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SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking

1.1. Product identifier

Trade name
LAUNDROSIL 212
Material number: 255404
Chemical nature: Modified bentonite

1.2. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture
Industry sector : several industries
Type of use : Absorbents and adsorbents
Detergent

1.3. Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet

Identification of the company
Clariant Produkte (Deutschland) GmbH
Ostenriederstrasse 15
85368 Moosburg
Telephone no. : +49 (0)8761/82-0
Information about the substance/mixture
BU Functional Minerals
Product Stewardship
e-mail: [email protected]

1.4. Emergency telephone number

00800-5121 5121 (24 h)

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification (REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008)
Not a hazardous substance or mixture.
2.2 Label elements
Labelling (REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008)
Not a hazardous substance or mixture.

2.3 Other hazards

This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent,
bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of
0.1% or higher.
The product contains less than 1% w/w RCS (respirable crystalline silica).

Depending on the handling and use (grinding, drying, bagging), airborne respirable dust may be
generated. Dust contains respirable crystalline silica. Prolonged and or massive inhalation of
respirable crystalline silica dust may cause lung fibrosis, commonly referred to as silicosis.
Principal symptoms of silicosis are cough and breathlessness. Occupational exposure to
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respirable dust should be monitored and controlled. The product should be handled using
methods and techniques that minimize or eliminate dust generation.

SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients

3.2 Mixtures
Hazardous components
Remarks : No hazardous ingredients

SECTION 4: First aid measures

4.1 Description of first aid measures

General advice : Remove contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ensure that the First Aid Personnel are aware of the product
involved, and take precautions to protect themselves (e.g.
wear personal protection equipment).

If inhaled : If inhaled, remove to fresh air.

Get medical advice/ attention.

In case of skin contact : In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water.
If skin irritation persists, call a physician.

In case of eye contact : Hold eyelids apart and flush eyes with plenty of water for at
least 15 minutes. Get medical attention.

If swallowed : Do not induce vomiting. Keep patient at rest and obtain

immediate medical assistance
If swallowed, rinse mouth with water (only if the person is
conscious).
Do not give anything to drink.

4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Symptoms : The possible symptoms known are those derived from the
labelling (see section 2).

Risks : No additional hazards are known except those derived from

the labelling.

4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Treatment : Treat symptomatically.

SECTION 5: Firefighting measures

5.1 Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media : Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local
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circumstances and the surrounding environment.

Unsuitable extinguishing : High volume water jet

media

5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Specific hazards during : The product is not flammable.
firefighting Does not sustain combustion.
No hazardous decomposition products are known.

5.3 Advice for firefighters

Special protective equipment : Self-contained breathing apparatus Special sliding risk
for firefighters through leaking of spilled product in connection with water.

Further information : Fire residues and contaminated fire extinguishing water must
be disposed of in accordance with local regulations.
Do not disperse powdered product in air.

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures

6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Personal precautions : Ensure adequate ventilation.
Wear suitable protective equipment.
Forms slippery/greasy layers with water.
Avoid dust formation.
Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.
Avoid breathing dust.

6.2 Environmental precautions

Environmental precautions : Collect contaminated fire extinguishing water separately. This
must not be discharged into drains.
The product should not be allowed to enter drains, water
courses or the soil.

6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Methods for cleaning up : Pick up and transfer to properly labelled containers.
If product is released from trucks in roads, place signposts
and remove the spill using vacuum cleaning systems.

6.4 Reference to other sections

Information regarding Safe handling, see chapter 7., For personal protection see section 8., For
disposal considerations see section 13.

SECTION 7: Handling and storage

7.1 Precautions for safe handling

Advice on safe handling : Avoid dust formation.
Avoid dust accumulation in enclosed space.
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Provide adequate ventilation.

Handle and open container with care.
Avoid inhalation, ingestion and contact with skin and eyes.
Keep container tightly closed.
Keep limited supplies at workplace.

Advice on protection against : Observe the general rules of industrial fire protection
fire and explosion

Hygiene measures : Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday. Use
protective skin cream before handling the product. Take off
immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before
reuse. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Requirements for storage : Keep only in the original container.
areas and containers

Further information on : Keep container tightly closed.

storage conditions

Advice on common storage : Do not store or transport together with foodstuffs

7.3 Specific end use(s)

Specific use(s) : No further recommendations.

SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection

8.1 Control parameters

Occupational Exposure Limits
Components CAS-No. Value type (Form Control parameters Basis
of exposure)
Bentonite (Dust) Not (Total dust) 10 mg/m3 Nepsi
Assigned (European
Network on
Silica)
(inhalable 3 mg/m3 Nepsi
fraction) (European
Network on
Silica)
8.2 Exposure controls
Engineering measures
Local ventilation recommended - mechanical ventilation may be used.
Personal protective equipment
Eye protection : Depending on the risk, wear sufficient eye protection (safety
glasses with side protection or goggles, and if necessary,
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face shield.)

