Health & Safety Data Sheet
Uni-Coag UCF40
CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS
CHEMICAL NAME:
CAS No. Polyclay 622
30-80% Bentonite Clays :
1302-78-9
<30% Al2 (SO4)3 :
16828-11-8
<15% Ca(OH)2 :
1305-62-0
<60% Activated Carbon :
1333-86-4
HAZARDS
Description of Hazards:
The product may generate a nuisance dust, which can have a drying effect on the skin and irritate the
respiratory tract.
FIRST AID MEASURES
Ingestion:
Seek medial attention if large amounts ingested.
Skin Contact:
Wash immediately with plenty of water and soap if available.
Eye Contact:
Gross inhalation of dust – remove to fresh air, get medical attention.
Inhalation:
Gross inhalation of dust – remove to fresh air; get medical attention.
FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing media:
Water or powder
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Precautions:
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Wear protective clothing against nuisance dust.
Spills can be slippery when wet.
Environmental Precautions : None required
Methods for cleaning up : Sweep into containers for disposal.
Flush spill area with water.
Slippery when wet.
If slipperiness remains apply more dry-sweeping compound.
HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling
Avoid dust build – up or collection.
Storage
Protect from moisture.
EXPOSURE CONTROL/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Control limits for workplace.
Components
OEL for Respirable Dust
Bentonite
5mg/m’
Al2 (SO4)3
2mg/m’
Ca (OH)2
5mg/m’
General protection/hygiene
Before breaks and finishing work wash hands.
Respiratory protection
Wear dust mask.
Eye protection
Wear safety spectacles.
Hand protection
Wear protective gloves.
Body protection
None required.
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Material state
Powder
% Volatile by weight
Not applicable
Colour
Grey
pH
Not available
Odour
Odourless
Evaporation
Not applicable
Boiling Point
Not applicable
Solubility in water
Not available
Melting Point
Over 1000ºC
Flash Point
Not applicable
Vapour Pressure
Not available
Flammable Limits
Not available
Bulk Density
800-900kg/cmb
Autoignition Temperature
Not available
Vapour Density
Not applicable
Decomposition Temperature
Not available
STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability
Stable
Condition to avoid
None known
Materials to avoid
None known
TOXIXOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Potential Health Effects
None known
Hazardous Ingredient Toxicity Data
No hazardous Ingredients
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecological Information
Not known environmental damage
DISPOSAL CONSIDERATION
All local and national regulations should be followed. Can be co-disposed of with household solid waste given local authority approvals.
TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Land Transport ADR/RID and GGVS/GGVE
Not applicable/regulated
Inland Water Shipping AND/ADR
Not applicable/regulated
International Shipping IMO
Not applicable/regulated
Air Transport ICAO/IATA
Not applicable/regulated
REGULATORY INFORMATION
EC Marking and Regulation
None required
Symbol
None
Risk Phrases
S24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes
Safety Phrases
S82 Spills are very slippery when wet
INVENTORY INFORMATION
All components of this product are included.
EEC EINECS
Chemical Substances (EINECS) in compliance with Council Directive
67/548/EEC, Amended 79/831/ECC.