PureGel MSDS
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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PUREGEL
HAZARDOUS ACCORDING TO CRITERIA OF WORKSAFE AUSTRALIA
1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Product name Puregel
Use Drilling Fluid Addative
Supplier Fluidstar
2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredients Name CAS Proportion Hazard R Phrase
Smectite 12199-37-0 (> 74 掳lo)
Quartz/Cristobalite 14808-60-7 (< 18%}
& 14464-46-1
Plagioclase Mixture (< 8 %)
Feldspar/Kaolinite
Other
Information The respirable fraction of free crystalline silica is less than 6%.
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classified as Hazardous according to criteria of Australian National Occupational Health & Safety
Commission (NOHSC), Australia.
Not classified as Dangerous Goods, according to the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous
Goods by Road and Rail.
Risk Phrases:
R49(1) May cause cancer by inhalation.
Safety Phrases:
S22 Do not breathe dust.
S38 If insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment.
Undertake health and safety risk assessments on safe methods of handling and use appropriate to your
workplace.
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4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation Remove the source of contamination or move the victim to fresh air. Ensure airways are
clear and have qualified person give oxygen through a face mask if breathing is difficult.
Seek medical attention.
Ingestion Do not induce vomiting. Wash out mouth with water. If symptoms develop seek medical
attention.
Skin Wash affected area thoroughly with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing and
wash before reuse or discard. If symptoms develop seek medical attention.
Eye If contact with the eye(s) occur, wash with running water holding eyelid(s) open. Take
care not to rinse contaminated water into the non-affected eye. In all cases of eye
contamination it is a sensible precaution to seek medical advice.
First Aid
Facilities Eye wash and normal washroom facilities.
Advice to
Doctor Treat symptomatically.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing
Media Use appropriate fire extinguisher for surrounding materials involved in the fire.
Specific Fire fighters should wear Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and full
Methods protective clothing to prevent exposure to vapours, fumes, dust or products of
Combustion.
Specific The product is not combustible, however the packaging may burn under fire
Hazards conditions.
Hazardous
Combustion
Products Smoke, fumes and dust may be generated in a large fire.
Unsuitable
Extinguishing
Media Do not use water jets.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Wear sufficient respiratory protection and full protective clothing to minimise exposure. Vacuum or sweep
up material avoiding dust generation or dampen spilled material with water to avoid airborne dust. Seal all
wastes in labelled containers for subsequent recycling or disposal. If large quantities of this material enter
the waterways contact the Environmental Protection Authority, or your local Waste Management
Authority.
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7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling Prevent the creation of dust concentration higher than the occupational exposure {imit. Wear
appropriate protective equipment to prevent inhalation, skin and eye contact. Keep containers closed
when not in use. Ensure a high level of personal hygiene is maintained when using the product.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
National No exposure standards have been established for this material by the Australian
Exposure National Occupational Health & Safety Commission (NOHSC). However, the
Standards available exposure limits on ingredients are as follows:
Quartz TWA 0.1 mg/m3
Cristobolite TWA 0.1 mg/m3
In addition, NOHSC has set the following exposure standard for dust not otherwise
specified:
Dust: TWA 10 mg/m3 (inspirable fraction)
TWA (Time Weighted Average): The average airborne concentration of a particular
substance when calculated over a normal eight-hour working day, for a five-day
week.
Respiratory If engineering controls are not effective in controlling airborne exposure then an
Protection approved respirator with a replaceable particulate filter should be used. Reference
should be made to Australian Standards AS/NZS 1715, Selection, Use and
Maintenance of Respiratory Protective Devices; and AS/NZS 1716, Respiratory
Protective Devices, in order to make any necessary changes for individual
circumstances.
Eye Protection Safety glasses with side shields or chemical goggles should be worn. Final choice
of appropriate ye/face protection will vary according to individual circumstances.
Eye protection devices should conform with Australian/New Zealand Standard
AS/NZS 1337 - Eye Protectors for Industrial Applications.
Hand Protection Wear gloves of impervious material conforming to AS/NZS 2161: Occupational
protective gloves - Selection, use and maintenance. Final choice of appropriate
glove type will vary according to individual circumstances. This can include methods
of handling, and engineering controls as determined by appropriate risk
assessments.
