Not regulated under TDG

Hazardous Ingredients

OSHA INGREDIENT % (w/w) CAS NUMBER LD50Oral-Rat LC50Inhal-Rat ACGIH-TLV Silica, crystalline 1-5 or 0.025 mg/m3 14808-60-7 Not available quartz 5-10* (respirable) *The typical quartz content of western bentonite is between 2 and 6%.

Principle Routes of Exposure

EYE CONTACT  SKIN CONTACT  INHALATION  INGESTION EYE CONTACT: May cause mechanical irritation. SKIN CONTACT: Possible drying resulting in dermatitis. INGESTION: No adverse effects expected. INHALATION: May cause irritation of the upper respiratory tract. This product contains crystalline silica. Breathing silica containing dust may not cause noticeable injury or illness even though permanent lung damage may be occurring. Chronic inhalation may cause silicosis, a progressive, disabling and sometimes fatal lung disease. Chronic inhalation exposure to crystalline silica quartz has been observed to cause lymph node effects, kidney effects and auto-immune disease. NATURALGEL 1 CARCINOGENICITY: Bentonite is not listed by ACGIH IARC NTP or

Teratogenic Effects

No information available. REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY: No information available. MUTAGENICITY: Crystalline silica has been shown to cause mutagenic effects in human cells in-vitro. SYNERGISTIC PRODUCTS: No information available. SECTION IV: FIRST AID MEASURES SKIN CONTACT: If irritation occurs, or when shift ends, wash with soap and water until clean. EYE CONTACT: Flush with water until irritation ceases. If irritation persists, contact a physician. INGESTION: No first aid required; material is non-toxic. INHALATION: Move to area free from dust. If symptoms or irritation persist contact a physician. Inhalation may aggravate existing respiratory illness. SECTION V: PHYSICAL DATA