Product ID:608503-608247 JELTRATE
MSDS Date:03/11/1991
FSC:6520
NIIN:00-773-6992
MSDS Number: BHTLC

CAULK/DENTSPLY

LAKEVIEW & CLARKE AVENUES
MILFORD, DE 19963-0359

Emergency Phone: (302) 422-4511

Info Phone: (302) 422-4511

Cage: 11107

CAULK/DENTSPLY

359 MILFORD, DE 19963-0359 US

Telephone: 302-422-4511/ 703-451-1900

Cage: 11107

AMORPHOUS SILICA, AMORPHOUS-DIATOMACEOUS EARTH (SUSPECTED

CAS: 61790-53-2

RTECS: HL8600000

OSHA PEL 20 MPPCF

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

SILICA CRYSTALLINE, SILICA (CRISTOBALITE) (SUSPECTED HUMAN

CAS: 14464-46-1

RTECS: VV7325000

OSHA PEL SEE TABLE Z3

ACGIH TLV: 0.05 MG/M3 RDUST9293

TETRASODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE

CAS: 7722-88-5

RTECS: UX7350000

OSHA PEL 5 MG/CUM

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/CUM

POTASSIUM ALGINATE

OSHA PEL 15 MG/CUM

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/CUM

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: UNPROTECTED EXPOSURE TO
DUST LEVELS IN EXCESS OF THE PEL MAY CAUSE LUNG DISEASE
(SILICOSIS), CONGESTION, IRRITATION OF THE THROAT, NASAL PASSAGES,
& UPPER RESPIRATORY SYSTEM. EYES: IRRITAT ION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:AMORPHOUS SILICA & CRYSTALLINE SILICA
ARE SUSPECTED HUMAN CARCINOGENS.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: UNPROTECTED EXPOSURE TO DUST LEVELS
IN EXCESS OF THE PEL MAY CAUSE LUNG DISEASE (SILICOSIS), CONGESTION
& IRRITATION OF THE THROAT, NASAL PASSAGES, & UPPER RESPIRATORY
SYSTEM. EYES: IRRITA TION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:UPPER RESPIRATORY/LUNG DISEASES,
BRONCHITIS, EMPHYSEMA, & ASTHMA.

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. DRINK WATER TO CLEAR THROAT
& BLOW NOSE. EYES: FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR 15 MINS.
OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:IN COMMON W/MOST ORGANIC MATERIALS, THIS
PRODUCT SHOULD BE TREATED AS A COMBUSTIBLE DUST IN THE FINELY
DIVIDED & SUSPENDED STATE.

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP SPILLED MATERIAL & PLACE IN CLOSED
CONTAINERS FOR DISPOSAL.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL DRY AREA. STORE AWAY
FROM FOODSTUFFS & BEVERAGES. OBSERVE NORMAL WAREHOUSING PROCEDURES.
AVOID DUSTING WHEN IN USE.
Other Precautions:OBSERVE NORMAL CARE WHEN WORKING W/CHEMICALS. THE
AVOIDANCE OF ANY AIR CONTAMINATE IS ALWAYS A RECOMMENDED PRACTICE.
ADHERANCE TO WORK PLACE VENTILATION STANDARDS IS AN ASSURANCE OF
GENERAL PERSONNEL HEALTH & COMFORT.

Respiratory Protection:RECOMMENDED NIOSH APPROVED NUSIANCE DUST MASK.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: REQUIRED. MECHANICAL: RECOMMENDED.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER APRON
Supplemental Safety and Health
RESPIRABLE DUST FROM THIS PRODUCT WILL TYPICALLY CONTAIN UP TO 40% FREE
CRYSTALLINE SILICA (CRISTOBALITE).

Spec Gravity:0.3
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:DRY FLUFFY POWDER W/SPEARMINT ODOR, MAY BE COLORED

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
HYDROFLUORIC ACID
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HUMIDITY, WATER CONTAMINATION, WHICH
WILL CAUSE MATERIAL TO GEL, & PROLONGED HEAT >140F

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF CONTAINERS IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL,
STATE, & FEDERAL WASTE DISPOSAL PROCEDURES.

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