Body Protection Suitable protective workwear should be worn when working with this material, e.g.
cotton overalls buttoned at neck and wrist.
Eng. Controls Good ventilation adequate to maintain the concentration below exposure standards
is required. The use of a local exhaust ventilation system (drawing dusts away from
workers breathing zone) is recommended. If the engineering controls are not
sufficient to maintain concentrations of particulates below the exposure standards,
suitable respiratory protection must be worn.
Hygiene Ensure a high level of personal hygiene is maintained when using this product.
Measures Always wash hands before eating, drinking, smoking or using the toilet facilities.
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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance Light pink, off white impalpable powder or granules with no distinct odour.
Boiling Point Not applicable
Melting Point Not available Boiling Point Not applicable
Solubility in
Water Insoluble. Forms colloidal suspensions in water, with strong thixotropic prop
Specific Gravity
(H2O=1) 2.38
pH Value 7-9 (20% aqueous slurry) Vapour PressureNot applicable
Flash Point Non-combustible solid.
Flammability This product is not combustible. Ignition
Temperature Not applicable Flammable
Limits LEL Not applicable Flammable
Limits UEL Not applicable
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability Stable Hazardous
Polymerization will not occur.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicology
Information Not available
Inhalation Inhalation may cause the drying and irritation of the respiratory tract. Acute
aspiration may cause coughing, sneezing and pulmonary edema.
Ingestion Ingestion of large amounts may irritate the gastric tract causing nausea and
vomiting. When ingested, bentonite can swell several times in volume and can
produce intestinal obstruction.
Skin Skin contact may cause dryness. May cause mild irritation in the case of some
individuals with sensitive skin.
Eye Eye contact may cause mechanical irritation.
Chronic Effects The product contains respirable free crystalline silica. Repeated exposure to
respirable crystalline silica dust may lead to silicosis, a serious lung disease. The
onset of silicosis is usually slow and lung damage may occur even when no
symptoms or signs of ill-health have occurred.
Silicosis can develop to a more serious degree even after exposure has ceased,
and may also lead to other diseases including heart disease and scleroderma.
Carcinogenicity The product contains a small proportion of respirable crystalline silica in the form of
quartz or cristobalite (<6%). Crystalline silica inhaled in the form of quartz or
cristobalite from occupational sources has been classified by International Agency
for Research on Cancer (IARC) as carcinogenic to humans (Group 1) Furthermore,
crystalline silica can cause silicosis or other lung diseases on prolonged exposure.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Mobility Not available Persistence /
Degradability Not available BioaccumulationNot available Ecotoxicity Not available
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13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Disposal of the spilled or waste product must be done in accordance with applicable local, state and
federal government regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
The product is not classified as Dangerous Goods, according to the Australian Code
for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail.
U.N. Number None Allocated
Proper Shipping
Name None Allocated
DG Class None Allocated
Hazchem Code None Allocated
Packing Group None Allocated
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Risk Phrase R49(1) May cause cancer by inhalation.
Safety Phrase S22 Do not breathe dust.
S38 If insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment.
Poisons
Schedule Not Scheduled
Hazard
Category Toxic
16. OTHER INFORMATION
CONTACT POINT:
ORGANISATION
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Fluidstar +61 7 3288 8485
0400 195 406
Fire Brigade 000
Police 000
Disclaimer
Every endeavour has been made to ensure that the information contained in this publication is reliable
and offered in good faith. It is meant to describe the safety requirements of our products and should not
be construed as guaranteeing specific properties. Customers are encouraged to conduct their own tests
as end user suitability of the product for particular uses is beyond our control. The information is not
intended as an inducement to bargain and no warranty expressed or implied is made as to its accuracy,
reliability or completeness. FLUIDSTAR Pty Ltd accepts no liability for loss, injury or damage arising from
reliance upon the information contained in this data sheet except in conjunction with the proper use of the
product to which it refers. Due care should be taken that the use and disposal of this product is in
compliance with appropriate Federal, State and Local Government regulations.
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