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Version: 1.0 Revision date: October 18, 2011 Section 1. Chemical Product and Company Identification Product name: Aquatal 303 Compacted Beaverwhite 325 Powder Cimpact 699 Powder EZ Flow 40 Powder EZ Flow MT Powder EZ Flow RM Powder Heliocote MT Compacted Mistrofil MT Compacted Mistrofil CP 3 Compacted Mistrofil CP 5 Compacted Mistron 100 Compacted Mistron 100 Powder Mistron 100DT Mistron 102 Compacted Mistron 002 Powder Mistron 353 Powder Mistron 400C Powder Mistron 403 Powder Mistron 403B Powder Mistron 554 Powder Mistron AB Powder Mistron CF5A-M Powder CAS Registry Number: 14807-96-6 Product use: Functional mineral for use in paper, paints, ceramics, plastics, personal care, etc. Chemical Formula: 3M gO 4S i02*H20 Chemical Name: Hydrous magnesium silicate Synonyms: Talc, Soapstone, Steatite Chemical Family: Silicate Manufacturer Company name Address Tel: Fax: E-mail: Emergency telephone number: +1 303 623 5716 Laguna Clay Company www.Lagunaclay.com 10/18/2011- p 1/7 MT UC Products NA-EN IMERYS Talc Material Safety Data Sheet Section 2. Composition / Information on ingrdients Talc is a natural association of talc, chlorite, dolomite and magnesite. Main constituents Talc Chlorite Dolomite Magnesite EINECS 238-877-9 215-285-9 240-444-2 208-915-9 CAS. 14807-96-6 1318-59-8 16389-88-1 546-93-0 Amount (%) >96 <2 <2 <2 Section 3. Hazard Identification Emergency Overview: Under normal conditions of use, this product is not expected to create any unusual emergency hazard. This product is NOT flammable, NOT reactive, NOT explosive, has No flash point, and poses no special hazards in the presence of fire. Potential Health Effects Route of Exposure: Inhalation is the primary route of exposure Inhalation: Acute: Exposure to a large concentration of air-borne dust of this material may cause mechanical irritation of the mucous membranes and respiratory tract. Chronic: Repeated and prolonged exposure to large amount of talc dust might induce a mild pneumoconiosis. This is caused by lung overload exposure, a non specific particle effect, rather than a specific intrinsic fibrogenic activity of talc. Skin Contact: Acute: Direct contact may cause dryness or mild irritation if an allergic predisposition exists Chronic: Prolonged contact may cause dryness of skin or mild irritation if an allergic predisposition exists Eye Contact: Acute: Direct contact with dust may cause mechanical irritation of the eyes Chronic: Repeated exposure may cause conjunctive inflammation Ingestion: Acute: This material is considered to be harmless and inert when ingested. Chronic: Repeated ingestion of large doses of talc for 13 and 10 successive days by rabbits and mice revealed negative teratogenic and carcinogenic results. Section 4. First-aid Measures Eye contact: Rinse with copious quantities of water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical attention if irritation persists. Skin contact: No special first aid measures necessary. Inhalation: No special first aid measures. Remove to fresh air and get medical attention in case of serious respiratory problems. Ingestion: No first aid measures required. Laguna Clay Company 10/18/2011- p 2/7 MTUC Products NA-EN www.Lagunaclay.com 1-800-4Laguna info@Lagunaclay.com j I ME RYS Talc Material Safety Data Sheet Section 5. Fire-fighting Measures Extinguishing media: All extinguishing media can be used. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture: The product Is not flammable, combustible or explosive. No hazardous thermal decomposition. Advice for fire-fighters: No specific fire-fighting protection Is required. Use an extinguishing agent suitable for the surrounding fire. Section 6. Accidental Release Measures Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures: Avoid airborne dust generation. If the generation of dust is likely, personal protective equipment should be worn in compliance with national legislation. Environmental precautions: No special requirements. Contain spillage and clean up as indicated below. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up: Dry product should be cleaned with a shovel or vacuum cleaner while wearing personal protective equipment in compliance with national legislation. Washing the floor with water is not recommended since It may cause the floor to become slippery. However, if talc Is already wet, and only in this case, the floor should be thoroughly flushed with water to remove all sllpperiness. Talc Is not considered a hazardous waste as defined by the US EPA RCRA (40 CFR 261) regulations. Observe all applicable federal, state and local regulations when handling, storing or disposing of this substance. Section 7. Handling and Storage Precautions for safe handing: Avoid airborne dust generation. Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where airborne dust Is generated. