Safety Data Sheet

SDS - Flinders Dolomite - 220219

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Applies to Dolomite

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Safety Data Sheet

Section 1 Chemical Product and Company Identification

Product Identifier: Flinders Trading Fine Dolomite Other Means of Identification: Calcium magnesium carbonate. Recommended Use: Fertiliser, soil conditioner, compost amendment, acid sulphate soil neutraliser, absorbent. Supplier: Jackal Renewables Pty Ltd c/- McDuff Accountants AUSTRALIA Emergency Phone Number: 13 11 26 (Poisons Information Centre)

Section 2 Hazards Identification

THIS PRODUCT IS HAZARDOUS ACCORDING TO THE CRITERIA OF SAFE WORK AUSTRALIA This product is not classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the ADG Code, IMDG, or IATA

GHS Classification: Carcinogenicity (Category 1A) Specific target organ toxicity – repeated exposure, Inhalation (Category 2)

GHS Label Elements Pictogram: [GHS08: Health hazard] Signal Words: Danger

Hazard Statements: H320: Causes eye irritation. H350i: May cause cancer by inhalation. H373: Causes damage to organs (lungs) through prolonged or repeated exposure (inhalation).

Precautionary Statements: P201: Obtain special instructions before use. P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P260: Do not breathe dust/spray. P264: Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P281: Use personal protective equipment as required. P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do – continue rinsing. P314: Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. P337+P313: If eye irritation persists get medical advice/attention. P501: Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant in accordance with local Regulations.

Other Hazards: NONE


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Section 3 Composition / Information on Ingredients

Name CAS Exposure Limits Proportion
Dolomite 16389-88-1 TWA: 10 mg/m³ 0 to 95 %
Attapulgite 12174-11-7 TWA: 1 fibre/cm³ 1 to 4 %
Quartz 14808-60-7 TWA: 0.05 mg/m³ <2 %

Classification: H350i Carcinogen Cat. 1A / H373 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (lungs) Cat. 2

Section 4 First Aid Measures

Description of First Aid Measures General: Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance. If Inhaled: Remove from source of mist, fumes, or dust. Lay patient down quietly and keep warm and rested. Remove any prostheses and loosen any clothing which may affect breathing. If breathing has stopped or is laboured, give assisted respiration. Seek medical advice. In Case of Skin Contact: Wash off with soap and plenty of water. In Case of Eye Contact: Hold eyes open and rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Consult a doctor immediately. Removal of contact lenses should only be undertaken by skilled personnel if safe to do so. If Swallowed: Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If swallowed, immediately rinse mouth with water (provided person is conscious). DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. If vomiting occurs, place victim’s face downwards with head lower than hips.

Most Important Symptoms and Effects, Both Acute and Delayed Eye irritation. Coughing, breathing difficulty. The most important known symptoms and effects of the ingredients are described in Section 11.

Indication of Any Immediate Medical Attention and Special Treatment Needed No data available. Advice to Doctor: Treat symptomatically.

Section 5 Fire Fighting Measures

Suitable Extinguishing Media Use extinguishing media suitable for surrounding areas. There is no restriction on the type of extinguishing media which may be used.

Special Hazards Arising from the Mixture May evolve toxic gasses such as CO2 when strongly heated.

Advice for Fire Fighters Use extinguishing media to control the fire as appropriate to surrounding environment and materials, and cool the adjacent area. Avoid spraying water onto liquid pools: may be slippery when spilt.

Hazchem Code None.

Further Information The product itself does not burn.


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Section 6 Accidental Release Measures

Personal Precautions, Protective Equipment and Emergency Procedures Wet area to prevent dust generation. Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing dusts. Ensure adequate ventilation. For personal protection, see Section 8.

Environmental Precautions Dam spills and cover drains. Do not allow product to enter drains, sewers, or local waterways.

Methods and Materials for Containment and Cleaning Up Wet area to prevent dust generation. Avoid dry sweeping. If vacuuming, it is recommended that a high efficiency particulate filter is used. Sweep, shovel, or vacuum up without creating dust and dispose of to waste disposal site approved of by Local Authority laws. For disposal, see Section 13.

Section 7 Handling and Storage

Precautions for Safe Handling Product is considered stable. Avoid formation of dusts and aerosols. Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed. Avoid contact with eyes.

Conditions for Safe Storage, Including any Incompatibilities Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Do not store near dust-generating or high temperature environments. Store away from foodstuffs.

Specific End Uses Apart from the uses mentioned in Section 1, no other specific uses are noted.

