Product ID:DESICCITE (R) 25, ACTIVATED DESICCANT
MSDS Date:09/29/1989
FSC:6850
NIIN:00-809-7321
MSDS Number: BJXYZ

ENGELHARD CORP.

6801 COCHRAN DR
SOLON, OH 44139
US

Emergency Phone: 216-292-9200

Info Phone: 216-292-9200

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: 1-3% %

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: 97-99% %

OSHA PEL 5 MG/M3 (DUST)

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3 (DUST)

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYE CONTACT MAY CAUSE MECHANICAL
IRRITATION IF EXOSED TO LARGE AMOUNTS OF DUST. INHALATION MAY CAUSE
IRRITATION TO RESPIRATORY TRACT AND LUNG DAMAGE IF EXPOSURE IS
REPEATED OR PROLONGED. NO ADVERSE EF FECTS EXPECTED FROM SKIN
CONTACT OR INGESTION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CRYSTALLINE SILICA SHOWS SUFFICIENT
EVIDENCE IN LABORATORY ANIMALS & LIMITED EVIDENCE IN HUMANS OF
CARCINOGENCITY.
Effects of Overexposure:EYE IRRITATION, RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION,
LUNG DAMAGE, CANCER
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:MAY AGGRAVATE EXISTING RESPIRATORY
AND/OR SKIN AILMENTS.

First Aid:IN CASE OF EYE CONTACT, FLUSH EYES WITH PLENTY OF WATER. IF
IRRITATION DEVELOPS, CALL A PHYSICIAN. IF SKIN CONTACT OCCURS,
FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER. IF IRRITATION DEVELOPS, CALL A
PHYSICIAN. IF EXPO SED TO EXCESSIVE LEVELS OF DUST OR FUMES, REMOVE
TO FRESH AIR AND SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. IF LARGE QUANTITIES
INGESTED, SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE.

Flash Point:NOT AVAILABLE
Lower Limits:NOTAVAILABLE
Upper Limits:NOTAVAILABLE
Extinguishing Media:WATER, CARBON DIOXIDE OR FOAM
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE EXPECTED
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT A FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD

Spill Release Procedures:CONTAIN SPILLAGE AND SCOOP UP OR VACUUM. AVOID
DUSTING.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:PRODUCT BECOMES SLIPPERY WHEN WET.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Respiratory Protection:A NIOSH/MSHA-APPROVED RESPIRATOR RESPIRATOR AS
NECESSARY.
Ventilation:GENERAL, LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION AS NECESSARY TO CONTROL
ANY AIR CONTAMINANTS, TO WITHIN THEIR TLVS, IN THE USE OF TH.
Protective Gloves:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Eye Protection:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID BREATHING DUST. USE WITH ADEQUATE
VENTILATION.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FOR PERSONNEL SAMPLING OF CRYSTALLINE SILICA REFER TO NIOSH MANUAL OF
ANALYTICAL METHODS, 3RD EDITION, VOLUME 2, METHODS 7500, 7601 AND
7602.

HCC:N1
Vapor Pres:NONE
Vapor Density:NONE
Spec Gravity:2.0
Viscosity:NONE
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NONE
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:GREY TO OFF-WHITE 10-30 MESH GRANULES; ODORLESS
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0 %

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Waste Disposal Methods:FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL DISPOSAL LAWS AND
REGULATIONS WILL DETERMINE THE PROPER WASTE DISPOSAL PROCEDURE.

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