Product ID:X-148, SILICON CARBIDE, FINES, FRIT, CLAY OR (SUPDAT)
MSDS Date:05/25/1986
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N084263
MSDS Number: CGSPF

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SILICA GEL; (SIO2, SILICA)

CAS: 112945-52-5

RTECS: VV7310000

Fraction By Weight: 5-15%

OSHA PEL 6 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3

3); (AL2O3, ALUMINUM OXIDE) (SARA 313)

CAS: 1344-28-1

RTECS: BD1200000

Fraction By Weight: <3%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST

SILICON CARBIDE; (SIC)

CAS: 409-21-2

RTECS: VW0450000

Fraction By Weight: 84-91%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST

SILICA, CRYSTALLINE - QUARTZ; (DUST FROM THIS PRODUCT MAY

CAS: 14808-60-7

RTECS: VV7330000

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG/M3 RDUST

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:AS SUPPLIED, PRODUCT PRESENTS NO KNOWN
HAZARDS. IF MACHINED OR OTHERWISE MADE AIRBORNE, DUST MAY CAUSE
RESPIRATORY, SKIN AND EYE IRRITATION. PROLONGED INHALATION OF DUST
MAY LEAD TO PERMANENT LUNG INJ URY (SILICOSIS). SYMPTOMS INCLUDE
DIFFICULTY BREATHING, CHEST PAINS AND COUGH. SYMPTOMS MAY NOT
DEVELOP(EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SILICA, CRYSTALLINE-QUARTZ:IARC
MONOGRAPHS, VOL 68, 1997:GRP 1. NTP 7TH ANNUAL RPT ON CARCINS,
1994:ANTIC TO BE CARCIN.
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:UNTIL AFTER YEARS OF EXPOSURE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:INGEST:CALL MD IMMEDIATELY . EYES:FLUSH W/LARGE AMOUNTS OF
WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF IRRITATION
PERSISTS. SKIN:WASH THOROUGHLY W/SOAP & WATER. GET MEDICAL
ATTENTION IF IRRITATION PERSISTS. INHAL:MOVE VICTIM TO FRESH AIR.
GET MEDICAL HELP IF IRRITATION PERSISTS.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING MATERIALS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT . NO SPECIAL PROCEDURES REQUIRED.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE KNOWN.

Spill Release Procedures:USE GOOD HOUSEKEEPING PROCEDURES. AVOID
PROCEDURES WHICH WILL CREATE DUST.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A DRY AREA. THIS PRODUCT IS
AN "ARTICLE" AS DEFINED BY THE FEDERAL HAZARD COMMUNICATION
STANDARD.
Other Precautions:ALTERATIONS MADE BY CUTTING OR GRINDING MAY RELEASE
HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS.

Respiratory Protection:NOT NORMALLY REQUIRED. IF AIRBORNE PARTICULATES
ARE GENERATED, USE A NIOSH APPROVED DUST/MIST RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:LOC EXHST MAY BE NEC WHEN CUTTING OR GRINDING. SPECIFIC
NEEDS SHOULD BE ADDRESSED BY SUPERVISORY OR HLTH/SFTY PERSONNEL.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH FOUNTAIN & DELUGE SHOWER WHICH MEET
ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA .
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MFR'S TRADE NAME/PART NO:NITRIDE BONDED.

Spec Gravity:2.4-2.5
Appearance and Odor:SOLID ARTICLE; ODORLESS.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF I/A/W LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL
REGULATIONS.

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