BHZSH - SPECTRACAST INVESTMENT
- MSDS: BHZSH
- Manufacturer: KERR MANUFACTURING COMPANY
- Product Name: SPECTRACAST INVESTMENT
- National Stock Number: 6520-00F010941
Product Identification
Product ID:SPECTRACAST INVESTMENT
MSDS Date:05/19/1988
FSC:6520
NIIN:00F010941
MSDS Number: BHZSH
Responsible Party
ROMULUS, MI 48174
Emergency Phone: (313) 946-7800
Info Phone: (313) 946-7800
Cage: EO529
Contractor
Telephone: (313) 946-7800
Cage: 6J081
Ingredients
SILICA, CRYSTALLINE - CRISTOBALITE
CAS: 14464-46-1
RTECS: VV7325000
Fraction By Weight: 30-40%
OSHA PEL SEE TABLE Z3
ACGIH TLV: 0.05 MG/M3 RDUST9293
SILICA, CRYSTALLINE - QUARTZ
CAS: 14808-60-7
RTECS: VV7330000
Fraction By Weight: 40-50%
OSHA PEL SEE TABLE Z3
ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG/M3 RDUST;9293
NAPHTHALENE SULFONATE
Fraction By Weight: 0-0.5%
OSHA PEL 15 MG/CUM
Hazards
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES: IRRITATION. SKIN: DRYNESS.
INHALATION: LUNG INJURY SILICOSIS, PULMONARY FIBROSIS & DEATH.
INGESTION: HARDENS WHEN WETTED & MAY RESULT IN AN OBSTRUCTION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:IARC, CLASS 2A. REPORTS LIMITED EVIDENCE
OF THE CARCINOGENICITY OF CRYSTALLINE SILICA TO HUMANS.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES: IRRITATION. SKIN: DRYNESS. INHALATION:
LUNG INJURY SILICOSIS, PULMONARY FIBROSIS & DEATH. INGESTION:
HARDENS WHEN WETTED & MAY RESULT IN AN OBSTRUCTION.
First Aid
First Aid:EYES: WASH W/LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. GET MED ATT. SKIN: WASH
W/SOAP & WATER. INHALATION: MOVE EXPOSED PERSON TO FRESH AIR AT
ONCE. INGESTION: CONSULT PHYSICIAN.
Accidental Release
Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF SPILL OR RELEASE. VACUUM OR
SWEEP UP-AVOID UNNECESSARY STIRRING OR HANDLING IN ORDER TO PREVENT
FORMATION OF DUST.
Handling
Handling and Storage Precautions:DON'T BREATHE DUST. KEEP CONTAINER
CLOSED. USE ACCORDING TO DIRECTIONS.
Other Precautions:NONE
Exposure Controls
Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH-APPROVED EQUIPMENT.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: USE TO REDUCE THE LEVEL OF RESPIRABLE
CRYSTALLINE SILICA TO THE PEL.
Protective Gloves:OPTIONAL
Eye Protection:GOGGLES
Work Hygienic Practices:USE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
Chemical Properties
Vapor Pres:0
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:OFF WHITE POWDER W/FIBERS, AN AMMONIA ODOR.
Stability
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
HYDROFLUORIC ACID, WHICH PRODUCES THE CORROSIVE GAS SILICON
TETRAFLUORIDE
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Disposal
Waste Disposal Methods:LANDFILL
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