BENTONITE | ICSC: 0384 (May 2010) |
Wilkinite Montmorillonit |
CAS #: 1302-78-9 |
EC Number: 215-108-5 |
ACUTE HAZARDS | PREVENTION | FIRE FIGHTING | |
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FIRE & EXPLOSION | Not combustible. | In case of fire in the surroundings: all extinguishing agents allowed. |
PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! | |||
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SYMPTOMS | PREVENTION | FIRST AID | |
Inhalation | Cough. | Avoid inhalation of dust. Use local exhaust or breathing protection. | Fresh air, rest. |
Skin | Redness. | Protective gloves. | Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. |
Eyes | Redness. Pain. | Wear safety goggles or eye protection in combination with breathing protection. | Rinse with plenty of water (remove contact lenses if easily possible). |
Ingestion | Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. |
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL | CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING |
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Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Wash away remainder with plenty of water. |
According to UN GHS Criteria DANGER
Causes damage to the lungs through prolonged or repeated exposure if inhaled Transportation |
STORAGE | |
Dry. | |
PACKAGING | |
BENTONITE | ICSC: 0384 |
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION | |
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Physical State; Appearance
Physical dangers
Chemical dangers
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EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS | |
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Routes of exposure
Effects of short-term exposure
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Inhalation risk
Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
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OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS |
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ENVIRONMENT |
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NOTES |
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Bentonites is aluminium silicate and contains crystalline silica. The content varies widely from less than 1% to about 60%. Bentonite is a rock formed of highly colloidal and plastic clays composed mainly of montmorillonite. |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
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EC Classification |
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See Also: Toxicological Abbreviations BENTONITE (JECFA Evaluation)