Hand protection
Remarks : Long-term exposure Impervious butyl rubber gloves

Remarks : For short-term exposure (splash protection): Nitrile rubber

gloves.

Skin and body protection : Protective suit

Respiratory protection : Use respiratory protection in case of insufficient exhaust

ventilation or prolonged exposure
Filter class FFP3

Protective measures : Observe the usual precautions for handling chemicals.

Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close
to the workstation location.
Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Do not breathe dust.

SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties

9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties

Appearance : agglomerates

Colour : white

Odour : odourless

pH : 9 - 11 (20 °C)
Concentration: 20 g/l
Method: aqueous suspension

Melting point : > 450 °C

Method: Directive 84/449/EEC, A.1
Information refers to the main component.

Boiling point : Not applicable

Flash point : Not applicable

Evaporation rate : Not applicable

Upper explosion limit / upper : Not applicable

flammability limit

Lower explosion limit / Lower : Not applicable

flammability limit

Vapour pressure : Not applicable

Relative vapour density : Not applicable

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Relative density : not available

Density : 2,6 g/cm3

Bulk density : 750 - 950 kg/m3

Solubility(ies)
Water solubility : < 0,9 g/l Data corresponds to that of the active component
Method: Directive 84/449/EEC, A.6

Partition coefficient: n- : Not applicable

octanol/water inorganic

Auto-ignition temperature : Not applicable

Decomposition temperature : No decomposition if used as directed.

Viscosity
Viscosity, dynamic : Not applicable

Viscosity, kinematic : Not applicable

Flow time : Not applicable

Explosive properties : Not explosive

Method: Expert judgement

Oxidizing properties : The substance or mixture is not classified as oxidizing.

Method: Expert judgement

9.2 Other information

Surface tension : Not applicable

Self-ignition : Method: Directive 84/449/EEC, A.16

no relative self-ignition temperature below 400 °C Information
refers to the main component.

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity

10.1 Reactivity
Stable under recommended storage conditions.
10.2 Chemical stability
The product is chemically stable.
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions
Hazardous reactions : When used and handled as intended, none.

10.4 Conditions to avoid

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Conditions to avoid : Forms slippery/greasy layers with water.

10.5 Incompatible materials

Materials to avoid : None.

10.6 Hazardous decomposition products

No hazardous decomposition products if stored and handled as prescribed

SECTION 11: Toxicological information

11.1 Information on toxicological effects

Acute toxicity
Product:
Acute oral toxicity : LD50 (Rat): > 2 g/kg
Method: OECD Test Guideline 420
Remarks: Information refers to the main component.

Acute inhalation toxicity : Remarks: no data available

Acute dermal toxicity : Remarks: no data available

Bentonite is almost insoluble and has a low absorption
through the skin.

Skin corrosion/irritation
Product:
Species : Rabbit
Method : OECD Test Guideline 404
Result : No skin irritation
Remarks : Information refers to the main component.

Serious eye damage/eye irritation

Product:
Species : Rabbit
Method : OECD Test Guideline 405
Result : No eye irritation
Remarks : Information refers to the main component.

Respiratory or skin sensitisation

Product:
Remarks : Bentonite is considered not to be a skin sensitizer based on
experience in handling and low absorption through the skin.

Germ cell mutagenicity

Product:
Germ cell mutagenicity- : It is concluded that the product is not mutagenic based on
Assessment evaluation of several mutagenicity tests.
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Carcinogenicity
Product:
Remarks : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

Reproductive toxicity
Product:
Effects on fertility : Remarks: Based on available data, the classification criteria
are not met.

STOT - single exposure

Product:
Remarks : No organ toxicity observed in acute tests.
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

Aspiration toxicity
Product:
No aspiration toxicity classification

Further information
Product:
Remarks : Specific symptoms in animal studies (likely route of
exposure):

In case of ingestion:
No acute or long term effects were seen in animal studies
following oral exposure.

In case of skin contact:

No acute effects were seen in an animal study following acute
dermal exposure.
Bentonite is not a skin irritant

In case of inhalation:
No acute effects were seen in an animal study following acute
inhalation exposure.

Bentonite contains crystalline silica, which is a known cause of

silicosis, a progressive, sometimes fatal lung disease. In a
1997 monograph (Volume 68, “Silica, Some Silicates, Coal
Dust and Para-aramid Fibrils”), the International Agency for
Research on cancer (IARC) has classified “inhaled crystalline
silica from occupational sources” in Group 1 as a substance
“carcinogenic to humans”. In making the overall evaluation,
the IARC Working Group noted that carcinogenicity in humans
was not detected in all industrial circumstances studied.
Crystalline silica has also been classified by the German MAK
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Commission as a human carcinogen (Category A1).

