SAFETY DATA SHEET

Product Trade Name:

NATIONAL® BENTONITE
Revision Date: Revision Number:
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1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE

COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
Product Identifier
Product Trade Name:
NATIONAL® BENTONITE
Synonyms
None
Chemical Family
Mineral
Internal ID Code
HM005244

Recommended use and restrictions on use

Application
Additive
Uses advised against
No information available

Manufacturer's Name and Contact Details

Manufacturer/Supplier
Halliburton Energy Services
14th Floor, CitiBank Tower, Al-Qutayat Street
Dubai, UAE
Telephone Number : +971 43036666

Additional Information

Prepared By
Chemical Stewardship
Telephone: 1-281-871-6107
e-mail: fdunexchem@halliburton.com

Emergency Telephone Number

1-760-476-3959
Global Incident Response Access Code: 334305
Contract Number: 14012

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification

Carcinogenicity Category 1A - H350

Specific Target Organ Toxicity - (Repeated Exposure) Category 2 - H373

Hazard Pictograms

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Signal Word
Danger

Hazard Statements
H350 - May cause cancer by inhalation
H373 - May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure if inhaled

Precautionary Statements

Prevention
P201 - Obtain special instructions before use
P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood
P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray
P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling
P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product
P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Response
P308 + P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention
P314 - Get medical attention/advice if you feel unwell
Storage
P405 - Store locked up
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations

Contains
Substances CAS Number
Crystalline silica, quartz 14808-60-7

Additional Information
None known

3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Substances CAS Number PERCENT (w/w) GHS Classification
Crystalline silica, quartz 14808-60-7 1 - 5% Carc. 1A (H350)
STOT RE 1 (H372)

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

First-aid Measures
Inhalation
If inhaled, remove from area to fresh air. Get medical attention if respiratory irritation develops or if breathing becomes difficult.
Skin
Wash with soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation persists.
Eyes
In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and get medical attention if irritation persists.
Ingestion
Under normal conditions, first aid procedures are not required.

Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

Breathing crystalline silica can cause lung disease, including silicosis and lung cancer. Crystalline silica has also been associated

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with scleroderma and kidney disease.

Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

Notes to Physician
Treat symptomatically.

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Suitable Extinguishing Media
All standard fire fighting media
Extinguishing media which must not be used for safety reasons
None known.

Specific hazards arising from the chemical

Not applicable

Special protective actions for fire-fighters

Not applicable

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Use appropriate protective equipment. Avoid creating and breathing dust.

Environmental Precautions
None known.

Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Collect using dustless method and hold for appropriate disposal. Consider possible toxic or fire hazards associated with
contaminating substances and use appropriate methods for collection, storage and disposal.

Additional Information
See Section 8 and 13 for additional information.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Precautions for safe handling
This product contains quartz, cristobalite, and/or tridymite which may become airborne without a visible cloud. Avoid breathing
dust. Avoid creating dusty conditions. Use only with adequate ventilation to keep exposure below recommended exposure limits.
Wear a NIOSH certified, European Standard En 149, or equivalent respirator when using this product. Material is slippery when
wet.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Use good housekeeping in storage and work areas to prevent accumulation of dust. Close container when not in use. Do not reuse
empty container.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Control parameters
Exposure Limits
Substances CAS Number United Arab Bahrain Kuwait Gulf Cooperation
Emirates Council
Crystalline silica, quartz 14808-60-7 TWA: 0.1 mg/m3 TWA: 0.1 mg/m3 TWA: 0.1 mg/m3 TWA: 0.1 mg/m3

Appropriate engineering controls

Use approved industrial ventilation and local exhaust as required to maintain exposures below applicable exposure limits.

