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SECTION
I IDENTIFICATION OF PRODUCT
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Product
Name:
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Cliffhanger
Tack
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Chemical
Composition:
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Betonite
Clay 100%
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| Chemical
Family: |
Natural
mineral, montmorillonite. |
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U.S.
Distributor:
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Quattro
Environmental, Inc.
649 I Avenue
Coronado, CA 92118
(619)522-0044
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SECTION
II INGREDIENTS
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| Cliffhanger
Tack is a clay product of naturally occurring hydrated
aluminosilicate of sodium, calcium, magnesium and iron. |
| Crystalline
Quartz CAS# 14808-60-7 (naturally occurring contaminant) |
2
- 6% |
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SECTION
III PHYSICAL DATA
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Physical
appearance:
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Pale
grey to buff powder or granules, odorless
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Boiling
point:
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N/A
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Specific
gravity (H20 = 1):
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2.5
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Vapor
pressure (mm Hg):
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N/A
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Melting
point:
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N/A
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Vapor
density (Air = 1):
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N/A
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| Solubility
in water: |
Negligible |
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SECTION
IV FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
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Flash
point (C) and method:
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N/A
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Flammable
limits:
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N/A LEL None UEL None
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Extinguishing
media:
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N/A
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| Special
fire fighting procedures: |
Inorganic
mineral/non-flammable |
| Unusual
fire/explosion hazards: |
N/A |
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SECTION
V HEALTH HAZARD DATA
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Nuisance
Dust:
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Avoid
breathing
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Signs/symptoms
of exposure:
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Excessive
inhalation of dust may result in shortness of breath
and reduced pulmonary function.
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Acute
and chronic:
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May
cause delayed respiratory disease if dust inhaled over
a prolonged period of time.
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| Emergency & First-Aid Procedures: |
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| Eye
Contact: |
Flush
eyes with water |
| Gross
inhalation of dust: |
Remove
to fresh air, give oxygen or artificial respiration if
necessary; get medical attention. |
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SECTION
VI REACTIVITY DATA
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Stability:
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Stable
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Incompatibility
(materials to avoid):
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None
known, if used for intended purpose.
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Hazardous
decomposition or by-products:
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None
known
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| Hazardous
polymerization: |
Will
not occur |
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SECTION
VII PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING/LEAK PROCEDURES
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Steps
to be taken if material is released or spilled:
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Vacuum
if possible to avoid generating airborne dust. Avoid
breathing dust. Wear an approved respirator. Avoid adding
water, the product will become slippery when wet.
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| Waste
disposal method: |
Follow
federal, state and local regulations for solid waste. |
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SECTION
VIII SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
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| Respiratory
Protection (Specify type): |
OSHA
standard 1910.134 or ANSI Z88.2-1980 specification. Fire
fighters should put on breathing apparatus. |
| Ventilation: |
Local
exhaust None |
| Hand
protection: |
None |
| Eye
protection |
Protective
goggles |
