AQUASET II-G™ Safety Data Sheet

1. Identification

Product identifier

AQUASET II-G™

Synonyms

Sepiolite

Recommended use

AQUASET II-G™ is a material used to solidify aqueous liquids.

Recommended restrictions

None known.

Manufacturer

Fluid Tech LLC, 146 Industrial Park Road, Sweetwater, TN 37874, USA

Telephone

(423) 271-6505 · Fax (800) 994-8561

Emergency phone

(865) 809-9995

Website / email

www.fluidtechllc.com · info@fluidtechllc.com

2. Hazard(s) Identification

Precautionary statements

Prevention

Wash exposed skin thoroughly after handling. Do not breathe dust. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

Response

If exposed or concerned: get medical advice.

Other hazards

None.

Hazards not otherwise classified

Material can be slippery when wet.

3. Composition / Information on Ingredients

* Designates that a specific chemical identity and/or percentage of composition has been withheld as a trade secret.

4. First-Aid Measures

Inhalation

If inhaled, remove to a dust-free area. Get medical attention if respiratory irritation develops or if breathing becomes difficult. Inhalation may aggravate existing respiratory illness.

Skin contact

Wash off with soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation develops and persists.

Eye contact

Do not rub eyes. Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Get medical attention if irritation develops and persists.

Ingestion

Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth unless instructed to do so by medical personnel. Get medical attention if symptoms occur.

Most important symptoms / effects, acute and delayed

Dusts may irritate the respiratory tract, skin and eyes. This product contains crystalline silica, which has been classified by IARC as (Group 1) carcinogenic to humans when inhaled. Inhalation of silica can also cause a chronic lung disorder, silicosis.

Medical attention or special treatment needed

Provide general supportive measures and treat symptomatically. Keep victim under observation. Symptoms may be delayed.

5. Fire-Fighting Measures

Flammability of the product

Non-flammable and non-combustible.

Suitable extinguishing media

Use fire-extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding materials.

Unsuitable extinguishing media

Not applicable.

Specific hazards arising from the chemical

The product is not combustible or flammable.

Special protective equipment and precautions for firefighters

Not applicable.

NFPA ratings

Health: 1 · Flammability: 0 · Reactivity: 0

General information

Material can be slippery when wet.

6. Accidental Release Measures

Personal precautions

Keep unnecessary personnel away. Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak. Avoid inhalation of dust from the spilled material. Use a NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator if there is a risk of exposure to dust/fume at levels exceeding the exposure limits.

Containment and cleaning up

If sweeping of a contaminated area is necessary use a dust suppressant agent which does not react with the product. Collect dust using a vacuum cleaner equipped with HEPA filter. Small spills: sweep up or vacuum up spillage and collect in suitable container for disposal. Never return spills to original containers for re-use. Large spills: use dry methods to collect spilled materials. Evacuate area downwind of clean-up operations to minimize dust exposure. For waste disposal, see Section 13 of the SDS.

Environmental precautions

Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Avoid discharge into drains, water courses or onto the ground. Do not flush into surface water. Do not let product enter drains.

7. Handling and Storage

Precautions for safe handling

This product contains quartz which may become airborne. Routine housekeeping should be instituted to ensure that dusts do not accumulate on surfaces. Do not breathe dust from this material. Do not get in eyes.

Conditions for safe storage

Avoid dust formation. Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Guard against dust accumulation of this material. Keep out of the reach of children. Do not allow water to contact the product until time of use to preserve product utility.

8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

Engineering controls

Provide ventilation adequate to maintain PELs. Use approved industrial general and local exhaust ventilation; match ventilation rates to conditions. If applicable, use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to maintain airborne levels below recommended exposure limits. If engineering measures are not sufficient to maintain concentrations of dust particulates below the occupational exposure limit, suitable respiratory protection must be worn. Use only appropriately classified electrical equipment and powered industrial trucks. Ventilation should be sufficient to effectively remove and prevent buildup of any dusts or fumes that may be generated during handling or thermal processing.

Exposure guidelines

Occupational exposure to nuisance dust (total and respirable) and respirable crystalline silica should be monitored and controlled.

Eye/face protection

Wear safety glasses with side shields. Use tight-fitting goggles if dust is generated.

Hand protection

Wear gloves of adequate length to offer appropriate skin protection from splashes.

