HS-MT
HS-MT Organoclay/Modified Earth Safety Data Sheet
Revision date : 2024
Section 1
Identification of the Substance/Mixture and of the Company/Undertaking
| Product Name | Product Type | Company ID | Emergency Phone Number |
Address | Recommended Use of Product |
| HS-MT | Organoclay | Hydrosil International Ltd. wwww.hydrosilintl.com |
847-844-0680 | 125 Prairie Lake Rd. East Dundee, IL 60018 |
Filtration |
Section 2
Hazards Identification
OSHA Regulatory Status: Not Regulated
Health Effects: Prolonged over exposure to dust can produce skin and eye irritation
2.1 – Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS-US classification
| Pictogram | Signal Word | Hazard Statement |
 |
Warning | Eye Irritation 1 H318; Respiratory Irritation H335 |
2.2 – Label Elements
| GHS-US labeling | |
| Hazard pictograms (GHS-US) : |  |
| Signal word (GHS-US) : | Danger |
| Hazard statements (GHS-US) : | H318 – Causes serious eye damage H335 – May cause respiratory irritation |
| Precautionary statements (GHS-US) : | P261 – Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P271 – Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P280 – Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P304+P340 – IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P305+P351+P338 – If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P310 – Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/… P312 – Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/…/if you feel unwell P403+P233 – Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P405 – Store locked up P501 – Dispose of contents/container |
2.3 – Other Hazards
No additional information available
2.4 – Unknown acute toxicity (GHS US)
No data available
Section 3
Composition/Information on Ingredients
3.1 – Substances
Not applicable
3.2 – Mixture
| Name | Product Identifier | % | GHS-US Classification |
| Zeolite | (CAS No.) 1318-02-1 | 85.2 – 86.2 | STOT SE 3, H335 |
| Water | (CAS No.) 7732-18-5 | 8.4 – 11.4 | Not classified |
| Proprietary Active Ingredient | 1.7 – 2.7 | Skin Irrit. 2, H315 Eye Dam. 1, H318 Aquatic Acute 1, H400 |
|
| Modified Earth | 7.5 – 50 | Not Classified | |
| Calcium Carbonate | (CAS No.) 471-34-1 | 0 – 2.5 | Not Classified |
Section4
First Aid Measures
4.1 – Description of first aid measures
- First-aid measures after inhalation : Remove person to fresh air. If not breathing, administer CPR or artificial respiration. Get immediate medical attention.
- First-aid measures after skin contact : If skin reddening or irritation develops, seek medical attention.
- First-aid measures after eye contact : Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. If irritation persists get medical attention.
- First-aid measures after ingestion : If the material is swallowed, get immediate medical attention or advice. DO NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel.
4.2 – Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
- Symptoms/injuries after inhalation : May cause respiratory irritation.
- Symptoms/injuries after skin contact : Causes skin irritation.
- Symptoms/injuries after eye contact : Causes serious eye irritation.
- Symptoms/injuries after ingestion : May be harmful if swallowed.
4.3 – Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
No additional information available
Section 5
Firefighting Measures
5.1 – Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media : If involved with fire, flood with plenty of water.
Unsuitable extinguishing media : None.
5.2 – Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Fire hazard : None known.
Explosion hazard : None known.
5.3 – Advice for firefighters
Protection during firefighting : Firefighters should wear full protective gear.
Section 6
Accidental Release Measures
6.1 – Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
General measures : Avoid contact with the skin and the eyes.
For non-emergency personnel : No additional information available
For emergency responders : No additional information available
6.2 – Environmental precautions
None.
6.3 – Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
For containment : If possible, stop flow of product.
Methods for cleaning up : Shovel or sweep up and put in a closed container for disposal.
6.4 – Reference to other sections
No additional information available
Section 7
Handling and Storage
7.1 – Precautions for safe handling
Precautions for safe handling : Wet carbon/coal removes oxygen from air causing a severe hazard to workers inside carbon vessels or confined spaces.
7.2 – Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage conditions : Protect containers from physical damage. Store in dry, cool, well-ventilated area.
7.3 – Specific end use(s)
No additional information available
Section 8
Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
8.1 – Control parameters
No additional information available
8.2 – Exposure controls
- Appropriate engineering controls : Local exhaust and general ventilation must be adequate to meet exposure standards.
- Hand protection : Use impervious gloves.
- Eye protection : Safety glasses.
- Skin and body protection : Wear suitable working clothes.
