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Section 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME
PHOSLOCK GRANULES
SYNONYMS
Rare earth modified bentonite Rare earth modified clay
PRODUCT USE
Used to remove prescribed oxyanions in a variety of natural environments such as lakes,
rivers, estuaries, dams, ornamental ponds and natural wetlands. Also in artificial
environments including waste efflluents such as sewage and industrial efflluents and as a
barrier within containment cells for leachable wastes.
SUPPLIER
A.B.N. 92 087 115 295
Company: Integrated Mineral Technology Pty Ltd
Address:
2/62 Secam St
Mansfield
QLD 4122
Australia
Telephone: (07) 3349 2533
Fax: (07) 3349 3744
Section 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
STATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS NATURE
NON-HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE. NON-DANGEROUS GOODS.
According to the Criteria of NOHSC, and the ADG Code.
POISONS SCHEDULE
None
RISK
SAFETY
Section 3 - COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
NAME CAS RN %
modified clay nonhazardous >60
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Section 3 - COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS ...
Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
SWALLOWED
鈥? Immediately give a glass of water.
鈥? First aid is not generally required. If in doubt, contact a Poisons
Information Centre or a doctor.
EYE
If this product comes in contact with eyes:
鈥? Wash out immediately with water.
鈥? If irritation continues, seek medical attention.
鈥? Removal of contact lenses after an eye injury should only be undertaken by
skilled personnel.
SKIN
If skin or hair contact occurs:
鈥? Flush skin and hair with running water (and soap if available).
鈥? Seek medical attention in event of irritation.
INHALED
鈥? If dust is inhaled, remove from contaminated area.
鈥? Encourage patient to blow nose to ensure clear passage of breathing.
鈥? If irritation or discomfort persists seek medical attention.
NOTES TO PHYSICIAN
Treat symptomatically.
Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
鈥? There is no restriction on the type of extinguisher which may be used.
Use extinguishing media suitable for surrounding area.
FIRE FIGHTING
鈥? Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard.
鈥? Wear breathing apparatus plus protective gloves for fire only.
鈥? Prevent, by any means available, spillage from entering drains or water
courses.
鈥? Use fire fighting procedures suitable for surrounding area.
鈥? DO NOT approach containers suspected to be hot.
鈥? Cool fire exposed containers with water spray from a protected location.
鈥? If safe to do so, remove containers from path of fire.
鈥? Equipment should be thoroughly decontaminated after use.
FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD
鈥? Non combustible.
鈥? Not considered a significant fire risk, however containers may burn.
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Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES ...
FIRE INCOMPATIBILITY
None known.
HAZCHEM
None
Personal Protective Equipment
PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT
Breathing apparatus.
Chemical splash suit.
Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
MINOR SPILLS
鈥? Clean up all spills immediately.
鈥? Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
鈥? Wear impervious gloves and safety glasses.
鈥? Use dry clean up procedures and avoid generating dust.
鈥? Sweep up or
鈥? Vacuum up (consider explosion-proof machines designed to be grounded during
storage and use).
鈥? Place spilled material in clean, dry, sealable, labelled container.
.
MAJOR SPILLS
鈥? Clear area of personnel and move upwind.
鈥? Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard.
鈥? Control personal contact by using protective equipment and dust respirator.
鈥? Prevent spillage from entering drains, sewers or water courses.
鈥? Avoid generating dust.
鈥? Sweep, shovel up. Recover product wherever possible.
鈥? Put residues in labelled plastic bags or other containers for disposal.
鈥? If contamination of drains or waterways occurs, advise emergency services.
Personal Protective Equipment advice is contained in Section 8 of the MSDS.
Section 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE
PROCEDURE FOR HANDLING
鈥? Limit all unnecessary personal contact.
鈥? Wear protective clothing when risk of exposure occurs.
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Section 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE ...
鈥? Use in a well-ventilated area.
鈥? Avoid contact with incompatible materials.
鈥? When handling, DO NOT eat, drink or smoke.
鈥? Keep containers securely sealed when not in use.
鈥? Avoid physical damage to containers.
鈥? Always wash hands with soap and water after handling.
鈥? Work clothes should be laundered separately.
鈥? Use good occupational work practice.
鈥? Observe manufacturer's storing and handling recommendations.
鈥? Atmosphere should be regularly checked against established exposure standards
to ensure safe working conditions are maintained.
