Product ID:DESICCITE 25, ACTIVATED DESICCANT
MSDS Date:05/19/1995
FSC:6850
NIIN:00-935-9797
MSDS Number: BJZGM

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: 1-3% %

OSHA PEL SEE TABLE Z3

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG/M3 RDUST;9293

CLAY/MICRO-CELL

CAS: 12141-46-7

Fraction By Weight: 97-99% %

BENTONITE (INCLUDES INGRED # 1 & 2).

CAS: 1302-78-9

RTECS: CT9450000

Fraction By Weight: SEE 1&2%

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:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYE/SKIN 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. PROLONGE D/REPEATED INHALATION MAY CAUSE
PULMONARY FIBROSIS (SILICOSIS). NO ADVERSE EFFECTS EXPECTED FROM
INGESTION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CRYSTALLINE SILICA IS LISTED BY IARC AND
NTP. SEE INDIVIDUAL REPORTS FOR DETAILS.
Effects of Overexposure:EYE/SKIN:MECHANICAL IRRITATION.
INHALED:RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION, COUGH, DYSPNEA, WHEEZING,
LUNG DAMAGE, CANCER. INGESTED:NO ADVERSE EFFECTS EXPECTED.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:MAY AGGRAVATE EXISTING RESPIRATORY
AILMENTS.

First Aid:EYE:FLUSH EYES WITH PLENTY OF WATER. IF IRRITATION DEVELOPS,
CALL A PHYSICIAN. SKIN:FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER. IF IRRITATION
DEVELOPS, CALL A PHYSICIAN. INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR AND SEEK
MEDICAL A TTENTION. GIVE OXYGEN IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT.
INGESTED:SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE.

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:WATER, CARBON DIOXIDE OR FOAM
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA &
FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN FIGHTING CHEMICAL FIRE.
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:USE DUSTLESS SYSTEM AND CLEAN UP SUCH
THAT AIRBORNE DUST DOES NOT EXCEEC PEL. PRACTICE GOOD HOUSEKEEPING.
WASH OR VACUUM CLOTHING WHICH IS DUSTY.
Other Precautions:PRODUCT BECOMES SLIPPERY WHEN WET. MAINTAIN
VENTILATION AND DUST COLLECTION EQUIPMENT.

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:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:NO INFORMATION GIVEN ON MSDS BY MFR.
Work Hygienic Practices:MFR: ? HMIS:USE GOOD CHEMICAL HYGIENE
PRACTICE. AVOID UNNECESSARY CONTACT. WASH THOROUGHLY BEFORE EATING
OR DRINKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
KEY2:KT REFER TO NIOSH MANUAL OF ANALYTICAL METHODS FOR SAMPLING
METHOD FOR CRYSTALLINE SILICA.

HCC:N1
NRC/State Lic Num:NONE
Spec Gravity:2.0
pH:BLANK
Viscosity:NONE
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NONE
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:GREY TO OFF-WHITE GRANULES; ODORLESS

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE EXPERCTED
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE EXPECTED
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE EXPECTED
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:"NOT APPLICABLE"

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

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