- Respiratory protection : If airborne concentrations are above the applicable exposure limits, use NIOSH approved respiratory protection.
Section 9
Physical and Chemical Properties
9.1 – Information on basic physical and chemical properties
| Physical state : | Solid |
| Appearance : | Irregular shaped |
| Color : | White |
| Odor : | No data available |
| Odor threshold : | No data available |
| pH : | No data available |
| Relative evaporation rate (butyl acetate=1) : | No data available |
| Melting point : | No data available |
| Freezing point : | No data available |
| Boiling point : | No data available |
| Flash point : | No data available |
| Self ignition temperature : | No data available |
| Decomposition temperature : | No data available |
| Flammability (solid, gas) : | No data available |
| Vapor pressure : | No data available |
| Relative vapor density at 20 °C : | No data available |
| Relative density : | 49-51 lb/ft3 |
| Solubility : | No data available |
| Log Pow : | No data available |
| Log Kow : | No data available |
| Viscosity, kinematics : | No data available |
| Viscosity, dynamic : | No data available |
| Explosive properties : | No data available |
| Oxidizing properties : | No data available |
| Explosive limits : | No data available |
9.2 – Other information
No additional information available
Section 10
Stability and Reactivity
10.1 – Reactivity
No additional information available
10.2 – Chemical stability
Stable under normal conditions.
10.3 – Possibility of hazardous reactions
Will not occur
10.4 – Conditions to avoid
None
10.5 – Incompatible materials
Strong oxidizing and reducing agents.
10.6 – Hazardous decomposition products
Organic chlorides, amines, hydrogen chloride may be produced.
Section 11
Toxicological Information
11.1 – Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity : Not classified
Skin corrosion/irritation : Not classified
Serious eye damage/irritation : Causes serious eye damage.
Respiratory or skin sensitization : Not classified
Germ cell mutagenicity : Not classified
Carcinogenicity : Not classified
Reproductive toxicity : Not classified
Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) : May cause respiratory irritation.
Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) : Not classified
Aspiration hazard : Not classified
| Zeolite (1318-02-1) | |
| LD50 oral rat | 5000 mg/kg |
| LD50 dermal rabbit | > 2000 mg/kg |
| LC50 inhalation rat (mg/l) | 2.4 mg/l (Exposure time: 1 h) |
| ATE (oral) | 5000 mg/kg |
| Zeolite (1318-02-1) | |
| IARC group | 3 |
Section 12
Ecological Information
12.1 – Toxicity
| Zeolite (1318-02-1) | |
| LC50 fishes 1 | 1800 mg/l (Exposure time: 96 h – Species: Brachydanio rerio [semi-static]) |
| EC50 Daphnia 1 | 1000 – 1800 mg/l (Exposure time: 48 h – Species: Daphnia magna) |
| EC50 other aquatic organisms 1 | 18 mg/l (Exposure time: 96 h – Species: Desmodesmus subspicatus) |
| LC50 fish 2 | 3200 – 5600 mg/l (Exposure time: 96 h – Species: Oryzias latipes [semi-static]) |
12.2 – Persistence and degradability
No additional information available
12.3 – Bioaccumulative potential
No additional information available
12.4 – Mobility in soil
No additional information available
12.5 – Other adverse effects
No additional information available
Section 13
Disposal Consideration
13.1 – Waste treatment methods
Waste disposal recommendations : Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Section 14
Transport Information
In accordance with DOT / ADR / RID / ADNR / IMDG / ICAO / IATA
14.1 – UN number
Not applicable
14.2 – UN proper shipping name
Not applicable
Section 15
Regulatory Information
15.1 – US Federal regulations
15.2 – US State regulations
No additional information available
Section 16
Other Information
Full text of H-phrases:
| Aquatic Acute 1 | Hazardous to the aquatic environment – Acute Hazard Category 1 |
| Eye Dam. 1 | Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 |
| Skin Irrit. 2 | skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 |
| STOT SE 3 | Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 |
| H315 | Causes skin irritation |
| H318 | Causes serious eye damage |
| H335 | May cause respiratory irritation |
| H400 | Very toxic to aquatic life |
NFPA health hazard : 2 – Intense or continued exposure could cause temporary incapacitation or possible residual injury unless prompt
medical attention is given.
NFPA fire hazard : 0 – Materials that will not burn.
NFPA reactivity : 0 – Normally stable, even under fire exposure conditions, and are not reactive with water
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