Product ID:F CATALYST
MSDS Date:11/09/1993
FSC:6850
NIIN:01-287-7173
MSDS Number: BZQYX

DOW CORNING CORP

SOUTH SAGINAW RD
MIDLAND, MI 48686
US

Emergency Phone: 517-496-5900

Info Phone: 517-496-6000

Cage: 5D028

DOW CORNING CORP

AUBURN, MI 48611 US

Telephone: 517-496-4388

Cage: 71984

DIATOMACEOUS EARTH, FLUX-CALCINED; (SILICA, AMORPHOUS

CAS: 68855-54-9

Fraction By Weight: 8%

OSHA PEL 6 MG/M3 (MFR)

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST (MFR)

SILICA, CRYSTALLINE - CRISTOBALITE; (CRISTOBALITE)

CAS: 14464-46-1

RTECS: VV7325000

Fraction By Weight: <22%

OSHA PEL 0.05 MG/M3RDUST(MFR)

ACGIH TLV: 0.05 MG/M3 RDUST

SILICA, CRYSTALLINE - QUARTZ; (QUARTZ)

CAS: 14808-60-7

RTECS: VV7330000

Fraction By Weight: <2%

OSHA PEL 0.1 MG/M3 RDUST(MFR)

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG/M3 RDUST

STANNOUS OCTOATE

CAS: 301-10-0

Fraction By Weight: 5%

OSHA PEL 0.1 MG/M3,S(SN)(MFR)

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG/M3,S(SN)(MFR)

DOW CORNING 200 FLUID; (POLYDIMETHYLSILOXANE)

CAS: 63148-62-9

RTECS: JT6484500

Fraction By Weight: 2%

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

HYDROQUINONE (SARA 302/313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 123-31-9

RTECS: MX3500000

Fraction By Weight: <0.1%

OSHA PEL 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

ANTIMONY COMPOUNDS

Fraction By Weight: 0.05%

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

9 G/L (MAX INCLUSIVE/EXCLUSIVE

RTECS: 9999999VO

MAY CAUSE SILICOSIS. ABOVE LISTED POTNTL EFTS OF

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

PERFORMED UPON SIMILAR COMPOSITIONS, COMPONENT DATA

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

IN PRESENCE OF AIR, PROD CAN FORM FORMALDEHYDE VAPS.

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

SENSITIZER; & IRRIT TO EYES, NOSE, THROAT, SKIN &

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

KEEPING VAP CONCS W/IN OSHA PEL FOR FORMALDEHYDE.

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

AVOID CONTACT W/EYES & SKIN. AVOID CREATING &

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

AFFECTED AREAS W/COOL WATER.

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYE:DIRECT CONT IRRITS. MAY BE SERIOUS
W/REDNESS, SWELL & SOME CORNEAL INJURY LASTING SEVERAL DAYS TO A
WEEK. SKIN:SINGLE RELATIVELY SHORT EXPOS (<24 HRS) IRRITS. RPTD
PRLNG CONT (24-48 HRS) IRRITS SE RIOUSLY, MAY BURN MILDLY. OVEREXP
MAY INJURE INTERNALLY IF ABSORBED. INHAL:MIST MAY INJURE RESP SYS.
(EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SILICA, CRYSTALLINE-CRISTOBALITE &
QUARTZ:IARC MONOGRAPHS, SUPP, VOL 7, PG 341, 1987:GRP 2A. NTP 7TH
ANNUAL (SUPP DATA)
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:INGEST:SM AMTS TRANSFERRED TO MOUTH BY
FINGERS DURING USE, ETC, SHOULD NOT INJURE. SWALLOWING LG AMTS MAY
CAUSE DIGEST DISCOMFORT. 2-ETHYLHEXANOIC ACID, WHEN FED AT HIGH
DOSE LEVELS (1.5 GMS/ KG OF BODY WT), CAUSED BIRTH DEFECTS
INOFFSPRING & INJURED MOTHERS. SUCH INJURIES MAY HAVE CAUSED BIRTH
(SUPP DATA)
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:OVEREXPOSURE TO ANY CHEMICAL MAY
RESULT IN ENHANCEMENT OF PRE-EXISTING ADVERSE MEDICAL CONDITIONS &
ALLERGIC REACTIONS.