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory protective equipment. Handle packaged products carefully to prevent accidental bursting. If you require advice on safe handling techniques, please contact your supplier. Conditions for safe storage: Keep the product dry and in closed containers. Section 8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection Control parameters: Follow workplace regulatory exposure limits for all types of airborne dust (e.g. total dust, respirable dust, and respirable crystalline silica dust). In the U.S., the Occupational Exposure Limit (OEL) for talc containing no asbestos fibers and less than 1% crystalline silica is 2 mg/m3 respirable fraction (ACGIH) measured as an 8 hours TWA (Time Weighted Average). The OSHA exposure limit for talc Is 20 mppcf Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) TWA. For the equivalent limits In other countries, please consult a competent occupational hygienist or the local regulatory authority. Engineering controls: Minimise airborne dust generation. Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep airborne levels below specified exposure limits. If user operations generate dust, use ventilation to keep exposure to airborne particles below the exposure limit. Apply organisational measures, e.g. by Isolating personnel from dusty areas. Remove and wash soiled clothing. Personal protection: Eye protection: Wear safety glasses with side-shields In circumstances where there Is a risk of dust generation which could lead to mechanical Irritation of the eye. Skin protection: No specific requirement. For hands, see below Laguna Clay Company www.Lagunaclay.com 1-800-4Laguna info@Lagunaclay.com 10/18/2011- p 3/7 MTUC Products NA-EN Material Safety Data Sheet Hand protection: Protective gloves are not necessary but recommended for those prone to skin irritation or dryness. Respiratory protection: In case of overexposure to airborne dust concentrations, wear respiratory protective equipment that complies with the requirements of national legislation. Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties Information on basic physical and chemical properties Appearance: White, off white to light grey powder. Odour: Odourless pH: 9 - 9.5 (10% slurry in water) Melting point: >1300C Flammability (solid, gas): Not flammable. Relative density: 2.7 - 2.8 g/cm3 Solubility: Solubility in water: Negligible Solubility in hydrofluoric acid: Yes Decomposition temperature: >1000C Explosivity: Not explosive Section 10. Stability and Reactivity Reactivity: Inert, not reactive Chemical stability: Chemically stable. Possibility of hazardous reactions: No hazardous reaction. Conditions to avoid: None. Incompatible materials: None known. Hazardous decomposition products: None. Section 11. Toxicological Information NIOSH registry number: WW2710000 SAX toxicity evaluation: THR: Not available Carcinogenic Status: IARC: In 2006, IARC concluded that inhaled talc not containing asbestos or asbestiform fibers is not classifiable as a human carcinogen (Group 3). Laguna Clay Company 10/18/2011- p 4/7 MTUC Products NA-EN www.Lagunaclay.com 1-800-4Laguna info@Lagunaclay.com j I ME RYS Talc 10/18/2011- p 5/7 MTUC Products NA-EN ijpIMERYS Talc 10/18/2011-p 6/7 MT UC Products NA-EN Laguna Clay Company www.Lagunaclay.com ijD IMERYS Talc 1-800-4Laguna info@Lagunaclay.com Material Safety Data Sheet 4. IARC Monographs on the Evaluation of the Carcinogenic Risk of Chemicals to Humans. Vol. 42. Silica and some silicates pp.185-224, International Agency for Research on Cancer, Lyon, France, 1987, 1 vol., 289 p. 5. WILD, P. et coll; ,,Effects of talc dust on respiratory health: results of a longitudinal survey of 378 French and Austrian talc workers", Occup. Environ. Med. 2008; 65, 261-267. 6. USEPA 1992. Health Assessment Document for Talc, Environmental Criteria and Assessment Office, Office of Health and Environmental Assessment, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC. EPA 600/8-91/217, March 1992. Glossary ACGIH - American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer IA T A - International Air Transport Association ICAO - International Civil Aviation Organisation IMDG - International Maritime Dangerous Goods NIOSH - National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health NTP - National Toxicological Program OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Association OEL - Occupational Exposure Limit PEL - Permissible Exposure Limit RID/ADR - The European Agreements Concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail (RID) and by Road (ADR) TLV - Threshold Limit Value TWA - Time Weighted Average WHMIS - Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (Canada) Revisions Changed company name Notice to reader This material safety data sheet complements the technical data sheets but does not replace them. The information it contains is based on our present knowledge of the product on the date indicated. It is given in good faith. Users should be warned about the risks associated with using the product for a different purpose than that for which it was developed, and particularly for uses for which we are not qualified to give advice. These regulatory prescriptions are provided with a view to helping users meet their obligations when using this product. This list should not be considered exhaustive and does not exempt users from ensuring that they are not required to comply with any further prescriptions other than those mentioned above concerning product possession and handling for which they are solely responsible. Only the original English version is authoritative. 10/18/2011- p 7/7 MTUC Products NA-EN Distributed by: Laguna Clay Company 14400 LomitasAve City of Industry, CA 91746 1-800-4Laguna info@lagunaclay.com www.lagunaclay.com 4&IMERYS Talc