This
product is not classified as hazardous under Australian legislation.
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Manufacturer
Details
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Company |
Zeolite
Mineral Corporation Pty Ltd |
| Address |
80
/ 150 Leichhardt Street, Spring Hill, Qld 4000 Australia |
| Postal |
PO
Box 15737 City East Qld 4002 Australia |
| Normal
Telephone # |
04
3936 5483 |
| Emergency
Phone # |
0414
787 928 |
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Product
Details
| Product
Name |
Zeolite
/ Clinoptilolite / Anhydrous Aluminosilicate |
| Other
Names |
ZeoSand®,
Zeopure® |
| Origin |
Quirindi
NSW |
| Hazchem
Code |
Not
applicable
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| Dangerous
Goods Class |
None |
| Toxic
Substances Schedule |
None |
| Uses |
Water
filtration, adsorbents, various domestic, various industrial,
animal feed and agricultural soil ammendment. |
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Physical
Properties
| Appearance |
Pink
granular or powdered material - no odour |
| Boiling
Point |
Not
applicable |
| Melting
Point |
Not
applicable |
| Flash
Point |
Not
applicable |
| Flammability
Limits |
Not
applicable |
| Vapour
Pressure |
Not
applicable |
Relative
Vapour Density
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Not
applicable |
| Solubility
in Water |
Insoluble |
| pH |
Not
applicable |
| Specific
Gravity (water = 1) |
1.1
gm/cm3 |
| Hardness |
6
mohs scale |
| Particle
Size |
various
grades ranging from -70 micron to 5mm |
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Health
Effects
Non hazardous to health other than as an irritant.
| First
Aid Facilities |
Not
applicable |
| Advice
to Doctor |
Material
is inert but is highly absorbent and may have dehydrating
effects if large amounts ingested. |
| Toxicity |
Data
Material is non toxic. |
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Swallowed |
Eye |
Skin |
Inhaled |
| Acute |
No
known adverse effects if ingested in small quantities.
Not recommended for human consumption. |
Dust
may cause irritation. |
Some
irritation may occur due to drying action. |
No
known adverse effects. |
| Chronic |
No
known chronic effects. |
No
known chronic effects. |
No
known chronic effects. |
No
known chronic effects. |
| First
Aid |
If
adverse effects are observed seek medical advice. |
Flush
with water for 5 - 10 mins. If irritation persists seek
medical attention. |
If
skin irritation occurs, remove clothing and flush affected
area with water. Seek medical attention if irritation
persists. |
Remove
patient from affected area. |
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General
Maintain good house keeping to prevent accumulations of product.
Wash hands with soap and water after handling. |
Exposure
Standards
Nuisance dust: No exposure standards set for zeolite.
Engineering Controls: Use dust extraction systems in the manufacture,
handling, storage, and clean up so that airborne dust is minimised.
Do not allow the dust to build up on walls, roof, or machinery.
Personal Protection: Avoid prolonged breathing of dust or contact
of dust with skin.
Flammability: Product is not combustible or flammable.
Environment: No environmental hazards are reported. |
Storage
and Transport
No special storage or transport requirements.
General requirements to store stable stacks apply.
Road Transport: Not classified as a dangerous goods.
Sea Transport: Not classified.
Storage: Protect from moisture. |
Spills
& Disposal
Avoid excessive exposure to dust. If liquid spill is absorbed
into material, follow specific disposal instructions of liquid. |
Fire/Explosion
Hazard
None.
Since product is none combustible, extinguishing media appropriate
to the surrounding fire should be used. |
Reactivity
Data
Can release heat when absorbing water. Will react with HF acid.
Avoid contact with strong oxidising agents. |
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The
information contained herein is given in good faith, but no
warranty, expressed or implied is made. Consult Zeolite Mineral
Corporation Pty Ltd for further information.
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