Material Safety Data Sheet Acc.to ISO/DIS Printing date July 1, 2011 Version 1 Reviewed on July 1, 2011

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1 1 Identification of substance Product Details Trade name: METAKAOLIN (KAOLIN CLAY) POWER POZZ Application of the substance / the preparation: Intermediate product Supplier: Advanced Cement Technologies, LLC PO Box Martin Street; Ste 2040 Blaine, WA Information department: Phone: (360) Fax: (360) Emergency information: Transportation Emergency (24 hrs) Chemtrec: (800) Data on components Chemical characterization: Substance Description: CAS No. and description: Natural aluminosilicate (Kaolin) Quartz (SiO2) <2% CAS No. & List of Components: None Additional Information: None Applicable 3 Hazards identification Hazards description: None Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment: Not applicable. Classification system: The classification was made according to the latest editions of international substances lists. NFPA ratings (scale 0-4) Health = 1 Fire = 0 Reactivity = 0 HMIS ratings (scale 0 4) Health = *1 Fire = 0 Reactivity = 0 *Product presents long-term adverse effects. (Contd. on page 2) Page 1

2 Canadian Hazard Symbol (Contd. of page 1) WHMIS classification D2A Very toxic material causing other toxic effects Additional information: WARNING. Contains a substance known to the State of California to cause cancer. Quartz is classified by IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer) as carcinogenic to humans by inhalation (Group I). Furthermore, quartz can cause silicosis, lung cancer and other lung diseases on prolonged exposure. 4 First aid measures After inhalation: Supply fresh air; consult doctor in case of complaints. After skin contact: Generally the product does not irritate the skin. Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly. If skin irritation occurs, consult a doctor. After eye contact: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting lower and upper eyelids occasionally. Then consult a doctor. After swallowing: Seek medical attention. Do not induce vomiting. 5 Fire fighting measures Suitable extinguishing agents: Use fire fighting measures that suit the environment. Protective equipment: Wear protective equipment Additional information: Dispose of fire debris and contaminated fire fighting water in accordance with official regulations. 6 Accidental release measures Person-related safety precautions: Wear protective clothing. Measures for environmental protection: No special measures required. Measures for cleaning / collecting: Vacuuming or wet sweeping may be used to avoid dust dispersal. (Contd. on page 3) Page 2

3 7 Handling and storage Handling: (Contd. of page 2) Information for safe handling: Prevent formation of dust. Keep receptacles tightly sealed. Provide suction extractors if dust is formed. Use appropriate industrial vacuum cleaners or central vacuum systems for dust removal. Prevent static electric sparks. Information about protection against explosions and fires: Protect against electrostatic charges. The product is not flammable. Storage: Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles: No special requirements. Information about storage in one common storage facility: Store away from foodstuffs. Further information about storage conditions: Keep receptacle tightly sealed. Store in dry conditions. This product is hygroscopic. 8 Exposure controls and personal protection Additional information about design of technical systems: No further data; see item 7. Components with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace: natural aluminosilicate (Kaolin) PEL 15*; 5** mg/m 3 OSHA TWA *Total dust **Respirable fraction REL 10*; 5** mg/m 3 NIOSH TWA *Total dust **Respirable fraction TLV 2* mg/m 3 ACGIH TWA *Respirable fraction quartz (SiO2) PEL See Quartz listing REL 0.05* mg/m 3 *respirable dust TLV R mg/m 3 Additional information: The lists that were valid during the creation were used as basis. Personal protective equipment: General protective and hygienic measures: The usual precautionary measures for handling chemicals should be followed. (Contd. on page 4) Page 3

4 Density at 20⁰C (68⁰F): g/cm 3 (Contd. on page 5) Material Safety Data Sheet (Contd. of page 3) Breathing equipment: Required if the OEL value is exceeded. As appropriate for the employee exposure, use a NIOSH approved respirator and cartridge. Protection of hands: Eye Protection: Protective gloves: Wear gloves for the protection against mechanical hazards. Material of gloves: o Butyl rubber, BR o Nitrile rubber, NBR o Recommended thickness of material: 0.35mm Safety glasses Body protection: Protective work clothing. 9 Physical and chemical properties General Information Form: Powder Color: White Odor: Odorless Change in condition Melting point / Melting range: ⁰C ( ⁰F) Boiling point / Boiling range: Undetermined Flash Point: Not applicable Flammability (solid, gaseous): Product is not flammable Ignition temperature: Not applicable Decomposition temperature: ⁰C ( ⁰F) (structural decomp.) Auto igniting: Product is not self-igniting. Danger of explosion: Product does not present an explosion hazard. Vapor pressure at 20⁰C (68⁰F): ---hpa Page 4