SUITABLE CONTAINER
Multi ply paper bag with sealed plastic liner or heavy gauge plastic bag
NOTE: Bags should be stacked, blocked, interlocked, and limited in height so
that they are stable and secure against sliding or collapse. Check that all
containers are clearly labelled and free from leaks. Packing as recommended by
manufacturer.
STORAGE INCOMPATIBILITY
None known.
STORAGE REQUIREMENTS
鈥? Keep dry.
鈥? Store under cover.
鈥? Protect containers against physical damage.
鈥? Observe manufacturer's storing and handling recommendations.
Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
EXPOSURE CONTROLS
ES TWA: 10 mg/m3 inspirable dust [NOHSC]
PERSONAL PROTECTION
EYE
鈥? Safety glasses with side shields; or as required,
鈥? Chemical goggles.
鈥? Contact lenses pose a special hazard; soft lenses may absorb irritants and all
lenses concentrate them.
HANDS/FEET
Wear protective gloves, eg. PVC.
OTHER
鈥? Overalls.
鈥? Eyewash unit.
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Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION ...
ENGINEERING CONTROLS
Use in a well-ventilated area.
If risk of overexposure exists, wear SAA approved respirator. Correct fit is
essential to obtain adequate protection.
Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE
Light brown free-flowing granules; insoluble in water.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Solid.
Does not mix with water.
Molecular Weight: Not Applicable Boiling Range (掳C): Not Applicable
Melting Range (掳C): >1000 Specific Gravity (water=1): Not Available
Solubility in water (g/L): Immiscible pH (as supplied): Not Applicable
pH (1% solution): Not Applicable Vapour Pressure (kPa): Not Applicable
Volatile Component (%vol): Not Applicable Evaporation Rate: Not Applicable
Relative Vapour Density (air=1): Not Applicable Flash Point (掳C): Not Applicable
Lower Explosive Limit (%): Not Applicable Upper Explosive Limit (%): Not Applicable
Autoignition Temp (掳C): Not Applicable Decomposition Temp (掳C): Not Available
State: Divided Solid
Section 10 - CHEMICAL STABILITY AND REACTIVITY INFORMATION
CONDITIONS CONTRIBUTING TO INSTABILITY
Product is considered stable and hazardous polymerisation will not occur.
Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS
SWALLOWED
(No Oral LD50, any animal species) The material has NOT been classified by EC
Directives or other classification systems as "harmful by ingestion". This is
because of the lack of corroborating animal or human evidence. The material may
still be damaging to the health of the individual, following ingestion,
especially where pre-existing organ (eg. liver, kidney) damage is evident.
Present definitions of harmful or toxic substances are generally based on doses
producing mortality rather than those producing morbidity (disease, ill-health).
Gastrointestinal tract discomfort may produce nausea and vomiting. In an
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Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ...
occupational setting however, ingestion of insignificant quantities is not
thought to be cause for concern.
EYE
Although the material is not thought to be an irritant (as classified by EC
Directives), direct contact with the eye may cause transient discomfort
characterised by tearing or conjunctival redness (as with windburn). Slight
abrasive damage may also result. The material may produce foreign body
irritation in certain individuals.
SKIN
The material is not thought to produce adverse health effects or skin irritation
following contact (as classified by EC Directives using animal models).
Nevertheless, good hygiene practice requires that exposure be kept to a minimum
and that suitable gloves be used in an occupational setting.
INHALED
The material is not thought to produce adverse health effects or irritation of
the respiratory tract (as classified by EC Directives using animal models).
Nevertheless, good hygiene practice requires that exposure be kept to a minimum
and that suitable control measures be used in an occupational setting.
CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS
Principal routes of exposure are by accidental skin and eye contact and
inhalation of generated dusts. Long term exposure to high dust concentrations
may cause changes in lung function i.e. pneumoconiosis; caused by particles less
than 0.5 micron penetrating and remaining in the lung. Prime symptom is
breathlessness; lung shadows show on X-ray.
Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
鈥? Recycle wherever possible or consult manufacturer for recycling options.
鈥? Consult State Land Waste Management Authority for disposal.
鈥? Bury residue in an authorised landfill.
鈥? Recycle containers if possible, or dispose of in an authorised landfill.
Section 14 - TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
Shipping Name:
None
Dangerous Goods Class: None
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Section 14 - TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION ...
UN/NA Number: None
ADR Number: None
Packing Group: None
Additional Shipping Information:
International Transport Regulations:
IMO: None
HAZCHEM
None
Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
POISONS SCHEDULE
None
Section 16 - OTHER INFORMATION
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