Product ID:HEVI-SAND 70/80
MSDS Date:07/05/1990
FSC:9390
NIIN:00N041940
MSDS Number: BSBTD

AMERICAN COLLOID CO

1500 WEST SHURE DR
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60004-1434
US

Emergency Phone: 708-392-4600

Info Phone: 708-392-4600

Cage: 84066

AMERICAN COLLOID COMPANY

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60004-1434 US

Telephone: 312-392-4600

Cage: 84066

NUISANCE DUST

OSHA PEL 15MG/M3 TDUST;5RDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10MG/M3 TDUST;5RDUST

SILICA, CRYSTALLINE - QUARTZ; (RESPIRABLE CRYSTALLINE

CAS: 14808-60-7

RTECS: VV7330000

Fraction By Weight: <1.25%

OSHA PEL 0.1 MG/M3 RDUST

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG/M3 RDUST

CHROMIUM; (CHROMIUM AS CR*2O*3) (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-47-3

RTECS: GB4200000

Fraction By Weight: 45-50%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.5 MG/M3

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

CHROMIUM OXIDE; (CHROMITE FINES)

CAS: 1308-38-9

RTECS: GB6475000

OSHA PEL 0.5 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.5 MG/M3

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE & CHRONIC:MAY CAUSE DELAYED
RESPIRATORY DISEASE IF DUST INHALED OVER A PROLONGED PERIOD OF
TIME. CAN CAUSE EYE IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CRYSTALLINE SILICA-QUARTZ:IARC CANCER
REVIEW, IARC MONOGRAPHS, SUPPLEMENT, VOL 7, PG 341, 1987:GROUP 2A.
(SUPDAT)
Effects of Overexposure:EXCESSIVE INHALATION OF DUST MAY RESULT IN
SHORTNESS OF BREATH & REDUCED PULMONARY FUNCTION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:INDIVIDUALS W/PULMONARY &/OR RESP
DISEASE INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ASTHMA & BRONCHITIS SHOULD BE
PRECLUDED FROM EXPOSURE TO DUST.

First Aid:INGEST: CALL MD IMMEDIATELY . SKIN:WASH W/WATER. EYES:FLUSH
THOROUGHLY W/WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN. SEE MD IF DISCOMFORT
CONTINUES. INHAL:GROSS INHAL OF DUST-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR; GIVE
OXYGEN OR ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF NECESSARY; GET MED ATTENTION.

Extinguishing Media:MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE .
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT . INORGANIC MINERAL/NON-FLAMMABLE.

Spill Release Procedures:VACUUM IF POSSIBLE TO AVOID GENERATING
AIRBORNE DUST. AVOID BRTHG DUST. WEAR APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID GENERATING AIRBORNE DUST. USE
NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR WHERE TLV LIMITS FOR CRYSTALLINE
SILICA & CHROMIUM MAY BE EXCEEDED.
Other Precautions:NONE.

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR
EXPOSURE OF CONCERN . OSHA STANDARD 1910.134 OR ANSI 288.2-1980
SPECIFICATIONS.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST & MECHANICAL VENT AS APPROPRIATE.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM SFTY GOGG .
Other Protective Equipment:NONE.
Work Hygienic Practices:USE GOOD HOUSEKEEPING PRACTICES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MELTING POINT: >3350F, >1843C. EXPLAN OF CARCIN:NTP 6TH ANNUAL REPORT
ON CARCINOGENS, 1991:ANTICIPATED TO BE CARCINOGEN.
CHROMIUM/CHROMIUM OXIDE:NTP 6TH ANNUAL REPORT ON CARCINOGENS,
1991:KNOWN TO BE CARCINOGENIC.

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:SUPDAT
Spec Gravity:4.3-4.5(H*2O=1)
Solubility in Water:0%: NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:BLACK SHINY SAND. ODORLESS

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE KNOWN.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE KNOWN.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE KNOWN.

Waste Disposal Methods:FOLLOW FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS FOR
SOLID WASTE.

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