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GAPSEAL |
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1. IDENTIFICATION |
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| Manufacturer: | NPS Corporation 3303 Spirit Way Green Bay, WI 54304 Information (800) 558-5066 7:30am-4:30pm CDT M-F |
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| Product Name: | Dry Mix GAPSEAL™:for Water Insoluble Liquids—Temporary Plugging Compound | ||||||||||||||||
| Product Number: | 780150 Series | ||||||||||||||||
| Product Use: | For water insoluble liquids-temporary plugging compound. | ||||||||||||||||
| Preparation Date: | 02/20/08 | ||||||||||||||||
2. COMPOSITION ON INGREDIENTS |
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| CAS Registry # | |||||||||||||||||
| Sodium Montmorillonite (Western Benzonite; Bentonite Clay) |
1318-93-0 | ||||||||||||||||
| Crystaline Silica* | 14808-60-7 | ||||||||||||||||
| *Although the typical quartz content of western bentonite is in the range of 2 to 6% most of the quartz particles are larger than the 10 μ respirable threshold size. The actual respirable quartz concentration in airborne bentonite dust will depend upon bentonite source, fineness of product, local humidity and wind condition at point of use and other use specific factors. | |||||||||||||||||
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION |
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| Emergency Overview: | Odourless, light tan to gray dry crystalline powder (blue to green moist solid). This material presents little or no hazard if spilled and exhibits no unusual fire hazard. | ||||||||||||||||
| Potential Health Effects: | |||||||||||||||||
| Eye: | May cause irritation. | ||||||||||||||||
| Skin: | May cause irritation. Repeated skin contact may aggravate an existing dermatitis (skin condition) and/or sensitivity of the skin. | ||||||||||||||||
| Inhalation: | Exposure to dust levels exceeding the PEL (see Section 8) may cause irritation to the upper respiratory system. | ||||||||||||||||
| Signs/Symptoms: | |||||||||||||||||
| Eyes: | Redness, tearing. | ||||||||||||||||
| Skin: | Redness. | ||||||||||||||||
| Inhalation: | Dry cough. | ||||||||||||||||
4. FIRST AID MEASURES |
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| Eyes: | Immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. If irritation persists, seek medical attention. | ||||||||||||||||
| Skin: | Remove contaminated clothing. Wash affected area with plenty of soap and water for several minutes. If skin irritation develops or persists, seek medical attention. | ||||||||||||||||
| Inhalation: | Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Seek medical attention. | ||||||||||||||||
5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES |
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| Flashpoint: | Not available | ||||||||||||||||
| Flammable Limits: | Not available | ||||||||||||||||
| Auto-Ignition Temperature: | Not available | ||||||||||||||||
| Note: | This material is non-combustible as supplied and does not support combustion. | ||||||||||||||||
| Extinguishing Media: | If the need exists, any media can be used to extinguish the packing material | ||||||||||||||||
| Special Firefighting Procedures: | For large fires or fires in confined areas, full emergency equipment with self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing should be used. | ||||||||||||||||
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES |
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| Avoid generating or breathing airborne dust. If unused material is spilled collect by sweeping, shoveling, or vacuuming and recycle the material for use. If this product is mixed with other materials, see Section 13. | |||||||||||||||||
7. HANDLING & STORAGE |
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| Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. | |||||||||||||||||
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
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| Exposure Limits: | None specifically developed for this product, treated as a
nuisance dust as defined in 29 CFR 1910.1000. OSHA PEL: Total dust is 15 mg/m³. Respirable Fraction is 5 mg/m³ ACGIH TLV: is 10 mg/m³ |
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| The end-user must determine the specific types of personal protective equipment needed according to 29 CFR 1910.132--Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for General Industry. The following are only suggestions. | |||||||||||||||||
| Eyes: | Generally not necessary. Personal preference. | ||||||||||||||||
| Gloves: | Generally not necessary. Personal preference. | ||||||||||||||||
| Inhalation: | Use respirators approved by NIOSH/MSHA for silica bearing dust. Adequate ventilation should be provided to limit the threat of inhalation. |
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9. PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES |
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| Appearance: | Light tan to gray dry as dry powder (bluegray to green as moist solid) | ||||||||||||||||
| Odour: | Odourless | ||||||||||||||||
| Boiling Point: | Not available. | ||||||||||||||||
| Vapour Pressure (mmHg): | Not tested. | ||||||||||||||||
