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Sepiolite Clay (CAS #63800-37-3)
Section I
Manufacturer¡¯s Name: IMV NEVADA
Emergency Telephone Number: 702-372-5341
Address: Route Box 549, Amargosa Valley, Nevada 89020
Telephone Number for Information: 702-372-5341
Date Prepared: 06-15-92
Date Revised: 04-07-97
Section II-Hazardous Ingredients/Identity Information
Hazardous Components (Specific Chemical Identity;
Common Names: Sepiolite, Moerschaum, Palygorskite, Clay¡ªa natural mineral extracted from the earth
Respirable dust may contain Silica, Crystalline Quartz (CAS # 14808-60-7)
Sepiolite (H6 Mg8 SI12 O30 [OH]10) (6H2O) (CAS # 63800-37-3)
OSHA PEL: Classified as a nuisance dust when less than 1% crystalline silica is present, PEL=5.00mg/M3 (respirable). If greater than 1% crystalline silica, then exposures shall not exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average limits as slated in 29 CFR ¡ì 1910.1000 Table Z-1-A for air contaminants, specifically;
Silica, Crystalline Quartz (respirable) 0.1mg/M3.
ACGIH TLV: Classified as a nuisance dust when less than 1% crystalline silica, TLV-TWA = 10 mg/M3 (Total dust). 5 mg/M3 (Respirable)
If greater than 1% crystalline silica, the TLV-TWA = 0.1 mg/M3 (respirable crystalline quartz). See Threshold Limit Value and Biological Exposure Indices for 1991-1992, American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists.
Other Limits Recommended: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). Recommended standard maximum permissible concentration =0.05 mg/M3 (respirable crystalline quartz) as determined by full-shift sample up to 10- hour working day, 40-hour work week. See NIOSH Criteria for a Recommended Standard Occupational Exposure to Crystalline Silica.
Section III-Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Boiling Point: More than 1000o
Specific Gravity (H2O = 1): 1.9-2.4
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg.) None
Melting Point: None
Vapor Density (AIR = 1) None
Evaporation Rate (Butyl = 1) None
Solubility in Water: Insoluble
Appearance and Odor: Light gray, tan or reddish tan, granular or powder. Earthy odor when wet.
Section IV-Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point (Method Used): NA
Flammable Units: NA
LEL: NA
UEL: NA
Extinguishing Mode: NA
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: None required
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: NA
Section V-Reactivity Data
Stability: Stable
Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid): NA
Hazardous Decomposition or Byproducts: NA
Hazardous Polymerization Will Not Occur
Section VI-Health Hazard Data
Route(s) of Entry: Eye? yes Inhalation? yes Skin? no Ingestion? no
Health Hazards (Acute and Chronic): May be harmful if inhaled in sufficient quantities. Prolonged exposure to Smectite Clay dust may cause a relatively benign lung disease, though there is a risk of the development of massive fibrosis. Repeated and prolonged exposure to respirable crystalline quartz which may be contained in Smectite Clay dust may cause delayed (chronic) lung injury (silicosis). Silicosis is a form of disabling pulmonary fibrosis which can be progressive and may lead to death. Acute or rapidly developing silicosis has not been observed in Semctite Clay dust exposures.
Carcinogenicity NTP? No IARC Monographs? Yes
OSHA Regulated? No
Smectite Clay, like many naturally-occurring minerals, may contain some free silica and crystalline silica, by itself, has been classified by IARC as a Class 2A carcinogen. IARC in Vol. 42 (1987) reports there is sufficient evidence of the carcinogenicity of crystalline silica to experimental animals, and that there is limited evidence of carcinogenicity of crystalline silica to humans.
Signs and Symptoms of Exposure: Undue breathlessness, wheezing, cough, and sputum production.Eye contact will cause mechanical irritation i.e. pain, redness and swelling.
Skin contact may cause dermatitis i.e. pain, redness, itching and swelling in hypersensitive people.
Ingestion ¨C symptoms are not expected following ingestion, however, ingestion should be avoided.
Medical Conditions are Generally Aggravated by Exposure:Pulmonary function may be reduced by inhalation of respirable crystalline silica that may be contained within Smectite Clay dust. Also lung scarring produced by such Inhalation may lead to a progressive massive fibrosis of the lung which may aggravate other pulmonary conditions and diseases and which increases susceptibility to pulmonary tuberculosis. Progressive massive fibrosis may be accompanied by right heart enlargement, heart failure, and pulmonary failure. Smoking aggravates the effects of exposure.
