General Information
Revision date
2016-05-11
Product name
BENTONE MA
Emergency telephone
ONLY (spill, leak, fire, exposure or accident), call CHEMTREC at
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Company Information
company name
Elementis Specialties, Inc
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
Product_Stewardship@elementis.com
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
OSHA Regulatory Status This chemical is not considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Not a dangerous substance or mixture according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS)
2.2 Label elements
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Not a dangerous substance or mixture according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) [Appearance: Powder Physical state: Solid Odor: Odourless Revision Number: 1 .4 ,-, . 10841 BENTONE® MA
Further information
None known The product contains no substances which at their given concentration, are considered to be hazardous to health FIRST AID MEASURES General Advice Get medical attention immediately if symptoms occur. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance. Inhalation: IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Skin contact: Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water. If a person feels unwell or symptoms of skin irritation appear, consult a physician. Eye contact: Rinse immediately carefully and thoroughly with eye-bath or water. If eye irritation persists, consult a specialist. Ingestion If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this SOS or label. Do not induce vomiting without medical advice. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Protection of first-aiders: Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed Most Important Symptoms and Difficulty in breathing. Effects Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed Notes to physician Treat symptomatically. Suitable extinguishing media Carbon dioxide (CO2) Dry powder Dry sand Alcohol-resistant foam Use water spray or fog; do not use straight streams Extinguishing media which must not be used for safety reasons None Special exposure hazards arising from the substance or preparation itself, combustion products, resulting gases None in particular Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: May emit toxic fumes under fire conditions Hazardous combustion products Carbon monoxide Carbon dioxide (CO2) 10841 BENTONE® MA Explosion data Explosive properties: Not explosive Reactivity Hazard: None known Special protective equipment for fire-fighters Wear self contained breathing apparatus for fire fighting if necessary. 16. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Personal precautions Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak. Use personal protective equipment. See Section 12 for more information. Environmental precautions Environmental precautions: Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up Clean-up methods: Do not create a powder cloud by using a brush or compressed air. Take up mechanically, placing in appropriate containers for disposal. Clean contaminated surface thoroughly. Prevent product from entering drains. Local authorities should be advised if significant spillages cannot be contained. 17. HANDLING AND STORAGE Precautions for Safe Handling Handling: Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Avoid breathing mists, dusts, or vapors. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Conditions for safe storage. including any incompatibilities Bulk Density No data available Reactivity No dangerous reaction known under conditions of normal use Chemical Stability Stable under recommended storage conditions. Possibility of Hazardous Reactions None known Conditions to Avoid Heat, flames and sparks ' •-;_ 10841 BENTONE® MA Incompatible Materials: Oxidizing agent Hazardous Decomposition Products None reasonably foreseeable 111. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Product Information Data obtained on this product or a similar product LD50/Oral/Rat: > 5000 mg/kg Information on likely routes of exposure Inhalation: No data available Eye contact: No data available Skin contact: No data available Ingestion No data available Component Information Information on Toxicological Effects Delayed and immediate effects as well as chronic effects from short and long-term exposure Corrosivity No data available Sensitization No data available Mutagenic effects No data available Carcinogenic effects: There are no known carcinogenic chemicals in this product Reproductive Toxicity: No data available Developmental Toxicity No data available Chronic Toxicity Chronic toxicity: No data is available on the product itself Other Adverse Effects: No data available 112. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Product Information There is no data available for this product Ecotoxicity The environmental impact of this product has not been fully investigated.
Storage
Conditions Keep containers dry and tightly closed to avoid moisture absorption and contamination. Keep product and empty container away from heat and sources of ignition. Additional Storage: Not required under normal use 18. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION Control parameters Exposure Guidelines This product does not contain any hazardous materials with occupational exposure limits established by the region specific regulatory bodies. TLV/PEL: Particles (insoluble or poorly soluble) Not Otherwise Specified [PNOS] OSHA TWA 10 mg/m3 (inhalable particles) 5 mg/m3 (respirable particles) ACGIH TWA 1 O mg/m3 (inhalable particles) 3 mg/m3 (respirable particles) Appropriate engineering controls ... . 10841 BENTONE® MA Engineering Measures Use only with adequate ventilation Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment Eye protection Safety glasses. Skin and body protection Choose body protection in relation to its type, to the concentration and amount of dangerous substances, and to the specific work-place Respiratory protection: Effective dust mask. Hand protection Protective gloves, Neoprene gloves Hygiene Measures Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice Information on basic physical and chemical properties Physical state: Solid
Appearance/Odor
Powder Odourless Color: Off-white Odor Threshold No data available Property Values
Remarks
Method pH No data available Melting point/range: Not applicable Freezing point: Not applicable Boiling Point/Range Not applicable Flash Point Not applicable Evaporation rate No data available Explosion limits: No data available Vapor pressure No data available Vapor density No data available Density: 2.6 g/cm3 Water solubility insoluble Solubility in other solvents No data available Partition coefficient: n-octanol/waterNo data available Autoignition temperature Not self-igniting Decomposition temperature No data available Viscosity: No data available Explosive properties: Not explosive Oxidizing Properties No information available