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Bentonite Revision Date 09-Feb-2015 <br /> Autoignition Temperature No information available <br /> Explosion Limits <br /> Upper No data available <br /> Lower No data available <br /> Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact No information available <br /> Sensitivity to Static Discharge No information available <br /> Specific Hazards Arising from the Chemical <br /> Keep product and empty container away from heat and sources of ignition. <br /> Hazardous Combustion Products <br /> Thermal decomposition can lead to release of irritating gases and vapors <br /> Protective Equipment and Precautions for Firefighters <br /> As in any fire,wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent)and full <br /> protective gear. <br /> NFPA <br /> Health Flammability Instability Physical hazards <br /> 2 1 0 N/A <br /> s: Ael��� r rlRlea3e ms�� , <br /> Personal Precautions Ensure adequate ventilation. Use personal protective equipment.Avoid dust formation. <br /> Avoid contact with skin,eyes and clothing. <br /> Environmental Precautions Should not be released into the environment. See Section 12 for additional ecological <br /> information. <br /> Methods for Containment and Clean Sweep up or vacuum up spillage and collect in suitable container for disposal.Avoid dust <br /> Up formation. Provide adequate ventilation. <br /> 7. Handling and storage <br /> Handling Wear personal protective equipment. Ensure adequate ventilation.Avoid contact with skin, <br /> eyes and clothing.Avoid ingestion and inhalation.Avoid dust formation. Handle under inert <br /> gas, protect from moisture. <br /> Storage Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Store under an inert <br /> atmosphere. <br /> S. Exposure controls !personal protection <br /> Exposure Guidelines <br /> Com onent ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL NIOSH IDLH <br /> Bentonite TWA: 1 mg/m3 <br /> Component Quebec Mexico OEL(TWA) Ontario TWAEV <br /> Bentonite TWA: 1 mg/m3 <br /> Legend <br /> ACGIH-American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists <br /> Engineering Measures Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location. <br /> Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas. <br /> Personal Protective Equipment <br /> Eye/face Protection Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by <br /> OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard <br /> EN166. <br /> Skin and body protection Wear appropriate protective gloves and clothing to prevent skin exposure. <br /> Page 3/7 <br />