Emergency and First Aid Procedures:
For dust in eyes, wash immediately with water. If irritation persists, seek medical attention. For gross inhalation, remove person immediately to fresh air, give artificial respiration as needed, and seek medical attention as needed.
Section VII- Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Waste Disposal Method: Dispose in accordance with Federal, state, and Local regulations.
Precautions to Be taken In Handling and Storing: Avoid breakage of bagged material or spills of bulk material. See control measures in Section VII.
Other Precautions: Use dustless systems for handling, storage, and clean up so that airborne dust does not exceed the PEL. Use adequate ventilation and dust collection. Practice good housekeeping. Do not permit dust to collect on walls, floors, sills, ledges, machinery, or equipment. Maintain, clean, and fit test respirators in accordance with OSHA regulations. Maintain and test ventilation and dust collection equipment. Wash or vacuum clothing which has become dusty. See also control measures in Section VIII.
See OSHA Hazard Communication Rule 29 CFR Sections 1910.1200, 1915.99, 1917.28, 1918.90, 1926.59, and 1928.21, and state and local worker or community "right to know" laws and regulations. We recommend that smoking be prohibited in all areas where respirators must be used. WARN YOUR EMPLOYEES (AND YOUR CUSTOMERS-USERS IN CASE OF RESALE) BY POSTING AND OTHER MEANS OF THE HAZARDS AND OSHA PRECAUTIONS TO BE USED. PROVIDE TRAINING FOR YOUR EMPLOYEES ABOUT THE OSHA PRECAUSTIONS.
See also American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standard practice E 1132-86, "Standard Practice for Health Requirements Relating to Occupational Exposure to Quartz Dust."
Section VIII- Control Measures
Respiratory Protection (Specify Type)
The following chart specifies the types of respirators which may provide respiratory protection for respirable crystalline silica that may be contained in Sepiolite Organoclay dust.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION FOR CRYSTALLINE SILICA
CONDITION: Particulate
Concentration
MINIMUM RESPIRATORY PROTECTION*
Up to 5 x PEL:Any dust respirator
Up to 10 x PEL: Any dust respirator, except single-use or quarter-mask respirator. Any fume respirator of high efficiency particulate filter respiratorAny supplied-air respirator. Any self-contained breathing apparatus.
Up to 50 x PEL: Any high efficiency particulate filter respirator with full face piece. Any supplied-air respirator with full face piece, helmet, or hood.Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full face piece.
Up to 500 x PEL: A powered air-purifying respirator with a high efficiency particulate filter. Type C supplied-air respirator operated in pressure-demand or positive pressure or continuous-flow mode.
Greater than 500 x PEL or entry and escape from unknown concentrations: Self-contained breathing apparatus with a full face piece operated in pressuredemand or other positive pressure mode.
A combination respirator which includes a Type C supplied-air respirator with a full face piece operated in pressure-demand or other positive pressure continuous-flow mode and an auxiliary self-contained breathing apparatus operated in pressure-demand or other positive pressure mode. Only NIOSH-approved or MSHA-approved equipment should be used. (See 29 CFR 1910.134).
Ventilation:
Local Exhaust: Use sufficient local exhaust to reduce the level of respirable dust to the PEL. See ACGIH "Industrial Ventilation, A Manual of Recommended Practice," the latest edition.
Mechanical: See "Other Precautions" under Section VII.
Special: See "Other Precautions" under Section VII.
Other:See "Other Precautions" under Section VII.
Protective Gloves: Optional
Eye Protection: Wear protective shield (safety glasses) when exposed to dust particles.
Other Protective Clothing or Equipment: Optional
Work/Hygienic Practices: Avoid creating and breathing dust. See "Other Precautions" under Section VII
The information and recommendations contained herein are based upon data believed to be correct. However, no guarantee or warranty of any kind, express or implied, is made with respect to the information contained herein. We accept no responsibility and disclaim all liability for any harmful effects which may be caused by exposure to out Smectite Clay. Customers-users of Smectite Clay must comply with all applicable health and safety laws, regulations, and orders.
