BNCLW - 606516 GASPAK POUCH

Export as PDF
Product Identification

Product ID:606516 GASPAK POUCH
MSDS Date:08/05/1988
FSC:6640
NIIN:01-270-1531
MSDS Number: BNCLW

Responsible Party
BECTON DICKINSON MICROBIOLOGY SYSTEMS
250 SCHILLING CIRCLE
COCKEYSVILLE, MD 21030

Emergency Phone: (301) 584-7169

Info Phone: (301) 771-0100

Preparer: DALE M. OREN

Cage: 06531

Contractor
BECTON DICKINSON AND CO, BECTON DICKINSON DIV.
FRANKLIN LAKES, NJ 07417-1884 US

Telephone: 201-847-4000, 800-333-4831

Cage: 06531

Ingredients

SILICA, AMORPHOUS, DIATOMACEOUS EARTH, CONTAINING LESS THAN

CAS: 61790-53-2

RTECS: HL8600000

Fraction By Weight: 57%

OSHA PEL 20 MPPCF

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293


CALCIUM CARBONATE (MARBLE) (LIMESTONE)

CAS: 1317-65-3

RTECS: EV9580000

Fraction By Weight: 2%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9192

Hazards

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SKIN/EYE: IRRITATION. INHALATION:
IRRITATION & PNEUMONOCONIOSIS. * NATURAL DIATOMACEOUS EARTH
PRESENTS A MODERATE RISK FROM INHALATION OF PAARTICULATE. OTHERWISE
IT IS NONTOXIC AND RELATIVELY HARMLESS . PNEUMONOCONIOSIS IS A
POSSIBLE OCCUPATIONAL HAZARD FROM EXCESSIVE INHALATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:SKIN/EYE: IRRITATION. INHALATION: IRRITATION &
PNEUMONOCONIOSIS.

First Aid

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15 MINS. SKIN: WASH W/SOAP & WATER.
INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL
CASES.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:ANY ORGANIC POWDER CAN BE POTENTIALLY
EXPLOSIVE IF DISTRIBUTED IN AIR IN CERTAIN CONCENTRATIONS.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:USE VACUUM OR WET SWEEPING TO AVOID CREATING
DUST CONDITIONS WHEN PICKING UP SPILLS. PLACE IN CLOSED CONTAINER
FOR DISPOSAL.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:AS REQUIRED
Ventilation:PROVIDE GENERAL/LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP Protective Gloves:AS REQUIRED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES & FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:AS REQUIRED
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS RECEIVED FROM FOCAL POINT F (AIR FORCE). AIR FORCE IDENTIFIED THE
NSN.

Chemical Properties

HCC:N1
Appearance and Odor:PLASTIC BAG W/SACHET FILLED W/MIXTURE.

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
HYDROFLUORIC ACID & ALKALI CARBONATE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURE

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:POWDER SHOULD BE LANDIFILLED & ACTIVATED
PACKAGES SHOULD BE AUTOCLAVED IF EXPOSED TO MICROORGANISMS &
DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE, & FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.