| MSDS | : | D3877 DIATOMACEOUS EARTH ACID-WASHED, NOT FURTHER CALCINED | | CAS | : | 91053-39-3
14464-46-1
14808-60-7 | | NAME | : | diatomaceous silica, calcined
silica crystalline, silica (cristobalite) (suspected human
silicon dioxide, crystalline quartz, sand (animal carc,
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===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:D3877 DIATOMACEOUS EARTH ACID-WASHED, NOT FURTHER CALCINED
NIIN:00F041117
MSDS Number: BXNCQ
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY
Address:3050 SPRUCE ST
Box:14508
City:SAINT LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63178-5000
Country:US
Info Phone Num:314-771-5765/800-325-3010
Emergency Phone Num:314-771-5765/800-325-3010
CAGE:21076
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC
Address:1001 WEST ST PAUL AVE
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53233
Country:US
Phone:414-273-3850
CAGE:60928
Company:FLUKA CHEMICAL CORP
Address:1001 WEST ST PAUL
Box:City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53233
Country:US
Phone:414-273-3850
CAGE:63181
Company:SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY
Address:3050 SPRUCE ST
Box:14508
City:ST LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63178
Country:US
Phone:314-771-5765
CAGE:21076
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:DIATOMACEOUS SILICA, CALCINED
CAS:91053-39-3
Name:SILICA CRYSTALLINE, SILICA (CRISTOBALITE) (SUSPECTED HUMAN
CARCINOGEN BY IARC, SUSP CARC BY NTP; IARC GROUP 2A) *95-2*
CAS:14464-46-1
RTECS #:VV7325000
Fraction by Wt: <72%
Other REC Limits:0.05 MG/CUM NIOSH
ACGIH TLV:0.05 MG/CUM
Name:SILICON DIOXIDE, CRYSTALLINE QUARTZ, SAND (ANIMAL CARC,
SUSPECTED HUMAN CARC IARC-GROUP 2A; SUSPECTED CARC NTP) *95-2*
CAS:14808-60-7
RTECS #:VV7330000
Fraction by Wt: <3%
Other REC Limits:0.05 MG/CUM NIOSH
OSHA PEL:0.1 MG/CUM RESP DUST
ACGIH TLV:0.1 MG/CUM RESP DUST
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:HARMFUL IF INHALED, SWALLOWED/ABSORBED
THROUGH THE SKIN. MATERIAL IS IRRITATING TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES &
UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. EYES/SKIN: IRRITANT. MAY AFFECT THE LUNGS.
INHALATION OF CRYSTALLINE SILI CA (SILICOSIS), A DISABLING
PULMONARY FIBROSIS. MAY CAUSE DEATH DUE TO CARDIAC
FAILURE/DESTRUCTION OF LUNG TISSUE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SEE INGREDIENTS.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, DRY COUGH, SHORTNESS OF BREATH,
EMPHYSEMA, DECREASED CHEST EXPANSION & INCREASED SUSCEPTIBILITY TO
TUBERCULOSIS. IN ADVANCED STAGES: LOSS OF APPETITE, PLEURITIC PAIN,
TOTAL INCAPACITY TO W ORK
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
Eyes: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR 15
MINS. SKIN: WASH W/SOAP & COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER. INHALATION:
REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF NECESSARY. INGESTION: WASH
OUT MOUTH W /WATER IF CONSCIOUS. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL
CASES.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point:NONCOMBUSTIBLE
Extinguishing Media:USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE TO SURROUNDING
FIRE CONDITIONS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS &
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO PREVENT CONTACT W/SKIN & EYES.
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:WEAR RESPIRATOR, CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES,
RUBBER BOOTS & HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. SWEEP UP, PLACE IN A BAG & HOLD
FOR WASTE DISPOSAL. AVOID RAISING DUST. VENTILATE AREA & WASH SITE
AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP I S COMPLETE.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE. KEEP
CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED.
Other Precautions:DON'T BREATHE DUST. AVOID CONTACT W/EYES, SKIN &
CLOTHING. AVOID PROLONGED/REPEATED EXPOSURE.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR
Ventilation:MECHANICAL EXHAUST REQUIRED
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL RESISTANT
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, SAFETY SHOWER, EYE BATH
Supplemental Safety and Health
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
Appearance and Odor:SOLID
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS, HYDROGEN FLUORIDE
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:BURY IN A LANDFILL SITE APPROVED FOR THE
DISPOSAL OF CHEMICAL & HAZARDOUS WASTES IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL,
STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
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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.
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