Product ID:HOLEPLUG
MSDS Date:09/01/1989
FSC:9390
NIIN:01-409-2011
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CLPDC

Emergency Phone: 713-987-4000

Info Phone: 713-987-5900

Cage: HO821

Telephone: (281) 871-4000

Cage: HO821

SILICA

CAS: 7631-86-9

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ND
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:UNKNOWN IARC:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SKIN: POTENTIAL IRRITANT. EYES:
IRRITANT. INHALATION: IRRITATION TO LUNGS, NOSE AND THROAT;
PROLONGED INHALATION OF DUST MAY CAUSE LUNG INJURY OR DISEASE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS FREE CRYSTALLINE
SILICA WHICH ACCORDING TO THE IARC HAS EXHIBITED LIMITED EVIDENCE
OF CARCINOGENICITY IN HUMANS
Effects of Overexposure:PROLONGED INHALATION OF THE POWDER MAY RESULT
IN SILICOSIS, A NONCANCEROUS LUNG DISEASE.

First Aid:SKIN: FLUSH SKIN WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. EYES: FLUSH
EYES WITH WATER AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. IF IRRITATION PERSISTS,
CONTACT PHYSICIAN. INHALATION: MOVE VICTIM TO FRESH AIR; IF
BREATHING IS DIFFICUL T, ADMINISTER OXYGEN.

Extinguishing Media:WATER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:HOLEPLUG IS NOT FLAMMABLE AND NOT EXPLOSIVE.
DOES NOT SUPPORT COMUBSTION.

Spill Release Procedures:NORMAL HOUSEKEEPING, CAUSES SLIPPERY SURFACES
WHEN WET.
Neutralizing Agent:NA

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN SHELTERED AREA OR COVER FOR
MOISTURE PROTECTION.
Other Precautions:AVOID PROLONGED INHALATION.

Respiratory Protection:USE A NIOSH APPROVED MECHANICAL FILTER
RESPIRATOR FOR NONTOXIC DUSTS, IF DUST CONCENTRATION EXCEEDS
10MG/M3.
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 STATION.
Work Hygienic Practices:NOT PROVIDED BY MFR
Supplemental Safety and Health
TRADE NAME: HOLEPLUG. GENERIC DESCRIPTION: WYOMING BENTONITE, SODIUM
MONTMORILLONITE.

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:NA
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:ND
Vapor Pres:NA
Vapor Density:NA
Spec Gravity:2.5 (H20=1)
pH:NA
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NA
Solubility in Water:NA
Appearance and Odor:LIGHT TAN TO GRAY SOLIDS, NO ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NA

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

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

Toxicological Information:HAZARD DATA: LOW CONCENTRATIONS OF
CRYSTALLINE SILICA (SIO2) IN THE FORM OF QUARTZ, CRISTOBALITE, &
TRIDYMITE MAY BE PRESENT. TLV FOR RESPIRABLE DUST=10 MG/M3 /
%RESPIRABLE QUARTZ+2. TLV FOR "TOTAL DU ST"=30 MG/M3 / %QUARTZ+3.
IF CRISTOBALITE OR TRIDYMITE IS DETECTED, USE ONE-HALF THE VALUE
CALCULATED FROM FORMULA FOR QUARTZ.

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. HAZARD
CLASS: NOT HAZARDOUS. HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE: NONE. LABEL: NONE.
PLACARD: NONE. REPORTABLE QUANTITY: NONE. ID NUMBER: NONE.

State Regulatory Information: