Product ID:DESICCITE 25
MSDS Date:12/15/1988
FSC:6850
NIIN:00-449-5873
MSDS Number: BJRDY

ENGELHARD CORP.

6801 COCHRAN DR
SOLON, OH 44139
US

Emergency Phone: 216-349-7300

Info Phone: 216-349-7300

Cage: 0FDV7

ENGELHARD CORP.

SOLON, OH 44139 US

Telephone: 216-349-7300

Cage: 0FDV7

SILICA, CRYSTALLINE - QUARTZ

CAS: 14808-60-7

RTECS: VV7330000

Fraction By Weight: 3%

OSHA PEL SEE TABLE Z3

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG/M3 RDUST;9293

BENTONITE (INORGANIC CLAY)

CAS: 1302-78-9

RTECS: CT9450000

Fraction By Weight: 97%

OSHA PEL 5 MG/M3 (DUST)

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3 (DUST)

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: EYE, SKIN & RESPIRATORY TRACT
IRRITATION. CHRONIC: THE DRYING ACTION OF THIS MATERIAL CAN CAUSE
IRRITATION OF THE MUCOUS MEMBRANES OF THE NOSE AND THROAT AND
IRRITATION OF THE SKIN. AVOID PROLO NGED BREATHING OF THE DUST
WHICH MAY CAUSE LUNG DAMAGE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS PRODUCT AND ITS COMPONENTS ARE NOT
LISTED ON THE IARC, NTP OR OSHA CARCINOGENS LISTS.
Effects of Overexposure:MAY CAUSE EYE, SKIN & RESPIRATORY TRACT
IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:BREATHING OF DUST MAY AGGRAVATE
ASTHMA AND INFLAMMATORY OR FIBROTIC PULMONARY DISEASE.

First Aid:EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR
AT LEAST 15 MINUTES, OCCASIONALLY LIFTING THE UPPER & LOWER EYE
LIDS. IF IRRITATION OCCURS AND PERSISTS, SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION.
SKIN: WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. INGESTION: IF INGESTED IN LARGE
QUANTITIES, THEN DRINK 2 GLASSES OF WATER. INDUCE VOMITING IF THE
PATIENT IS CONSCIOUS. INHALATION: REMOVE PERSON TO FRESH AIR.

Flash Point:NONE
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, OR FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP OR VACUUM UP SPILL AREA. COLLECT AND
PLACE THE SPILLED MATERIAL IN A WASTE DISPOSAL CONTAINER. AVOID
RAISING DUST.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID PROLONGED BREATHING OF THE DUST
OR CONTACT OF DUST WITH THE SKIN. OPEN CONTAINER SLOWLY. USE WITH
ADEQUATE VENTILATION. DO NOT MIX WITH LIQUID.
Other Precautions:PH RANGE IF IN AQUEOUS SLURRY IS 8-11.

Respiratory Protection:A PROPERLY FITTED NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR
FOR PROTECTION AGAINST DUST, MIST OR VAPOR IS RECOMMENDED FOR
OPERATIONS WHEN THE PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMIT MIGHT BE EXCEEDED.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION IS RECOMMENDED FOR OPERATIONS
WHERE THE PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMIT MIGHT BE EXCEEDED.
Protective Gloves:CLOSE-WEAVE COTTON WITH TIGHT WRISTBANDS
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/GOGGLES OSHA29CFR1910.133
Other Protective Equipment:SELECT IN ACCORDANCE WITH OSHA 1910.132 AND
1910.133. LONG SLEEVED WORK CLOTHING RECOMMENDED.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING OR SMOKING. VACUUM UP ANY DUST. LAUNDER CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
WHEN TRANSFERRING BEADED MOLECULAR SIEVES WITH HIGH PRESSURE AIR, WEAR
GOGGLES. MALFUNCTION OF EQUIPMENT CAN PROPEL BEADS WITH ENOUGH
VELOCITY TO PENETRATE THE SKIN. MAKE SURE THAT THE TRANSFER SYSTEM
AND RECEIVING VESSELS ARE PROPERLY GROUNDED. FOLLOW STANDARD
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.

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
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS FROM
HYDROCARBONS & OTHER MATERIALS THAT ARE RETAINED ON THE MOLECULAR
SIEVE DURING NORMAL USE.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISCARD ANY PRODUCT (INCLUDING ANY RETAINED
MATERIALS OF USE), DISPOSABLE CONTAINER OR LINER IN AN
ENVIRONMENTALLY ACCEPTABLE MANNER, IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL,
STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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