5 Solubility in / Miscibility with Water: Insoluble ph-value at 20⁰C (68⁰F): 4 8 Viscosity: Dynamic at 20⁰C (68⁰F): --mpas (Contd. of page 4 10 Stability and reactivity Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided: No decomposition if used according to specifications. Materials to be avoided: Dangerous reactions: No dangerous reactions known. Dangerous products of decomposition: No dangerous decomposition products known. 11 Toxicological information Acute toxicity: LD/LC50 values that are relevant for classification: natural aluminosilicate (Kaolin) Oral LD50 Dermal LD50 >5000 mg/kg (rat) TAP Review Agricultural Marketing Service 8/16/2002 >5000 mg/kg (rat) TAP Review Agricultural Marketing Service 8/16/ quartz (SiO2) Oral LD mg/kg (rat) IUCLID Dataset 18-Feb-2000 Primary irritant effect: on the skin: May cause irritation with dryness and abrasion. on the eye: Irritating effect. Sensitization: No sensitizing effects known. Additional toxicological information: The product is not subject to classification according to internally approved calculation methods for preparations. When used and handled according to specifications, the product does not have any harmful effects according to our experience and the information provided to us. (Contd. on page 6) Page 5

6 12 Ecological information Information about elimination (persistence and degradability): Other information: (Contd. of page 5) By the insolubility in water there is a separation at every filtration and sedimentation process. Ecotoxical effects: Aquatic toxicity: Water flea toxicity natural aluminosilicate (Kaolin) EC50 (48 h) >1100 mg/l (Daphnia magna) Environmental Health Criteria (WHO 2005) 13 Disposal considerations Product Recommendation: Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be managed in an appropriate and approved waste disposal facility. Processing, use or contamination of this product may change the waste management options. State and local disposal regulations may differ from federal disposal regulations. Dispose of container and unused contents in accordance with federal, state and local requirements. 14 Transport information DOT regulations: Hazard class: -* Land transport ADR/RID (cross border): ADR/RID class: -* Maritime transport IMDG IMDG class: -* Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR: Flash Point: -* *Transport / Additional information: Not regulated as hazardous goods by DOT, ADR, IMO, or IATA. (Contd. on page 7) Page 6

7 15 Regulations (Contd. of page 6) Sara Section 355 (extremely hazardous substances): None of the ingredient is listed. Section 313 (Specific toxic chemical listings): None of the ingredient is listed. TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act): All ingredients are listed. Proposition 65 Chemicals known to cause cancer: Quartz (SiO2) Chemicals known to cause reproductive toxicity for females: None of the ingredient is listed. Chemicals known to cause reproductive toxicity for males: None of the ingredient is listed. Chemicals known to cause developmental toxicity: None of the ingredient is listed. Cancerogenity categories EPA (Environmental Protection Agency): None of the ingredient is listed. IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer): Quartz (SiO2) 1 NTP (National Toxicology Program): Quartz (SiO2) 1 TLV (Threshold Limit Value established by ACGIH): Natural aluminosilicate (Kaolin) A Quartz (SiO2) A2 MAK (German Maximum Workplace Concentration: None of the ingredient is listed. NIOSH-Ca (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health): Quartz (SiO2) OSHA-Ca (Occupational Safety & Health Administration): None of the ingredient is listed. Canadian DSL: All ingredients are listed. Canadian NDSL: Inventory listing could not be confirmed for one or more substances. European EINECS: All ingredients are listed. Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances PICCS: All ingredients are listed. Inventory of the Existing Chemical substances manufactured or imported in China IECSC: All ingredients are listed. (Contd. on page 8) Page 7

8 Australian Inventory of chemical Substances AICS: All ingredients are listed. Existing and New Chemical Substance List ENCS: All ingredients are listed. Korean Existing Chemical Inventory KECI: (Contd. of page 7) Natural aluminosilicate (Kaolin) KE Quartz (SiO2) KE Product related hazard information: Observe the general safety regulations when handling chemicals. The product is not subject to identifying regulations according to directives on hazardous materials. Safety phrases: Do not empty into drains. 16 Other information This information is based on our present knowledge. Contact: See supplier information (page 1) Page 8