Product ID:M 542 MOLECULAR SIEVE
MSDS Date:04/28/1995
FSC:3655
NIIN:01-155-0469
MSDS Number: BRQRW

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FAIR LAWN, NJ 07410
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Cage: 1B464

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Cage: 1B464

CLAY (KAOLIN) (INGREDIENTS 2-5 MAKE UP THIS CLAY)

CAS: 1332-58-7

RTECS: GF1670500

Fraction By Weight: 100.0%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3 TDUST; 9495

SODIUM ALUMINOSILICATE

CAS: 1344-00-9

Fraction By Weight: 0 - 100%

CALCIUM SODIUM ALUMINOSILICATE

CAS: 1344-01-0

Fraction By Weight: 0 - 100%

POTASSIUM SODIUM ALUMINOSILICATE

CAS: 12736-96-8

Fraction By Weight: 0 - 100%

SILICA, CRYSTALLINE - QUARTZ

CAS: 14808-60-7

RTECS: VV7330000

Fraction By Weight: 0 - 3.0%

OSHA PEL SEE TABLE Z-3

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG/M3 RDUST;9495

LD50 LC50 Mixture:TLV FOR QUARTZ IS 0.1 MG/M3 (RDUST).
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INHALATION MAY CAUSE
RESPIRATORY IRRITATION. CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN AND EYE IRRITATION;
EYE BURNS/INJURY. INGESTION MAY CAUSE BURNS TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES OF
MOUTH/THROAT/ESOPHAGUS. CHRONIC: PROLO NGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE
MAY CAUSE CANCER, FIBROSIS OF THE LUNG, EYE INJURY, CONSTIPATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:IARC AND NTP LIST CRYSTALLINE SILICA
(QUARTZ) AS A SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALED-COUGNING, SNEEZING, WHEEZING, SHORTNESS
OF BREATH. EYES-TEARING, REDNESS, DISCOMFORT, BURNS, PAIN,
SLOUGHING OF CORNEA. SKIN-REDNESS, SWELLING, ITCHING.
INGESTED-BURNS/PAIN TO MOUTH/THROAT/STO MACH, DIFFICULTY
SWALLOWING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH IMPAIRED PULMONARY
FUNCTION. SMOKING TOBACCO PRODUCTS MAY ENHANCE THE TOXIC EFFECTS.

First Aid:GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST. SKIN-REMOVE
CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. WASH SKIN WITH SOAP & WATER. EYE-FLUSH WITH
WATER FOR 15 MINUTES, HOLD LIDS OPEN. INHALED-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
IMJESTED-DO NOT USE GASTRIC LAVAGE OR EMESIS. DILUTE IMMEDIATELY
BY DRINKING LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER OR MILK. IF VOMITING OCCURS, KEEP
HEAD BELOW HIPS. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NO ACUTE HAZARD. MOVE CONTAINER FROM FIRE AREA
IF POSSIBLE. AVOID BREATHING VAPORS OR DUSTS. KEEP UPWIND.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NEGLIGIBLE FIRE HAZARD WHEN EXPOSED TO
HEAT OR FLAME.

Spill Release Procedures:VACUUM OR SWEEP UP SPILLAGE. AVOID CREATING
DUST. PLACE SPILLAGE IN APPROPRIATE CONTAINER FOR RECLAMATION OR
WASTE DISPOSAL. VENTILATE AREA AND WASH SPILL SITE. DO NOT FLUSH
SPILLED MATERIAL INTO SEWE R.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY SEALED TO
PROTECT PRODUCT QUALITY. KEEP AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS AND
MOISTURE.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN. AVOID BREATHING
DUST. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF
CHILDREN.

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. IF DUSTY CONDITIONS
PREVEIL, A NIOSH APPROVED AIR SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR OR DUST
RESPIRATOR IS ADVISED.
Ventilation:USE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO MEET TLV
REQUIREMENTS.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER OR PLASTIC RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:DUST-RESISTANT SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION, EMERGENCY SHOWER,
APPROPRIATE LABORATORY COAT TO COVER EXPOSED SKIN
Work Hygienic Practices:DO NOT PERMIT EATING, DRINKING OR SMOKING NEAR
THIS MATERIAL. WASH THOROUGHLY BEFORE EATING/DRINKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FORMULA CHANGED. FOR PREVIOUS FORMULATION, SEE PNI A UNDER THE SAME
NSN. WHEN POURING INTO A CONTAINER OF FLAMMABLE LIQUID, GROUND BOTH
CONTAINERS ELECTRICALLY. WILL RELEASE HEAT WHEN ADSORBING WATER.
THE SIEVES CAN BECOME HOT ENOUGH TO CAUSE THERMAL BURNS OF THE
SKIN.

HCC:B3
Spec Gravity:2.1
pH:10.5
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE, GRAY OR TAN BEADS - ODORLESS (PH:10.3 -
10.5, 5% SLURRY)

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS, STRONG BASES
Stability Condition to Avoid:STABLE UNDER NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND
PRESSURES. REACTS EXOTHERMICALLY WITH MOISTURE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION MAY RELEASE
ACRID SMOKE AND IRRITATING FUMES.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
FEDERAL REGULATIONS. RECOMMENDED METHOD IS BY LANDFILL. COVER TO
AVOID BLOWING OF DUST. USED MOLECULAR SIEVES MAY CONTAIN FLAMMABLE
AND/OR TOXIC CHEMICAL S. USE APPROVED DISPOSAL METHODS FOR TOXIC
WASTE.

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