Product ID:FORMED MOLECULAR SIEVE 544
MSDS Date:10/01/1992
FSC:6850
NIIN:00-865-2418
MSDS Number: BWGKJ

W R GRACE & CO. DAVISON CHEMICAL DIVISION

10 E BALTIMORE STREET
BALTIMORE, MD 21202-1630
US

Emergency Phone: 301-659-9000;301-874-2009

Info Phone: 301-659-9000;301-659-9058

Preparer: J.H.CONVEY

Cage: 16210

W R GRACE & CO. DAVISON CHEMICAL DIVISION

2117 BALTIMORE, MD 21202-1630 US

Telephone: 410-659-9000

Cage: 16210

SODIUM OXIDE

CAS: 1313-59-3

CALCIUM OXIDE

CAS: 1305-78-8

RTECS: EW3100000

OSHA PEL 5 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3; 9394

POTASSIUM OXIDE

CAS: 12136-45-7

SILICA GEL

CAS: 112945-52-5

RTECS: VV7310000

OSHA PEL 6 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3

ALPHA-ALUMINA (ALUMINUM OXIDE) (SARA III)

CAS: 1344-28-1

RTECS: BD1200000

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9394

KAOLIN

CAS: 1332-58-7

RTECS: GF1670500

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3 TDUST; 9394

SILICA, CRYSTALLINE - FUSED

CAS: 60676-86-0

RTECS: VV7328000

OSHA PEL SEE TABLE Z-3

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG/M3 RDUST;9394

WATER

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

LD50 LC50 Mixture:TLV FOT TOTAL DUST IS 5MG/M3
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES:MAY CAUSE IRRITATION.SKIN:MAY
CAUSE IRRITATION AND DRYNESS.INGEST:MAY CAUSE GI TRACT
IRRITATION.INHAL:MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION.CHRONIC:THIS ITEM
CONTAINS >3% QUARTZ,WHICH MAY CAUSE SILICO SIS(LUNG CANCER).
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:QUARTZ IS A CLASS 2A CARCINOGEN(IARC).IT
CAUSES LUNG CANCER.
Effects of Overexposure:SKIN:DRYNESS.WHEN TRANSFERRING BEADS WITH HIGH
PRESSURE AIR,WEAR GOGGLES;BEADS ARE TRAVELING FAST ENOUGH TO
PENETRATE SKIN.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH PRE-EXISTING SKIN AND
RESPIRATORY AILMENTS MAY BE AT INCREASED RISK FROM EXPOSURE.

First Aid:SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING;WASH WITH SOAP AND
WATER.EYES:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES.INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH
AIR.GIVE OXYGEN OR ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF NEEDED.INGEST:THIS
ITEM WILL MOVE THR OUGH THE BODY NORMALLY.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE A SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:THE FINELY DISPURSED DUST FROM THIS
PRODUCT IS A FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD IN THE PRESENCE OF SOURCES OF
IGNITION.

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA.USE PROPER PROTECTIVE AND
RESPIRATORY EQUIPMENT.SWEEP OR VACUUM;DO NOT CREATE DUST;PLACE IN A
DRY CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL.CLEAN SPILL AREA WITH WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT APPLICABLE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL,DRY,WELL-VENTILATED
PLACE.KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.AVOID DUSTING AND
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:USE GOGGLES WHEN USING HIGH PRESSURE AIR TO TRANFER
BEADS.GROUND BOTH CONTAINERS WHEN TRANSFERRING INTO A CONTAINER OF
FLAMMABLE LIQUID.THIS MATERIAL RELEASES ENOUGH HEAT TO CAUSE BURN
WHEN IT ABSORBS WATER.

Respiratory Protection:WHERE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS ARE LACKING OR IN
ENCLOSED SPACES USE A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR DUST.
Protective Gloves:COTTON GLOVE WITH WRISTLETS.
Eye Protection:DUST PROOF GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:LONG-SLEEVED SHIRT.PROVIDE A LOCAL EYE WASH
STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:USE REASONABLE CARE IN HANDLING THIS
PRODUCT.WASH HANDS AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
USE CAUTION WHEN ADDING WATER TO THIS MATERIAL;IT RELEASES HEAT WHEN
ABSORBING WATER.

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:2.1
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:BEADS;WHITE,GRAY OR TAN;ODORLESS.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS,ALKALI,HYDROGEN FLUORIDE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NOT REPORTED.

Waste Disposal Methods:LANDFILL OR DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH
FEDERAL,STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.AVOID CREATING DUST.

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