General Information
Revision date
2007-10-15
Product name
BENTONITE
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
and viscosifier for drilling purposes Available in pellet or powder form
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Company Information
company name
SAMCHEM DRILLING FLUIDS AND CHEMICALS
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
samchem@samchem.co.za
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Emergency Overview CAUTION! MAY BE HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO SKIN, EYES Health Rating: 0 - None Flammability: 0 - None Reactivity Rating: 0 - None Contact Rating: 0 - None Lab Protective Equip: SAFETY GLASSES; LAB COAT NFPA 7 RATING: 0 = INSIGNIFICANT 1 = SLIGHT 2 = MODERATE 3 = HIGH 4 = EXTREME
Principle Routes of Exposure
Eyes, skin. Symptoms of exposure: A review of available data does not identify any symptoms from exposure not previously mentioned. Aggravation of existing A review of available data does not identify any worsening conditions: of existing conditions. Skin Contact: Can cause mild, short-lasting irritation. Eye Contact: Can cause moderate irritation.
