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

MSDS NAME:STERLING THERMOPOXY E-400 NAT., 83-514
NIIN:00F001959
MSDS Number: BBKGG
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:STERLING GROUP/SEWICKLEY, PA 15143
Emergency Phone Num:(800) 424-9300
CAGE:EO635
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:NU-BRITE CHEMICAL CO INC, STERLING GROUP
Address:NINE OHIO RIVER BLVD
Box:City:SEWICKLEY
State:PA
ZIP:15143-2199
Country:US
Phone:CHEMTREC 800-424-9300
CAGE:78580
Company:STERLING GROUP/SEWICKLEY, PA 15143
CAGE:EO635

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

Name:SILICA, AMORPHOUS, DUST
CAS:112945-52-5
RTECS #:VV7310000
Fraction by Wt: 50%
OSHA PEL:6 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3; 8990

Name:AMORPHOUS SILICON DIOXIDE (1-10%)
RTECS #:VV7322000
Fraction by Wt: 10%
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/CUM

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

Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION OF EYES, SKIN, NOSE & THROAT. MAY
    CAUSE SENSITIZATION W/REPEATED & PROLONGED CONTACT.

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

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO WELL VENTILATED AREA. SKIN: WASH W/SOAP
    & WATER. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING/SHOES; DON'T REUSE UNTIL
    CLEANED. INGESTION: DON'T INDUCE VOMITING. CALL PHYSICIAN. EYES:
    FLUSH W/WA TER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINS & CALL PHYSICIAN.

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

Flash Point:>200F
Extinguishing Media:FOAM, CO2, DRY CHEMICAL, WATER FOG
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SCBA TO AVOID INHALATION OF SMOKE OR
    VAPORS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CLOSED CONTAINERS MAY RUPTURE OR EXPLODE
    WHEN HEATED SUCH AS IN FIRE CONDITIONS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA. WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
    DURING CLEANUP. ABSORB SPILL WITH NON-BIODRADABLE, NONCOMPRESSABLE
    ABSORBENT & PLACE IN A CLOSED CONTAINER. IF LAR SPILL, DIKE AREA TO
    PREVENT THIS MATERIAL F ROM ENTERING WATER SYSTEMS.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID PROLONGED/REPEATED INHALATION OF
    SPRAY MISTS & HEATED VAPORS. USE ADEQUATE VENTILATION. OID
    PROLONGED/REPEATED SKIN CONTACT.
Other Precautions:AVOID WARM STORAGE. KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED. PRACTICE
    GOOD CAUTION AND PERSON CLEANLINESS TO AVOID SKIN/EYE CONTACT.
    CONSULT ODUCT BULLETIN PRIOR TO USING THIS MATERIAL.

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

Respiratory Protection:RESPIRATORY PROTECTION MAY BE REQUIRED IF
    MATERIAL IS SPRAYED/HEATED
Ventilation:GENERAL VENTILATION IS RECOMMENDED/LOCAL MAY BE REQUIRED
Protective Gloves:RESISTANT
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:AS REQ TO PREVENT SKIN CONTACT. SAFETY
    SHOWER & EYE WASH.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS DATE: 03/11/88.

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:>212F
Spec Gravity:1.6
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:VISCOUS NATURAL LIQUID/MILD ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0%

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS & HYDROFLOURIC ACID.
Stability Condition to Avoid:WARM STORAGE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO2, CO
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WARM STORAGE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO ENSURE THAT THE MATERIAL
    OR ITS CONTAINERS ARE DISPOSED OF IN AN APPROVED FACILITY IN
    ACCORDANCE WITH CURRENT FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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