MSDS - Zinkan Zeolites

Zeolite Material Safety Data Sheet
Last Updated 1/1/16

1.Identification

Product Identifier: Zinkalite™
(Clinoptilolite)

Manufacturer: Zinkan Zelolites, LLC
33445 Bainbridge Rd
Solon, Ohio 44139

www.zinkanzeolites.com

                                                Phone: (440)498-0787

Emergency phone: Contact Local Poison Control Center
Recommended Use: Water Filtration, Sorbent, Odor Control/Desiccant, Flow Agent
Restrictions of Use: Not FDA approved for human consumption

2. Hazard(s) Identification

GHS-US Classification:                 Oral Toxicity 5                    H303
Skin Irritant 3                     H316
Eye Irritant 2B                    H320
STOT SE 3 H335

Signal Word:      Warning

GHS-US Pictograms: none available

Signal Word:                                      Warning

Hazard Statements:                       H303- May be harmful if swallowed
H316-Causes mild skin irritation
H320-Causes eye irritation
H335-May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary Statements:
P261-Avoid breathing dusts
                P264-Wash hands, forearms & exposed areas thoroughly after handling
P280-Wear eye/face protection & protective gloves.   Wear safety glasses or chemical goggles. Wear plastic, rubber or cotton gloves.
Refer to 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166
P284-Wear respiratory protection. Use NIOSH approved dust mask or respirator where dust occurs.
Refer to 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN149
P285-In case of inadequate ventilation, wear respiratory protection
P310+P312-IF SWALLOWED: Call a poison center or doctor if you feel unwell
P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water
P332+P313- If skin irritation persists, get medical advice/attention
P304+P341- IF INHALED: If breathing is difficult, remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
P304+P312-IF INHALED: Call poison center or doctor if you feel unwell.
P305+P351+P338- IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P337+P313- If eye irritation persists, get medical advice/attention
P501- Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, national and international regulations.
Other Hazards:
May contain greater than 0.10% free silica.   Crystalline silica was not detected by X-Ray Defraction Analysis, but may be present above the notification level of 0.10%. (Crystalline silica is considered a hazard by inhalation. During October, 1996, IARC reviewed the literature for polymorphs of crystalline silica and determined that there is sufficient evidence in humans for the carcinogenicity of inhaled crystalline silica in the form of quartz or cristobolite from occupational sources.)
Does not contain asbestos or fibours zeolite minerals.

Unknown Acute Toxicity (GHS-US): No data available

3. Composition/Information on Ingredients

Name: Natural Clinoptilite
Product Identifier (CAS No.) 12173-10-3
% 100
GHS-UHS Classification   Oral Toxicity 5, H303
Skin Irrit. 3, H316
Eye Irrit. 2B, H320
STOT Se 3, H335

4. First Aid Measures
Description of First Aid Measures by Route of Exposure

Ingestion: If ingested in large quantities, contact physician for permission to induce vomiting.
Skin Contact: Rinse with water. Use hand moisturizer to soothe dryness. If irriatation persists or worsens, seek medical attention.
Eye Contact: Remove contact lenses. Flush eyes with water for 15 minutes. If irritation persists or worsens, seek medical attention
Inhalation: Move subject to fresh air. Rinse mouth & nasal passages with water. If irritation persists or worsens, seek medical attention.

Most important Symptoms (Acute and Delayed)

Symptoms/Injuries after Ingestion: May cause dry cough, slight nausea
Symptoms/Injuries after Skin Contact: Causes dry, rough skin
Symptoms/Injuries after Eye Contact: Causes eye irritation: potential corneal scratching
Symptoms/Injuries after Inhalation: May cause dry couth

Notes to Physicians:
Natural Zeolite has no additives or materials that require special treatment. Some products, however, are treated to enhance their use for special applications. A separate MSDS is available from the supplier for additives to the Zeolite.

