Product ID:GROUND GLASS FRIT
MSDS Date:01/01/1986
FSC:9650
NIIN:00N026400
MSDS Number: BPCTK

FERRO CORPORATION

27 CASTILIAN DR
SANTA BARBARA, CA 93117-3092
US

Emergency Phone: 216-641-8580

Info Phone: 805-968-5000

Cage: 0LG38

FERRO CORPORATION

SANTA BARBARA, CA 93117-3092 US

Telephone: 805-968-5000

Cage: 0LG38

SILICA, CRYSTALLINE - QUARTZ; (SILICON OXIDE)

CAS: 14808-60-7

RTECS: VV7330000

Fraction By Weight: 0-45%

OSHA PEL SEE TABLE Z3

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG/M3 RDUST;9293

LEAD MONOXIDE; (LEAD OXIDE)

CAS: 1317-36-8

RTECS: OG1750000

Fraction By Weight: 5-8%

BORON OXIDE

CAS: 1303-86-2

RTECS: ED7900000

Fraction By Weight: 0-3%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3; 9293

ZINC OXIDE

CAS: 1314-13-2

RTECS: ZH4810000

Fraction By Weight: 0-25%

OSHA PEL 15MG/M3 TDUST/5 FUME

ACGIH TLV: 10MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

(ORAL, RAT) = 170 MG/KG.

CAS: 1317-39-1

RTECS: GL8050000

Fraction By Weight: 0-15%

OSHA PEL 1 MG(CU)/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG(CU)/M3

(ORAL, RAT) = 72 MG/KG.

CAS: 1306-19-0

RTECS: EV1925000

Fraction By Weight: 0-15%

OSHA PEL SEE 1910.1027

ACGIH TLV: 0.05 MG(CD)/M3; 9293

LD50 LC50 Mixture:SEE INGREDIENTS
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: SYSTEMIC POISONING OF
PULMONARY, RENAL AND CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEMS. SYMPTOMS MAY BE
DELAYED FOR HOURS AFTER EXPOSURE WHICH INCLUDE HEAVY SALIVATION &
VOMITING, STOMACH PAIN, DRYNESS OF THROAT, COUGH, SHORTNESS OF
BREATH, DARK URINE,PROSTRATION. CHRONIC EFTS: SYSTEMIC POISONING OF
PULMONARY, (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CADMIUM OXIDE: GROUP 2A (IARC),
ANTICIPATED TO BE A CARCIN (NTP). CRYSTALLINE SILICA - QUARTZ:
GROUP 2A (IARC), (SUPDAT)
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: RENAL, LIVER, REPRODUCTIVE & CENTRAL
NERVOUS SYSTEM. CANCER OF LUNGS, LIVER, CONNECTIVE TISSUE. SYMPTOMS
INCLUDE ABDOMINAL PAIN, DIARRHEA, NAUSEA, VOMITING, DYSPNEA,
HEADACHE, NEURO MUSCULAR WEAKNESS, STUPOR, COMA, DEATH.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:INHALATION OR INGESTION: MOVE VICTIM TO FRESH AIR. CALL
EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE ARTIFICIAL
RESPIRATION. SKIN/EYE CONTACT: REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. FLUSH
SKIN OR EYES WITH R UNNING WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. CONTACT
MD.

Extinguishing Media:MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE .
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONFLAMMABLE, BUT FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR
NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT , AS IN ALL
CHEMICAL FIRES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY CONTAMINATE RUNOFF WATER.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR, GLOVES
AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING (LAB COAT/OVERALLS) FOR DUSTY SPILLS. SCOOP
INTO METAL OR PLASTIC CONTAINER. TO VACUUM, USE HEPA FILTER TYPE TO
PREVENT FINE DUST FR OM EXHAUSTING INTO THE AIR.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:AIR MONITORING, CHEST X-RAYS AND BLOOD
TESTING ARE RECOMMENDED IF EXPOSURE TO DUST OR FUMES IS PROBABLE.
Other Precautions:SMOKERS, PERSONS WITH WEAK PULMONARY, NERVOUS, RENAL
SYSTEMS WILL BE MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO POISONING. THE PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES OF THE LISTED COMPOUNDS ARE SIGNIFICANTLY ALTERED WHEN
CHEMICALLY COMBINED T O FORM A GLASS.

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED POSITIVE TYPE RESPIRATOR FOR
DUST AND FUME FOR PEL Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST REQUIRED FOR DUSTY & FIRING OPERATIONS.
MECHANICAL (GENERAL) VENT REQUIRED. FILTER EXHST IS REQD BY EPA.
Protective Gloves:LATEX OR OTHER RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:GET PULM FUNCTION TEST TO USE NEG PRESS
NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD RESP. IN DUSTY LOCATIONS (ABOVE PEL) DO NOT WEAR
CONT LENSES!
Work Hygienic Practices:ALWAYS WASH HANDS/FACE & REMOVE PROT CLTHG
BEFORE EAT/DRINK/SMKG. NEVER BRING CONTAMD MATLS INTO
EATING/DRINKING AREA.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. EXPLAN OF CARCIN:ANTICIPATED TO BE A
CARCIN (NTP).

Spec Gravity:>2 (H*2O=1)
Solubility in Water:MINIMAL
Appearance and Odor:ODORLESS POWDER, FLAKE, OR FRIT.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS MAY PRODUCE FLAMMABLE HYDROGEN.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:METAL OXIDE FUMES DURING 500C (OR
MORE) FIRING.

Waste Disposal Methods:FOLLOW THE PRESENT LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL
REGULATIONS. THIS GLASS IS LEACHABLE (CALIFORNIA AND FEDERAL LEACH
TESTS) FOR PB, ZN, CD, AND CU.

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