BNJCG - GEL
- MSDS: BNJCG
- Manufacturer: AMERICAN COLLOID CO
- Product Name: GEL
- National Stock Number: 9390-00F023626
Product Identification
Product ID:GEL
MSDS Date:08/31/1988
FSC:9390
NIIN:00F023626
MSDS Number: BNJCG
Responsible Party
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60004-1434
US
Emergency Phone: (312) 392-4600
Info Phone: (312) 392-4600
Cage: 84066
Contractor
Telephone: 312-392-4600
Cage: 84066
Ingredients
SILICA DIOXIDE, CRYSTALLINE QUARTZ, SAND (SUSPECTED HUMAN
CAS: 14808-60-7
RTECS: VV7330000
Fraction By Weight: 2-6%
OSHA PEL SEE TABLE Z3
ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG/M3 RDUST;9293
ALUMINUM SILICATE, BENTONITE, MONTMORILLONITE
CAS: 1302-78-9
RTECS: CT9450000
Fraction By Weight: >94%
ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/CUM (DUST)
Hazards
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: DELAYED RESPIRATORY
DISEASE, SHORTNESS OF BREATH, REDUCED PULMONARY FUNCTION, ASTHMA, &
BRONCHITIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CRYSTALLINE QUARTZ SILICA IS A SUSPECTED
HUMAN CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: DELAYED RESPIRATORY DISEASE,
SHORTNESS OF BREATH, REDUCED PULMONARY FUNCTION, SHORTNESS OF
BREATH, ASTHMA, & BRONCHITIS.
First Aid
First Aid:EYES: FLUSH W/WATER. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE
OXYGEN IF BREATHING DIFFICULTY. ADMINISTER ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION
IF BREATHING STOPS. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.
Fire Fighting
Fire Fighting Procedures:NON-FLAMMBLE INORGANIC MINERAL
Accidental Release
Spill Release Procedures:VACUUM TO AVOID GENERATING AIRBORNE DUST. WEAR
APPROVED RESPIRATOR. AVOID ADDING WATER, PRODUCT WILL BECOME
SLIPPERY WHEN WET.
Handling
Handling and Storage Precautions:SLIPPERY WHEN WET.
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING DUST.
Exposure Controls
Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APRPOVED RESPIRATION WHEN >TLV.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST OR MECHANICAL (GENERAL)
Eye Protection:RECOMMENDED
Work Hygienic Practices:USE GOOD HOUSEKEEPING PRACTICES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
Chemical Properties
Spec Gravity:2.5
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:PALE GRAY TO BUFF POWDER OR GRANULES, ODORLESS
Stability
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Disposal
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE, &
FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
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