Product ID:DESICCITE 25
MSDS Date:09/29/1989
FSC:6850
NIIN:00-935-9795
MSDS Number: BGWRN

ENGELHARD CORP.

6801 COCHRAN DR
SOLON, OH 44139
US

Emergency Phone: 216-292-9200

Info Phone: 216-292-9200

Cage: 0FDV7

ENGELHARD CORP.

SOLON, OH 44139 US

Telephone: 216-349-7300

Cage: 0FDV7

SILICA, CRYSTALLINE - QUARTZ

CAS: 14808-60-7

RTECS: VV7330000

Fraction By Weight: 1-3%

OSHA PEL SEE TABLE Z3

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG/M3 RDUST;9293

BENTONITE(INORGANIC CLAY)

CAS: 1302-78-9

RTECS: CT9450000

OSHA PEL 5 MG/M3 (DUST)

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3 (DUST)

Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:IRRITATION TO EYES,SKIN AND
RESPIRATORY TRACT. CHRONIC:LUNGS DAMAGE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:LISTED AS A 2A BY IARC
Effects of Overexposure:MECHANICAL IRRITATION OF EYES AND SKIN.NO
ADVERSE EFFECTS ARE EXPECTED.INHALATION MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY
IRRITATION AND MAY CAUSE LUNG DAMAGE IF EXPOSURE IS REPEATED OR
PROLONGED.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:MAY AGGRAVATE SKIN OR RESPIRATORY
PROBLEM.

First Aid:EYES AND SKIN:FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER FOR ABOUT
15-20 MINUTES;SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.INHALATION:REMOVE
TO FRESH AIR;CALL A PHYSICIAN.INGESTION:SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION
IMMEDIATELY.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL, OR WATER
FOG.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA &
FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN FIGHTING CHEMICAL FIRE. USE WATER
SPRAY TO COOL NEARBY CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT A FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD.

Spill Release Procedures:SMALL SPILL: WIPE UP, CONTAIN SPILLAGE AND
SCOOP UP OR VACUUM. AVOID DUSTING.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY AREA. KEEP
CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE. PROTECT CONTAINERS FROM
PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:PRODUCT BECOMES SLIPPERY WHEN WET.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR DUST/MIST
IF ABOVE PEL/TLV.
Ventilation:LOCAL/GENERAL TO MAINTAIN PEL/TLV.
Protective Gloves:AS RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHINGS.EYE-WASH
FACILITIES,SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. DO NOT WEAR CONTAMINATED CLOTHING OR
FOOTWEAR.
Supplemental Safety and Health
DO NOT GET ON SKIN, IN EYES OR ON CLOTHING. DO NOT BREATHE DUST.

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:2.0
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:10 - 30 MESH GRANULES, GREYISH TO OFF-WHITE;
ORDERLESS.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

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

Waste Disposal Methods:CONSULT LOCAL AUTHORITIES;DISPOSAL MUST BE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL,STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS

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