BENTONITE DAK

1. Identification of product Trade name Application 2. Composition Chemical composition BENTONITE DAK Viscosity and gel in water based muds.

Bentonite DAK is a ground clay consisting of hydratable mineral montmorillonite. This material is a naturally occurring mineral. This product contains a small quantity of quartz, crystalline silica. Substances presenting a health hazard None. Drilling Mud Corporation 97 Lang Ha, Ha Noi, Viet Nam Phone: 84 4 8562861, 84 4 5140350 Fax: 84 4 8562552 Email: dmc@pvdmc.com.vn Webside : www.pvdmc.com.vn

3. Identification of the company

4. Hazards identification Ingestion

Not regarded as a health or environmental hazard under current legislation. May cause discomfort if swallowed.

5. First aid measures Skin contact

Eye contact

Ingestion Inhalation

Wash skin thoroughly with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing. Get medical attention if any discomfort continues. Promptly wash eyes with plenty of water while lifting the eye lids. Continue to rinse for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention if any discomfort continues. First aid is not normally required. Rinse mouth thoroughly. Drink plenty of water. Move the exposed person to fresh air at one. Get medical attention if any discomfort continues.

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6. Fire fighting measures Extinguishing media Suitable Preventative measures Protective measures in fire

The product is non-combustible. Use fire-extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding materials Carbon dioxide (CO2), dry chemicals, foam, water. Avoid spreading of dust. Make sure there is adequate ventilation Self contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing must be worn in case of fire.

7. Accidental release measures After spillage / leakage On soil On water

Sweep up and flush with water. The material disperses in water. With time most of the material will settle out, without giving any noticeable contamination.

8. Handling and storage Usage precautions

Storage precautions

Avoid handling which leads to dust formation. Provide good ventilation. Mechanical ventilation or local exhaust ventilation may be required Store at moderate temperatures in dry, well ventilated area.

9. Personal protection Skin and body Eye protection Hand protection

Other personal protection Precautions for use

Wear industrial gloves Wear dust resistant safety goggles where there is danger of eye contact. No specific hand protection noted, but gloves may still be advisable. For prolonged or repeated skin contact use suitable protective gloves. Rubber or plastic. Wear appropriate clothing to prevent repeated or prolonged skin contact. Provide eyewash station. Avoid inhalation of dust. Wet material will make floor and deck slippery.

10. Physical and chemical properties Appearance Colour Odour Solubility Relative density, g/ cm3 Bulk density, kg/ m3 pH , conc. solution

Powder, dust Light yellow Odourless. Insoluble in water 2.3 2.6 800 - 960 <9
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11. Stability and reactivity Stability Conditions to avoid Materials to avoid Hazardous decomposition products 12. Toxicological information Inhalation

Stable under normal temperature conditions. Avoid wet and humid conditions. No incompatible groups noted. No specific hazardous decomposition products noted.

Ingestion Skin contact Eye contact Health Warnings

Dust may irritate respiratory system or lungs. Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation. May cause discomfort if swallowed. Powder may irritate skin. Particles in the eyes may cause irritation and smarting. Prolonged and repeated exposure to concentrations of crystalline silica exceeding the maximum exposure limit may lead to chronic lung disease such as silicosis.

13. Ecological information Ecotoxicity

Not regarded as dangerous for the environment. This material is a naturally occurring mineral.

14. Disposal considerations Disposal methods

Recover and reclaim or recycle, if practical. Dispose of waste and residues in accordance with local authority requirements.

15. Transportation and packing Transport

Packing

The product is not covered by international regulation on the transport of dangerous goods (IMDG, IATA, ADR/RID). The product is packaged in 50 kg; 1 MT or 1.5 MT big bags.

16. Regulatory information Risk phrases Safety phrases UK regulatory references

EU directives

Not classified. Not classified. The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1988. Chemicals (Hazard Information & Packaging) Regulations. IARC Monographs, Vol.68, 1997. Dangerous Substance Directive 67/548/EEC. Dangerous Preparations Directive 1999/45/EEC.
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17. Other information General

Issued by

The information contained herein is based on the present state of our knowledge and is intended to describe our product from the point of view of safety requirements. It should not therefore be construed as guaranteeing specific properties. DMC., Corp

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