Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
General Information
Revision date
2015-02-09
Product name
Bentonite
Product Synonyms
tixoton; Southern bentonite; Bentonite magma
CAS No.
1302-78-9
Emergency telephone
800-424-9300, 001-703-527-3887
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H315, H320, H335
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H315
Causes skin irritation
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification under 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Classification
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
Causes eye irritation Causes skin irritation May cause respiratory irritation
Prevention
Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Wear eye/face protection Wear protective gloves Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area
Response
Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell Inhalation IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing Skin IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention Eyes IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention
Storage
Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
2.3 Other hazards
None identified
Other hazards
May be harmful if swallowed. hygroscopic.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification under 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Skin Corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Target Organs - Respiratory system.
