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11054 - MILGEL (BENTONITE)

REVISION DATE: 18 February 1998

SAFETY DATA SHEET


MILGEL (BENTONITE)
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND THE COMPANY:
PRODUCT NAME:

MILGEL (BENTONITE)

SYNONYMS, TRADE NAMES:

BENTONITE, MONTMORILLONITE

APPLICATIONS:

VISCOSIFIER/FLUID LOSS REDUCER - WATER-BASED MUDS

EMERGENCY TELEPHONES:

01224 405000 [24 hours]

SUPPLIER:

BAKER HUGHES INTEQ


DENMORE ROAD,
BRIDGE OF DON
ABERDEEN. AB23 8DZ
01224-405000

TELEPHONE:

2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS:
INGREDIENT NAME:
CRYSTALLINE SILICA

CAS No.:
14808-60-7

CONTENT
1-5 wt%

HEALTH:
Xn

RISK:
40/20

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION:
Not Regarded as a health hazard as defined under regulation 5 of the Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging
for Supply) Regulations 1997. However exposure limits detailed in Section 8 should be observed. Spilt powder that
becomes wet can render surfaces extremely slippery.

4. FIRST AID MEASURES:


GENERAL:

No recommendation given, but first aid may still be required in case of accidental exposure, inhalation or ingestion of
this chemical. If in doubt, GET MEDICAL ATTENTION PROMPTLY!

INHALATION:

Move the exposed person to fresh air at once. Rest and keep warm. Get medical attention if adverse symptoms
develop\persist.

INGESTION:

Immediately rinse mouth and provide fresh air. Contact physician if large quantity has been consumed or if adverse
symptoms develop.

SKIN:

Wash skin with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing and launder before re-use.

EYES:

Promptly wash eyes with plenty of water while lifting the eye lids. Get medical attention if any discomfort continues.
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5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES:


EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
This material is not combustible. Use extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding fire.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES:
No specific fire fighting procedure given.
UNUSUAL FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARDS:
No unusual fire or explosion hazards noted.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES:


PERSONAL PRECAUTION IN SPILL:
Spillages may be slippery underfoot. Wear safety slip-proof shoes during the clean-up operation. For further
information on suitable protective clothing see Section 8, Exposure Controls and Personal Protection.
SPILL CLEANUP METHODS:
Sweep, or vacuum up and reclaim or transfer to waste containers as appropriate, avoiding the creation of excess dust.
Wash down residues with copious amounts of water.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE:


USAGE PRECAUTIONS:
Avoid creating dust during use. Protective measures during handling are detailed in Section 8 of this Safety Data
Sheet. Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
STORAGE PRECAUTIONS:
Keep in cool, dry, ventilated storage and closed containers.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION:


INGREDIENT NAME:
CRYSTALLINE SILICA

CAS No.:
14808-60-7

STD:
MEL.

LT EXP. 8 HRS:
0.3 mg/m3

ST EXP. 15 MIN:
No std.

INGREDIENT COMMENTS:
MEL = Maximum Exposure Limit.
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

VENTILATION:

General\Local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne levels below the designated exposure limits.

RESPIRATORS: Exposure should be avoided\controlled by ventilation or extraction if exposure limits are likely to be exceeded. Wear
suitable dust mask.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES:
No specific hand protection noted, but gloves may still be advisable.
EYE PROTECTION:
Wear safety glasses or goggles at all times.

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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:


APPEARANCE:
COLOUR:
ODOUR/TASTE:
SOLUBILITY DESCRIPTION:
BOILING POINT (C, interval):
MELT./FREEZ. POINT (C, interval):
DENSITY/SPECIFIC GRAVITY (g/ml):
BULK DENSITY:
VAPOUR DENSITY (air=1):
VAPOUR PRESSURE:
EVAPORATION RATE:
VOLATILE BY VOL. (%):
pH-VALUE, CONC. SOLUTION:
pH-VALUE, DILUTED SOLUTION:
FLASH POINT (C):
AUTO IGNITION TEMP. (C):
FLAMMABILITY LIMIT - LOWER(%):
FLAMMABILITY LIMIT - UPPER(%):

Powder, dust.
Grey.
Odourless or no characteristic odour.
Dispersible in water. Insoluble in organic solvents.
N/A
PRESSURE: 760mmHg
N/A
2.60
TEMPERATURE (C):
2700 kg/m3
N/A
N/A
TEMPERATURE (C):
N/A
REFERENCE:
N/A
9-10
9.50
CONCENTRATION (%,M):
Non-flammable
METHOD:
Not applicable
Not available
Not available

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY:


STABILITY:

Stable.

HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION:
Will not polymerize.
MATERIALS TO AVOID:
No specific incompatible chemicals.
HAZARDOUS DECOMP. PRODUCTS:
No hazardous decomposition products.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION:


INHALATION:

May cause shortness of breath and coughing.

INGESTION:

Low Oral Toxicity.

SKIN:

No adverse effects noted for this product.

EYES:

May cause mild mechanical irritation.

OTHER HEALTH EFFECTS:


Prolonged and continuous exposure to free crystalline silica by inhalation can lead to irreversible health effects.
HEALTH WARNINGS:
INHALATION: Prolonged exposure to dust may cause irritation to the respiratory system
EYE CONTACT: May cause irritation.
INGESTION: Adverse effects are unlikely unless amount ingested is large.
SKIN CONTACT: Prolonged or repeated contact may cause mild irritation.
MEDICAL SYMPTOMS:
Prolonged exposure may lead to respiratory complaints, e.g Dyspinea

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION:

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ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
Product is on PARCOM List A.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS:


DISPOSAL METHODS:
Dispose of at an approved land disposal site in accordance with local authority requirements.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION:


ROAD TRANSPORT:
ROAD TRANSPORT NOTES:

Not Classified for Road Transport

RAIL TRANSPORT:
RAIL TRANSPORT NOTES:

Not Classified for Rail Transport

SEA TRANSPORT:
UN No. SEA:
MARINE POLLUTANT:
SEA TRANSPORT NOTES:

N/A
No.
Not Classified for Sea Transport

AIR TRANSPORT:
UN No., AIR:
AIR TRANSPORT NOTES:

N/A
Not Classified for Air Transport

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION:


RISK PHRASES:

Not classified.

SAFETY PHRASES:

S-22 Do not breathe dust.


S-25 Avoid contact with eyes.

UK REGULATORY REFERENCES:

Chemicals (Hazard Information & Packaging for Supply) Regulations 1997

16. OTHER INFORMATION:


REVISION COMMENTS:

Sections changed since last update: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 11,

ISSUED BY:

Melanie Thatcher (Tel 44-(0)1224-408173)

REVISION DATE:

18 February 1998

REV. No./REPL. SDS GENERATED:

23 August 1996

DISCLAIMER:
THIS INFORMATION RELATES ONLY TO THE SPECIFIC MATERIAL DESIGNATED AND MAY NOT BE VALID FOR SUCH MATERIAL
USED IN COMBINATION WITH ANY OTHER MATERIALS OR IN ANY PROCESS. SUCH INFORMATION IS, TO THE REST OF THE
COMPANY'S KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF, ACCURATE AND RELIABLE AS OF THE DATE INDICATED. HOWEVER, NO WARRANTY,
GUARANTEE OR REPRESENTATION IS MADE AS TO ITS ACCURACY, RELIABILITY OR COMPLETENESS. IT IS THE USER'S
RESPONSIBILITY TO SATISFY HIMSELF AS TO THE SUITABILITY OF SUCH INFORMATION FOR HIS OWN PARTICULAR USE.

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