TRADE NAMES: CPL-7251, IMVISORB 2540, IMVISORB 7251
Sepiolite Clay (CAS #63800-37-3)
Section I
Manufacturer¡¯s Name: IMV NEVADA
Emergency Telephone Number: 702-372-5341
Address: Route Box 549, Amargosa Valley, Nevada 89020
Telephone Number for Information: 702-372-5341
Date Prepared: 06-15-92
Date Revised: 04-07-97
Section II-Hazardous Ingredients/Identity Information
Hazardous Components (Specific Chemical Identity;
Common Names: Sepiolite, Moerschaum, Palygorskite, Clay¡ªa natural mineral extracted from the earth
Respirable dust may contain Silica, Crystalline Quartz (CAS # 14808-60-7)
Sepiolite (H6 Mg8 SI12 O30 [OH]10) (6H2O) (CAS # 63800-37-3)
OSHA PEL: Classified as a nuisance dust when less than 1% crystalline silica is present, PEL=5.00mg/M3 (respirable). If greater than 1% crystalline silica, then exposures shall not exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average limits as slated in 29 CFR ¡ì 1910.1000 Table Z-1-A for air contaminants, specifically;
Silica, Crystalline Quartz (respirable) 0.1mg/M3.
ACGIH TLV: Classified as a nuisance dust when less than 1% crystalline silica, TLV-TWA = 10 mg/M3 (Total dust). 5 mg/M3 (Respirable)
If greater than 1% crystalline silica, the TLV-TWA = 0.1 mg/M3 (respirable crystalline quartz). See Threshold Limit Value and Biological Exposure Indices for 1991-1992, American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists.
Other Limits Recommended: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). Recommended standard maximum permissible concentration =0.05 mg/M3 (respirable crystalline quartz) as determined by full-shift sample up to 10- hour working day, 40-hour work week. See NIOSH Criteria for a Recommended Standard Occupational Exposure to Crystalline Silica.
Section III-Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Boiling Point: More than 1000o
Specific Gravity (H2O = 1): 1.9-2.4
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg.) None
Melting Point: None
Vapor Density (AIR = 1) None
Evaporation Rate (Butyl = 1) None
Solubility in Water: Insoluble
Appearance and Odor: Light gray, tan or reddish tan, granular or powder. Earthy odor when wet.
Section IV-Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point (Method Used): NA
Flammable Units: NA
LEL: NA
UEL: NA
Extinguishing Mode: NA
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: None required
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: NA
Section V-Reactivity Data
Stability: Stable
Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid): NA
Hazardous Decomposition or Byproducts: NA
Hazardous Polymerization Will Not Occur
Section VI-Health Hazard Data
Route(s) of Entry: Eye? yes Inhalation? yes Skin? no Ingestion? no
Health Hazards (Acute and Chronic): May be harmful if inhaled in sufficient quantities. Prolonged exposure to Smectite Clay dust may cause a relatively benign lung disease, though there is a risk of the development of massive fibrosis. Repeated and prolonged exposure to respirable crystalline quartz which may be contained in Smectite Clay dust may cause delayed (chronic) lung injury (silicosis). Silicosis is a form of disabling pulmonary fibrosis which can be progressive and may lead to death. Acute or rapidly developing silicosis has not been observed in Semctite Clay dust exposures.
Carcinogenicity NTP? No IARC Monographs? Yes
OSHA Regulated? No
Smectite Clay, like many naturally-occurring minerals, may contain some free silica and crystalline silica, by itself, has been classified by IARC as a Class 2A carcinogen. IARC in Vol. 42 (1987) reports there is sufficient evidence of the carcinogenicity of crystalline silica to experimental animals, and that there is limited evidence of carcinogenicity of crystalline silica to humans.
Signs and Symptoms of Exposure: Undue breathlessness, wheezing, cough, and sputum production.Eye contact will cause mechanical irritation i.e. pain, redness and swelling.
Skin contact may cause dermatitis i.e. pain, redness, itching and swelling in hypersensitive people.
Ingestion ¨C symptoms are not expected following ingestion, however, ingestion should be avoided.
Medical Conditions are Generally Aggravated by Exposure:Pulmonary function may be reduced by inhalation of respirable crystalline silica that may be contained within Smectite Clay dust. Also lung scarring produced by such Inhalation may lead to a progressive massive fibrosis of the lung which may aggravate other pulmonary conditions and diseases and which increases susceptibility to pulmonary tuberculosis. Progressive massive fibrosis may be accompanied by right heart enlargement, heart failure, and pulmonary failure. Smoking aggravates the effects of exposure.
