Bentonite

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification according to Directive 67/548/EC Classification of the substance Bentonite with less than 10% w/w crystalline silica does not meet the criteria for classification as

Hazard statements

Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable

Precautionary statements

Not applicable 2.2.2 Labelling according to Directive 67/548/EEC Not applicable

2.3 Other hazards

The substance does not meet the criteria for PBT or vPvB substance. No other hazards identified.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Bentonite with less than 10% w/w crystalline silica does not meet the criteria for classification as hazardous according to EC Regulation 1272/2008 and Directive 67/548/EC as amended. Depending on the handling and use (grinding, drying, bagging), airborne respirable dust may be generated. Dust contains respirable crystalline silica. Prolonged and or massive inhalation of respirable crystalline silica dust may cause lung fibrosis, commonly referred to as silicosis. Principal symptoms of silicosis are cough and breathlessness. Occupational exposure to respirable dust should be monitored and controlled. The product should be handled using methods and techniques that minimize or eliminate dust generation. The product contains less than 1% w/w RCS (respirable crystalline silica) as determined by the SWERF method. The respirable crystalline silica content can be measured using the “Size-Weighted Respirable Fraction – SWERF” method. All details about the SWERF method is available at www.crystallinesilica.eu 2.1.1 Classification according to Regulation (EC) 1272/2008 Not classified. Bentonite with less than 10% w/w crystalline silica does not meet the criteria for hazardous substances 2.1.2 Classification according to Directive 67/548/EEC Not classified. Bentonite with less than 10% w/w crystalline silica does not meet the criteria for dangerous substances