compensatory mitigation at a minimum one-for- No stream bed losses are anticipated. one ratio will be required for all losses of stream bed that exceed 3/100-acre and require pre- construction notification. The activity must comply with any regional Additional requirements will be met from the conditions that may have been added by the Alabama 401 WQC conditions. The CZM Division Engineer (see 33 CFR 330.4(e)) and with determination does not have any additional any case specific conditions added by the Corps or requirements. by the state, Indian Tribe, or U.S. EPA in its CWA section 401 Water Quality Certification, or by the I-10 MOBILE RIVER BRIDGE Kiewit | Massman | Traylor August 24 2023 a joint venture Geotechnical Exploration Plan state in its Coastal Zone Management Act consistency determination. Activities Affecting Structures or Works Built By Due to the proximity of our bores to the USACE the US: If an NWP activity alters or temporarily or Navigational Channel, it was recommended that we permanently occupies a USACE federally reach out to discuss our operations. We will not authorized Civil Works project, the prospective alter, occupy, or use the USACE project, so no PCN is permittee must submit a pre-construction anticipated. notification. See paragraph (b)(10) of general condition 32. An activity that requires section 408 permission and/or review is not authorized by an NWP until the appropriate Corps office issues the section 408 permission or completes its review to alter, occupy, or use the USACE project, and the district engineer issues a written NWP verification. Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 401 Water Quality Certification (WQC) Requirement Notes 1. During project implementation, the applicant NPDES: No person shall discharge pollutants into shall ensure compliance with applicable waters of the state without first having obtained a requirements of ADEM. Admin. Code Chapter 335- valid NPDES permit or coverage under a valid 6-6 [National Pollutant Discharge Elimination General NPDES Permit unless such discharge is of System (NPDES)], Chapter 335-6-10 (Water Quality dredged or fill material which is regulated under Criteria), and Chapter 335-6-11 (Water Use Section 404 of the FWPCA. – Potential discharge Classifications for Interstate and Intrastate will be covered by the NWP 6. Waters). 9. Turbidity: KMT will monitor turbidity to ensure that no increase of 50 or greater NTU above background is allowed. Ala. Admin. Code r. 335-6-10-.09 The applicant shall implement a project-specific or A project-specific BMP plan will be developed for a detailed general BMP Plan prepared by an the work, and BMPs will be inspected weekly. ADEM recognized qualified credentialed professional (QCP) applicable to and commensurate with activities of the type proposed. The applicant shall implement a Spill Prevention A spill plan will be developed, but the fuel storage Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) Plan for all threshold for an SPCC plan is not expected to be temporary and permanent onsite fuel or chemical met. storage tanks or facilities consistent with the requirements of ADEM Admin. The applicant shall implement appropriate, Turbidity will be monitored to ensure that our effective BMPs, including installation of floating operations don’t cause an increase in turbidity of turbidity screens as necessary, to minimize over 50 NTUs above background. I-10 MOBILE RIVER BRIDGE Kiewit | Massman | Traylor August 24 2023 a joint venture downstream turbidity to the maximum extent practicable. The applicant shall visually monitor or measure background turbidity. The applicant must suspend operations should turbidity resulting from project implementation exceed background turbidity by more than 50 NTUs. The applicant shall evaluate, characterize, and as necessary, conduct regular analysis of any material proposed to be dredged/removed/disturbed to ensure that potential pollutants are not present in concentrations that could cause or contribute to a violation of applicable water quality standards. I-10 MOBILE RIVER BRIDGE August 24 2023 Geotechnical Exploration Plan Water and cuttings will be captured for disposal upland or off-site. Kiewit | Massman | Traylor a joint venture

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