CHRISTMAS ISLAND

PHOSPHATES
(A trading name wholly owned by Phosphate Resources Ltd ABN 77 009 396 543)

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

SECTION 1. PRODUCT INDENTIFICATION
Product Name Phosphate rock
Chemical Name Apatite/Millisite/Crandilite
Description Naturally occurring mineral
DOT class Not regulated by DOT
SECTION 2. COMPOSITION
Calcium as Cao
Phosphorus as P2O5
Aluminium & Iron as R2O3
Fluoride as P
Free Silica (Quartz)

35%
33%
16%
1.8%
0.5%

SECTION 3. PHYSICAL DATA

Melting point Not applicable
Vapour pressure Not applicable
Solubility in water Negligible
Appearance and odour Light to dark tan powder to granules
Specific gravity (H2O = 1) 1.4 . 1.6
Percent Volatile None
SECTION 4. FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD
Phosphate rock is a naturally occurring organic mineral. It is non hazardous and non flammable.
SECTION 5.
Stability phosphate rock is stable under all normal conditions.
Incompatibility (Materials to avoid) None
Hazardous Polymerisation will not occur.
SECTION 6. HEALTH HAZARD DATA
OSMA Permissible exposure limit, 6 miligrams per cubic meter as total dust and 2mg/m respirable
dust can be tolerated without danger to health as Christmas Island phosphate lias extremely low silica
levels.

SINGAPORE

Phosphate Resources (Singapore) Pte Ltd

8 Liang Seah Street, #02-06 Liang Seah Court, Singapore 189029

Tel:(65) 6332 0961

Fax:(65) 6332 0962

CHRISTMAS ISLAND

P O Box 104, Christmas Island, Indian Ocean, Western Australia 6798

Tel:(618) 9164 8400

Fax:(618) 9164 8404

PERTH

Level 1 , 129 Melville Parade, COMO, Western Australia 6152

Tel:(618) 9367 3699

Fax:(618) 9367 6899

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PHOSPHATES
(A trading name wholly owned by Phosphate Resources Ltd ABN 77 009 396 543)

Effects of over exposure.

Short term
Long term

No effect other than as a dust nuisance.

Long term exposure to dust concentrations higher than recommended levels may
cause irritation to respiratory tract. Christmas island has a low fluoride content
compared with other phosphate rocks and should not cause problems if swallowed
accidentally.

Toxicity data
Oral None known
Inhalation None available
First aid
Eyes Flush thoroughly with water. See a physician if irritation develops.
Skin wash with water
SECTION 7. SPILL, LEAK, AND DISPOSAL INFORMATION
Steps to be taken in case material is released or spilled:
- If uncontaminated sweep up or collect and reuse as product or placed with garden soil as a
source of nutrient.
- If contaminated with other materials handle as applicable for those other materials.
Waste disposal method Decontaminated material can be disposed of in an approved land
disposal facility in accordance with local, federal and state regulations.
SECTION 8. SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
Respiratory Protection If dust concentrations exceed recommended Permissible levels, use NIOSH
approved dust respirators, with approval TC-21C-yyy until engineering controls are completed.
Ventilation Local exhaust or other ventilation that will lower dust concentrations to less than
Permissible Exposure Limits is recommended.
Eye Protection If high dust concentrations exist it is recommended that close fitting goggles be used
to reduce dust exposure to the eyes.
Other protective equipment optional.
SECTION 9. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS

No special precautions are needed for using or handling this material.

SINGAPORE

Phosphate Resources (Singapore) Pte Ltd

8 Liang Seah Street, #02-06 Liang Seah Court, Singapore 189029

Tel:(65) 6332 0961

Fax:(65) 6332 0962

CHRISTMAS ISLAND

P O Box 104, Christmas Island, Indian Ocean, Western Australia 6798

Tel:(618) 9164 8400

Fax:(618) 9164 8404

PERTH

Level 1 , 129 Melville Parade, COMO, Western Australia 6152

Tel:(618) 9367 3699

Fax:(618) 9367 6899