Chemical Hazard Bulletin

CHB: 322

BENTONITE
INGREDIENTS CAS No % 8hr OEL
bentonite 1302-78-9 >95 -

NFPA RATING PRECAUTIONS FOR USE

APPROPRIATE ENGINEERING CONTROLS:

Local Exhaust Ventilation recommended.
NFPA Rating: 0: Minimum, 1: Low, 2: Moderate, 3: High, 4: Extreme
GLASSES:
UN No: Not Applicable Consider chemical goggles.
Hazchem Code: Not Applicable RESPIRATOR:
DG Class: Not Applicable Particulate
Subsidiary Risk: Not Applicable STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION:
Packing Group: Not Applicable Store in cool, dry, protected area.
Poisons Schedule: Not Available
PROPERTIES
HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
Solid.Does not mix with water.Sinks in water.Does not burn.

ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS:

Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. EMERGENCY

CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS:

SAFE STORAGE WITH OTHER CLASSIFIED CHEMICALS

FIRST AID
SWALLOWED:
Rinse mouth with water.
EYE:
Explosive Radioactive Wash with running water.
X X SKIN:
X: Must not be stored together Remove contaminated clothing. Wash with soap & water.
INHALED:
Fresh air. Rest, keep warm.
ADVICE TO DOCTOR:
Treat symptomatically.
FIRE FIGHTING:
Keep surrounding area cool.Water spray/fog.
SPILLS AND DISPOSAL:
Avoid dust.
Sweep shovel to safe place.

For further information call Environmental Protection: 880-9714 (DH) or 427-0158 (JID)
For proper disposal methods and locations for the chemical or chemical contaminated material, contact the Environmental Engineering
Division on 880-9767

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