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Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment
If engineering controls and work practices cannot prevent excessive exposures, the selection and proper use of personal protective
equipment should be determined by an industrial hygienist or other qualified professional based on the specific application of this
product.
Respiratory Protection
If engineering controls and work practices cannot keep exposure below occupational exposure limits or if exposure is unknown,
wear a NIOSH certified, European Standard EN 149, AS/NZS 1715:2009, or equivalent respirator when using this product.
Selection of and instruction on using all personal protective equipment, including respirators, should be performed by an Industrial
Hygienist or other qualified professional.
Dust/mist respirator. (N95, P2/P3)
Hand Protection
Normal work gloves.
Skin Protection
Wear clothing appropriate for the work environment. Dusty clothing should be laundered before reuse. Use precautionary
measures to avoid creating dust when removing or laundering clothing.
Eye Protection
Wear safety glasses or goggles to protect against exposure.
Other Precautions
None known.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Physical State:
Solid
Color
Various
Odor:
Odorless
Odor Threshold:
No information available
pH:
9.9
Specific Gravity: 2.65
Freezing Point/Range (°C):
No information available
Pour Point/Range (C)::
No information available
Boiling Point/Range (C):
No information available
Flash Point/Range (°C):
No information available
Flash Point Method:
No information available
Flammability Limits in Air - Lower (%):
No information available
Flammability Limits in Air - Upper (%):
No information available
Autoignition Temperature (°C):
No information available
Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate=1):
No information available
Vapor Pressure @ 20 C (mmHg):
No information available
Vapor Density (Air=1):
No information available
Water Solubility
Insoluble in water
Decomposition Temperature (C):
No information available
Viscosity, Dynamic @ 20 C (centipoise):
No information available
Viscosity, Kinematic @ 20 C (centistokes):
No information available

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Partition Coefficient/n-Octanol/Water:
No information available
Molecular Weight (g/mole):
No information available

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Reactivity
Not expected to be reactive.

Chemical Stability
Stable

Possibility of hazardous reactions

Will Not Occur

Conditions to Avoid
None anticipated

Incompatible materials
Hydrofluoric acid.

Hazardous decomposition products

Amorphous silica may transform at elevated temperatures to tridymite (870 C) or cristobalite (1470 C).

Additional Guidelines
Not Applicable

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Information on Toxicological Effects
Acute Toxicity
Inhalation
Inhaled crystalline silica in the form of quartz or cristobalite from occupational sources is carcinogenic to humans (IARC, Group
1). There is sufficient evidence in experimental animals for the carcinogenicity of tridymite (IARC, Group 2A).

Breathing silica dust may cause irritation of the nose, throat, and respiratory passages. Breathing silica dust may not cause
noticeable injury or illness even though permanent lung damage may be occurring. Inhalation of dust may also have serious
chronic health effects (See "Chronic Effects/Carcinogenicity" subsection below).

Eye Contact
May cause mechanical irritation to eye.
Skin Contact
None known.
Ingestion
None known.

Chronic Effects/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. This disease is exacerbated by smoking. Individuals with silicosis are predisposed to develop tuberculosis.

Cancer Status: The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has determined that crystalline silica inhaled in the form
of quartz or cristobalite from occupational sources can cause lung cancer in humans (Group 1 - carcinogenic to humans) and has
determined that there is sufficient evidence in experimental animals for the carcinogenicity of tridymite (Group 2A - possible
carcinogen to humans). Refer to IARC Monograph 68, Silica, Some Silicates and Organic Fibres (June 1997) in conjunction with
the use of these minerals. The National Toxicology Program classifies respirable crystalline silica as "Known to be a human

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carcinogen". Refer to the 9th Report on Carcinogens (2000). The American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
(ACGIH) classifies crystalline silica, quartz, as a suspected human carcinogen (A2). There is some evidence that breathing
respirable crystalline silica or the disease silicosis is associated with an increased incidence of significant disease endpoints such
as scleroderma (an immune system disorder manifested by scarring of the lungs, skin, and other internal organs) and kidney
disease.

