Product ID:KALIMEX 35
MSDS Date:10/30/1991
FSC:6850
NIIN:00N044643
MSDS Number: BTJGK

FOSECO INC

20200 SHELDON RD
BROOK PARK, OH 44142
US

Emergency Phone: 216-826-4548;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 216-826-4548

Preparer: TREVOR HARDY

Cage: 2W462

FOSECO, INC.

CLEVELAND, OH 44142 US

Telephone: 440-826-4548

Cage: 2W462

CELLULOSE (PAPER FIBER)

CAS: 9004-34-6

RTECS: FJ5691460

Fraction By Weight: <5%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3;5RESP

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3

FIBERS, REFRACTORY CERAMIC; (REFRACTORY CERAMIC FIBER) (RCF

Fraction By Weight: <10%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 (MFR)

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 (MFR)

SILICIC ACID, CALCIUM SALT; (CALCIUM SILICATE)

CAS: 1344-95-2

RTECS: VV9150000

Fraction By Weight: <10%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST;5RESP

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST

SODIUM FLUOALUMINATE; (SODIUM ALUMINUM FLUORIDE).

CAS: 15096-52-3

RTECS: WA9625000

Fraction By Weight: <5%

OSHA PEL 2.5 AS F

ACGIH TLV: 2.5 AS F

ALUMINUM

CAS: 7429-90-5

RTECS: BD0330000

Fraction By Weight: 21%

OSHA PEL 15MG/M3 DUST;5 RESP

ACGIH TLV: 10MG/M3 DUST;5 FUME

3); (ALUMINA)

CAS: 1344-28-1

RTECS: BD1200000

Fraction By Weight: <50%

OSHA PEL 10 MG/M3 TDUST;5RESP

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST

BARIUM SULFATE

CAS: 7727-43-7

RTECS: CR0600000

Fraction By Weight: 39%

OSHA PEL 10 MG/M3 TDUST;5RESP

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST

SILICA, CRYSTALLINE - CRISTOBALITE

CAS: 14464-46-1

RTECS: VV7325000

OSHA PEL 0.05 MG/M3 RDUST

ACGIH TLV: 0.05 MG/M3 RDUST

LD50 LC50 Mixture:SEE INGREDIENT 4
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: FLUORIDES CAN CAUSE SKIN, EYE &
MUC MEMB IRRIT. EXCESSIVE INHALATION MAY CAUSE NOSE BLEEDS.
CHRONIC: FLUORIDES CAUSE LOSS OF APPETITE, VOMITING, INCR IN BONE
DENSITY. NIOSH LISTS EYES, RESPIRAT ORY SYS, CNS, SKELETON,
KIDNEYS, SKIN AS TARGET ORGANS FOR FLUORIDES. INHAL OF CRSYTALLINE
(EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SILICA, CRYSTALLINE SILICA-CRISTOBALITE:
IARC MONOGRAPHS, SUPPL. VOL 7, PG 341, GRP 2A. NTP 6TH ANNUAL
REPORT(SUPP DATA)
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: SILICA DUSTS CAN CAUSE SILICOSIS OF
LUNGS. CRYSTALLINE SILICA & REFRACTORY CERAMIC FIBERS MAY BE
POSSIBLE CARCIN BASED ON TESTS W/LAB ANIMALS. SIGNS/SYMPS OF EXPOS:
EYE, SKIN AND RESPIRATORY IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING RESPIRATORY AILMENTS.

First Aid:INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SKIN: WASH WITH WATER. EYES:
FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. INGEST: CALL MD IMMED .

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:DO NOT USE WATER. ISOLATE FIRE WITH SAND/OTHER
INERT MATERIAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA & FULL PROT EQUIP .
WATER MAY BE USED TO CNTN FIRE BUT DIRECT IMPINGEMENT OF STEAM ON
MASS EXOTHERMIC SHOULD BE AVOIDED.(SUPP DATA)
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:THIS PRODUCT GENERATES HIGH TEMPERATURES
WHEN IGNITED DUE TO EXOTHERMIC REACTION OF ALUMINUM.

Spill Release Procedures:RETURN TO CONTAINER USING NON SPARKING TOOLS.
IF BROKEN, DISCARD.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE BELOW 150F IN DRY AREA. KEEP
CONTAINERS COVERED WHEN NOT IN USE.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT WITH CAUSTICS, ACID/ACID FUME WHICH
COULD REACT WITH THIS PRODUCT TO PRODUCE FLAMMABLE HYDROGEN GAS.

Respiratory Protection:IF PEL/TLV IS EXCEEDED USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED
MASK FOR DUST AND FUMES.
Ventilation:RECOMMENDED SUFFICIENT TO MAINTAIN BELOW PEL/TLV.
Protective Gloves:CLOTH.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED SAFETY GLASSES
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FIRE FIGHT PROC: REMOVE BURNING MATL FROM BLDG IF POSS. HAZ DECOMP:
XYLENOLS, ANHYDRIDES, CO, CO*2, AND AMMONIA. EXPLAN OF CARCIN: ON
CARCINS, 1991: ANTIC TO BE CARCIN.

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:0.7 G/CC
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:TAN SLEEVE. SLIGHT FISH ODOR

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CAUSTIC, ACID AND ACID FUME.
Stability Condition to Avoid:OPEN FLAMES/EXCESSIVE HEAT (EXCEPT IN
USE).
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TRACES OF FLUORIDES. PROD ALSO CNTNS
ORG RESINS WHICH DECOMPOSE TO YIELD SM AMTS OF PHENOLS, CRESOLS,
(SUPP DATA)

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF I/A/W LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL
REGULATIONS.

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