Product ID:DESICCITE 25
MSDS Date:06/08/1995
FSC:6850
NIIN:00-935-9794
MSDS Number: BZQWX

ENGELHARD CORP.

6801 COCHRAN DR
SOLON, OH 44139
US

Emergency Phone: 216-349-7300/800-328-0443

Info Phone: 216-349-7300

Cage: 0FDV7

ENGELHARD CORP.

SOLON, OH 44139 US

Telephone: 216-349-7300

Cage: 0FDV7

SILICA, CRYSTALLINE - QUARTZ

CAS: 14808-60-7

RTECS: VV7330000

Fraction By Weight: 1-3%

OSHA PEL SEE TABLE Z-3

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG/M3 RDUST;9596

ALUMINUM SILICATE

CAS: 12141-46-7

Fraction By Weight: 97%

BENTONITE (THIS INGREDIENT IS MADE UP OF INGREDIENTS 1 & 2)

CAS: 1302-78-9

RTECS: CT9450000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL 5 MG/M3 (DUST)

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3 (DUST)

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: SKIN AND EYE CONTACT MAY CAUSE
MECHANICAL/ABRASION IRRITATION. INHALATION MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY
IRRITATION, PULMONARY FIBROSIS. CHRONIC: PROLONGED OR REPEATED
EXPOSURE TO CRYSTALLINE SILICA DUS T MAY CAUSE CANCER.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CRYSTALLINE SILICA IS LISTED BY IARC AS
BEING A CARCINOGEN (GROUP 2A)-SUFFICIENT EVIDENCE IN LABORATORY
ANIMALS.
Effects of Overexposure:SKIN-IRRITATION. EYES-IRRITATION.
INHALED-RESPIRATORY IRRITATION, COUGH, DYSPNEA, WHEEZING,
IMPAIRMENT OF PULMONARY FUNCTION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:MAY AGGRAVATE EXISTING MEDICAL
CONDITIONS SUCH AS RESPIRATORY AILMENTS.

First Aid:EYE-FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER. IF IRRITATION DEVELOPS, CALL
A PHYSICIAN. SKIN-FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER. INHALATION-REMOVE TO
FRESH AIR. ADMINISTER OXYGEN IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT.
INGESTION-IF LAR GE AMOUNTS INGESTED, SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE.

Extinguishing Media:WATER, CARBON DIOXIDE OR FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
FULL FIRE FIGHTER'S PROTECTIVE GEAR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT A FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD.

Spill Release Procedures:CONTAIN SPILLAGE AND SCOOP UP OR VACUUM. AVOID
DUSTING.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED
AREA. KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL
DAMAGE. PRODUCT BECOMES SLIPPERY WHEN WET.
Other Precautions:USE DUSTLESS SYSTEMS FOR HANDLING, STORAGE AND
CLEAN-UP. USE ADEQUATE DUST COLLECTION AND VENTILATION. PRACTICE
GOOD HOUSEKEEPING. DO NOT PERMIT DUST TO COLLECT. AVOID CONTACT
WITH WATER. PRODUCT BECO MES SLIPPERY WHEN WET.

Respiratory Protection:IF ENGINEERING CONTROLS FAIL OR NON-ROUTINE USE
OR AN EMERGENCY OCCURS; WEAR AN MSHA/NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR WITH
DUST CARTRIDGE OR AN AIR-SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR OR SCBA, AS REQUIRED.
USE IAW 29 CFR 19 10.134.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE MECHANICAL VENTILATION OR LOCAL EXHAUST TO
MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV(S).
Protective Gloves:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS.
Other Protective Equipment:HAVE EYEWASH FOUNTAIN AVAILABLE
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MATERIAL PURCHASED FOR CAGE 0NH81 FOR CONTRACT SP0450-96-C-0674.

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:2.0
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:GREY TO OFF-WHITE GRANULES; ODORLESS

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ALKALIS, STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE EXPECTED.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE EXPECTED.

Waste Disposal Methods:US EPA HAZARDOUS WASTE NUMBER FOR PRODUCT AS
SOLD=NONE. DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL,
STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS. CHEMICAL ADDITIONS, PROCESSING OR
OTHERWISE ALTERING MATERIAL MAY MAKE THIS A HAZARDOUS WASTE, TEST
IF NEEDED.

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