5. Fire-Fighting Measures

General Hazards: Product is not considered flammable or combustible
Suitable Extinguishing Media: N/A
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: N/A
Advice for Fire-Fighters: N/A

6.Accidental Release Measures
Personal Precautions, Protective Equipment and Emergency Procedures

General: No known adverse effects to the environment. Avoid breathing dust. Wear eye/face protection & protective gloves. Wear respiratory protection. Refer to section 2- Hazards Identification, Precautionary Statements.

For Non-Emergency Personnel

Protective Equipment: Use protective personal protection equipment (PPE).
Emergency Procedures: Ventilate area

For Emergency Responders

Protective Equipment: Use appropriate personal protection equipment (PPE)
Emergency Procedure: Ventilate area.

Environmental Precautions

There are no known adverse effects to the environment.

Methods and Material for Containment Clean-Up

Containment: Sweep, scoop, or vacuum discharged material.
Clean-Up: Landfill according to local, state, national and international regulations

7. Handling and Storage

Precautions for Safe Handling

Keep container closed when not in use.
Keep out of the reach of children.

Hygiene Measure

Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety procedures. Wash hands with mild soap and water before eating, drinking or smoking again when leaving work.

Safe Storage Conditions

Store in a cool, dry area.
Keep container closed when not in use.
Protect containers from abuse

Incompatible Products and Materials

Special Rules for Packaging

Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

USA ACHIG:                                                       Values have not been established
Recommended Threshold Limit:              Ceiling Limit = 15 mg/m3 total dust
                                                                                5mg/m3 Respirable Fraction
Exposure Analysis Method -:                     Respirable Sampler or Midget Impringer
                                                                                See: J. Am. Ind. Hyg. Assoc. 28:554 (1967)
Exposure Controls

Appropriate Engineering Controls: Ensure all national/local regulations are observed
Personal Protective Equipment: Wear eye/face protection, protective gloves and respiratory protection.

Eye Protection: Wear safety glasses or chemical goggles.
Hand Protection: Wear plastic, rubber or cotton gloves
Respiratory Protection: If exposure limits are exceeded or irritation is experienced, wear NIOSH approved respiratory protection
Thermal Hazard Protection N/A

Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical & Chemical Properties
Clinoptiloite

Physical sate:
Pulverized Rock

Appearance:
Dry Granules & Powders

Color
White to Off-White

Odor & Odor Threshold:
Odorless, No Threshold

Vapor Pressure:
N/A

Vapor Density
N/A

pH:
N/A

Relative Density:
No Data Available

Relative Evaporation Rate:
N/A

Melting Point:
1800 degrees F

Freezing Point:
No data available

Boiling Point:
N/A

Flash Point:
N/A

Solubility in Water:
0

Flammability:
N/A

Partition Coefficient
No data available

Auto Ignition Temperature:
No data available

Decompostion Temperature:
No data available

Viscosity:
N/A

Specific Gravity:
2.2-2.4

Solids Content:
N/A

Explosive Limits:
N/A

Other Information:
None available

10.Stability and Reactivity
Reactivity:                          Products are not considered flammable or combustible
Chemical Stability:          Stable. No stabilizers needed. No safety issues.
Conditions to Avoid:      N/A
Incompatible Materials:               No materials to avoid.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:      N/A
NFPA Hazard Ratings:                    Health Hazard: 1               Flammability Hazard: 0
                                                                Reactivity: 0                       Special Hazard: None

Toxicological Information

Acute Toxicity:                                                                                 Not classified
Listed on NTP Report on Carcinogens:                                   No
Listed as potential carcinogen in IARC Monographs?      No
Listed as potential carcinogen by OSHA?                              No

Product
CAS#
EINECS #
LC50
LD50

Clinoptilolite
12173-10-3
Not found
N/A
N/A

Likely Routes of Exposure           Symptoms-Low Expsure               Symptoms-Severe Exposure
Inhalation:                                          Respiratory irritation                      Shortness of breath
Skin Contact:                                      Dry skin                                                                Chapping
Eye Contact:                                       Itchy, irritated eyes                         Corneal abrasions
Ingestion:                                            Dry cough                                            Gagging

Effects from Short-Term Exposure

Immediate Effects: See “Symptoms-Low Exposure” above
Delayed Effects: See “Symptoms-Low Exposure” above
Chronic Effects: Undocumented

Effects from Long-Term Exposure

Immediate Effects See “Symptoms-Severe Exposure” above
Delayed Effects See “Symptoms-Severe Exposure” above
Chronic Effects Undocumented

12.Ecological Information
No data available. None of the ingredients are classified as a marine pollutant.

