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GAPSEAL

1. IDENTIFICATION

 
Manufacturer: NPS Corporation
3303 Spirit Way
Green Bay, WI 54304
Information (800) 558-5066 7:30am-4:30pm CDT M-F
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

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

 
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

 
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

 
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

 
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

 
Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area.
 

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
 

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
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.
 

9. PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

 
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

 
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

 
This product is not listed by NTP or IARC. See Section 15.
 

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

 
No data available. See Section 15.
 

13. DISPOSABLE CONSIDERATIONS

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

 
This product is not a DOT Hazardous Material and is not regulated for all shipping purposes.
 

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

 
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
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
 

16. OTHER INFORMATION

 
NFPA Hazard Ratings   HMIS Identification System
0 Health Hazard Rating 0
0 Flammability Rating 0
0 Instability/Reactivity Raging 0
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.

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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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