Product ID:DECI PAK
MSDS Date:04/04/1994
FSC:6850
NIIN:00-264-6571
MSDS Number: CDMMJ

UNITED DESICCANTS

101 CHRISTINE DR
BELEN, NM 87002-0105
US

Emergency Phone: 505-864-6691

Info Phone: 505-864-9296

Cage: 4Y023

SUD-CHEMIE PERFORMANCE PACKAGING UNITED CATALYSTS INC

BELEN, NM 87002-0105 US

Telephone: 505-864-9296

Cage: 4Y023

BENTONITE OR MONTMORILLONITE CLAY MINERAL RESPIRABLE DUST

CAS: 1302-78-9

RTECS: CT9450000

Fraction By Weight: >99%

OSHA PEL 5 MG/M3 (DUST)

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3 (DUST)

SILICA, CRYSTALLINE - QUARTZ

CAS: 14808-60-7

RTECS: VV7330000

Fraction By Weight: <1%

OSHA PEL SEE TABLE Z-3

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG/M3 RDUST;9596

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: DUST MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY
IRRITATION IF INHALED. DUST MAY CAUSE SKIN AND EYE IRRITATION ON
CONTACT. IF LARGE AMOUNTS ARE INGESTED, INTESTINAL DISORDERS MAY
OCCCUR. CHRONIC: PROLONGED OR REPEAT ED EXPOSURE MAY CAUSE
IRRITATION OF UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT AND/OR LUNG DAMAGE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:IARC LISTS CRYSTALLINE SILICA AS A "2A"
SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALED-COUGHING, WHEEZING, SHORTNESS OF
BREATH, SNEEZING. EYES-REDNESS, DISCOMFORT, TEARING. SKIN-REDNESS,
ITCHING. INGESTED-NAUSEA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:INHALED-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF
BREATHING STOPPED. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTED-IF CONSCIOUS,
GIVE EMETICS TO INDUCE VOMITING. DO NOT TAKE MILK OR FATTY ACIDS.
GET MEDIC AL ATTENTION. EYES-FLUSH WITH LOTS OF WATER FOR 30
MINUTES, LIFT LIDS. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN-WASH WITH SOAP &W
ATER. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF IRRITATION OR INFLAMMATION DEVELOP.

Flash Point:NONFLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM. FOR
LARGER FIRES, USE WATER OR FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:COOL CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO FLAMES WITH WATER
FROM THE SIDE UNTIL WELL AFTER FIRE IS OUT. FOR MASSIVE FIRE IN
ENCLOSED AREA, USE UNMANNED HOSE OR MONITOR NOZZLES
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WITHDRAW IMMEDIATELY IF RISING SOUND FROM
VENTING SAFETY DEVICE OR ANY DISCOLORING OF THE CONTAINER DUE TO
FIRE.

Spill Release Procedures:NOTIFY SAFETY PERSONNEL. CLEAN-UP PERSONNEL
WILL WEAR RESPIRATORY AND EYE PROTECTION. VACUUMING OR WET METHODS
OF CLEAN-UP ARE PREFFERED-MINIMIZE DUST. PLACE IN APPROPRIATE
DISPOSAL CONTAINERS. CLAY I S SLIPPERY WHEN WET.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A DRY, WELL-VENTILATED AREA
BELOW 115F AND AWAY FROM HEAT SOURCES. PROTECT CONTAINER FROM
PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:ALWAYS RESEAL CONTAINER AND PROTECTIVE MOISTURE
BARRIER AFTER USE.

Respiratory Protection:IF ENGINEERING CONTROLS FAIL OR NON-ROUTINE USE
OR AN EMERGENCY OCCURS; WEAR AN MSHA/NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR OR
AN AIR- SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR OR SCBA, AS REQUIRED. USE IN ACCORDANCE
WITH 29 CFR 1910.1 34 AND MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDATIONS.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE MECHANICAL VENTILATION OR LOCAL EXHAUST TO
MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV(S).
Protective Gloves:WORK.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,SUCH AS LONGS
SLEEVES TO PREVENT REPEATED OR PROLONGED SKIN CONTACT.DLA-HMIS:EYE
WASH STATION.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
DESI PAK MAY CONTAIN A SMALL AMOUNT OF CRYSTALLINE SILICA (QUARTZ).
INHALATION OF CRYSTALLINE SILICA IN THE RESPIRABLE RANGE IN EXCESS
OF THE TLV MAY RESULT IN AN INCREASE IN THE RISK OF SERIOUS RESPI
RATORY DESEASE. AVOID BREATHING THE DUST. USE RESPIRATOR IF
CONDITIONS ARE DUSTY.

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:57-64 LB/CU FT
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:GRAY GRANULES; NO ODOR-PACKED IN BAG.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

Waste Disposal Methods:CONSULT APPLICABLE LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL
REGULATIONS TO SELECT PROPER METHOD OF DISPOSAL. RECOVER METAL
COMPONENTS BY REPROCESSING WHENEVER POSSIBLE.

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