supp data:animals/at least ltd evid of carcin in humans. ing 4:respirators during installation/removal of product. alpha-alumina (aluminum oxide) (epa lists only fibrous silica, crystalline - quartz chromium (iii) oxide (2:3)
LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE AND CHRONIC:INHAL:REPEATED
INHALATION OF RESPIRABLE DUST FOR EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME MAY CAUSE
PERMANENT LUNG INJURY (SILICOSIS). SKIN/EYE:IRRITANT. INGEST:NO
APPLICABLE INFORMATION FOUND. EXPOS URE TO HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM
COMPOUNDS MAY CAUSE CANCER.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SILICA/QUARTZ:GROUP 2A; CHROMIC
OXIDE:GROUP 3.
Effects of Overexposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. INGEST:DRINK PLENTY OF WATER. CALL
MD. SKIN:WASH W/PLENTY OF WATER. EYE:FLUSH IMMEDIATELY & REPEATEDLY
W/WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES & CALL MD. MINIMIZE EXPOSURE AND
CALL MD.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP DRY. AVOID EXPOS TO MOISTURE. DRY
PROD, MUST BE USED DRY. PRACTICE GOOD HOUSEKEEPING. POST AREAS.
INSIST EMPLOYEES WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD RESP.
Other Precautions:RECOMMEND YEARLY CHEST X-RAYS & VITAL CAPACITY TESTS
FOR EMPLOYEES REGULARLY EXPOSED TO SILICA FOR EARLY DETECTION OF
SILICOSIS. COMPLY W/ALL GUIDELINES FOR CRYSTALLINE SILICA EXPOS.
IARC HAS CLASSIFI ED SILICA & SOME (SEE SUPP DATA)
Respiratory Protection:AS SPECIFIED IN OSHA STANDARD 29CFR 1910.134.
Ventilation:LOCAL:RECOMMENDED. MECHANICAL:RECOMMEND DUST COLLECTOR &
OTHER CONTROLS TO REDUCE DUST EXPOSURE.
Protective Gloves:PROTECTIVE GLOVES RECOMMENDED.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING DURING REMOVAL TO AVOID
SKIN CONTACT.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
HAZ DECOMP PRODS:CMPDS. GROUP I(LI,NA,K,ETC.) & GROUP II(CA,MG,ETC.)
CMPDS CAN REACT W/CHROMIUM OXIDE TO FORM HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM CMPDS.
HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM CMPDS ARE CARCINOGENIC. OTHER PREC:SILICATE S
AS GROUP 2A CARCINOGENS; I.E.,CHEM WHICH THERE IS CONSIDERED TO BE
SUFFICIENT EVID OF CARCIN IN EXPTL (SEE INGRED 4)
HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:3700F,2038C
Spec Gravity:3.16
Solubility in Water:<3.0%
Appearance and Odor:DARK GREEN GRANULAR TO FINE MATERIAL, NO ODOR.
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXPOSURE TO MOISTURE. MOISTURE MAY AFFECT
REFRACTORY BONDING AGENT IN PRODUCT WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE
FAILURE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HIGH TEMP RXN BETWEEN CHROMIUM OXIDE
(CR*2O*3) & CERTAIN OTHER MATLS CAN RESULT IN HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM
(SEE SUPP DATA)
Waste Disposal Methods:UNUSED PROD:DISPOSE I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
REGULATIONS. USED PROD:IF HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM IS DETECTED IT MAY BE
CONSIDERED A HAZARDOUS WASTE THAT SHOULD BE DISPOSED OF
ACCORDINGLY.
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