ITTEHAD CHEMICALS LIMITED
Kala Shah Kaku
MSDS-Food Grade Bleaching Earth
Doc. # MSDS-ICL-FGBE
Rev. # 00
Bashir A. Sial
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Effective Date: 01.01.2011
Arshad Hayat
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ITTEHAD CHEMICALS LIMITED
Kala Shah Kaku
MSDS-Food Grade Bleaching Earth
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Bleaching Earth (Food Grade)
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Description
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Chemical Product and Company Identification /
Contact Numbers / Trade Name / Product Uses
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2.
Material Identification / Chemical Composition
3.
Physical & Chemical Properties / Hazards Identification
4.
First Aid Measures / Fire Fighting Measures / Risk/Safety
classification
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5.
Accidental Release Measures / Handling and Storage,
Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
07 - 08
6.
Disclaimer
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ITTEHAD CHEMICALS LIMITED
Kala Shah Kaku
MSDS-Food Grade Bleaching Earth
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Bleaching Earth (Food Grade)
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Company Identification:
Ittehad Chemicals Limited
Contact Numbers
20 K.M G.T Road Kala Shah Kaku
District Sheikhupura-Punjab, Pakistan
 (042) 37950221, 37950210, 37950209, 37950211 (round the clock)
 (042) 37950222,23,24,25, 37980045,46, 37980121, 37980454
(Exchange # from 0830 -1630)
 (042) 36314857, 36306586, 87, 88, 36306482
Lahore Office during 0900-1700 hrs
 Not on Sundays & Holidays
Note:
For any change in Telephone Numbers please contact 17 of PTCL
for assistance.
Trade Name:
Food Grade Bleaching Earth SHAFFAF
Synonyms:
Bentonite acid activated, Activated Bleaching Earth
Product Uses:
Edible Oil / Lube Oil Bleaching
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PABX: 7950222, 23, 24, 7980045, 46 Fax: 7950206
ITTEHAD CHEMICALS LIMITED
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MSDS-Food Grade Bleaching Earth
2. MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION
Trade Name
SHAFFAF
Molecular Formula
-
EINECS Number
274-324-8
CAS Number
70131-50-9
3. CHEMICAL COMPOSITION:
SiO2 %
55 ~ 80
Al2O3 %
5 ~ 20
Fe2O3 %
2 ~ 10
MgO %
0~8
CaO %
0~5
Na2O %
0~2
K2O %
0~2
Notes:
Analysis may vary with clay
source and is quoted as %
dry weight.
Elements present in the clay
have been expressed as
their oxides.
Typical respireable quartz
CAS No. 14808-60-7 in whole
sample <0.1%
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MSDS-Food Grade Bleaching Earth
4. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:
Appearance
Free Flowing Powder
Odor
Odorless
pH
Mild acidic in suspension
Boiling Point
Not Applicable
Melting Point
Not Applicable
Flash Point
Not Applicable
Flammability
Non Flammable
Explosive Properties Non Explosive
Oxidizing Properties None
Solubility
Negligible solubility in Water, Solvents & Oils
Relative Density
350 ~ 1000 Kg/m3
5. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Possible short-term effects of exposure
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Skin Contact
Irritation, Soreness, Cracking of Skin
Eye Contact
Irritation, Redness, Soreness
Inhalation
Irritation of nose and Mouth
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Ingestion
Gastric irritation
6. FIRST AID MEASURES:
Skin Contact
Irrigate thoroughly with cold water and if symptoms
persist seek medical attention.
Eye Contact
Irrigate thoroughly with cold water. Seek medical
attention if symptoms persist.
Inhalation
Remove person to fresh air, loosen clothing and seek
medical attention.
Ingestion
If small amounts, drink copious amounts of water. If
large amounts are ingested seek medical attention.
7. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing Media
Use extinguisher to suit cause of fire.
Product may be a slip hazard when wet.
8. RISK/SAFETY CLASSIFICATION
This product is not a dangerous substance under the Classification,
Packaging and Labeling Regulations.
Do not breathe dust and use only in well-ventilated areas.
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9. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES:
Sweep up or vacuum spilled product and dispose off in accordance with
local regulations. Avoid generating excessive dust and if necessary wear
protective clothing.
10. HANDLING AND STORAGE:
HANDLING
Handle using methods, which minimize creation and dispersion of dust.
Ensure adequate ventilation at point of use.
Use a NIOSH/EN/DOSH approved respirator where the dust levels are
above OEL value.
STORAGE
Store in a dry environment. High humidity causes caking of the powder.
Isolate from toxic substances to avoid contamination. Avoid unsegregated storage with incompatible materials, which decompose in
the presence of dusts and weak acid such as cyanides, sulfates and
peroxides.
Avoid long-term contact with galvanized or mild steel surfaces under
damp conditions.
Avoid storage with unsaturated organic compounds.
13. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION:
Hand Protection
Skin Protection
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Wear PVC or rubber gloves.
Normal work wears.
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MSDS-Food Grade Bleaching Earth
Eye Protection
Respiratory Protection
Maximum
Occupational Exposure
Limits (MOEL) in terms
of respirable crystalline
silica:-
No further skin protection required unless there
is a possibility of prolonged personal contact
then appropriate protective skin cover is
recommended.
Wear safety glasses with side shields. Eye wash
bottles should be provided at places where
accidental exposure may be possible.
Contact lenses should not be worn.
NIOSH/EN/DOSH approved respirators should
be used if the Occupational Exposure
Standard (OES) or TLVs cannot be met even
after instituting engineering controls.
WEL/OES HSE (UK) : 0.3mg/m 3 TWA
MAC- MSZW (Netherlands) : 0.075mg/m 3 TWA
ACGIH (USA) : 0.05mg/m3 TWA
Due to variation in MOEL, users are advised to
refer to the relevant MOEL adopted in the
countries concerned.
TWA quoted above are for 8-hour time
weighted average.
14. DISCLAIMER:
The information presented herein, while not guaranteed, was prepared by technical
personnel and is true and accurate to the best of our knowledge. No warranty of
merchantability or of fitness for a particular purpose, or warranty or guaranty of any
other kind, express or implied, is made regarding performance, safety, suitability,
stability or otherwise. This information is not intended to be all inclusive as to the
manner and conditions of use, handling, storage, disposal and other factors that
may involve other or additional legal, environmental, safety or performance
considerations, and Ittehad Chemicals Ltd. Assumes no liability whatsoever for the
use of or reliance upon this information. While our technical personnel will be happy
to respond to questions, safe handling and use of the product remains the
responsibility of the customer.
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PABX: 7950222, 23, 24, 7980045, 46 Fax: 7950206