General Information
Product name
BENTONITE
Chemical name
MAGNESIUM AND ALUMINIUM SILICATE / PHYLLOSILICATE
Manufacturer Name
ECCA HOLDINGS (PTY) LTD
Emergency telephone
(+27) 12 643 5880
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Company Information
company name
L D I N G S ( P T Y ) L T D
Section 2
Hazardous Ingredients
Cape Bentonite is a natural material that consists of variable proportions of various minerals, including Montmorillonite, quartz and mica. Cape Bentonite products consist primarily of montmorillonite and other minor natural minerals. Approximate Weight %: CAS no: Montmorillonite >90% 1318-93-0 Quartz <10% 14808-60-7 Mica <10% 12001-26-2 SECTION 3: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION AND CAUTIONS: Bentonite is of low acute toxicity. Long-term exposure to any respiritible mineral dust could cause slight effects on the respiratory system. Wet bentonite spillage constitutes a major 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. Wet material is very slippery. Cautions: Inhalation of dust may cause slight irritation Material is very slippery when wet. OES (Occupational Exposure Standard) for respiritable Bentonite 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
