Product ID:MOLECULAR SIEVE TYPE 4ADG
MSDS Date:02/01/1993
FSC:6850
NIIN:00-351-1188
MSDS Number: BNCDC

UOP INC, MOLECULAR SIEVE DIVISION

25 E ALGONQUIN RD
DES PLAINES, IL 60017-5017
US

Emergency Phone: 847-391-2123/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 847-391-2123/3189; FAX 2953

Cage: LO283

UOP LLC

DES PLAINES, IL 60017-5017 US

Telephone: 847-391-2953

Cage: 02QC3

SODIUM OXIDE

CAS: 1313-59-3

Fraction By Weight: < 30%

MAGNESIUM OXIDE

CAS: 1309-48-4

RTECS: OM3850000

Fraction By Weight: < 5%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 PARTICULATE

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3; FUME; 9596

ALPHA-ALUMINA (ALUMINUM OXIDE) (SARA 313)

CAS: 1344-28-1

RTECS: BD1200000

Fraction By Weight: < 30%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9596

SILICONE OXIDE/SILICA GEL

CAS: 112945-52-5

RTECS: VV7310000

Fraction By Weight: < 50%

OSHA PEL 6 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: EYE, SKIN & RESPIRATORY TRACT
IRRITATION. CHRONIC: THE DRYING ACTION OF THIS MATERIAL CAN CAUSE
IRRITATION OF THE MUCOUS MEMBRANES OF THE NOSE AND THROAT AND
IRRITATION OF THE SKIN. AVOID PROLO NGED BREATHING OF THE DUST
WHICH MAY CAUSE LUNG DAMAGE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS PRODUCT AND ITS COMPONENTS ARE NOT
LISTED ON THE IARC, NTP OR OSHA CARCINOGENS LISTS.
Effects of Overexposure:MAY CAUSE EYE, SKIN & RESPIRATORY TRACT
IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:BREATHING OF DUST MAY AGGRAVATE
ASTHMA AND INFLAMMATORY OR FIBROTIC PULMONARY DISEASE.

First Aid:EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR
AT LEAST 15 MINUTES, OCCASIONALLY LIFTING THE UPPER & LOWER EYE
LIDS. IF IRRITATION OCCURS AND PERSISTS, SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION.
SKIN: WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. INGESTION: IF INGESTED IN LARGE
QUANTITIES, THEN DRINK 2 GLASSES OF WATER. INDUCE VOMITING IF THE
PATIENT IS CONSCIOUS. INHALATION: REMOVE PERSON TO FRESH AIR.

Flash Point:DOES NOT BURN
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:NONE
Extinguishing Media:UNUSED MATERIAL WILL NOT BURN. USE MEDIA
APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:DEPENDS ON THE USE OF THE MATERIAL. USED
MATERIAL MAY CONTAIN PRODUCTS OF A HAZARDOUS NATURE. INFORM FIRE
FIGHTERS OF ANY RETAINED HAZARDOUS MATERIAL.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WHEN EXPOSED TO WATER, MOLECULAR SIEVES
CAN GET QUITE HOT. WHEN FIRST WETTED THEY CAN HEAT TO THE BOILING
POINT OF WATER. FLOODING WILL REDUCE TEMPERATURE.

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP OR VACUUM UP SPILL AREA. COLLECT AND
PLACE THE SPILLED MATERIAL IN A WASTE DISPOSAL CONTAINER. AVOID
RAISING DUST.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID PROLONGED BREATHING OF THE DUST
OR CONTACT OF DUST WITH THE SKIN. OPEN CONTAINER SLOWLY. USE WITH
ADEQUATE VENTILATION. DO NOT MIX WITH LIQUID.
Other Precautions:PH RANGE IF IN AQUEOUS SLURRY IS 8-11.

Respiratory Protection:A PROPERLY FITTED NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR
FOR PROTECTION AGAINST DUST, MIST OR VAPOR IS RECOMMENDED FOR
OPERATIONS WHEN THE PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMIT MIGHT BE EXCEEDED.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION IS RECOMMENDED FOR OPERATIONS
WHERE THE PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMIT MIGHT BE EXCEEDED.
Protective Gloves:CLOSE-WEAVE COTTON WITH TIGHT WRISTBANDS
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/GOGGLES OSHA29CFR1910.133
Other Protective Equipment:SELECT IN ACCORDANCE WITH OSHA 1910.132 AND
1910.133. LONG SLEEVED WORK CLOTHING RECOMMENDED.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING OR SMOKING. VACUUM UP ANY DUST. LAUNDER CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
WHEN TRANSFERRING BEADED MOLECULAR SIEVES WITH HIGH PRESSURE AIR, WEAR
GOGGLES. MALFUNCTION OF EQUIPMENT CAN PROPEL BEADS WITH ENOUGH
VELOCITY TO PENETRATE THE SKIN. MAKE SURE THAT THE TRANSFER SYSTEM
AND RECEIVING VESSELS ARE PROPERLY GROUNDED. FOLLOW STANDARD
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.

HCC:V7
Spec Gravity:2.1
Appearance and Odor:TAN PELLET; ODORLESS

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
SUDDEN CONTACT WITH HIGH CONCENTRATIONS OF CHEMICALS HAVING HIGH HEATS
OF ADSORPTION SUCH AS OLEFINS, HCL, ETC.
Stability Condition to Avoid:THE ADDITION OF MOISTURE WITHOUT FLOODING
CAN CAUSE RISE IN TEMPERATURE FROM HEAT OF ADSORPTION.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS FROM
HYDROCARBONS & OTHER MATERIALS THAT ARE RETAINED ON THE MOLECULAR
SIEVE DURING NORMAL USE.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISCARD ANY PRODUCT (INCLUDING ANY RETAINED
MATERIALS OF USE), DISPOSABLE CONTAINER OR LINER IN AN
ENVIRONMENTALLY ACCEPTABLE MANNER, IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL,
STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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