Disposal Considerations

Refer to Section 8- Exposure Controls/Personal Protection.
Dispose of in accordance with local, state, national and international regulations. Product is classified as non-hazardous, however, non-hazardous materials may become hazardous waste upon contact with other products. Refer to “40 CFR Protection of Environment Parts 260-299” for complete waste disposal regulations. Consult your local, state or federal environmental protection agency before disposing of any chemicals. According to the European Waste Catalogue, waste codes are application-specific and should be assigned by the user based on the application for which the product is used.

Transportation Information

DOT Shipping Name:              Non-Hazardous for Transport     IMDG Hazard Class:        Not regulated
DOT Hazard Class:                   Not regulated                                    IATA Hazard Class:          Not regulated
UN/NA ID No:                           None                                                     RID/ADR Code:                 Not regulated
Hazard Id No. (HIN):               None                                                     Hazard Symbols:              None

15.Regulatory Information
TSCA (U.S.A.- Toxic Substance Control Act)
All components of this product are not listed on the U.S. Toxic Substances Control Act Chemical Inventory or are exempted from listing because a Low Volume or Polymer Exemption has been granted in accordance with 40 CFR 723.50.
SARA TITLE III (U.S.A.-Superfund Amendments & Reauthorization Act)
                311/312 Hazard Categories- Immediate Health, 313 Reportable Ingredients- None
CERCLA (U.S.A.- Comprehensive Response Compensation & Liability Act
                None
California Prop 65, Safe Drinking Water & Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986
There are no chemicals present known to the State of California to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity.
CPR (Canadian Controlled Products Regulations)
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations and the SDS contains all the information required by the Controlled Products Regulations. WHMIS Classification: Not controlled.
IDL (Canadian Ingredient Disclosures List)
Components of this product identified by CAS number and listed on the Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List are shown in Section 3.
DSL/NDSL (Canadian Domestic Substances List/ Non-Domestic Substances List)
Components of this product identified by CAS number are not listed on the DSL or NDSL, or are otherwise in compliance with the New Substances Notification (NSN) regulations. Only ingredients classified as “hazardous” are listed in Section 2, unless otherwise indicated.
EINECS (European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances)
Components of this product identified by CAS numbers are on the European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances unless indicated as “not found.”
WGK Water Quality Index:   nwg
VbK Index: Not applicable.

16.Other Information
Indication of Changes:                          06/05/15
Other Information:                 This document has been prepared in accordance with the SDS requirements of the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200.
GHS Full Text Phrases:
Oral Toxicity 5
Acute Toxicity- Oral –Category 5

Skin Irritant 3
Skin Corrosion/Irritation-Category3

Eye Irritant 2B
Serious Eye Damage/Irritation-Category 2B

STOT SE 3
Respiratory tract irritation-Category 3


        Notes & Full R-Phrase Text:        R20:       Harmful by inhalation
                                                                        R36, R37, R38: Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin
HMIS III Ratings:                      Health=1                              Flammability=0
                                                        Physical Hazard=0            Personal Safety Equipment=E
Definitions:                                                *= Chronic Health Hazard             E=Safety Glasses, Gloves, Respirator
                                                        0= Insignificant
                                                        1=Slight
                                                        2=Moderate
                                                        3=High
                                                        4=Extreme

This information is based on our current knowledge and is intended to describe the product for the purposes of health, safety, and environmental requirements only. It should not therefore be construed as guaranteeing any specific property of this product.