Product ID:SILCARIDE C-6
MSDS Date:02/01/1993
FSC:5350
NIIN:01-116-7823
MSDS Number: BQCWL

WASHINGTON MILLS ELECTRO MINERALS CORP

1801 BUFFALO AVE
NIAGRA FALLS, NY 14302-0423
US

Emergency Phone: 716-278-6763(CHEMTREC 800-424-9300)

Info Phone: 716-278-6000

Preparer: KIMBERLEY MINKEL

Cage: 27715

WASHINGTON MILLS ELECTRO MINERALS CORP

423 NIAGARA FALLS, NY 14302-0423 US

Telephone: 716-278-6600

Cage: 27715

SILICON CARBIDE

CAS: 409-21-2

RTECS: VW0450000

Fraction By Weight: 97-99%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

SILICON DIOXIDE (AMORPHOUS)

CAS: 67762-90-7

Fraction By Weight: <1.0%

SILICON

CAS: 7440-21-3

RTECS: VW0400000

Fraction By Weight: <1%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

CARBON BLACK

CAS: 1333-86-4

RTECS: FF5800000

Fraction By Weight: <1%

OSHA PEL 3.5 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 3.5 MG/M3; 9293

IRON OXIDE

CAS: 1309-37-1

RTECS: NO7400000

Fraction By Weight: <1%

OSHA PEL 10 MG/M3 (FE)

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3(FE),B2; 9293

ALUMINIUM

CAS: 7429-90-5

RTECS: BD0330000

Fraction By Weight: <1%

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INHALATION OF DUST MAY CAUSE
RESPIRATORY IRRITATION. CONTACT WITH SKIN MAY CAUSE MINOR
ABRASIONS. CONTACT WITH EYES MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. NO HAZARD FROM
INGESTION. CHRONIC: PROLONGED OR REPEATE D EXPOSURE MAY AFFECT
BREATHING CAPACITY.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NO INGREDIENT OF A CONCENTRATION OF 0.1%
OR GREATER IS LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN OR SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALED: COUGHING, SNEEZING, SHORTNESS OF
BREATH. EYES: REDNESS, TEARING, DISCOMFORT. SKIN: REDNESS, ITCHING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:INHALED: MOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF
BREATHING STOPPED. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. EYES: FLUSH WITH LOTS OF
WATER, HOLD LLIDS OPEN. SEE DOCTOR. SKIN: WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER.
INGEST ED: IF SYMPTOMS DEVELOP, GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP OR VACUUM. AVOID CREATING EXCESSIVE
DUST.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:USE ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. IF ENGINEERING CONTROLS
FAIL, OR NON-ROUTINE USE OR EMERGENCY OCCURS; USE NIOSH/MSHA
APPROVED RESPIRATOR OR SUPPLIED AIR RESPIRATOR, OR SCBA, AS
REQUIRED. USE IN ACCORDANCE WIT H 1910.134.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE MECHANICAL VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:WORK GLOVES RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING, OR SMOKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:4172F,2300C
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:4172F,2300C
Spec Gravity:3.2 (WATER=1)
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:GRANULAR BLACK OR GREEN GRAINS; ODORLESS

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.