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Natural Zeolite Clinoptilolite MSDS Information

MSDS
   

Natural Zeolite Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
Department of Food & Agriculture
Firm 1398 Commercial Fertilizing Materials License No. 24556
Certificate of Registration for Fertilizing Materials No. 8582
     

Product 

Identification

 Product: Natural Zeolite
CAS No.: 1318-02-1
Chemical Name: Potassium-calcium-sodium-aluminosilicate
DOT Shipping Name: Non Hazardous Dry Freight
Synonyms: Clinoptilolite
Empirical Formula: (K,Ca,Na) 20-A1203-10Si02-6H20
Chemical Family: Molecular Sieve
Total Nitrogen (N) 2.5%
1.875% Ammoniacal Nitrogen
0.625% Nitrate Nitrogen
Derived from Urea Ammonium Nitrate
     
     

Health Hazard

Data

 Hazardous Ingredients: May contain Free Silica
Route of Entry: Inhalation
Health Hazard: (Acute & Chronic) Prolonged exposure to respirable silica may cause health risks.
Signs & Symptoms of Exposure: None
     
     

First Aid

Measures

 Swallowing: If ingested in large quantities contact physician for permission to induce vomiting.
Skin Contact: None
Inhalation: Remove the person to fresh air.
Eye Contact: Immediately flush eyes with water for 15 minutes.
Notes to Physician: If this product has been treated with a material of a hazardous nature, identify material and treat accordingly.
     
     

Physical &

Chemical

Characteristics

 Color: Green
Odor None
Boiling Point: Not applicable
Freezing Point: Not applicable
Melting Point: 1800 F
Vapor Pressure: Not applicable
Vapor Density: Not applicable
Specific Gravity: 2.0 - 2.4
Solubility in Water: 0
Evaporation Rate: Not Applicable
     
     

Fire and

Explosion 

Data

 Flash Point: Not Applicable
Flammable Limits: Not Applicable
LEL: Not Applicable
UEL: Not Applicable
Extinguishing Media: Not Applicable
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Non Combustible
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: None
     
     

Reactivity

Data

 Stability: Stable
Conditions to avoid: Not Applicable
Incompatibility (Materials to avoid): None
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
Conditions to avoid: Not Applicable
     
     

Safe Handling

And  Use

 Steps to be taken in case material is released or spilled: It is recommended to ensure compliance with various state or federal regulations that any significant quantities spilled in surface waters be reported to appropriate state or federal officials.
Waste disposal Method: Spill should be cleaned up in a manner that does not generate dust and disposed of in a landfill.  If raw material has been treated with toxic or hazardous substances material should be disposed of accordingly.
Precautions to be taken in handling and storage: Avoid breathing nuisance dust.
     
     

Exposure

Control 

Measures

 Respiratory Protection: Wear OSHA approved dust respirators to avoid nuisance dust when the permissible exposure limit might be exceeded.
Ventilation-Local Exhaust: Exhaust ventilation is recommended for operations where the permissible exposure limit might be exceeded.
Ventilation-Mechanical: Not Applicable
Ventilation-Special: Not Applicable
Ventilation-Other: Not Applicable
Eye Protection: Safety glasses or goggles should be worn to prevent dust from entering eyes.
Protective Clothing: Suitable coverall and gloves recommended.  Skin contact can cause desiccating effects, removal of natural oils and result in chaffing, and dry skin.
Other: Not Applicable
     
     

Ecological

Considerations

 Waterfowl toxicity: None known
Aquatic toxicity: None known
Food chain concentration potential: None expected
Biochemical oxygen demand: None. Products are not biodegradable.
Atmospheric: Contains no ozone depleting substances.
     

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