Product ID:DESICCITE 25 ;CODE:J96130
MSDS Date:12/15/1988
FSC:6850
NIIN:00-264-6568
MSDS Number: BHBXF

Emergency Phone: 216-292-9200

Info Phone: 216-292-9200

Cage: 23036

Telephone: 216-292-9200

Cage: 23036

SILICA, CRYSTALLINE - QUARTZ

CAS: 14808-60-7

RTECS: VV7330000

Fraction By Weight: 3-0%

OSHA PEL SEE TABLE Z3

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG/M3 RDUST;9293

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:UNKNOWN Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:IRRITATION OF EYES,SKIN AND
RESPIRATORY TRACT:RESPIRATORY PROBLEM,COUGHING:CHRONIC;LUNG DAMAGE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE MAY CAUSE
LUNG INJURY.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS DATA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:RESPIRATORY OR SKIN AILMENTS MAY
ENHANCED.

First Aid:SKIN AND EYES:FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR ABOUT 15-20
MINUTES;SEEK MEDICAL HELP IF NEEDED. INHALATION:NORMALLY/NOT
NEEDED;REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE;CONSULT A DOCTOR. INGESTION:SEEK
MEDICAL HELP.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:NOT FLAMMABLE;USE SUITABLE MEDIA LIKE
WATER,CO*2,FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NOT EXPECTED;USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA IN
CONFINDED AREA IF APPLICABLE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT A FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARDS.

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION:SWEEP UP OR
VACUUM AND COLLECT FOR PROPER DISPOSAL.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL DRY AND WELL VENTILATED
AREA;PRODUCT BECOMES SLIPPERY WHEN WET.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR SILICA
DUST IF ABOVE PEL/TLV.
Ventilation:LOCAL/GENERAL REGULATION TO MAINTAIN PEL/TLV.
Protective Gloves:AS REQUIRE.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:APRON;EYE-WASH FACILITIES.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN:DO NOT BREATHE
DUST/MIST:USE PROPER RESPIRATOR FOR SILICA DUST.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:2.0
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:10-30-MESH GRANULES,GREYISH TO OFF-WHITE;ODORLESS.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE EXPECTED

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL STATE
AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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