BBMVW - HIGH TEMP MORTAR

Product Identification

Product ID:HIGH TEMP MORTAR
MSDS Date:05/01/1987
FSC:5640
NIIN:00F003382
MSDS Number: BBMVW

Responsible Party
BABCOCK & WILCOX CO/INSULATING PROD DIV
2102 OLD SAVANNAH ROAD
AUGUSTA, GA 30903
US

Emergency Phone: (404) 796-4200

Info Phone: (404) 796-4200

Cage: 19740

Contractor
BABCOCK & WILCOX
AUGUSTA, GA 30903

Telephone: (404) 796-4200

Cage: 19740

Ingredients

SILICA CRYSTALLINE, SILICA (CRISTOBALITE) (SUSPECTED HUMAN

CAS: 14464-46-1

RTECS: VV7325000

Fraction By Weight: 0-15%

OSHA PEL SEE TABLE Z3

ACGIH TLV: 0.05 MG/M3 RDUST9293


SILICA, CRYSTALLINE - FUSED

CAS: 60676-86-0

RTECS: VV7328000

Fraction By Weight: 0-20%

OSHA PEL SEE TABLE Z3

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG/M3 RDUST;9293


PARTICULATES NOT OTHERWISE REGULATED (NUISANCE DUST)

Fraction By Weight: >80%

OSHA PEL 5 MG/CUM DUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/CUM DUST


FIBER SURFACE ORGANIC BINDERS


INORGANIC BINDERS

Hazards

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: DUST MAY CAUSE DELAYED
LUNG INJURY (SILICOSIS), IRRITATION OR DISCOMFORT OF
NOSE/THROAT/LUNGS. SKIN/EYES: IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SILICA, CRYSTALLINE IS A SUSPECTED HUMAN
CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: DUST MAY CAUSE DELAYED LUNG INJURY
(SILICOSIS), IRRITATION OR DISCOMFORT OF NOSE/THROAT/LUNGS.
SKIN/EYES: IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:BRONCHIAL DISORDERS

First Aid

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. INGESTION: DRINK PLENTY OF
WATER. SKIN: WASH W/MILD SOAP & WATER. EYES: FLUSH W/PLENTY OF
WATER. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:FOLLOW ROUTINE HOUSEKEEPING PROCEDURES.
COLLECT SPILLED PRODUCT IN CLOSED CONTAINER.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:USE A MSHA/NIOSH APPROVED, AIR PURIFYING, HALF
MASK OR FULL FACEPIECE RESPIRATOR W/APPROPRIATE FILTER PAD OR
CARTRIDGE.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST OR MECHANICAL
Protective Gloves:RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:GOGGLES/SAFETY GLASSES
Supplemental Safety and Health
PRODUCTS ARE ALUMINOSILICATES WHICH MAY TRANSFORM UPON HEATING TO
MULLITE & CRISTOBALITE. REMOVAL OF THESE PRODUCTS AFTER SERVICE MAY
GENERATE DUST. PRODUCT CONTAINS MINOR AMOUNTS OF ORGANIC AND/OR IN
ORGANIC BINDERS WHICH BURN OUT DURING FIRST HEAT-UP.

Chemical Properties

Spec Gravity:1.7-2.5
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLOR VARIES DEPENDING ON PRODUCT, NO ODOR.

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:COMPLY W/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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