BTBJY - FURNACE (INSULATION ELEMENTS)
- MSDS: BTBJY
- Manufacturer: KERR
- Product Name: FURNACE (INSULATION ELEMENTS)
- National Stock Number: 6520-00F032944
Product Identification
Product ID:FURNACE (INSULATION ELEMENTS)
MSDS Date:10/29/1991
FSC:6520
NIIN:00F032944
MSDS Number: BTBJY
Responsible Party
ROMULUS, MI 48174-0908
US
Emergency Phone: 313-946-7800
Info Phone: 313-946-7800
Cage: GO270
Contractor
Telephone: 800-537-7187
Cage: 33339
Ingredients
REFACTORY CERAMIC FIBER
Fraction By Weight: 50%
INSULATING FIRE BRICK
Fraction By Weight: 50%
Hazards
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES: TEMPORARY IRRITATION. SKIN:
TEMPORARY IRRITATION. CHRONIC FIBER DUST INHALATION: CHRONIC LUNG
INJURY (SILICOS); SILICOSIS IS A FORM OF DISABLING PULMONARY
FIBROSIS WHICH CAN BE PROGRESSIVE & MAY LEAD TO DEATH.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
First Aid
First Aid:EYES: FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINS. SKIN: WASH EXPOSED
AREA W/SOAP & WATER. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. DRINK WATER
TO CLEAR THROAT & BLOW NOSE TO EVACUATE DUST. OBTAIN MEDICAL
ATTENTION I N ALL CASES.
Accidental Release
Spill Release Procedures:USE A HIGH EFFICIENCY PARTICULATE AIR (HEPA)
VACUUM. AVOID UNNECESSARY STIRRING/HANDLIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT
FORMATION OF DUST. USE A DUST SUPPRESSANT. USE A HEPA FILTERED
RESPIRATOR.
Handling
Handling and Storage Precautions:HEALTH HAZARD FROM INSULATION-ELEMENTS
MAY BE PRESENT WHEN THOSE COMPONENTS ARE EXPOSED OR DISTURBED AS TO
RELEASE RESPIRABLE DUST.
Other Precautions:USE ACCORDING TO DIRECTIONS.
Exposure Controls
Respiratory Protection:USE AN ANSI Z88.2-1980 APPROVED RESPIRATOR W/A
(HEPA) DUST CARTRIDGE WHEN SERVICING, CLEANING OR REPLACING
INSULATION/ELEMENTS
Ventilation:USE SUFFICIENT NATURAL OR MECHANICAL VENTILATION TO KEEP
DUST BELOW PELS.
Protective Gloves:COTTON
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES, GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT, SMOCK, LONG SLEEVE SHIRT OR OTHER
OUTERWEAR.
Work Hygienic Practices:HANDLE IN ACCORDANCE W/GOOD PERSONAL HYDIENE &
SAFTY PRACTICES. THESE PRACTICES INCLUDE AVOIDING UNNECESSARY
EXPOSURE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
CON'T ON WORK HYGIENIC: WASH HANDS THOROHGLY AFTER HANDLING
INSULATION/ELEMENTS
Chemical Properties
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:>2300F
Spec Gravity:0.5-1.0
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:FURNACE INSULATION: OFF WHITE, ODORLESS SOLID
Stability
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:TEMPERATURES IN EXCESS OF 2300F
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CRYSTALLINE SILICA
Disposal
Waste Disposal Methods:LANDFILL
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