Product ID:QUIK-GEL
MSDS Date:06/01/1996
FSC:9390
NIIN:00-052-2535
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CLJPJ

Emergency Phone: (800) 424-9300

Info Phone: 713-987-4000/713-987-5900

Preparer: ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

Cage: 20064

Telephone: 713-987-4000/713-987-5900

Cage: 20064

SILICA

CAS: 14808-60-7

RTECS: VV7330000

OSHA PEL see Table Z-3

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG/M3

LOW CONCENTRATIONS OF CRYSTALLINE SILICA (SIO2) IN THE FORM

CRISTOBALITE AND TRIDYMITE MAY BE PRESENT

Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES: IRRITANT. SKIN: POTENTIAL
IRRITANT. INHALATION: IRRITATION TO LUNGS, NOSE, AND THROAT;
PROLONGED INHALATION MAY CAUSE LUNG INJURY OR DISEASE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS FREE CRYSTALLINE
SILICA WHICH ACCORING TO THE IARC HAS EXHIBITED LMITED EVIDENCE OF
CARCINOGENICITY IN HUMANS. PROLONGED INHALATION OF THE POWDER MAY
RESULT IN SILICOSIS, A NONCA NCEOUS LUNG DISEASE. OSHA FINAL LIMITS
TABLE Z-3 MINERAL DUSTS. CRYSTALLINE SILICA QUARTZ (RESPIRABLE)10
MG/M3----%SIO2 +2 QUARTZ (TOTAL DUST) 30 MG/M3--SIO2 +2
Effects of Overexposure:EYE: IRRITANT. SKIN: POTENTIAL IRRITANT.
INHALATION: IRRITATION TO LUNGS, NOSE, AND THROAT; PROLONGED
INHALATION MAY CAUSE LUNG INJURY OR DISEASE.

First Aid:NORMAL PERSONAL HYGIENE.

Flash Point:NOT FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:NOT FLAMMABLE OR EXPLOSIVE. DOES NOT SUPPORT
COMBUSTION. USE MEDIA APPLICABLE TO SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE ANTICIPATED.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT FLAMMABLE OR EXPLOSIVE DOES NOT
SUPPORT COMBUSTION.

Spill Release Procedures:NORMAL HOUSEKEEPING; CAUSES SLIPPERY SURFACES
WHEN WET.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN SHELTERED AREA OR COVER TO
PROTECT FROM MOISTURE.

Respiratory Protection:RESPIRATORY: DUST MASK.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL, GENERAL ROOM VENTILATION. USE LOCAL VENTILATION
TO MAINTAIN TLV.
Protective Gloves:WORK GLOVES.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES, GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:APRON, EYEWASH.
Work Hygienic Practices:NORMAL PERSONAL HYGIENE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:2.5 (H2O=1)(47.6 LB/FT3)
Appearance and Odor:GREY, TAN POWDER; NO ODOR.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL LOCAL, STATE,
AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

Toxicological Information:THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS FREE CRYSTALLINE SILICA
WHICH ACCORDING TO THE IARC HAS EXHIBITED LIMITED EVIDENCE OF
CARCINOGENICITY IN HUMANS. PROLONGED INHALATION OF THE POWDER MAY
RESULT IN SILICOSIS, A NON CANCERORUS LUNG DESEASE. OSHA FINAL
LIMITS TABLE Z-3 MINERAL DUSTS. CRYSTALLINE SILICA QUARTZ
(RESPIRABLE) 10 MG/M3----%SIO2 + 2; QUARTZ (TOTAL DUST) 30 MG/M3
----%SIO2 + 2. IF CRISTOBALITE OR TRIDYMI TE IS DETECTED, USE ONE
HALF THE VALUE CALCULATED FROM FORMULA FOR QUARTZ. EYES: IRRITANT.
SKIN: POTENTIAL IRRITANT. INHALATION: IRRITATION TO LUNGS, NOSE,
AND THROAT;PROLONGED INHALATION MAY CAUSE LU NG INJURY OR DISEASE.

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.

Transport Information:PROPER SHIPPING NAME: NOT REGULATED AS HAZARDOUS.
HAZARD CLASS: NOT HAZARDOUS; HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE: NONE; LABEL: NONE
REQUIRED; PLACARDS: NONE; REPORTABLE QUANTITY: NONE; ID NUMBER:
NONE.

SARA Title III Information:THRESHOLD PLANNING QUANTITIES (TPQS) AND
RELEASE REPORTING BASED ON RQS: COMPONENTS PRESENT IN THIS PRODUCT
AT A LEVEL WHICH COULD REQUIRE REPORTING UNDER THE STATUTE ARE:
NONE. SARA REQUIRES THE SUBM ISSION OF ANNUAL REPORTS OF TOXIC
CHEMICALS THAT APPEAR IN 40 CFR 372 (FOR SARA 313). THIS
INFORMATION MUST BE INCLUDED IN ALL MSDS THAT ARE COPIED AND
DISTRIBUTED FOR THIS MATERIAL. COMPONENTS PRESEN T IN THIS PRODUCT
AT A LEVEL WHICH COULD REQUIRE REPORTING UNDER THE STATUTE ARE:
NONE.
Federal Regulatory Information:TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA): THE
INGREDIENTS OF THIS PRODUCT ARE ON THE TSCA INVENTORY.
State Regulatory Information:QUARTZ IS ON MASSACHUSETTS SUBSTANCE LIST,
NEW JERSEY RIGHT TO KNOW HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE LIST AND PENNSYLVANIA
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE LIST.