Product ID:7023/3382 SAND
MSDS Date:01/04/1994
FSC:6850
NIIN:00F052898
MSDS Number: CDCGC

Emergency Phone: 908-859-2151

Info Phone: 908-859-2151

Cage: DO803

Telephone: 800-582-2537

Cage: 70829

CRYSTALLINE-QUARTZ SILICA, SILICA DUST (SUSPECTED HUMAN

CAS: 14808-60-7

RTECS: VV7330000

Fraction By Weight: 90-100%

OSHA PEL 10 MG/CUM %RESP SIO2

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG/CUM RESP DUST

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: EXCESSIVE EXPOSURE MAY
CAUSE FIBROSIS OF THE LUNGS. MAY AFFECT THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM,
LUNGS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SEE INGREDIENTS.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: EXCESSIVE EXPOSURE MAY CAUSE
FIBROSIS OF THE LUNGS. MAY AFFECT THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM, LUNGS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE

First Aid:INGESTION: IF CONSCIOUS, IMMEDIATELY GIVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF
WATER. INHALATION: MOVE TO FRESH AIR. SKIN: IMMEDIATLEY WASH
W/PLENTY OF SOAP & WATER FOR 15 MINS. EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH
W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINS. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL
CASES.

Flash Point Method:CC
Extinguishing Media:USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING
FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. CAREFULLY
SWEEP UP & REMOVE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED.
SUITABLE FOR ANY GENERAL CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA. WHEN NOT IN USE,
KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER.
Other Precautions:DURING USE AVOID CONTACT W/EYES, SKIN & CLOTHING.
WHEN HANDLING LIQUID PRODUCTS, SECONDARY PROTECTIVE CONTAINERS MUST
BE USED FOR CARRYING. MATERIAL SHOULD BE HANDLED BY A PERSON
TRAINED/SUPERVISED BY A PERSON TRAINED IN CHEMICAL HANDLING.

Respiratory Protection:REQUIRED IF AIRBORNE CONCENTRATION EXCEEDS TLV.
UP TO 2PPM, A DUST/MIST RESPIRATOR IS RECOMMENDED. ABOVE THIS
LEVEL, A SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS IS ADVISED.
Ventilation:GENERAL/LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO MEET TLV REQUIREMENTS.
Protective Gloves:RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. EXERCISE DUE
CARE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:4046F
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:3110F
Spec Gravity:2.65
Solubility in Water:<0.1
Appearance and Odor:CRYSTALLINE POWDER. ODORLESS
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE &
FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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