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    Material Safety Data Sheet Avagel Plus

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    This document provides safety information for Avagel Plus, a viscofier made of Wyoming bentonite and other minerals. It may cause irritation if inhaled or with prolonged skin contact. Repeated inhalation of fine dust over time can cause lung disease. Personal protective equipment like dust masks and safety glasses are recommended when handling. It is non-flammable and stable under normal conditions. Disposal should be to an authorized waste collection point.

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    This document provides safety information for Avagel Plus, a viscofier made of Wyoming bentonite and other minerals. It may cause irritation if inhaled or with prolonged skin contact. Repeated inhalation of fine dust over time can cause lung disease. Personal protective equipment like dust masks and safety glasses are recommended when handling. It is non-flammable and stable under normal conditions. Disposal should be to an authorized waste collection point.

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    This document provides safety information for Avagel Plus, a viscofier made of Wyoming bentonite and other minerals. It may cause irritation if inhaled or with prolonged skin contact. Repeated inhalation of fine dust over time can cause lung disease. Personal protective equipment like dust masks and safety glasses are recommended when handling. It is non-flammable and stable under normal conditions. Disposal should be to an authorized waste collection point.

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    Material Safety Data Sheet

    AVAGEL PLUS

    1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCES/PREPARATION AND THE COMPANY UNDERTAKING


    Product Name AVAGEL PLUS

    Application Viscofier

    Supplier Ava S.p.A.


    via Salaria 1313/C
    00138 ROMA
    Italy

    Emergency telephone number Off.: +39 06 885611324; +39 06 885611326; +39 06 885611373
    Mob.: +39 3355897280; +39 3355234619; +39 3355710385

    Telefax +39-06-8889363

    2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
    Chemical description Wyoming bentonite. Complex Hydro silicates of Al, Fe, Mg, Ca, Na

    Hazardous Impurities The product contains a small amount of crystalline silica which may
    cause delayed respiratory disease if inhaled over a prolonged period of
    time. Avoid breathing dust. Use a dust musk.

    EINECS-No.

    CAS-No.

    3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
    Inhalation May cause mucosal irritation. Avoid generating dusts. Do not breathe
    dust

    Skin contact Can cause irritation with prolonged contact

    Eye contact May cause mild irritation

    Ingestion No adverse effect expected for small amounts

    Human health hazards - Chronic Repeated inhalation of fine dusts may cause pneumoconiosis

    Environmental hazards No adverse effect expected

    Physical and chemical hazards None known.

    4. FIRST AID MEASURES


    Inhalation Remove to fresh air, and treat symptomatically. Obtain medical
    attention

    Skin contact Take off contaminated clothing. Wash off with plenty of water.

    Eye contact Gently irrigate with clean water. If irritation persist, obtain medical
    attention

    Ingestion Rinse mouth immediately and repeatedly with water. If necessary


    obtain medical attention

    Revision date May 2005 Page 1/4


    Material Safety Data Sheet
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    Other information

    5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES


    Extinguishing media Not applicable. Not expected to burn

    Unsuitable extinguishing media None known

    Fire and explosion hazard None known

    Protective equipment In case of fire wear a full face positive pressure self contained
    breathing apparatus and protective suit.

    6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES


    Personal precautions Do not breathe dust. Use a dust musk

    Environmental precautions No adverse effect expected

    Methods for cleaning up Remove with vacuum if possible to avoid generating dust. Avoid
    addition of water: may cause slippery floor conditions

    7. HANDLING AND STORAGE


    Handling Avoid generating dusts. Do not breathe dust. Use a dust musk

    Storage conditions Keep in dry place

    8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION


    Engineering measures General ventilation is recommended. Local exhaust if dust is generated

    Exposure limits (ACGIH 2004) Crystalline Quartz (respirable dust):


    TLV-TWA = 0.05 mg/m³ silicosis; lung fibrosis; cancer

    Nuisance dust (PNOS) (respirable):


    TLV-TWA = 3 mg/m³ lung

    Personal protection equipment


    Respiratory protection Dust mask approved

    Hand/skin protection Gloves and protective clothing recommended

    Eye protection Safety glasses recommended

    Hygiene measures Eye-wash fountain near-by. Keep a safety shower available

    9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES


    Form Powder

    Colour Greyish

    Odour None

    Boiling point N/A

    Melting point Above 1250 °C

    Flash point - (PMCC) N/A


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    Auto ignition N/A

    Explosion limits N/A

    Vapour pressure N/A

    Relative density 2.0 - 3.0 kg/l

    Solubility in water Dispersible

    pH (5% sol.) 9.5 – 10.5

    Viscosity N/A

    Bulk density 1.0 kg/l

    Freezing point N/A

    Pour point N/A


    Abbreviations: N/A = Not Applicable - N/E = Not Evaluated
    10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
    Stability Stable under normal operating conditions

    Conditions to avoid None

    Materials to avoid Strong oxidizing agents

    Hazardous decomposition products None

    11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION


    Acute toxicity No data available. No adverse effect expected

    Primary irritation skin/eye May cause irritation with prolonged contact. May cause mild irritation

    Sensitization No data available. No adverse effect expected

    Chronic toxicity data Inhalation of fine dusts can cause pneumoconiosis

    12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION


    Persistency and degradation Not applicable. Mineral product

    Mobility and Bioaccumulation No adverse effects expected

    Ecotoxicological effects No adverse effects expected

    13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

    Do not discharge into drains or the environment, dispose to an authorized waste collection point

    14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION


    Description Not regulated

    UN Number N/A

    Revision date May 2005 Page 3/4


    Material Safety Data Sheet
    AVAGEL PLUS

    Packing group N/A

    ADR/RID

    Class ADR 2003 Label: --


    ADR 2003 Classif. Code: --
    Hazard Identification

    IMDG

    Class Subsidiary risk: -

    Em S

    IATA

    Class
    15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
    EC Classification Not regulated

    Hazard Symbol None

    contains: Bentonite

    Risk Phrases

    Safety Phrases S22: Do not breathe dust

    16. OTHER INFORMATION

    This material safety data sheet provides health and safety information. The product is to be used in applications consistent
    with AVA technology. Individuals handling this product should be informed of the safety precautions and should have
    access to this information.

    Revision date May 2005 Page 4/4

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