Product ID:DESI PAK
MSDS Date:04/04/1994
FSC:6850
NIIN:00-856-7955
MSDS Number: BJZFB

UNITED DESICCANTS

101 CHRISTINE DR
BELEN, NM 87002-0105
US

Emergency Phone: 505-864-6691

Info Phone: 505-864-6691

Cage: 4Y023

SUD-CHEMIE PERFORMANCE PACKAGING UNITED CATALYSTS INC

BELEN, NM 87002-0105 US

Telephone: 505-864-9296

Cage: 4Y023

BENTONITE/CLAY MINERAL

CAS: 1302-78-9

RTECS: CT9450000

Fraction By Weight: >=99%

OSHA PEL 5 MG/M3 (DUST)

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3 (DUST)

SILICA, CRYSTALLINE - QUARTZ

CAS: 14808-60-7

RTECS: VV7330000

Fraction By Weight: <=1%

OSHA PEL SEE TABLE Z-3

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG/M3 RDUST;9495

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: EYE, SKIN AND RESPIRATORY TRACT
IRRITATION. CHRONIC: THE DRYING ACTION OF THIS MATERIAL CAN CAUSE
IRRITATION OF THE MUCOUS MEMBRANES OF THE NOSE AND THROAT AND
IRRITATION OF THE SKIN. MAY ALSO CAUSE LUNG INJURY.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CONTAINS CRYSTALLINE SILICA.
Effects of Overexposure:MAY CAUSE EYE, SKIN & RESPIRATORY TRACT
IRRITATION. INTESTINAL DISORDERS IF LARGE AMOUNTS ARE INGESTED.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:EYES:FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.SEE
DOCTOR. SKIN:WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER.IF IRRITATION PERSISTS,SEE
DOCTOR. INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.IF NOT BREATHING,GIVE
ARTIFICIAL RES PIRATION.IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT,GIVEOXYGEN.SEE
DOCTOR. INGESTION:GIVE EMETICS.INDUCE VOMIT.STOMACH SYPHON MAY BE
USED.AVOID MILK AND FATTY ACIDS.SEE DOCTOR.

Flash Point:NOT FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, OR DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. EVACUATE AREA. COOL
FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NEGLIGIBLE FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD WHEN
EXPOSED TO HEAT OR FLAME BY REACTION WITH INCOMPATIBLE SUBSTANCES.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR DUST RESPIRATOR AND TIGHT GOGGLES.
VACUUMING AND/OR WET METHODS OF CLEANUP ARE PREFERRED. PLACE IN
APPROPIATE CONTAINERS FOR DISPOSAL, KEEPING AIRBORNE PARTICULATES
AT A MINUMUM. CLAY IS SLIPPERY WHEN WET. WASH AREA THOROUGHLY.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE REQUIRED

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID PROLONGED BREATHING OF THE DUST
OR CONTACT OF DUST WITH THE SKIN. WHEN HANDLING, WEAR LONG SLEEVES
AND CLOSE-WEAVE COTTON GLOVES WITH WRISTLETS.
Other Precautions:WEAR GOGGLES IF DUST CAUSES EYE DISCOMFORT. WEAR A
PROPERLY FITTED NIOSH-APPROVED DUST RESPIRATOR FOR DUSTY
CONDITIONS.

Respiratory Protection:WEAR A PROPERLY FITTED NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED DUST
RESPIRATOR IF CONDITIONS ARE DUSTY.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL(GENERAL) AND/OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO
KEEP EXPOSURE LEVELS BELOW ALLOWABLE LIMIT.
Protective Gloves:CLOSE-WEAVE COTTON WITH TIGHT WRISTLETS
Eye Protection:GOGGLES FOR DUSTY CONDITIONS
Other Protective Equipment:LONG SLEEVED WORK CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING OR SMOKING. VACUUM UP ANY DUST. LAUNDER CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
DESI PAK MAY CONTAIN A SMALL AMOUNT OF CRYSTALLINE SILICA (QUARTZ).
INHALATION OF CRYSTALLINE SILICA IN THE RESPIRABLE RANGE IN EXCESS
OF THE TLV MAY RESULT IN AN INCREASE IN THE RISK OF SERIOUS RESPI
RATORY DESEASE. AVOID BREATHING THE DUST. USE RESPIRATOR IF
CONDITIONS ARE DUSTY.

HCC:N1
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Spec Gravity:0.91 - 1.03
Viscosity:NOT RELEVANT
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NOT RELEVANT
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:GRAY GRANULES - NO ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:<3

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

Waste Disposal Methods:CONSULT YOUR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER.
DISPOSE IN ACCORDACE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
MANUFACTURER RECOMMENDS TO RECOVER METAL COMPONENTS BY REPROCESSING
WHENEVER POSSIBLE.

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