CHZCH - FIBERFRAX LDS MOLDABLE (CAULKING GRADE)

Product Identification

Product ID:FIBERFRAX LDS MOLDABLE (CAULKING GRADE)
MSDS Date:12/04/1995
FSC:9390
NIIN:01-389-0219
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CHZCH

Responsible Party
CARBORUNDUM CO FIBERS DIV/UNIFRAX CORP
2351 WHIRLPOOL ST
NIAGARA FALLS, NY 14305-2413
US

Emergency Phone: 800-322-2293

Info Phone: 800-322-2293

Cage: EO730

Contractor
UNIFRAX CORPORATION
NIAGARA FALLS, NY 14305-2413 US

Telephone: 800-322-2293(M-F;8-430EST)

Cage: 61158

Ingredients

WATER

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

Fraction By Weight: 40-45%


REFRACTORIES FIBERS, ALUMINOSILICATE

CAS: 142844-00-6

Fraction By Weight: 20-25%


AMORPHOUS SILICA GEL, SILICON DIOXIDE 96-4

CAS: 7631-86-9

Fraction By Weight: 30-35%


ETHYLENE GLYCOL (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 107-21-1

RTECS: KW2975000

Fraction By Weight: 3-5%

ACGIH TLV: C STEL39PPM,A4,VAP96

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB


POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL

CAS: 25322-68-3

RTECS: TQ3500000

Fraction By Weight: 1-2%

Hazards

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: DRIED AIRBORNE PRODUCT MAY
CAUSE RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION. EYES: SLIGHT-MODERATE
IRRITATION. ABRASIVE ACTION MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO OUTER SURFACE OF
EYE. SKIN: SLIGHT-MODERATE IRRITATION. INGESTION: IRRITATION & MAY
BE HARMFUL.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CONTAINS MATERIAL CLASSIFIED AS IARC
GROUP 2B-POSSIBLE HUMAN CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, INFLAMMATION, RASH, GI
DISTURBANCES, NAUSEA, VOMITING, ABDOMINAL PAIN, DIARRHEA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING BRONCHIAL
HYPER-REACTIVITY & CHRONIC BRONCHIAL/LUNG DISEASE.

First Aid

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/ OXYGEN IF NEEDED.
EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/LARGE AMOUNTS OF LUKEWARM WATER FOR 15
MINS. DON'T RUB EYES. SKIN: DON'T RUB/SCRATCH EXPOSED AREA. WASH
AREA OF C ONTACT THOROUGHLY W/WATER. USING A SKINCREAM/LOTION AFTER
WASHING MAY BE HELPFUL. INGESTION: DRINK EXTRA WATER. NATURAL GI
ELIMINATION IS PREFERRED. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE AGENT SUITABLE FOR TYPE OF SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:SEE "EXTINGUISHING MEDIA" ABOVE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTACT W/REACTIVE MATERIAL, SUCH AS
ALUMINUM, MAY RELEASE HYDROGEN GAS.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:DON'T WALK THROUGH MATERIAL. SHOVEL INTO A
CONTAINER FOR LATER DISPOSAL. AVOID CLEANUP PROCEDURES THAT MAY
RESULT IN WATER POLLUTION.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:HANDLE CERAMIC FIBER W/CAUTION.
MINIMIZE AIRBORNE DUSTS BY AVOIDING UNNECESSARY DISTURBANCE OF
MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:DURING REMOVAL, EXPOSED PRODUCT SHOULD BE FREQUENTLY
MISTED W/WATER TO MINIMIZE AIRBORNE DUST. A SURFACTANT MAY BE ADDED
TO WATER TO IMPROVE WETTING PROCESS. USE ONLY ENOUGH WATER TO WET
INSULATION. D ON'T ALLOW WATER TO ACCUMULATE (SUPP)

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:WEAR A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR WHEN
EXPOSURES >1 FIBER/CC, IF RESPIRATORY IRRITATION IS
EXPERIENCED/WHEN AIRBORNE FIBER CONCENTRATIONS ARE UNKNOWN.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST, POINT OF GENERATION DUST COLLECTION, DOWN
DRAFT WORK STATIONS, EMISSION CONTROLLING TOOL DESIGNS.
Protective Gloves:REQUIRED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/CHEMICAL GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:HEAD COVERINGS, FULL BODY CLOTHING,
WASHABLE/ DISPOSABLE CLOTHING, EYE WASH FACILITIES
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
OTHER PRECAUTIONS CONT'D: ON FLOORS. WET SWEEPING/VACUUMING SHOULD BE
USED TO CLEAN WORK AREA. IF VACUUMING IS USED, VACUUM MUST BE
EQUIPPED W/A HEPA FILTER. COMPRESSED AIR/DRY SWEEPING SHOULDN'T BE
U SED FOR CLEANING. DUST SUPPRESSING COMPOUNDS MAY BE USED TO CLEAN
UP LIGHT DUST.

Chemical Properties

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:3200F,1760C
Appearance and Odor:OFF-WHITE CAULK MATERIAL.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:40-45

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
HYDROFLUORIC ACID, PHOSPHORIC ACID, CONCENTRATED ALKALI, REACTIVE
METALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:CONTACT WITH REACTIVE METALS (E.G.
ALUMINUM) MAY RELEASE HYDROGEN GAS. ETHYLENE GYLCOL CAN REACT
VIGOROUSLY WITH OXIDANT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE AND
SMOKE.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
REGULATIONS.

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