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Hectorite ((Mg2.67Li0.33)Si4Na0.33[F0.5-1(OH)0-0.5]2O10)

Material Safety Data Sheet
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Section I. Chemical Product and Company Identification

VEEGUM? CER 71406
Product Name/ Code
Trade Name
See Section II
CAS#
Supplier R. T. VANDERBILT COMPANY, INC. In case of (203) 853-1400
30 WINFIELD STREET Emergency
NORWALK, CT 06855
Hydrated magnesium aluminum silicate mineral
Synonym Protective Clothing
Hectorite clay,cmc
Chemical name

Not available.
Chemical Family

R. T. Vanderbilt Company, Inc. Industrial.
Manufacturer Material Uses
30 Winfield Street
Norwalk, CT 06855

Section II. Hazardous Ingredients
Name CAS # % by Weight TLV/PEL

hectorite clay 12173-47-6 72
sodium carboxymethylcellulose 9004-32-4 28
TWA: 15 mg/m3 total dust
Total Product
5 mg/m3 respirable dust (OSHA)

As particles not otherwise regulated (PNOR).

Section III. Hazards Identification
Not an acute hazard. May cause mechanical eye or skin irritation in high concentrations. As with all mineral
Emergency Overview
spills, minimize dusting during clean-up. Do not breathe dust. Prolonged inhalation may cause lung injury.
Product can become slippery when wet.

Pulmonary System (chronic risk).
Target Organs

Section IV. First Aid Measures
Flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids.
Eye Contact

Wash off with water.
Skin Contact

Allow the victim to rest in a well ventilated area.
Inhalation

Unlikely to be toxic by ingestion.
Ingestion

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Section V. Fire and Explosion Data
Non-flammable.
Flammability of the Product

Not applicable.
Autoignition Temperature

Not applicable.
Flash Point

Not applicable.
Flammable Limits

Not available.
Products of Combustion

Not considered to be flammable according to our data base.
Fire Hazards in Presence of
Various Substances

Explosion Hazards in Presence None.
of Various Substances
Product will not burn, use appropriate extinguishing media for surrounding fires.
Fire Fighting Media
and Instructions

Not available.
Special Remarks on
Fire Hazards
Special Remarks on Explosion Not available.
Hazards

Section VI. Accidental Release Measures
Use a vacuum to clean up spillage. If appropriate, use gentle water spray to wet down and minimize dust
Small Spill
generation. Place in a sealed container. Material will become slippery when wet.
Use a shovel to put the material into a convenient waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by spreading
Large Spill
water on the contaminated surface and dispose of according to local and regional authority requirements.
Avoid excessive dust generation. Use respiratory protection in high dust condition

Section VII. Handling and Storage
Avoid generating dust. Use respiratory protection in the absence of adequate engineering controls. Keep
Handling and Storage
containers closed when not in use. Clean up spills promptly (see spill procedure).
Procedures

Section VIII. Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to keep airborne levels below
Engineering Controls
recommended exposure limits. If user operations generate dust, use ventilation to keep exposure to airborne
contaminants below the exposure limit.
If local exhaust ventilation is used, a capture velocity of 150-200 fpm is recommended.

Splash goggles. Dust respirator. Be sure to use a MSHA/NIOSH approved respirator or equivalent. No
Personal Protection
special skin protection should be required. However, if irritation is experienced, use gloves and/or other skin
covering.

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Section IX. Physical and Chemical Properties
White flakes
Appearance

Not available.
Molecular Weight

Not available.
pH

Melting/ Not available.
Sublimation Point

2.6 (Water = 1)
Specific Gravity

Non-volatile.
Volatility

None.
Odor

Insoluble in cold water.
Solubility

Section X. Stability and Reactivity Data
The product is stable.
Stability

Not applicable.
Instability Temperature

Not available.
Conditions of Instability

No incompatible product according to our data base.
Incompatibility with Various
Substances
Not available.
Corrosivity

Section XI. Toxicological Information

Ingestion. Inhalation.
Routes of Entry

Acute Effects

Mildly irritating to the eyes (mechanical).
Eye Contact

Possible mechanical skin irritant (moderate).
Skin Contact

Not a sensitizer.
Sensitization

Not an ingestion hazard.
Ingestion

Inhalation of high concentrations may cause mechanical irritation and discomfort.
Inhalation

No additional remark.
Remarks

CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS Not available.
:
Chronic Effects
MUTAGENIC EFFECTS Not available.
:
TERATOGENIC EFFECTS Not available.
:
DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITYNot available.
:

Excessive exposure to any dust may aggravate pre-existing respiratory conditions.
Remarks

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Section XII. Ecological Information
None known.
Ecotoxicity

Not available.
BOD5 and CO
None known.
Products of Biodegradation

None known.
Toxicity of the Products of
Biodegradation

Not available.
Special Remarks on the
Products of Biodegradation

Section XIII. Disposal Considerations
Not a RCRA hazardous waste. Dispose of in accordance to state or local regulations.
Waste Information

Section XIV. Transport Information
Not a DOT controlled material (United States).
DOT

Not applicable.

Maritime Not available.
transportation

Section XV. Regulatory Information
Listed.
TSCA

TSCA 8(b) inventory: Hectorite clay,cmc
Federal and State
SARA 302/304/311/312 hazardous chemicals: CELLULOSE, CARBOXYMETHYL ETHER, SODIUM SALT
Regulations
SARA 311/312 MSDS distribution - chemical inventory - hazard identification: CELLULOSE,
CARBOXYMETHYL ETHER, SODIUM SALT: Delayed (Chronic) Health Hazard
Not available.

Hazardous Material National Fire Protection Flammability
0
1
Health Hazard *
Information System Association (U.S.A.)
0 0 0 Reactivity
Fire Hazard
(U.S.A.) Health
0
Reactivity
Specific hazard
E
Personal Protection

* Chronic Potential

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Protective Clothing
(Pictograms)

Section XVI. Other Information
Not available.
References

Not applicable.
Other Special
Considerations

Validated by Sue Kelly on 3/1/2005. Verified by Sue Kelly.
Previous Validation Date 3/1/2005. Printed 3/11/2005.
John Kelse (203) 853-1400 ext. 217
Information Contact
Corporate Risk Management

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Information presented herein has been compiled from sources considered to be dependable and is accurate and reliable to the best of our knowledge
and belief but is not guaranteed to be so. Nothing herein is to be construed as recommending any practice or any product in violation of any patent or
in violation of any law or regulation. It is the user??s responsibility to determine for himself the suitability of any material for a specific purpose and to
adopt such safety precautions as may be necessary. We make no warranty as to the results to be obtained in using any material and, since conditions
of use are not under our control, we must necessarily disclaim all liability with respect to the use of any material supplied by us.

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