Section 8 Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

Control Parameters – Occupational Exposure Limits

Component Value Control Parameters Notes
Dolomite NES TWA 10 mg/m³ Read across from calcium and magnesium carbonates. This value is for inhalable dust containing no asbestos and <1% crystalline silica. Australia Workplace Exposure Standard for Airborne Contaminants 2020.
Attapulgite TWA 1 fibre/cm³ Institut de recherche Robert-Sauvé en santé et en Sécurité du travail 2022.
Quartz NES TWA 0.05 mg/m³ Australia Workplace Exposure Standard for Airborne Contaminants 2020.

Exposure Controls - Appropriate Engineering Controls Avoid inhalation and use in well ventilated areas. Where inhalation risk exists, use appropriate respiratory protection or provide adequate ventilation. Observe occupational exposure limits and minimize the risk of dust inhalation. Maintain general good industrial hygiene and safe work practice.

Exposure Controls - Personal Protective Equipment Eye/Face Protection: Dust resistant goggles where there is risk of eye contact. Safety glasses approved under appropriate Standards such as AS/NZS 1337 - Eye Protectors for Industrial Applications. Eye wash unit. Contact lenses may pose a special hazard, as they may entrap and concentrate irritants. Skin Protection: No specific hand protection noted, but gloves are advisable for prolonged exposure.


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Body Protection: Suitable protective work wear, e.g. long-sleeved safety clothes or coveralls and safety boots. Respiratory Protection: No specific recommendation made, but respiratory protection must be used if levels exceed the occupational exposure limits. Where protection from nuisance levels of dusts or aerosols is required, use type P2 dust/mist/fume masks approved under appropriate Standards such as AS/NZS 1716 - Respiratory Protective Devices. [Diagram: Icons for safety glasses, dust mask, and gloves] Biological Limits: No biological limit values have been entered for this product.

Section 9 Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance: White fine to lumpy clay-like material. Odour: Odourless Odour Threshold: No data pH: 9 to 11 (1:5 solids in aqueous suspension) Melting / Freezing Point: Not applicable Initial Boiling Point: Not applicable Boiling Range: Not applicable Flash Point: Not applicable Evaporation Rate: Not applicable Flammability: Not applicable Upper / Lower Flammability Limits: Not applicable Explosive Limits: No data Vapour Pressure: No data Vapour Density: No data Relative Density: 2.86 (water = 1) Bulk Density: 1.4 to 1.6 g/cm³ Water Solubility: Practically insoluble at 20 °C Partition Coefficient: n-Octanol:Water: Not applicable Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable Decomposition Temperature: >650 °C Viscosity: Not applicable

Section 10 Chemical Stability / Reactivity

Reactivity: Product will not burn, but has potential to produce toxic CO2 gas when strongly heated in air. Chemical Stability: Product is considered stable under normal conditions. Possibility of Hazardous Reactions: May react with strong acids to generate toxic CO2 gas. Conditions to Avoid: Excessive dust generation during storage and handling. Prolonged high temperature, open flames. Incompatible Materials: Strong acids. Hazardous Decomposition Products: In the event of intense fire, may produce toxic CO2 gas when strongly heated.


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Section 11 Toxicological Information

Toxicological information of ingredients (listed in Section 3): Acute Toxicity: No data. Skin Corrosion / Irritation: May cause irritation on prolonged exposure. Serious Eye Damage / Eye Irritation: Dust may cause irritation. Respiratory or Skin Sensitization: No data. Germ Cell Mutagenicity: No evidence of mutagenic effects. Carcinogenicity: Limited evidence of human carcinogenicity. IARC Group 1 – Carcinogenic to humans. Reproductive Toxicity: No data. Specific Target Organ Toxicity – Single Exposure: No data. Specific Target Organ Toxicity – Repeated Exposure: Inhalation – may cause damage to organs (lungs) through prolonged or repeated exposure. Aspiration Hazard: No data.

Additional Information Prolonged inhalation of crystalline silica (Quartz) may result in silicosis. Advanced silicosis may result in death due to destruction of lung tissue or cardiac failure. Attapulgite (also known as Palygorskite) may cause damage to organs (lungs) through prolonged or repeated exposure through inhalation. Carcinogenicity varies according to the fibre length of the mineral:

Attapulgite fibre (source: SHW2018) Health hazard & carcinogenicity
WHO IARC
Long fibres, >5 μm High for long fibres Group 2B
Short fibres, <5 μm Low for short fibres Group 3

Information on likely routes of exposure May be harmful if inhaled. May cause skin irritation. May cause eye irritation.