| Vapour Density: | Not tested. | ||||||||||||||||
| Solubility in Water: | Insoluble, forms colloidal suspension | ||||||||||||||||
| Specific Gravity (H2O=1): | 2.45-2.55 | ||||||||||||||||
| Melting Point: | 1450°C | ||||||||||||||||
| pH | 8-10 5% aqueous solution | ||||||||||||||||
| Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate=1): | Not tested. | ||||||||||||||||
| % Vaporizable by Volume (H20=100): | Not available. | ||||||||||||||||
10. STABILITY & REACTIVITY |
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| Stable: | Yes | ||||||||||||||||
| Conditions to Avoid: | None known. | ||||||||||||||||
| Incompatibility: | Hydrofluoric acid, hydrazine, and strong oxidizers. | ||||||||||||||||
| Hazardous Decomposition or By-products: |
None known | ||||||||||||||||
| Hazardous Polymerization: | Will not occur. | ||||||||||||||||
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION |
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| This product is not listed by NTP or IARC. See Section 15. | |||||||||||||||||
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION |
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| No data available. See Section 15. |
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13. DISPOSABLE CONSIDERATIONS |
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| This product in itself is considered to be non-hazardous as defined by RCRA (40 CFR 261). Once used, this product may take on the characteristics of the chemical(s) it was used with and should be disposed of accordingly. Disposal of this product (used or unused) must be in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations. | |||||||||||||||||
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION |
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| This product is not a DOT Hazardous Material and is not regulated for all shipping purposes. | |||||||||||||||||
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION |
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| TSCA Inventory Status: | All components are listed on the TSCA list. | ||||||||||||||||
| SARA Title III: | |||||||||||||||||
| Section 302 Extreme Hazardous Substance List: |
Not listed. | ||||||||||||||||
| Section 311.312 Hazard Classification: |
Immediate (acute) No Delayed (chronic): No Fire: No Sudden Release of Pressure: No Reactive: No |
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| Section 313 Toxic Chemicals: | Not listed. | ||||||||||||||||
| USEPA CERCLA- Reportable Quantity: | Not listed. | ||||||||||||||||
| RCRA Hazardous Waste: | Not listed. | ||||||||||||||||
| State/Int’l Right-to-Know Regulations: Not listed |
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16. OTHER INFORMATION |
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| Abbreviations: CFR: Code of Federal Regulations OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration MSDS: Material Safety Data Sheet PEL: Permissible Exposure Limit NA: Not Applicable ACGIH: American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists TLV: Threshold Limit Value NTP: National Toxicology Program IARC: International Agency for Research on Cancer RCRA: Resource Conservation and Recovery Act TSCA: Toxic Substances Control Act SARA: Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act USEPA: United States Environmental Protection Agency CERCLA: Comprehensive Response, Compensation, and Liability Act DOT: Department of Transportation NOTE: This MSDS has been prepared only for the GAPSEAL™:for Water Insoluble Liquids (7800 Series) of SPILFYTER® Products. The MSDS’s of the chemicals used with this product must be reviewed completely, and precautions taken as described. The information accumulated herein has been compiled from sources believed to be reliable and is accurate to the best of our knowledge. However, NPS Corporation cannot give guarantees regarding the information from sources, and expressly does not make any warranties, nor assumes any liability for its uses of this product. Disclaimer Some SPILFYTER® Products are hazardous. Information about SPILFYTER® Products that are hazardous is furnished without guarantee. NPS Corporation does not guarantee the accuracy of the information about hazardous SPILFYTER® Products. Those products are only to be used by people having expertise in using the hazardous products. The information provided about the hazardous products is believed to be correct. You must perform your investigation as to the safety, toxicity, suitability, and proper shipping method for any hazardous SPILFYTER® Product. No guarantee, expressed or implied, is made by NPS Corporation about the results of use of its products. No guarantee is made as to the safety and toxicity of any SPILFYTER® Product. NPS Corporation does not assume any liability arising out of use of SPILFYTER® Products. Additional information and research may be necessary before you use the SPILFYTER® Products. NPS Corporation is not responsible for damages, direct or indirect, resulting from the use of SPILFYTER® Products or from reliance on data in the MSDS or product label. If you resell SPILFYTER® Products, you must, by law, furnish your customers a copy of MSDS’s and handling instructions. | |||||||||||||||||
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