Doc. # MSDS-ICL-FGBE Effective Date: 01.01.2011 Rev. # 00 Bashir A. Sial Prepared By Arshad Hayat Approved By 1
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Bleaching Earth (Food Grade) Sr. # Description Page # 1. Chemical Product and Company Identification / Contact Numbers / Trade Name / Product Uses 03 2. Material Identification / Chemical Composition 04 3. Physical & Chemical Properties / Hazards Identification 05 4. First Aid Measures / Fire Fighting Measures / Risk/Safety classification 06 5. Accidental Release Measures / Handling and Storage, Exposure Controls / Personal Protection 07-08 6. Disclaimer 08 2
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Bleaching Earth (Food Grade) 1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION Company Identification: Ittehad Chemicals Limited 20 K.M G.T Road District Sheikhupura-Punjab, Pakistan Contact Numbers (042) 37950221, 37950210, 37950209, 37950211 (round the clock) (042) 37950222,23,24,25, 37980045,46, 37980121, 37980454 (Exchange # from 0830-1630) (042) 36314857, 36306586, 87, 88, 36306482 Lahore Office during 0900-1700 hrs Not on Sundays & Holidays Note: For any change in Telephone Numbers please contact 17 of PTCL for assistance. Trade Name: Food Grade Bleaching Earth SHAFFAF Synonyms: Product Uses: Bentonite acid activated, Activated Bleaching Earth Edible Oil / Lube Oil Bleaching 3
2. MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION Trade Name SHAFFAF Molecular Formula - EINECS Number 274-324-8 CAS Number 70131-50-9 3. CHEMICAL COMPOSITION: SiO2 % 55 ~ 80 Notes: Al2O3 % 5 ~ 20 Analysis may vary with clay source and is quoted as % Fe2O3 % 2 ~ 10 dry weight. Elements present in the clay MgO % 0 ~ 8 have been expressed as their oxides. CaO % 0 ~ 5 Na2O % 0 ~ 2 K2O % 0 ~ 2 Typical respireable quartz CAS No. 14808-60-7 in whole sample <0.1% 4
4. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES: Appearance Odor ph Boiling Point Melting Point Flash Point Flammability Explosive Properties Oxidizing Properties Solubility Free Flowing Powder Odorless Mild acidic in suspension Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Non Flammable Non Explosive None Negligible solubility in Water, Solvents & Oils Relative Density 350 ~ 1000 Kg/m 3 5. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Possible short-term effects of exposure Skin Contact Eye Contact Inhalation Irritation, Soreness, Cracking of Skin Irritation, Redness, Soreness Irritation of nose and Mouth 5
Ingestion Gastric irritation 6. FIRST AID MEASURES: Skin Contact Eye Contact Inhalation Ingestion Irrigate thoroughly with cold water and if symptoms persist seek medical attention. Irrigate thoroughly with cold water. Seek medical attention if symptoms persist. Remove person to fresh air, loosen clothing and seek medical attention. If small amounts, drink copious amounts of water. If large amounts are ingested seek medical attention. 7. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES Extinguishing Media Use extinguisher to suit cause of fire. Product may be a slip hazard when wet. 8. RISK/SAFETY CLASSIFICATION This product is not a dangerous substance under the Classification, Packaging and Labeling Regulations. Do not breathe dust and use only in well-ventilated areas. 6
9. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES: Sweep up or vacuum spilled product and dispose off in accordance with local regulations. Avoid generating excessive dust and if necessary wear protective clothing. 10. HANDLING AND STORAGE: HANDLING Handle using methods, which minimize creation and dispersion of dust. Ensure adequate ventilation at point of use. Use a NIOSH/EN/DOSH approved respirator where the dust levels are above OEL value. STORAGE Store in a dry environment. High humidity causes caking of the powder. Isolate from toxic substances to avoid contamination. Avoid unsegregated storage with incompatible materials, which decompose in the presence of dusts and weak acid such as cyanides, sulfates and peroxides. Avoid long-term contact with galvanized or mild steel surfaces under damp conditions. Avoid storage with unsaturated organic compounds. 13. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION: Hand Protection Skin Protection Wear PVC or rubber gloves. Normal work wears. 7
Eye Protection Respiratory Protection Maximum Occupational Exposure Limits (MOEL) in terms of respirable crystalline silica:- No further skin protection required unless there is a possibility of prolonged personal contact then appropriate protective skin cover is recommended. Wear safety glasses with side shields. Eye wash bottles should be provided at places where accidental exposure may be possible. Contact lenses should not be worn. NIOSH/EN/DOSH approved respirators should be used if the Occupational Exposure Standard (OES) or TLVs cannot be met even after instituting engineering controls. WEL/OES HSE (UK) : 0.3mg/m3 TWA MAC- MSZW (Netherlands) : 0.075mg/m3 TWA ACGIH (USA) : 0.05mg/m3 TWA Due to variation in MOEL, users are advised to refer to the relevant MOEL adopted in the countries concerned. TWA quoted above are for 8-hour time weighted average. 14. DISCLAIMER: The information presented herein, while not guaranteed, was prepared by technical personnel and is true and accurate to the best of our knowledge. No warranty of merchantability or of fitness for a particular purpose, or warranty or guaranty of any other kind, express or implied, is made regarding performance, safety, suitability, stability or otherwise. This information is not intended to be all inclusive as to the manner and conditions of use, handling, storage, disposal and other factors that may involve other or additional legal, environmental, safety or performance considerations, and Ittehad Chemicals Ltd. Assumes no liability whatsoever for the use of or reliance upon this information. While our technical personnel will be happy to respond to questions, safe handling and use of the product remains the responsibility of the customer. 8