Early onset symptoms related to exposure Refer to Section 4

Exposure levels and health effects Refer to Section 4

Section 12 Ecological Information

Ecological information of ingredients (listed in Section 3): Toxicity: No data on dolomite or the mixture of minerals. May affect turbidity of water if discharged into lakes or streams. Read-across from calcium carbonate: Toxicity to algae static test ErC50 - Desmodesmus subspicatus (green algae) – 14 mg/l - 72 h (OECD Test Guideline 201). Persistence and Degradability: No data. Not relevant, as this material is a naturally occurring, abundant innocuous mineral. Bioaccumulative Potential: No data. Mobility in Soil: No data. Not relevant, as this material is a naturally occurring, abundant innocuous mineral. Results of PBT and vPvB Assessment: No data. Other Adverse Effects: No data.


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Section 13 Disposal Considerations

Recycle where possible. When unused, no special precautions are required for the disposal of this material. Offer surplus or unusable or waste material to a licenced Landfill, Composter, or Waste Management Company for disposal. For the safety of persons conducting disposal or recycling activities, follow personal protection requirements as specified in Section 8. Ensure that product and containers are covered or kept wet to prevent dust generation.

Section 14 Transport Information

Land (ADG7.7) Sea (IMDG/IMO) Air (IATA/ICAO)
UN Number: NONE NONE NONE
UN Proper Shipping Name: NONE NONE NONE
Transport Hazard Classes: NONE NONE NONE
Packaging Group: NONE NONE NONE

Special Precautions for User: Avoid generating and breathing dust. Hazchem Code: NONE Basel Code: Not applicable

Section 15 Regulatory Information

Classified as Hazardous according to Safe Work Australia (formerly National Occupational Health and Safety Commission (NOHSC)). Not classified as a Scheduled Poison according to the Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Drugs and Poisons (SUSMP). Not classified as Dangerous Goods under the ADG7.7.

AICS listing:

Dolomite Attapulgite Quartz
Yes (as Dolomite) Yes (as Palygorskite) Yes (as crystalline silica)

Section 16 Other Information

Inhalation exposure to high levels of dust may be regulated under the Hazardous Substances Regulations (State and Territory), requiring exposure assessment, and control. Persons who have potential for exposure above the NES TWA may be required to have periodic health surveillance including chest X-ray (see relevant Regulations and Safe Work Australia health monitoring Guide).

Abbreviations: AICS: Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances ADG7.7: Australian Dangerous Goods Code, Edition 7.7 ErC50: 50 percent reduction in growth rate GHS: Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals IARC: International Agency for Research on Cancer IATA: International Air Transport Association Code IMDG: International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code IMO: International Maritime Organization NES: National Exposure Standard (Safe Work Australia - Workplace Exposure Standards for Airborne Contaminants) 16 December 019 NOHSC: National Occupational Health and Safety Commission OECD: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development SHW2018: S-H Park (2018), Safety and Health at Work, vol. 9, pp. 360-364. SUSMP: Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Drugs and Poisons TWA: Time weighted average WHO: World Health Organisation


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Australian and New Zealand Standards: AS/NZS 1337 - Eye Protectors for Industrial Applications AS/NZS 1716 - Respiratory Protective Devices

SDS Document Title: Safety Data Sheet-Dolomite_V1_19Feb2022 SDS Version: 1 Date of issue: 19 February 2022

This document supersedes and replaces all previous Versions and revisions of the SDS.

This document has been compiled by Hephestos Pty Ltd on behalf of Jackal Renewables Pty Ltd (“the manufacturer”) and serves as the manufacturer’s Safety Data Sheet (“SDS”). It is based on information concerning the product and its components, which was obtained from third party sources and is believed to represent the current state of knowledge as to the appropriate properties, safety and handling precautions for the product at the time of issue.

This information relates only to the specific nominated product and may not be valid for such product used in combination with any other materials or in any process.

While Hephestos Pty Ltd has taken all due care to include accurate and current information in this SDS, it does not provide any warranty as to accuracy and completeness. As far as lawfully possible, Hephestos Pty Ltd and Jackal Renewables Pty Ltd accept no liability for any loss, injury or damage (including consequential loss) which may be incurred by any person or body as a consequence of their reliance on the information contained in this SDS.

Since Hephestos Pty Ltd and Jackal Renewables Pty Ltd cannot anticipate or control the conditions under which this SDS may be used, each user should review the information herein in consideration of their specific circumstances. Nothing herein is to be taken as a licence to operate under or to infringe any legislative requirements or patents.

SDS Prepared by: Hephestos Pty Ltd, 4 Dunstan Street, Moorooka QLD 4105 Poisons Information Centre: 13 11 26 In case of Emergency, phone: 000

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