Product ID:HULTSCRETE EPOXITE NO. 36/28 AGGREGATE
MSDS Date:08/23/1990
FSC:8030
NIIN:00N024191
MSDS Number: BMCKJ

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Cage: 23897

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SILICA, CRYSTALLINE - QUARTZ; (SILICON DIOXIDE)

CAS: 14808-60-7

RTECS: VV7330000

Fraction By Weight: 99%

OSHA PEL SEE TABLE Z3

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG/M3 RDUST;9293

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:HEALTH HAZARDS CAN OCCUR FROM
EXCESSIVE INHALATION OF SILICA DUST, OTHERWISE NONTOXIC.
CRYSTALLINE SILICA IN THE LUNG CAN PRODUCE A PNEUMOCONIOSIS,
COMMONLY CALL SILICOSIS. TOTAL DUST MAY CAUSE IRRITA TION OF THE
EYES AND RESPIRATORY SYSTEM.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CRYSTALLINE SILICA: IARC GRP 2A.
Effects of Overexposure:SYMPTOMS ARE DYSPENA-CAUSED BY MANY LUNG SCARS
THAT DEVELOP FROM THE SILICA DUST-PAIN IN THE CHEST, DECREASED
VITAL CAPACITY AND COUGH.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:CHRONIC LUNG SCARRING LEADS TO A
PROGRESSIVE MASSIVE FIBROSIS THAT IS OFTEN ACCOMPANIED BY INCREASED
SUSEPTIBILITY TO PULMONARY TUBERCULOSIS & OTHER RESP INFECTIONS.
NIOSH (1976) WARNS OF (SUPP DATA)

First Aid:INGEST: CALL MD IMMEDIATELY . INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
SUPPORT BREATHING (GIVE O*2/ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION). CALL MD . EYE:
IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/POTABLE WATER FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 MINUTES,
SEEK ASSISTANCE FROM MD . SKIN: FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER.
CALL MD. .

Extinguishing Media:NOT APPLICABLE. USE MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING
FIRE .
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE. WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

Spill Release Procedures:CLEANUP WITH DUSTLESS METHOD (USE VACUUM OR
WET SWEEPING), PROVIDE VENTILATION.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:USE DUSTLESS SYSTEM OF STORAGE AND
HANDLING. KEEP WELL VENTILATED.
Other Precautions:USE GOOD HOUSEKEEPING TECHNIQUES.

Respiratory Protection:WHEN PEL OR TLV EXCEEDED USE NIOSH/MSHA
RESPIRATOR. FOR SPECIFIC SELECTION, REFER TO ORIGINAL MSDS .
Ventilation:ENGINEERING CONTROLS (E.G. MECH EXHAUST) SHOULD BE IN PLACE
IN ORDER TO ENSURE THAT THE EMPLOYEE EXPOSURE (SUPP DATA)
Protective Gloves:NO
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:NONE
Work Hygienic Practices:USE GOOD HOUSEKEEPING TECHNIQUES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MATLS TO AVOID: CHEMICALLY W/MANY METALLIC OXIDES UPON HEATING AT HIGH
TEMP. MED CNDTNS: INCREASED RISK OF IMPAIRED HEALTH DUE TO A
COMBINATION OF SMOKING AND SILICA DUST EXPOSURE. VENT: TO
RESPIRABLE SILICA DUST DOES NOT EXCEED THE PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE
LIMITS. LOCAL/MECHANICAL (GENERAL): AS APPROPRIATE.

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:2.65
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NONE (BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:NONE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE OR TAN SAND; ODORLESS

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
REACTS W/HYDROFLOURIC ACID TO GENERATE VOLAT SIF4. PROD IS ATTRACTED BY
STRONG ALKALIS. THEY WILL COMBINE (SUPP DATA)
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

Waste Disposal Methods:FOLLOW STATE, LOCAL & FEDERAL REGULATIONS FOR
SOLID WASTE.

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