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

MSDS NAME:SPECTRACAST INVESTMENT
NIIN:00F010941
MSDS Number: CFFMN
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:KERR CORP DIV OF SYBRON
Address:28200 WICK RD
City:ROMULUS
State:MI
ZIP:48174-5000
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-537-7123
Emergency Phone Num:800-537-7123
CAGE:FO551
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:KERR CORP DIV OF SYBRON
Address:28200 WICK RD
City:ROMULUS
State:MI
ZIP:48174-5000
Country:US
Phone:800-537-7123
CAGE:FO551
Company:SYBRON KERR
Address:28200 WICK RD
Box:455
City:ROMULUS
State:MI
ZIP:48174-0809
Country:US
CAGE:6J081

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

Name:SILICA CRYSTALLINE, SILICA (CRISTOBALITE) (SUSPECTED HUMAN
    CARCINOGEN BY IARC, SUSP CARC BY NTP; IARC GROUP 2A) *97-2*
CAS:14464-46-1
RTECS #:VV7325000
Fraction by Wt: 30-40%
Other REC Limits:0.05 MG/CUM NIOSH
OSHA PEL:0.05 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:0.05 MG/CUM

Name:CRYSTALLINE-QUARTZ SILICA, SILICA DUST    (SUSPECTED HUMAN
    CARCINOGEN BY IARC-GROUP 2A; SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN NTP) *97-2*
CAS:14808-60-7
RTECS #:VV7330000
Fraction by Wt: 40-50%
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:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION.
    INHALATION: PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO RESPIRABLE CRYSTALLINE SILICA MAY
    CAUSE SILICOSIS. INGESTION: HARDENS WHEN WETTED & MAY CAUSE AN
    OBSTRUCTION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SEE INGREDIENTS.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, DRY FEELING ON SKIN.

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

Eyes: IMMEDIATELY WASH W/LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. SKIN: WASH
    W/SOAP & WATER. USE HAND LOTION. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
    OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

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

Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:SILICA WILL DISSOLVE IN HYDROFLUORIC ACID
    & PRODUCE CORROSIVE SILICON TETRAFLUORIDE GAS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA. VACUUM/SWEEP UP. AVOID
    UNNECESSARY STIRRING/HANDLING IN ORDER TO PREVENT FORMATION OF
    DUST.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:DON'T BREATHE DUST. KEEP CONTAINER
    CLOSED. USE ACCORDING TO DIRECTIONS.

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

Respiratory Protection:WEAR NIOSH APPROVED EQUIPMENT.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: SUFFICIENT TO REDUCE LEVEL OF RESPIRABLE
    CRYSTALLINE SILICA TO PEL.
Protective Gloves:OPTIONAL
Eye Protection:GOGGLES
Work Hygienic Practices:HANDLE IAW/GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE & SAFETY
    PRACTICES.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

Vapor Pres:0
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:OFF-WHITE POWDER W/FIBERS IN MIXTURE. AMMONIA ODOR
    WHEN POWDER IS MIXED W/WATER

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
HYDROFLUORIC ACID.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:BY CONTACT W/HYDROFLUORIC ACID:
    SILICON TETRAFLUORIDE GAS.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN A LANDFILL IAW/FEDERAL, STATE &
    LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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