Although bentonite contains quartz, an intratracheal study

(Creutzenberg 2008) on the read across substance bentonite
demonstrated significant differences in toxicity following
administration of equivalent doses of quartz as either
bentonite (15.2 mg of bentonite with 60% quartz) or reference
quartz (10.5 mg of 87% quartz). The reference-quartz caused
significant, self-perpetuating lung toxicity while bentonite
demonstrated significantly less toxicity and partial recovery
during the study period. The main effect of bentonite was
slight fibrosis and inflammation of the lung. The study
demonstrated that a simple bridging of toxicity data from
quartz to bentonite is not appropriate.

Occupational exposure to respirable dust should be monitored

and controlled

SECTION 12: Ecological information

12.1 Toxicity
Product:
Toxicity to fish : LC50 (Oncorhynchus mykiss (rainbow trout)): 16 g/l
Exposure time: 96 h

LC50 (Marine water fish): 2,8 - 3,2 g/l

Exposure time: 24 h

Toxicity to daphnia and other : EC50 (Daphnia magna (Water flea)): > 100 mg/l
aquatic invertebrates Exposure time: 48 h
Method: OECD Test Guideline 202

EC50 (Metacarcinus magister): 81,6 mg/l

Exposure time: 96 h

EC50 (Pandalus danae): 24,8 mg/l

Exposure time: 96 h

Toxicity to algae : EC50 (Desmodesmus subspicatus (green algae)): > 100 mg/l
Exposure time: 72 h

Plant toxicity : 84,4 mg/kg

Species: Phaseolus vulgaris
Remarks: No effect on the growth was observed.

84,4 mg/kg
Species: Zea mays
Remarks: No effect on the growth was observed.

12.2 Persistence and degradability

Product:
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Biodegradability : Remarks: The methods for determining biodegradability are

not applicable to inorganic substances.

12.3 Bioaccumulative potential

Product:
Bioaccumulation : Remarks: Not relevant for inorganic substances

12.4 Mobility in soil

Product:
Distribution among : Medium: Soil
environmental compartments Remarks: Bentonite is almost insoluble and thus presents a
low mobility in most soils.

12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

Product:
Assessment : This substance/mixture contains no components considered
to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or
very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of
0.1% or higher..

12.6 Other adverse effects

Product:
Additional ecological : Ecological data given refer to the main component.
information

SECTION 13: Disposal considerations

13.1 Waste treatment methods

Product : Product should be taken to a suitable and authorized waste
disposal site in accordance with relevant regulations and if
necessary after consultation with the waste disposal operator
and/or the competent Authorities

Contaminated packaging : Packaging that cannot be cleaned should be disposed of as

product waste

SECTION 14: Transport information

Section 14.1. to 14.5.

ADR not restricted

ADN not restricted
RID not restricted
IATA not restricted
IMDG not restricted
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14.6. Special precautions for user

See sections 6 to 8 of this Safety Data Sheet.

14.7. Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL73/78 and the IBC Code (International
Bulk Chemicals Code)
No transport as bulk according IBC - Code.

SECTION 15: Regulatory information

15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or
mixture
15.2 Chemical safety assessment
As the main substance contained in this product is neither to be classified as dangerous according to
Directive 67/548/EEC nor assessed to be a PBT or vPvB substance, according to REACH regulation
no Chemical Safety Assessment (CSA) is required.

