Vermiculite Products


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6. TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES

ORAL INGESTION: not toxic
EYE CONTACT: contact with dust may cause mild irritation
SKIN CONTACT: non-irritating
SKIN ABSORPTION: does not occur
INHALATION: could be treated as a nuisance dust; TLV 10 mg/m3
OVEREXPOSURE EFFECT: no specific effects from overexposure


7. FIRST AID MEASURES

EYE CONTACT: flush with flowing water for 15 minutes


8. PREVENTIVE MEASURES

VENTILATION: general ventilation recommended
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: nuisance dust, respirator if nuisance dust TLV exceeded
SPILL PROCEDURES: sweep-up
DISPOSAL METHOD: dispose in a landfill site in accordance with provincial law


9. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS OR OTHER COMMENTS

WHMIS CLASSIFICATION: not controlled
T D G SHIPPING NAME: non hazardous


10. PREPARATION INFORMATION

DATE: May 31, 2008
V.I.L. VERMICULITE
1775 -52nd Avenue
Lachine, QC
H8T 2Y1
Rejean Mercier
Tel: (514) 631-4251
Fax: (514) 631-4254



THE INFORMATION HERIN IS GIVEN IN GOOD FAITH BUT NO WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IS MADE.