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Clay Unit Pack and Pillow Pack SDS

SAFETY DATA SHEET

File No.: 0001

Date Revised: 05/02/12

Clay Unit Pack and Pillow Pack Revision No: 2

SECTION 1: PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT NAME: Desiccare Clay Unit Paks and PillowPaks

MANUFACTURER: Desiccare Inc.

3400 Pomona Boulevard

Pomona, CA 91768

EMERGENCY PHONE: 1-909-444-8272

CHEMTREC PHONE: 1-800-262-8200

SECTION 2: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

INGREDIENTS:

100% natural mineral, raw mineral, montmorillonite. Naturally occuring hydrated aluminsilicate of sodium, calcium, magnesium and iron.

	CAS	% by Weight
Pouch, Packet		1-75
Montmorrillonite Clay	1302-78-9	25-99
Silica, quartz	14808-60-7	<0.5

PRESERVATIVES AND SOLVENTS:

None

OTHER GASES AND LIQUIDS:

None

SECTION 3: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

PHYSICAL APPEARANCE: Desiccare Clay Desiccant Product will vary in size and type of substrate

IMMEDIATE CONCERNS: Poses little to no hazard.

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS

EYES: Route of exposure unlikely. Dust may cause a mechanical irritation which can scratch the eye.

SKIN: No adverse effects expected.

INGESTION: Non-toxic by ingestion. Pillow paks may pose a chocking hazard. Keep away from children and pets.

SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES

EYES: Do not rub eyes. Flush with plenty of water or eye wash solution for 5 minutes while holding the eyelid open. Get medical attention if irritation persists.

SKIN: Wash with soap and water.

INGESTION: Normally not needed. Encourage fluid intake. Seek medical attention if symptoms develop or persist.

INHALATION: Normally not needed. Move to fresh air. If symptoms of irritation persist, seek medical attention.

SECTION 5: FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

FLASHPOINT AND METHOD: Material is not flammable

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Use extinguishing agent applicable to surrounding fire.

FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus operated in pressure-demand mode, (NIOSH approved or equivalent ) and full protective gear.

SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

SMALL SPILL: No special precautions required.

LARGE SPILL: With shovel or scoop, place material into appropriate container.

SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE

HANDLING: Use of proper hygiene practices in the workplace is recommended.

STORAGE: Store in a dry area.

SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

Exposure Guidelines: Note, There is little or no health hazards associated with intact packaged desiccant. If the desiccant bags are accidentally opened, health hazards do exist from dust, if the opened bag is shaken in the air. Breathing dust may irritate nose, throat, and lungs. Dust can be irritating to the eyes. If one was subjected to a large quantity of opened bags in a confined space, refer to the OSHA Exposure Limits below.

OSHA HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS (29 CFR 1910.1200)

Exposure Limits
		OSHA PEL		ACGIH TLV
Chemical Name		ppm	mg/m3	ppm	mg/m3
Clacium Chloride	8hr TWA	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
Silica, quartz	8h TWA	(2)	(2)	(3)	(3)

OSHA TABLE COMMENTS:

(1) Exposure limits not established, (2) Total Dust = (15 mg/m3) @ 8hr TWA, (1) Respirable limit = (5 mg/m3) @ 8hr TWA

All inert or nuisance dusts, whether mineral, inorganic or organic, not listed specifically by substance name are covered by the
Particulates Not Otherwise Regulated (PNOR) limit which is 5 mg/m 3 respirable fraction and 15 mg/m 3 for total dust. ACGIH
exposure guuidelines of less than 3 mg/ m 3 (respirable) and 10 mg/m 3 (inhalable) have been established for particles
(insoluable/poorly soluable) not otherwise specified (PNOS).

Personal Protection recommended If a large quantity of desiccant bags were opened accidentally in a confined space, and
a person must clean up the spill.

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Use NIOSH/MSHA approved respirators for silica bearing dust.

EYE PROTECTION: Safety glasses should be worn.

SKIN PROTECTION: Gloves should be worn.

WORK HYGIENIC PRACTICES: Normal work and hygiene practices.

SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

PHYSICAL STATE: Solid

ODOR: None

pH: 7

PERCENT VOLATILE: Not applicable

VAPOR PRESSURE, VAPOR DENSITY: Not applicable

OXIDIZING PROPERTIES: None

SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

STABILE: Yes

HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: No

CONDITIONS FOR STORAGE: Store in a dry ambient environment. Store in original container. Keep tightly closed and dry.

SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGY INFORMATION

ACUTE:

	ORAL LD 50	INHALATION
Chemical Name	(rat)	LC50 (rat)
Clay	>5000 gm/kg (b.w.)	>200 mg/L/1H

CARCINOGENICITY:

	NTP	IARC	OSHA
Chemical Name	STATUS	STATUS	STATUS
Clay	Not Listed	Not Listed	Not Listed
Silica, Quartz	Known Carcinogen	Group I	Not Listed

SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

ECOTOXICITY: No known ecological hazards are associated with this product.

CHEMICAL FATE INFORMATION: This material is of mineral origin. It is not biodegradable.

SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Dispose of according to local, state and federal regulations.

SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFOMRATION

DOT CLASSIFICATION: Not classified.

SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION

Not Regulated

SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION

MANUFACTURER DISCLAIMER: The information presented herein is believed to be accurate but is not warranted. Recipients are advised to confirm in advance that the information is current, applicable and suitable to their circumstances.