=====================  Product Identification  =====================

MSDS NAME:FRANCO 60A-B43401
NIIN:00-247-0543
MSDS Number: BDNKP
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:J.H.FRANCE REFRACTORIES CO.
Address:1956 FRANCE ROAD
City:SNOW SHOE
State:PA
ZIP:16874
Country:US
Info Phone Num:814-387-6811
Emergency Phone Num:814-387-6811
CAGE:KO332
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:FRANCE J H REFRACTORIES CO
Address:1956 FRANCE RD
Box:City:SNOW SHOE
State:PA
ZIP:16874
Country:US
Phone:814-355-5076
CAGE:07316
Company:J.H.FRANCE REFRACTORIES CO.
Address:1956 FRANCE RD.
Box:City:SNOW SHOE
State:PA
ZIP:16874
Country:US
CAGE:KO332

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Name:SILICA, CRYSTALLINE - QUARTZ
CAS:14808-60-7
RTECS #:VV7330000
OSHA PEL:SEE TABLE Z3
ACGIH TLV:0.1 MG/M3 RDUST;9293

Name:ALUMINA
CAS:1344-28-1
Fraction by Wt: >57.5%
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION OF DUST IS HAZARDOUS. 
    CRYSTAL LINE SLICA IN LUNGS CAN CAUSE SILICOSIS.  THIS IS A CHRONIC
    SLOWLY DEVELOPING DISEASE.
Effects of Overexposure:EYE AND RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:TERMINATE EXPOSURE.  IF AFFECTED, CONSULT A PHYSICIAN.  FLUSH
    EYES AND SKIN WITH WATER.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:EXTINGUISH WITH AGENT SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:AVOID INHALATION OF ALL DUSTS.  PROTECT EYES.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:NONE

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:WEAR NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR DUST.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL) AS REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:THICK WORK GLOVES
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:NONE
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS DATED 11-19-85/

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:N1
Viscosity:M/R
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:REFRACTORY BRICK
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

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

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH AL APPLICABLE
    FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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