BRQSR - TRI-SORB PACKAGED DESICCANT (ALL MOLECULAR

Product Identification

Product ID:TRI-SORB PACKAGED DESICCANT (ALL MOLECULAR
MSDS Date:10/04/1990
FSC:6850
NIIN:01-337-0324
MSDS Number: BRQSR

Responsible Party
UNITED DESICCANTS-GATES, UNITED CATALYSTS INC.
101 CHRISTINE DR
BELEN, NM 87002-0105
US

Emergency Phone: 505-864-6691

Info Phone: 505-864-6691/FAX -9296

Cage: 4Y023

Contractor
SUD-CHEMIE PERFORMANCE PACKAGING UNITED CATALYSTS INC
BELEN, NM 87002-0105 US

Telephone: 505-864-9296

Cage: 4Y023

Ingredients

ZEOLITE, SODIUM A (TYPE 4A) INGRDIENT #1 TO #4 =75-85%

CAS: 68989-22-0


ZEOLITE,POTASSIUM A (TYPE 3A)

CAS: 68989-21-9


ZEOLITE, CALCIUM A (TYPE 5A)

CAS: 68989-20-8


ZEOLITE, SODIUM X (TYPE 13X)

CAS: 68989-23-1


MAGNESIUM ALUMINOSILICATE (TYPE CLAY)

CAS: 1237-43-1

Fraction By Weight: 15-25%


SILICA, CRYSTALLINE - QUARTZ

CAS: 14808-60-7

RTECS: VV7330000

Fraction By Weight: 0-2%

OSHA PEL SEE TABLE Z3

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG/M3 RDUST;9293

Hazards

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE-EYE:MAY CAUSE
IRRITATION,BURNS/CONJUNCTIVITIS. SKIN:PROLONGED/REPEATED CONTACT
MAY CAUSE IRRITATION,DRYNESS & DERMATITIS. INHALATION:MAY CAUSE
BURNING OF THE UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT & LUNG DAMAG E.
INGESTION:MAY DAMAGE THROAT,ESOPHAGUS AND/OR GI TRACT.
CHRONIC-DERMATITIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CRYSTALLINE SILICA IS ANTICIPATED
CARCINOGEN BY NTP AND IS LISTED AS PROBABLE CARCINOGEN BY IARC (2A)
Effects of Overexposure:EYE: IRRITATION, BURNS/ CONJUNCTIVITIS.
SKIN:IRRITATION, DRYNESS. INHALATION: BURNING OF THE UPPER
RESPIRATORY TRACT, DIFFICULTY IN BREATHING. INGESTION:SEVERE
IRRITATION, ABDOMINAL PAIN.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE LISTED.

First Aid

First Aid:INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR, PROVIDE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED.
EYE CONTACT:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. GET MEDICAL HELP. SKIN
CONTACT:WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. GET MED ATTENTION IF SYMPTOMS
PERSIS T. INGESTION:GIVE EMETICS TO INDUCE VOMITING, MILK AND FATTY
ACIDS SHOULD BE AVOIDED. GET MEDICAL HELP IMMEDIATELY.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER SPRAY/FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY
CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. EVACUATE AREA. COOL
FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NEGLIGIBLE FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD WHEN
EXPOSED TO HEAT OR FLAME BY REACTION WITH INCOMPATIBLE SUBSTANCES.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENTS INCLUDING
RESPIRATOR AND GOGGLES. VACUUMING OR WET METHODS OF CLEANUP ARE
PREFERRED. PLACE IN APPROPRIATE CONTAINERS FOR DISPOSAL KEEPING
AIRBORNE PARTICULATE AT A MINIMUM.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORAGE-STORE IN TIGHTLY CLOSED
CONTAINER AWAY FROM HEAT & MOISTURE.
Other Precautions:WEAR GOGGLES IF DUST CAUSES EYE DISCOMFORT. WEAR A
PROPERLY FITTED NIOSH-APPROVED DUST RESPIRATOR FOR DUSTY
CONDITIONS. AVOID BREATHING DUST. DO NOT RAISE DUST. MINIMIZE
CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:WEAR A PROPERLY FITTED NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED DUST
RESPIRATOR IF CONDITIONS ARE DUSTY.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL(GENERAL) VENTILATION IS USUALLY ADEQUATE TO
MAINTAIN DUST LEVELS BELOW TLV FOR NUISANCE DUST.
Protective Gloves:YES
Eye Protection:GOGGLES FOR DUSTY CONDITIONS
Other Protective Equipment:LONG SLEEVE WORK CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING OR SMOKING. VACUUM UP ANY DUST. LAUNDER CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: THIS PRODUCT IS A DESICCANT AND GENERATES HEAT AS IT
ABSORBS WATER. THE USED PRODUCT CAN CONTAIN MATERIAL OF HAZARDOUS
NATURE. IDENTIFY THAT MATERIAL AND TREAT ACCORDINGLY.

Chemical Properties

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:>2900F,>159
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:LIGHT TAN BEAD OR PELLET, ODORLESS
Percent Volatiles by Volume:<5

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
MOISTURE, HIGH CONCENTRATIONS OF CHEMICALS HAVING HIGH HEATS OF
ADSORPTION SUCH AS OLEFINS, HCL, ETC.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT, OPEN FLAMES AND MOISTURE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE LISTED

Disposal

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

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