BDCWQ - H-W HIGH ALUMINA CASTABLE

Product Identification

Product ID:H-W HIGH ALUMINA CASTABLE
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:9350
NIIN:00-153-6823
MSDS Number: BDCWQ

Responsible Party
HARBISON-WALKER REFRACTORIES

Emergency Phone: 412 562 6200

Cage: JO290

Contractor
HARBISON-WALKER
PITTSBURGH, PA 15222 PA

Telephone: 412-562-6437

Cage: JO290

Ingredients

ALUMINA CASTABL TLV A NUISANCE DUST.

ACGIH TLV: 10MG/CUM


SILICA, CRYSTALLINE - CRISTOBALITE

CAS: 14464-46-1

RTECS: VV7325000

Fraction By Weight: 3.5%

OSHA PEL SEE TABLE Z3

ACGIH TLV: 0.05 MG/M3 RDUST9293

Hazards

Effects of Overexposure:MAY CAUSE SKIN,EYES,MUCOUS MEMBRANES AND
RESPIRATORY IRRITATION;DELAYED LUNG FIBROSIS-SILICOSIS

First Aid

First Aid:INHALE:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR, GIVE CPR/O*2 IF
NEED;EYES/SKIN:FLUSH W LG AMTS H*2O FOR 15 MIN;INGEST:RINSE MOUTH;
GET MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR EYES, BREATHING DIFFICULTY, OR OTHER
SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:NONE NOTED,PRODUCT IS A REFRACTORY
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE NOTED
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE NOTED

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION:USE NORMAL
PROCEDURES AND RECOVER FOR PROPER DISPOSAL.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:USE NORMAL PROCEDURE AS REQUIRED
Other Precautions:AVOID SKIN AND EYES CONTACT. DO NOT BREATHE DUST.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR DUST.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTN BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:TYPE AS REQD
Eye Protection:GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:AS REQUIRED TO PREVENT PROLONGED CONTACT.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS 10/01/84.

Chemical Properties

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:2.20
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:LIGHT TAN TO GRAY COLOR;EARTHY ODOR.

Stability

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

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF COLLECTED MATERIAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH
LOCAL STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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