This product contains Wyoming bentonite or other sorptive clays. Crystalline silica forms found in this particular clay are limited to
quartz. Extreme temperatures that can generate cristobalite or tridymite are not expected to occur under realistic conditions. In
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(Wendlandt et al., 2007; Hochella and Muryama, 2010; SMI, 2014). Occluded quartz has been experimentally-determined to be
relatively non-toxic compared to unoccluded quartz (Geh et al., 2006; Creutzenberg et al., 2008). A lack of health effects found in
several studies examining occupational exposure to sorptive clays also suggest that chronic inhalation of sorptive clays is not
expected to result in silicosis or cancer (Waxweiler et al., 1988; ACGIH, 1991; USEPA, 1996; IARC, 2005). In light of these findings
OSHA has recently exempted Wyoming bentonite and other sorptive clays from the crystalline silica PEL in §1910.1053(a)(1)(iii).

Toxicology data for the components

Substances CAS Number LD50 Oral LD50 Dermal LC50 Inhalation

Crystalline silica, quartz 14808-60-7 > 15000 mg/kg (human) No data available No data available

Substances CAS Number Skin corrosion/irritation

Crystalline silica, quartz 14808-60-7 Non-irritating to the skin

Substances CAS Number Serious eye damage/irritation

Crystalline silica, quartz 14808-60-7 Non-irritating to the eye

Substances CAS Number Skin Sensitization

Crystalline silica, quartz 14808-60-7 No information available.

Substances CAS Number Respiratory Sensitization

Crystalline silica, quartz 14808-60-7 No information available

Substances CAS Number Mutagenic Effects

Crystalline silica, quartz 14808-60-7 Not regarded as mutagenic.

Substances CAS Number Carcinogenic Effects

Crystalline silica, quartz 14808-60-7 Contains crystalline silica which may cause silicosis, a delayed and progressive lung disease. The
IARC and NTP have determined there is sufficient evidence in humans of the carcinogenicity of
crystalline silica with repeated respiratory exposure.

Substances CAS Number Reproductive toxicity

Crystalline silica, quartz 14808-60-7 No information available

Substances CAS Number STOT - single exposure

Crystalline silica, quartz 14808-60-7 No significant toxicity observed in animal studies at concentration requiring classification.

Substances CAS Number STOT - repeated exposure

Crystalline silica, quartz 14808-60-7 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure if inhaled: (Lungs)

Substances CAS Number Aspiration hazard

Crystalline silica, quartz 14808-60-7 Not applicable

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Toxicity
Substances CAS Number Toxicity to Algae Toxicity to Fish Toxicity to Toxicity to Invertebrates
Microorganisms
Crystalline silica, quartz 14808-60-7 EC50 (72 h) =440 mg/L LL0 (96 h) =10000 mg/L No information available LL50 (24 h) >10000 mg/L

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(Selenastrum (Danio rerio)(similar (Daphnia magna)(similar
capricornutum)(similar substance) substance)
substance)

Persistence and degradability

The methods for determining biodegradability are not applicable to inorganic substances.
Substances CAS Number Persistence and Degradability
Crystalline silica, quartz 14808-60-7 The methods for determining biodegradability are
not applicable to inorganic substances.

Bioaccumlation potential

Substances CAS Number Bioaccumulation

Crystalline silica, quartz 14808-60-7 No information available

Mobility in soil

Substances CAS Number Mobility

Crystalline silica, quartz 14808-60-7 No information available

Other adverse effects

No information available

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste treatment methods
Disposal methods
Bury in a licensed landfill according to federal, state, and local regulations.
Contaminated Packaging
Follow all applicable national or local regulations.
Other Information
No information available

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

UN Number
Not restricted

UN proper shipping name:

Not restricted

Transport Hazard Class(es):

Not applicable

Packing Group:
Not applicable

Environmental Hazards:
Not applicable

Special Precautions for User

None

Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code
Not applicable

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Regulatory Information

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This SDS was prepared in accordance with United Nations "Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of
Chemicals (GHS)" and its revisions.

16. OTHER INFORMATION

Key literature references and sources for data
www.ChemADVISOR.com/

Revision Date:
21-Aug-2018
Revision Note
SDS sections updated:
2

Disclaimer Statement
This information is furnished without warranty, expressed or implied, as to accuracy or completeness. The information is obtained
from various sources including the manufacturer and other third party sources. The information may not be valid under all
conditions nor if this material is used in combination with other materials or in any process. Final determination of suitability of any
material is the sole responsibility of the user.

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