Procter & Gamble Co.

DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATION

Engineering Practice Revised:
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AP-BASE SODIUM
Dry Material Data Sheet 12/01/01
Non- Discretionary
For P&G Use Only APBA
P&G HAZARD CLASS Design and manage per GGO 1002C and GGC 105. Changes to this
practice must follow the “Hazardous Service Specification Change Page: 1 of 3
2 Process”.
FABRIC & HOME CARE Product Category: Dry Laundry N.A.: X
Global:

CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION

Chemical Abstract CAS#: 1302-78-9

Code Name: AP-base (Sodium)
Stock Code: 50915
Common Name(s): Bentonite Clay
Chemical Name: Clay Bentonite Sodium Montmorillonite
Chemical Formula: (A1 Fe 1.67 Mg .33 ) Si 4 O 10 (OH) 2 Na Ca.33

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Storage Temperature: Normal: Ambient Maximum: 120°F

Use Temperature: Oper: Ambient Maximum: 120°F
Critical Temperature: Not available at the time of publication
Melting Point: Not available at the time of publication
Flash Point –Open Cup: Not available at the time of publication
pH: 8.0-10 @ 70°F or 6% solution
Specific Gravity: Not available at the time of publication
Specific Heat: btu/lb. ° F Not available at the time of publication
Heat of fusion: Not available at the time of publication
Bulk Density:
Storage: (Compacted) 52lb. /cu ft
Transfer: (Loose) 46lb. /cu ft
Molecular Weight: Not available at the time of publication
Hygroscopicity: Moderate
Solubility in Water: Slight
Abrasiveness: Mild
MHOS Hardness: 1.0-2.0
Allowable Moisture Content: Min: 5% -Max-7%
Purity: Not available at the time of publication
Particle Size: On10=0%, on 20=10%, thru 65=10%, thru 200=2%
Flowability: Free flowing, easily aerates
Angles of Repose: 42-deg slide 45-deg repose
Physical State: Powder (light and fluffy)
Color: Cream
Concentration: 90%
Procter & Gamble Co. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATION
Engineering Practice Revised:
------:------
AP-BASE SODIUM
Dry Material Data Sheet 12/01/01
Non- Discretionary
For P&G Use Only APBA
P&G HAZARD CLASS Design and manage per GGO 1002C and GGC 105. Changes to this
practice must follow the “Hazardous Service Specification Change Page: 2 of 3
2 Process”.
FABRIC & HOME CARE Product Category: Dry Laundry N.A.: X
Global:

HEALTH / SAFETY / ENVIRONMENTAL

NFPA / P&G Hazard Rating: FLAMMABILITY

0
2 0

HEALTH REACTIVITY
P&G Hazard Class per HSE CBA GGC105: 2
Health Concerns: Slight eye and skin irritant. Repeated inhalation of dust above the TLV for
long prolonged periods (months to years) causes silicosis a fibrotic lung
disease. Hazard increases in proportion to the crystalline silica content.
ACGIH-TLV: 1.07-7.5 mg/CU M
OSHA-PEL: Not available at the time of publication
HSDS: P&G=2 Other=2017
Exposure Standards: mg/cu m: OSHA standard and TLV for total dust applies to clays containing 1-25%
crystalline silica and =(30mg/CU M (% Si02 +3)
Safety Shower / Eyewash Station per HSE DP GID090: Not required
MSDS: Not available at the time of publication
Personal Protective Equip: Use an approved dust mask where exposure exceeds the TLV.
Environmental Concerns: Installation using this material may require an environmental permit.
Air: Appropriate emission control is required.
Water: Spills in unloading, storage and process areas should not be permitted
to reach waterways via rainfall, runoff or hosing to storm sewers.
Locations with frequent spills should have yard or building drains
connected to municipal sewers with curbs or grading designed to
minimize rainfall run-off and encourage dry clean-up.
Process Safety Hazard/Concern: No process safety hazards concerns
Electrical Classification: Not available at the time of publication
Conductivity: Not available at the time of publication
Dust Control: Use effective dust control to maintain dust levels below the TLV, Required
at dump.
Dust Explosion Data:
Maximum Explosion Pressure: ----- psi
Maximum Rate of Pressure Rise: ----- psi/sec
Explosion Severity: ------
Minimum Ignition Energy of Dust Cloud: ------ btu
Minimum Ignition Temperature: ------ ° F
Minimum Explosive Dust Concentration: ------ oz /cu ft
Comments: Not available at the time of publication
Procter & Gamble Co. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATION
Engineering Practice Revised:
------:------
AP-BASE SODIUM
Dry Material Data Sheet 12/01/01
Non- Discretionary
For P&G Use Only APBA
P&G HAZARD CLASS Design and manage per GGO 1002C and GGC 105. Changes to this
practice must follow the “Hazardous Service Specification Change Page: 3 of 3
2 Process”.
FABRIC & HOME CARE Product Category: Dry Laundry N.A.: X
Global:

SYSTEM CONSIDERATIONS

Overheating: Not available at the time of publication

Overcooling: Not available at the time of publication
Corrosion Problems: Phosphate slurry coating on all internal surfaces
Reference: Not available at the time of publication
Startup Cleaning: Dry
Receipt: 50lb bag, railcar and flexible containers.
Transfer:
Unloading: Dump into slurry
Storage: Tends to pack under pressure avoid tall bins
Particle Break Up: No concern
Flooding, Bridging: Tends to pack under pressure
Segregation: No concern

EQUIPMENT GUIDELINES

Materials of Construction: Carbon steel

Bin: 55-deg min valley angle
Chute Angle: 55-deg min
Bag Dump: Flexible containers, Opening to have a door.
Bucket Elevator: Centrifugal discharge type
Feeder: Manually weight
Quantity/Storage Limitations: Not available at the time of publication
Layout /Clearance Limitations: Not available at the time of publication