Skin protection

Wear suitable protective clothing. Normal work clothing (long sleeved shirts and long pants) is recommended. Dusty clothing should be laundered before reuse. Use precautionary measures to avoid creating dust when removing or laundering clothing.

Respiratory protection

Not normally needed. However, if engineering controls do not maintain airborne concentrations below recommended exposure limits (where applicable) or to an acceptable level (in countries where exposure limits have not been established), an approved respirator must be worn. Use a NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator if there is a risk of exposure to dust/fume at levels exceeding the exposure limits.

Thermal hazards

Not available.

General hygiene considerations

Do not breathe dust. When using, do not eat, drink or smoke. Avoid contact with eyes. Always observe good personal hygiene measures, such as washing after handling the material and before eating, drinking, and/or smoking. Routinely wash work clothing and protective equipment to remove contaminants.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical state

Granular

Color

Light tan to gray or reddish tan

Odor

Earthy odor

Odor threshold

Not applicable.

pH

4 – 8 @ 25 °C

Solubility (water)

Insoluble

Specific gravity

1.9 – 2.4

Percent volatile

0% (estimated)

Flash point / flammability

Product is not self-igniting; non-flammable

Melting/boiling point, evaporation rate, vapor pressure/density, flammability/explosive limits, auto-ignition/decomposition temperature, and dynamic viscosity: not applicable. Relative density and bulk density: not determined. See PDF for the complete property table.

10. Stability and Reactivity

Reactivity

Normally stable.

Chemical stability

Chemically stable.

Hazardous reactions

No dangerous reactions known under conditions of normal use.

Conditions to avoid

Contact with incompatible materials. Exposure to moisture. Avoid dispersal of dust in the air (i.e., clearing dust surfaces with compressed air). Minimize dust generation and accumulation.

Incompatible materials

Hydrofluoric acid.

Hazardous decomposition products

No dangerous reaction known under conditions of normal use. Silica will dissolve in hydrofluoric acid and produce a corrosive gas — silicon tetrafluoride.

11. Toxicological Information

Inhalation

Inhalation of dusts may cause respiratory irritation. Prolonged inhalation may be harmful. Inhaled crystalline silica in the form of quartz from occupational sources is carcinogenic to humans (IARC, Group 1).

Skin contact

No adverse effects due to skin contact are expected. However, the product may cause mechanical skin irritation.

Eye contact

Dust in the eyes will cause irritation.

Ingestion

None known.

Aggravated medical conditions

Individuals with respiratory disease, including but not limited to asthma and bronchitis, or subject to eye irritation, should not be exposed to respirable quartz-bearing dust.

Acute toxicity

Not determined.

Skin irritation

Prolonged skin contact may cause temporary irritation.

Skin sensitization

This product is not expected to cause skin sensitization.

Germ cell mutagenicity

No data available to indicate product or any components present at greater than 0.1% are mutagenic or genotoxic.

Reproductive toxicity

This product is not expected to cause reproductive or developmental effects.

Specific target organ toxicity — single exposure

May cause respiratory irritation.

Specific target organ toxicity — repeated exposure

None.

Chronic effects and carcinogenicity

Silicosis: Excessive inhalation of respirable crystalline silica dust may cause a progressive, disabling, and sometimes-fatal lung disease called silicosis (symptoms include cough, shortness of breath, wheezing, non-specific chest illness, and reduced pulmonary function), exacerbated by smoking; individuals with silicosis are predisposed to develop tuberculosis.

Cancer status: Sepiolite is not listed by MSHA, OSHA, or IARC as a carcinogen, but this product contains crystalline silica, which has been classified by IARC as (Group 1) carcinogenic to humans when inhaled.

12. Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity

Not expected to be harmful to aquatic organisms. The product is not classified as environmentally hazardous. However, this does not exclude the possibility that large or frequent spills can have a harmful or damaging effect on the environment.

Persistence & degradability

The product contains inorganic compounds which are not biodegradable.

Bio-accumulative potential

This material shows no bioaccumulation effect or food chain concentration toxicity.

Mobility in soil

Minimal mobility in soil.

Other adverse effects

No other adverse environmental effects (e.g., ozone depletion, photochemical ozone creation potential, endocrine disruption, global warming potential) are expected from this component. An environmental hazard cannot be excluded in the event of unprofessional handling or disposal.