First Aid:INGEST:CALL MD IMMEDIATELY . EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/WATER
FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN:FLUSH W/WATER
FOR 15 MINUTES. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF ILL EFFECTS DEVELOP. INHAL
:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF ILL EFFECTS PERSIST.

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:>212F,>100C
Extinguishing Media:WATER FOG, CO*2, DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY RELEASE IRRITATING FUMES DURING
COMBUSTION. ING 4:2-ETHYLHEXANOIC ACID MAY FORM DURING USE.

Spill Release Procedures:USE ABSORBENT MATERIAL TO COLLECT & CONTAIN
FOR SALVAGE OR DISPOSAL. USE CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES. RUBBER OR
PLASTIC GLOVES ARE RECOMMENDED. RQ:ANTIMONY COMPOUNDS - 1 LBS. RQ
OF PRODUCT:2,000 LBS.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE BELOW 90F/32C. USE REASONABLE
CARE & CAUTION. FOR INDUSTRIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR FOOD, DRUG,
COSMETIC OR MEDICAL DEVICE USE.
Other Precautions:THESE PRECS ARE FOR ROOM TEMP HNDLG; USE AT ELEVATED
TEMPS, OR AEROSOL/SPRAY APPLICATIONS, MAY REQ ADDED PRECS. GOOD
PRACTICE REQS THAT GROSS AMT OF ANY CHEM BE REMOVED FROM SKIN AS
SOON AS PRACTICAL, ESP BEFORE EATING/SMOKING. (ING 14)

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR
EXPOSURE OF CONCERN . NO RESPIRATORY PROTECTION SHOULD BE NEEDED.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST:NONE SHOULD BE NEEDED. MECHANICAL
(GENERAL):RECOMMENDED.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER OR PLASTIC GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH FOUNTAIN & DELUGE SHOWER WHICH MEET
ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA .
Work Hygienic Practices:WASHING AT MEALTIME & END OF SHIFT IS ADEQ. IF
SPLASH OCCURS, CHANGE CONTAM CLTHG AS SOON AS POSS & THORO FLUSH
(ING 15)
Supplemental Safety and Health
EXPLAN OF CARCIN:REPORT ON CARCINS, 1994:ANTIC TO BE CARCIN. EFTS OF
OVEREXP:DEFECTS. POTNTL FOR HUMAN BIRTH DEFECTS FROM EXPOS IS
UNKNOWN, BUT BELIEVED LOW. NO INJURY FROM DUSTS SHOULD OCCUR DURING
R EAS USE. IF USE CREATES RESPIRABLE PARTICLES, SOME RESP SYS
INJURY MAY OCCUR. PRLNG CRISTOBALITE/QUARTZ OVEREXP (ING 9)

Vapor Pres:<5 @ 25C
Spec Gravity:1.22
Solubility in Water:<0.1%
Appearance and Odor:VERY LITTLE ODOR, PASTE-LIKE, BUFF COLOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:<5(WT)

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING MATERIAL CAN CAUSE A REACTION.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TIN OXIDES, SILICON DIOXIDE, CARBON
DIOXIDE & TRACES OF INCOMPLETELY BURNED CARBON PRODUCTS, INCLUDES
FORMALDEHYDE.

Waste Disposal Methods:DOW CORNING SUGGESTS THAT ALL LOCAL, STATE &
FEDERAL REGULATIONS CONCERNING HEALTH & POLLUTION BE REVIEWED TO
DETERMINE APPROVED DISPOSAL PROCEDURES. CONTACT DOW CORNING IF
THERE ARE ANY DISPOSAL QUES TIONS.

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