SECTION 16: Other information

Full text of other abbreviations

ADN - European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Inland
Waterways; ADR - European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous
Goods by Road; AICS - Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances; ASTM - American Society
for the Testing of Materials; bw - Body weight; CLP - Classification Labelling Packaging
Regulation; Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008; CMR - Carcinogen, Mutagen or Reproductive
Toxicant; DIN - Standard of the German Institute for Standardisation; DSL - Domestic Substances
List (Canada); ECHA - European Chemicals Agency; EC-Number - European Community
number; ECx - Concentration associated with x% response; ELx - Loading rate associated with
x% response; EmS - Emergency Schedule; ENCS - Existing and New Chemical Substances
(Japan); ErCx - Concentration associated with x% growth rate response; GHS - Globally
Harmonized System; GLP - Good Laboratory Practice; IARC - International Agency for Research
on Cancer; IATA - International Air Transport Association; IBC - International Code for the
Construction and Equipment of Ships carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk; IC50 - Half maximal
inhibitory concentration; ICAO - International Civil Aviation Organization; IECSC - Inventory of
Existing Chemical Substances in China; IMDG - International Maritime Dangerous Goods; IMO -
International Maritime Organization; ISHL - Industrial Safety and Health Law (Japan); ISO -
International Organisation for Standardization; KECI - Korea Existing Chemicals Inventory; LC50
- Lethal Concentration to 50 % of a test population; LD50 - Lethal Dose to 50% of a test
population (Median Lethal Dose); MARPOL - International Convention for the Prevention of
Pollution from Ships; n.o.s. - Not Otherwise Specified; NO(A)EC - No Observed (Adverse) Effect
Concentration; NO(A)EL - No Observed (Adverse) Effect Level; NOELR - No Observable Effect
Loading Rate; NZIoC - New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals; OECD - Organization for Economic
Co-operation and Development; OPPTS - Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention;
PBT - Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic substance; PICCS - Philippines Inventory of
Chemicals and Chemical Substances; (Q)SAR - (Quantitative) Structure Activity Relationship;
REACH - Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council
concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals; RID -
Regulations concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail; SADT - Self-
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Accelerating Decomposition Temperature; SDS - Safety Data Sheet; SVHC - Substance of Very
High Concern; TCSI - Taiwan Chemical Substance Inventory; TRGS - Technical Rule for
Hazardous Substances; TSCA - Toxic Substances Control Act (United States); UN - United
Nations; vPvB - Very Persistent and Very Bioaccumulative
Further information
Training advice : Workers must be informed of the presence of crystalline silica
and trained in the proper use and handling of this product as
required under applicable regulations.

Other information : Social Dialogue on Respirable Crystalline Silica:

A multi-sectoral social dialogue agreement on Workers Health

Protection through the Good Handling and Use of Crystalline
Silica and Products Containing it was signed on 25 April 2006.
This autonomous agreement, which receives the European
Commission’s financial support, is based on a Good Practices
Guide. The requirements of the Agreement came into force on
25 October 2006. The Agreement was published in the Official
Journal of the European Union (2006/C 279/02). The text of
the Agreement and its annexes, including the Good Practices
Guide, are available from http://www.nepsi.eu and provide
useful information and guidance for the handling of products
containing respirable crystalline silica. Literature references
are available on request from EUROSIL, the European
Association of Industrial Silica Producers.
Prolonged and/or massive exposure to respirable crystalline
silica-containing dust may cause silicosis, a nodular
pulmonary fibrosis caused by deposition in the lungs of fine
respirable particles of crystal
In 1997, IARC (the International Agency for Research on
Cancer) concluded that crystalline silica inhaled from
occupational sources can cause lung cancer in humans.
However it pointed out that not all industrial circumstances,
nor all crystalline silica types, were to be incriminated. (IARC
Monographs on the evaluation of the carcinogenic risks of
chemicals to humans, Silica, silicates dust and organic fibres,
1997, Vol. 68, IARC, Lyon, France.)
In June 2003, SCOEL (the EU Scientific Committee on
Occupational Exposure Limits) concluded that the main effect
in humans of the inhalation of respirable crystalline silica dust
is silicosis. “There is sufficient information to conclude that the
relative risk of lung cancer is increased in persons with
silicosis (and, apparently, not in employees without silicosis
exposed to silica dust in quarries and in the ceramic industry).
Therefore preventing the onset of silicosis will also reduce the
cancer risk…“ (SCOEL SUM Doc 94-final, June 2003.
So there is a body of evidence supporting the fact that
increased cancer risk would be limited to people already
suffering from silicosis. Worker protection against silicosis
should be assured by respecting the existing regulatory
occupational exposure limits and implementing additional risk
management measures where required (see section 16
below).
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Sources of key data used to : Creutzenberg O, Hansen T, Ernst H & Muhle H (2008)
compile the Safety Data Toxicity of a quartz with occulated surfaces in a 90 day
Sheet intratracheal instillation study in rats; Inhalation toxicology. 20:
995-1008

This information corresponds to the present state of our knowledge and is intended as a general
description of our products and their possible applications. Clariant makes no warranties, express
or implied, as to the information's accuracy, adequacy, sufficiency or freedom from defect and
assumes no liability in connection with any use of this information. Any user of this product is
responsible for determining the suitability of Clariant's products for its particular application.
Nothing included in this information waives any of Clariant's General Terms and Conditions of
Sale, which control unless it agrees otherwise in writing. Any existing intellectual/industrial
property rights must be observed. Due to possible changes in our products and applicable
national and international regulations and laws, the status of our products could change. Material
Safety Data Sheets providing safety precautions, that should be observed when handling or
storing Clariant products, are available upon request and are provided in compliance with
applicable law. You should obtain and review the applicable Material Safety Data Sheet
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