13. Disposal Considerations

Disposal instructions

Collect and reclaim or dispose in sealed containers at licensed waste disposal site. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Local disposal regulations

If this product as supplied, and unmixed, becomes a waste, it will not meet the criteria of a hazardous waste as defined under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.

Hazardous waste code

The waste code should be assigned in discussion between the user, the producer and the waste disposal company.

Waste from residues / unused product

Empty containers or liners may retain some product residues. This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe manner (see disposal instructions). Dispose of in accordance with local regulations. Can be landfilled, when in compliance with local regulations.

Contaminated packaging

Empty containers should be taken to an approved waste handling site for recycling or disposal. Since emptied containers may retain product residue, follow any label warnings even after container is emptied.

14. Transport Information

Land (DOT)

Not regulated.

Canadian TDG

Not restricted.

Air (IATA)

Not regulated.

Sea (IMDG)

Not regulated.

Bulk transport (MARPOL 73/78 Annex II, IBC Code)

Not applicable.

Labels

None.

15. Regulatory Information

United States

TSCA inventory

All components are on the U.S. EPA TSCA Inventory List or are exempt.

OSHA Specifically Regulated Substances (29 CFR 1910.1001-1050)

Not listed.

CERCLA Hazardous Substance List (40 CFR 302.4)

Not listed.

SARA hazard categories

Immediate Hazard — No · Delayed Hazard — No · Fire Hazard — No · Pressure Hazard — No · Reactivity Hazard — No

SARA 302 / 304

Not listed / not regulated.

SARA 311/312 hazardous chemical

Yes.

SARA 313 (TRI reporting)

Not regulated.

Clean Air Act (CAA) §112 HAPs / §112(r) (40 CFR 68.130)

Not regulated.

Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)

Not regulated.

RCRA hazardous waste

If product becomes a waste, it does NOT meet the criteria of a hazardous waste as defined by the US EPA.

State right-to-know

Quartz (CAS 14808-60-7) listed under Massachusetts RTK, New Jersey Worker and Community Right-to-Know Act, and Pennsylvania Worker and Community Right-to-Know Law.

California Proposition 65

WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer — quartz (CAS 14808-60-7), listed October 1, 1988.

CA Department of Justice (California Health and Safety Code Section 11100)

Not listed.

Canada

WHMIS hazard class

Contains crystalline silica (respirable); classified as Class D, Division 2, Subdivision A.

Consult state and local authorities for guidance. Components found in this product may contain trace amounts of inherent naturally occurring elements (such as, but not limited to, arsenic and cadmium) that may be regulated under California Proposition 65 and other states' regulations.

16. Other Information

Issue date

May 15, 2015

Revision date

March 22, 2022

Version

04

Revision history

• Revision 1 — Composition/Information on Ingredients: ingredients; Physical & Chemical Properties: multiple properties
• Revision 2 — Regulatory Information: United States
• Revision 3 — Hazard Identification: pictograms; address change
• Revision 4 — Updated ingredients; Physical & Chemical Properties; modified SDS format for readability

Further information

In 1997, IARC (the International Agency for Research on Cancer) concluded that crystalline silica inhaled from occupational sources can cause lung cancer in humans, while noting that carcinogenicity was not detected in all industrial circumstances studied. In June 2003, SCOEL (the EU Scientific Committee on Occupational Exposure Limits) concluded that the main effect in humans of the inhalation of respirable crystalline silica dust is silicosis, and that preventing the onset of silicosis will also reduce the cancer risk. According to the current state of the art, worker protection against silicosis can be consistently assured by respecting the existing regulatory occupational exposure limits. Occupational exposure to respirable dust and respirable crystalline silica should be monitored and controlled; workers (and customers or users in the case of resale) should be informed of the potential presence of respirable dust and respirable crystalline silica as well as their potential hazards. See the PDF for the full citations.

Disclaimer

The information given within this SDS is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of its revision and publication. However, the manufacturer makes no representation, warranty or guarantee as to its accuracy, reliability or completeness, nor assumes any liability for its use. It is the user's responsibility to confirm in advance that the information is current, applicable and suitable to their circumstances for each particular use. No representative of ours has authority to waive this provision. Please call for document accuracy if the revision date has exceeded 3 years.