T-5 – Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

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Quick Facts

• Product Name: T-5
• Synonyms: Bentonite, Bentonite Clay
• CAS Number: Mixture
• Type: Adsorbent / Filter Aid
• Supplier: Carbon Chemistry Ltd.
• Address: 34501 E Quincy Ave Bldg 28, Watkins, CO 80137
• Phone: +1 (888) 446-8421
• Emergency Phone: CHEMTREC CCN832309 (800-424-9300, 24-hour)
• GHS Classification:
  
  • Carcinogenicity – Category 1
  • Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Repeated Exposure – Inhalation) – Category 1
• Signal Word: Danger
• NFPA Ratings: Health (2), Flammability (0), Physical Hazard (0)

Hazards & Safety

• Hazard Statements:
  
  • H350: May cause cancer.
  • H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
• Precautionary Statements:
  
  • P201: Obtain special instructions before use.
  • P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
  • P260: Do not breathe dust, fumes, or vapors.
  • P264: Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
  • P270: Do not eat, drink, or smoke while using this product.
  • P280: Wear protective gloves, clothing, and eye/face protection.
  • P308+P313: If exposed or concerned, get medical advice/attention.
  • P314: Get medical advice if you feel unwell.
  • P405: Store locked up.
  • P501: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations.
• California Prop 65: WARNING: This product can expose you to quartz (crystalline silica), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

First Aid Measures

• Inhalation: Move victim to fresh air. If breathing becomes difficult, provide oxygen. Seek medical attention.
• Skin Contact: Wash thoroughly with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing and launder before reuse.
• Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention if irritation persists.
• Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Seek immediate medical attention.
• Symptoms: Dust may cause mechanical irritation to eyes and may aggravate pre-existing respiratory conditions.
• Note to Physicians: Treat symptomatically.

Fire & Explosion Data

• Flash Point: Not applicable
• Auto-Ignition Temperature: Not applicable
• Extinguishing Media: Water, dry powder, dry sand, alcohol-resistant foam, or CO₂.
• Explosion Sensitivity: Not sensitive to static discharge or mechanical impact.
• Protective Gear: Firefighters should wear SCBA and full protective gear.
• Hazards: None known.

Handling & Storage

• Do not eat, drink, or smoke when handling this product.
• Wash hands before breaks and after use.
• Avoid dust formation and provide adequate ventilation.
• Store in original containers, tightly closed, in a cool, well-ventilated area.
• Keep away from food, feed, and oxidizing agents.
• Specific End Use: Adsorbent, filter aid, food oil purification.

Exposure & PPE

• Component: Silica (CAS 14808-60-7)
• Exposure Limits:
  
  • ACGIH: 0.025 mg/m³
  • OSHA: 0.05 mg/m³
• Eyes: Safety glasses required.
• Skin: Protective gloves recommended.
• Respiratory: Use NIOSH-approved respirator if ventilation is inadequate.
• Body: Lab coat or protective overalls recommended.

Physical & Chemical Properties

• Appearance: Beige powder
• Odor: Odorless
• Physical State: Solid (powder)
• pH: 6–7
• Solubility: 0.9 g/L (at 20 °C)
• Density: 0.5–0.7 g/cm³
• Melting/Boiling Point: Not applicable
• Flash Point: Not applicable
• Evaporation Rate: Not available
• Flammability: Not applicable
• Vapor Pressure: Not applicable
• Vapor Density: Not applicable

Stability & Reactivity

• Stable under normal storage and handling conditions.
• Avoid creating dust and contact with incompatible materials.
• No hazardous polymerization expected.

Toxicology & Ecology

• Acute Toxicity: LD₅₀ (oral, rat) > 5000 mg/kg
• Irritation: May cause mild mechanical irritation to skin and eyes.
• Sensitization: Not expected to cause sensitization.
• Carcinogenicity: Contains crystalline silica, a known human carcinogen.
• Mutagenicity/Reproductive Effects: No data indicating risk.
• Aspiration Hazard: Not expected.
• Aquatic Toxicity: LC₅₀ (rainbow trout, 96h): 8000–16,000 mg/L | EC₅₀ (Daphnia magna, 48h): >100 mg/L
• Persistence & Degradability: Not available.
• Bioaccumulation: Not available.

Transport & Disposal

• DOT/IMDG/IATA: Not regulated for transport.
• Proper Shipping Name: Not regulated
• Hazard Class: N/A
• UN Number: N/A
• Packing Group: N/A
• Marine Pollutant: No
• Disposal: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations. Minimize waste generation and environmental release.

Regulatory Status

• TSCA: All components listed on the U.S. TSCA Inventory.
• SARA 311/312: Acute and chronic health hazards present.
• SARA 313: Not subject to reporting.
• CERCLA RQ: None.
• Clean Water Act: None of the ingredients are listed as hazardous.
• Canadian DSL/NDSL: All components listed.
• California Prop 65: Listed (Quartz).
• WHMIS Classification: Hazardous, per WHMIS 2015.
• NFPA Ratings: Health (2), Flammability (0), Physical Hazard (0)