Product ID:DESICCITE 25
MSDS Date:05/19/1995
FSC:6850
NIIN:00-935-9798
MSDS Number: BQYJL

ENGELHARD CORP.

6801 COCHRAN DR
SOLON, OH 44139
US

Emergency Phone: 216-349-7300

Info Phone: 216-349-7300

Preparer: ENV,HEALTH & SAFETY

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% %

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ACGIH TLV FOR NUISSANCE DUST IS 10MG/M3
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES:MAY CAUSE IRRITATION.SKIN:MAY
CAUSE IRRITATION.INGEST:NO ADVERSE EFFECT EXPECTED.INHAL:MAY CAUSE
RESPIRATORY IRRITATION.PROLONGED EXPOSURE MAY CAUSE LUNG
DAMAGE,POSSIBLY CANCER(SILICOSIS)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CRYSTALLINE SILICA IS LISTED BY IARC AND
NTP. SEE INDIVIDUAL REPORTS FOR DETAILS.
Effects of Overexposure:INHAL(SILICOSIS):COUGH,DIFFICULT
BREATHING,WHEEZING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:MAY AGGRAVATE EXISTING RESPIRATORY
AILMENTS.

First Aid:SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING;WASH WITH WATER.GET MEDICAL
ATTENTION IF NEEDED.EYES:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES.GET
IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.GIVE OXYGEN
OR ARTIFICI AL RESPIRATION IF NEEDED.GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL
ATTENTION.INGEST:NOT NORMALLY NEEDED.GET PROMPT QUALIFIED MEDICAL
ATTENTION.

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:WATER, CARBON DIOXIDE OR FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA &
FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT OPERATED IN THE POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE
WHEN FIGHTING CHEMICAL FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT A FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD.

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA.USE PROPER PROTECTIVE AND
RESPIRATORY EQUIPMENT.SWEEP OR VACUUM;DO NOT CREATE DUST;PLACE IN A
DRY CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL.CLEAN SPILL AREA WITH WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT APPLICABLE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL,DRY,WELL-VENTILATED
PLACE.KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.KEEP AWAY FROM
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:PRODUCT BECOMES SLIPPERY WHEN WET. MAINTAIN
VENTILATION AND DUST COLLECTION EQUIPMENT.

Respiratory Protection:WHERE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS ARE LACKING OR IN
ENCLOSED SPACES USE A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR
PNEUMOCONISIS CAUSING DUSTS.
Ventilation:LOCAL VENTILATION AT THE WORKSITE;MECHANICAL(GENERAL)
VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN TLV/PEL.
Protective Gloves:COTTON,IF NEEDED.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDESHIELDS.
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,AS NEEDED.PROVIDE A
LOCAL EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:USE GOOD CHEMICAL HYGIENE PRACTICE. AVOID
UNNECESSARY CONTACT. WASH THOROUGHLY BEFORE EATING OR DRINKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:SOLID
Spec Gravity:2.0
Viscosity:NONE
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:GREY TO OFF-WHITE GRANULES;ODORLESS

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ALKALI;STRONG OXIDIZERS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE EXPECTED
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE EXPECTED

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL,STATE AND
LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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