Emergency and First Aid Procedures:
For dust in eyes, wash immediately with water. If irritation persists, seek medical attention. For gross inhalation, remove person immediately to fresh air, give artificial respiration as needed, and seek medical attention as needed.
Section VII- Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Waste Disposal Method: Dispose in accordance with Federal, state, and Local regulations.
Precautions to Be taken In Handling and Storing: Avoid breakage of bagged material or spills of bulk material. See control measures in Section VII.
Other Precautions: Use dustless systems for handling, storage, and clean up so that airborne dust does not exceed the PEL. Use adequate ventilation and dust collection. Practice good housekeeping. Do not permit dust to collect on walls, floors, sills, ledges, machinery, or equipment. Maintain, clean, and fit test respirators in accordance with OSHA regulations. Maintain and test ventilation and dust collection equipment. Wash or vacuum clothing which has become dusty. See also control measures in Section VIII.
See OSHA Hazard Communication Rule 29 CFR Sections 1910.1200, 1915.99, 1917.28, 1918.90, 1926.59, and 1928.21, and state and local worker or community "right to know" laws and regulations. We recommend that smoking be prohibited in all areas where respirators must be used. WARN YOUR EMPLOYEES (AND YOUR CUSTOMERS-USERS IN CASE OF RESALE) BY POSTING AND OTHER MEANS OF THE HAZARDS AND OSHA PRECAUTIONS TO BE USED. PROVIDE TRAINING FOR YOUR EMPLOYEES ABOUT THE OSHA PRECAUSTIONS.
See also American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standard practice E 1132-86, "Standard Practice for Health Requirements Relating to Occupational Exposure to Quartz Dust."
Section VIII- Control Measures
Respiratory Protection (Specify Type)
The following chart specifies the types of respirators which may provide respiratory protection for respirable crystalline silica that may be contained in Sepiolite Organoclay dust.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION FOR CRYSTALLINE SILICA
CONDITION: Particulate
Concentration
MINIMUM RESPIRATORY PROTECTION*
Up to 5 x PEL:Any dust respirator
Up to 10 x PEL: Any dust respirator, except single-use or quarter-mask respirator. Any fume respirator of high efficiency particulate filter respiratorAny supplied-air respirator. Any self-contained breathing apparatus.
Up to 50 x PEL: Any high efficiency particulate filter respirator with full face piece. Any supplied-air respirator with full face piece, helmet, or hood.Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full face piece.
Up to 500 x PEL: A powered air-purifying respirator with a high efficiency particulate filter. Type C supplied-air respirator operated in pressure-demand or positive pressure or continuous-flow mode.
Greater than 500 x PEL or entry and escape from unknown concentrations: Self-contained breathing apparatus with a full face piece operated in pressuredemand or other positive pressure mode.
A combination respirator which includes a Type C supplied-air respirator with a full face piece operated in pressure-demand or other positive pressure continuous-flow mode and an auxiliary self-contained breathing apparatus operated in pressure-demand or other positive pressure mode. Only NIOSH-approved or MSHA-approved equipment should be used. (See 29 CFR 1910.134).
Ventilation:
Local Exhaust: Use sufficient local exhaust to reduce the level of respirable dust to the PEL. See ACGIH "Industrial Ventilation, A Manual of Recommended Practice," the latest edition.
Mechanical: See "Other Precautions" under Section VII.
Special: See "Other Precautions" under Section VII.
Other:See "Other Precautions" under Section VII.
Protective Gloves: Optional
Eye Protection: Wear protective shield (safety glasses) when exposed to dust particles.
Other Protective Clothing or Equipment: Optional
Work/Hygienic Practices: Avoid creating and breathing dust. See "Other Precautions" under Section VII
The information and recommendations contained herein are based upon data believed to be correct. However, no guarantee or warranty of any kind, express or implied, is made with respect to the information contained herein. We accept no responsibility and disclaim all liability for any harmful effects which may be caused by exposure to out Smectite Clay. Customers-users of Smectite Clay must comply with all applicable health and safety laws, regulations, and orders.
TRADE NAMES: CPL-7251, IMVISORB 2540, IMVISORB 7251
