MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

Section I : IDETIFICATIO OF PRODUCT

Product Name : BETOITE POWDER
Product Information : Mineral clay, API GRADE
Name of Manufacturer : Manek Minerals,805 GIDC BHUJ - KUTCH IDIA
Contact : 0091 2832 240699 or 0091 9825227669 (24 Hour)

Section II : COMPOSITIO I IFORMATIO O IGREDIETS

Chemical Family : Sodium Montmorillonite
WHMIS CLASSIFICATION : D-2(A)
WORK PLACE HAZARD : Potential carcinogen; Contains free silica
TDG CLASSIFICATION : ot Dangerous Goods
PACKAGE GROUP : ot Applicable

Section III : HAZARDOUS IGREDIETS

Crystalline Silica (SiO2) 7631-86-9
HAZARD : Low concentrations of crystalline silica (SiO2) in the form of quartz, crystobalite,
and tridymite may be present in airborne bentonite dust. Concentration level of total free silica in airborne
bentonite dust is variable depending upon origin of bentonite ore, fineness of product, moisture content product local
humidity and wind conditions, etc.

Section IV : FIRST-AID MEASURES

Eye contact : Flush eyes with plenty of water. If irritation develops, call a physician.
Skin Contact : Procedures normally not needed. If skin contact occurs flush with plenty
of water. If irritation develops, call a physician.
Inhalation : Remove to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, oxygen should be administered by
qualified personnel. Call a physician.Get medical attention If vomiting occurs,
keep head lower than hips to prevent aspiration.

Section V : FIRE FIGHTIG MEASURES

Flash point : onflammable Auto- Ignition : ot applicable LEL : ot applicable UEL : ot applicable

NFPA Hazard Classification :- Health : 0 Flammable : 0 Reactivity : 0
HMIS Hazard Classification :- Health : 1 * Flammable : 0 Reactivity : 0

*Indicates the possibility of chronic health effects. See Heath Hazards in Section 3 for more information.


Section VI : ACCIDETAL RELEASE MEASURES

Contain spillage and scoop up or vacuum. Do not use a cleaning method that will generate dust. **OTE**
In the event of an accidental release of this material, the above procedures should be followed. Additionally,
proper exposure controls and personal protection equipment should be used (see Section 8: Exposure
Control/Personal Protection) and disposal of the material should be in accordance with Section 13
Disposal Considerations.

Section VII : HADLIG AD STORAGE

Wash thoroughly after handling.
Keep container closed. ,
Avoid breakage of bagged material or spills of bulk material. Use dustless systems for handling, storage, and clean up
so that airborne dust does not exceed the PEL. Use adequate ventilation and dust collection. Practice good
housekeeping. Do not permit dust to collect on walls, floors, sills, ledges, machinery, or equipment. Maintain, clean,
and fit test respirators in accordance with OSHA regulations. Maintain and test ventilation and dust collection
equipment. Wash or vacuum clothing which has become dusty. We recommend that smoking be prohibited in all
areas where respirators must be used. See also American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standard practice
E 113286, "Standard Practice for Health Requirements Relating to Occupational Exposure to Quartz Dust." Avoid
breathing dust.
Avoid contact with eyes.
Use only with adequate ventilation.

Section VIII: EXPOSURE COTROL / PERSOAL PROTECTIO

Skin Protection: Wear protective gloves and clean body-covering clothing.
Eye Protection: Safety glasses. Maintain eye wash fountain and quick-drench facilities in work area.

Section IX: PHYSICAL DATA

APPEARANCE AND ODOUR : Greenish to yellow as moist solid, light tan to grey as dry
No odor.
SPECIFIC GRAVITY : 2.45 - 2.55
BOILING POINT (OC) : Not Applicable
MELTING POINT (C) : 1450C
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Insoluble; forms colloidal suspension
pH @ 1.0% : 8-10
PERCENT VOLATILE BY VOLUME: 13% Maximum (H2O)
EVAPORATION RATE : Not Applicable
VAPOUR PRESSURES (mm Hg): Not Applicable
DENSITY (@ 20C) : 2.65 Gm/CM2 as product Powder

Section X : REACTIVITY DATA

STABILITY : Stable
INCOMPATIBILITY (conditions to avoid): None HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: None
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur





Section XI: TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES

Route of Entry:

SKIN : Yes
EYE CONTACT : Yes
INHALATION : Yes
INGESTION : No
SKIN CONTACT : Possible drying resulting in dermatitis.
EYE CONTACT : Mechanical irritant
INHALATION : Acute (short term) exposure to dust levels exceeding the PEL may cause
irritation of respiratory tract resulting in a dry cough. Chronic (long term) exposure to free silica containing airborne
bentonite dust where levels are higher than TLV's may lead to development of silicosis or other respiratory problems.
Persistent dry cough and laboured breathing upon exertion are symptomatic.
INGESTION : No adverse effects.
PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMITS: Where crystobalite or tridymite are present use 1/2 of the PEL or TLV value
for crystalline quartz.

Section XII: ECOLOGICAL IFORMATIO

Ecotoxicity Environmental Fate

: No data available. : No data available.

Section XIII: DISPOSAL COSIDERATIO

This product, if disposed as received, is a non-hazardous waste on the basis of TCLP testing under current EPA
Hazardous Waste Regulation as defined by 40 CFR Part 261 et al. Disposal/recycling/reclamation requirements will
vary by location and type of disposal selected. Consult with state and local regulatory authorities.

**NOTE** Chemical additions, processing or otherwise altering this material may make the waste
management information presented above incomplete, inaccurate or otherwise inappropriate.

Section XIV: TRASPORT IFORMATIO

N/ A , Normal Method

Section XV: REGULATORY IFORMATIO

IMMEDIATE (Acute) Health Hazard: NO DELAYED (Chronic) Health Hazard: YES FIRE Hazard: NO
REACTIVITY Hazard: NO
Sudden Release of PRESSURE: NO

Section XVI: OTHER IFORMATIO

** Please Note: The above provided information is as per our best
knowledge and long research. It may be differ to place to place and
method of use of this product. This information is given for safe
handling and use of this material. Manek Minerals will be not
responsible for any claim regarding the above information.