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    Material Safety Data Sheet: Section I: Identification of Product

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    This document summarizes information about magnesium oxide, including: - It is a white to light brown powder used as an oil well drilling fluid additive. - Exposure can irritate eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Inhalation of fumes may cause metal fume fever. - It is not flammable but can react exothermically with water. - Personal protective equipment including respirators and safety glasses are recommended when handling.

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    Material Safety Data Sheet: Section I: Identification of Product

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    This document summarizes information about magnesium oxide, including: - It is a white to light brown powder used as an oil well drilling fluid additive. - Exposure can irritate eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Inhalation of fumes may cause metal fume fever. - It is not flammable but can react exothermically with water. - Personal protective equipment including respirators and safety glasses are recommended when handling.

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    This document summarizes information about magnesium oxide, including: - It is a white to light brown powder used as an oil well drilling fluid additive. - Exposure can irritate eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Inhalation of fumes may cause metal fume fever. - It is not flammable but can react exothermically with water. - Personal protective equipment including respirators and safety glasses are recommended when handling.

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    Material Safety Data Sheet: Section I: Identification of Product

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    MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

    SECTION I: IDENTIFICATION OF PRODUCT

    COMPANY: Diversity Technologies Corp. DATE: Nov. 3, 2006


    rd
    8750 – 53 Ave. PHONE: 780-468-4064
    Edmonton, AB T6E 5G2 FAX: 780-469-1899

    PRODUCT NAME: MAGNESIUM OXIDE

    PRODUCT USE: Oil well drilling fluid additive


    CHEMICAL FAMILY: Inorganic oxide buffer CAS #: 1309-48-4

    WORKPLACE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INFORMATION SYSTEM (WHMIS)

    WHMIS CLASSIFICATION: Not WHMIS classified.


    WORKPLACE HAZARD: Treat as a nuisance dust.

    TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS (TDG)

    PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Not regulated under TDG


    TDG CLASSIFICATION: Not applicable
    UN NUMBER (PIN): Not applicable
    PACKING GROUP: Not applicable

    SECTION II: HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

    INGREDIENT % (w/w) CAS NUMBER LD50Oral-Rat LC50Inhal-Rat ACGIH-TLV


    Magnesium oxide 94-98 1309-48-4 Not determined Not determined 10 mg/m3
    Calcium oxide 1.5-4 1305-78-8 Not available Not available 2 mg/m3

    SECTION III: HEALTH HAZARDS

    ROUTE OF ENTRY: [XX] EYE CONTACT [XX] SKIN [XX] INHALATION [XX] INGESTION
    EYE CONTACT: May cause irritation.
    SKIN CONTACT: May irritate and dry the skin.
    INGESTION: No significant effects expected.
    INHALATION: May cause irritation of the upper respiratory tract. Inhalation of
    magnesium fume may cause metal fume fever; however, no evidence
    of metal fume fever resulting from industrial exposure to magnesium
    fume has been found. Symptoms of metal fume fever include; cough,
    tightness of chest, sweating, headache, fever, muscle aches, nausea,
    vomiting and tiredness.
    Magnesium Oxide Page 2 of 4

    CARCINOGENICITY: No information available.


    TERATOGENICITY: No information available.
    REPRODUCTIVE No information available.
    TOXICITY:
    MUTAGENICITY: No information available.
    SYNERGISTIC No information available.
    PRODUCTS:

    SECTION IV: FIRST AID MEASURES

    SKIN CONTACT: If irritation occurs, or when shift ends, wash with soap and water. If
    irritation persists, obtain medical attention.
    EYE CONTACT: Flush with gently flowing warm water for 10 minutes or until
    irritation ceases. Obtain medical attention.
    INGESTION: Rinse mouth with and/or drink water. Obtain medical advice. Never
    give anything by mouth to an unconscious or convulsing victim.
    INHALATION: Move to fresh air. Apply oxygen or artificial respiration as required.
    If breathing difficulties, or distress, continue obtain medical attention.

    SECTION V: PHYSICAL DATA

    APPEARANCE AND ODOUR: White to light brown powder; no odour


    SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 3.6
    BOILING POINT (°C): ~3600
    MELTING POINT (°C): ~2800
    SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Not available pH: 10.3 (sat’d sol’n)
    PERCENT VOLATILE BY VOLUME: Not applicable
    EVAPORATION RATE: Not applicable
    VAPOUR PRESSURE (mmHg): Not applicable
    VAPOUR DENSITY (air = 1): Not applicable
    BULK DENSITY: Not available

    SECTION VI: FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA

    FLASH POINT: Not flammable


    FLAMMABLE LIMITS: Not applicable
    EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Use media suitable for surrounding materials and
    packaging.
    SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING Self-contained breathing apparatus required for fire
    PROCEDURES: fighting personnel.
    UNUSUAL FIRE AND Not known.
    EXPLOSION HAZARDS:
    Magnesium Oxide Page 3 of 4

    SECTION VII: REACTIVITY DATA

    STABILITY: STABLE [XX] UNSTABLE [ ]


    INCOMPATIBILITY Interhalogens (eg. Bromine pentafluoride),
    (CONDITIONS TO AVOID): phosphorus pentachloride and strong acids. Avoid
    contact with water; product reacts exothermically
    with water to form magnesium hydroxide and
    heat/steam.
    CONDITIONS OF REACTIVITY: Contact with incompatible materials.
    HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION Magnesium fume may be generated if heated to
    PRODUCTS: volatization. Heat and steam may be generated upon
    contact with water.
    HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: WILL NOT OCCUR [XX] MAY OCCUR [ ]

    SECTION VIII: PREVENTATIVE MEASURES

    SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION


    RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Suggest approved dust mask. Use approved
    respirator with dust/mist cartridges if TLV is
    exceeded.
    VENTILATION: Use local exhaust ventilation, process enclosure or
    other engineering controls to maintain PEL’s/TLV’s
    PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Personal preference.
    EYE PROTECTION: Safety glasses or goggles recommended.
    OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Ensure eyewash station and emergency shower are
    (Specify): available.

    PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORING

    Avoid creating dust. Avoid breathing dust; wear an approved respirator. Avoid eye contact.
    Practice reasonable caution and personal cleanliness. Launder contaminated clothing before
    reuse. Store in cool, dry area away from incompatibles.

    STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE THE MATERIAL IS SPILLED OR RELEASED

    Use appropriate safety equipment. Vacuum up, if possible, to avoid generating airborne dust.
    Collect uncontaminated material for repackaging. Collect contaminated material in approved
    containers for disposal. Flush spill area thoroughly with water.

    WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD

    Dispose of in accordance with federal, provincial and local regulations. It is the responsibility of
    the end-user to determine if material meets the criteria of hazardous waste at the time of disposal.
    Magnesium Oxide Page 4 of 4

    SECTION IX: PREPARATION

    THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS GIVEN IN GOOD FAITH,


    BUT NO WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, IS MADE.

    DATE ISSUED: November 3, 2006 BY: Product safety committee


    SUPERSEDES: November 11, 2003 PHONE: 780-440-4923

    Diversity Technologies Corp. is the parent company of


    Canamara-United Supply, Hollimex Products, The Drilling Depot and
    Westcoast Drilling Supplies.

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