General Information
Revision date
2008-01-20
Product name
ECCALITE
Chemical name
MICROPOROUS ALUMINIUM SILICATE
Manufacturer Name
ECCA HOLDINGS (PTY) LTD
Emergency telephone
(+27) 12 643 5880
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Company Information
company name
CAPE BENTONITE
Section 2
Hazardous Ingredients
Zeolite is a natural material that consists of variable proportions of various minerals, including Clinoptilolite and quartz. Cape Bentonite products consist primarily of Montmorillonite (Bentonite) , Clinoptilolite (Zeolite) and other minor natural minerals. Approximate Weight %: CAS no: Clinoptilolite >90% 1318-93-0 Quartz <10% 14808-60-7 SECTION 3: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION AND CAUTIONS: Zeolite is of low acute toxicity. Long-term exposure to any respiritible mineral dust could cause slight effects on the respiratory system. Wet Zeolite spillage constitutes a minor slipping hazard. Primary hazards: This product does not present any primary hazards. Specific hazards: Respiratory effect: possible slight irritation from dust. May aggravate pre-existing difficult respiratory conditions. Cautions: Inhalation of dust may cause slight irritation Material is slightly slippery when wet. OES (Occupational Exposure Standard) for respiritable Zeolite dust: 5mg/m³ in an 8 hours time weighted average reference period HMIS Hazard Classification: Health: 1 (possible chronic health effects) (See Section 11) Flammable: 0 Reactivity: 0
