ICSC 0384 - BENTONITE

BENTONITE	ICSC: 0384 (May 2010)
Wilkinite Montmorillonit

CAS #: 1302-78-9

EC Number: 215-108-5

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Not combustible.		In case of fire in the surroundings: all extinguishing agents allowed.

PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
	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
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 UN Classification
STORAGE
Dry.
PACKAGING

BENTONITE

ICSC: 0384

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance GREY TO WHITE POWDER OR LUMPS. Physical dangers No data. Chemical dangers	Melting point: >1200°C Relative density (water = 1): 2.5 Solubility in water: none

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
GREY TO WHITE POWDER OR LUMPS.

Physical dangers
No data.

Chemical dangers

Melting point: >1200°C
Relative density (water = 1): 2.5
Solubility in water: none

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is mildly irritating to the eyes and skin.	Inhalation risk A nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed, especially if powdered. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure The substance may have effects on the lungs. This may result in fibrosis (see ICSC 0808).

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is mildly irritating to the eyes and skin.

Inhalation risk
A nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed, especially if powdered.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
The substance may have effects on the lungs. This may result in fibrosis (see ICSC 0808).

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES
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

EC Classification

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    See Also:
       Toxicological Abbreviations
       BENTONITE (JECFA Evaluation)