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

MSDS NAME:DESI PAK,DESICCANT/MIL-D-3464 E
NIIN:00-619-7805
MSDS Number: CFKRJ
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:UNITED DESICCANTS
Address:101 CHRISTINE DR
Box:105
City:BELEN
State:NM
ZIP:87002-0105
Country:US
Info Phone Num:505-864-6691/ FAX 9296
Emergency Phone Num:505-864-6691
CAGE:4Y023
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:SUD-CHEMIE PERFORMANCE PACKAGING UNITED CATALYSTS INC
Address:101 CHRISTINE DR
Box:City:BELEN
State:NM
ZIP:87002-0105
Country:US
Phone:505-864-6691/FAX: 505-864-9296
CAGE:4Y023

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

Name:BENTONITE/MONTMORILLONITE CLAY MINERAL
CAS:1302-78-9
RTECS #:CT9450000
Fraction by Wt: >= 99%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:5 MG/M3 (DUST)
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3 (DUST)

Name:SILICA, CRYSTALLINE - QUARTZ
CAS:14808-60-7
RTECS #:VV7330000
Fraction by Wt: < 1%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:SEE TABLE Z-3
ACGIH TLV:0.1 MG/M3 RDUST;9596

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL, RAT) IS NOT KNOWN.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TARGET ORGANS:EYE, SKIN, RESPIRATORY
    TRACT. ACUTE- EYES:MAY CAUSE IRRITATION & DISCOMFORT. SKIN:MAY
    CAUSE IRRITATION, REDNESS. INHALE:CAUSES RESPIRATORY TRACT
    IRRITATION & MAY CAUSE DISABLING, PROGRES SIVE PULMONARY FIBROSIS
    (SILICOSIS). ORAL:NO ADVERSE EFFECTS EXPECTED. CHRONIC- INHALATION
    MAY CAUSE LUNG DAMAGE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CONTAINS CRYSTALLINE SILICA. PRODUCT IS
    IN GRANULAR FORM AND PACKED IN BAGS. NO EXPOSURE TO QUARTZ IS
    ANTICIPATED (MSDS)
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, COUGH, DYSPNEA, WHEEZING, CHEST
    DISCOMFORT, TEARING
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:BREATHING OF DUST MAY AGGRAVATE
    EXISTING MEDICAL CONDITIONS SUCH AS RESPIRATORY AILMENTS.

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

First Aid:GET MEDICAL CARE IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST. EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH
    WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES, HOLDING EYELIDS OPEN. SKIN:FLUSH WITH
    PLENTY OF WATER. INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. PROVIDE CPR/OXYGEN IF
    NEEDED . ORAL:IF LARGE QUANTITIES INGESTED, CONTACT PHYSICIAN. IF
    CONSCIOUS, INDUCE VOMITING. STOMACH SIPHONE MAY BE APPLIED AS WELL.
    MILK & FATTY ACIDS SHOULD BE AVOIDED.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Lower Limits:NOT RELEVANT
Upper Limits:NOT RELEVANT
Extinguishing Media:USE DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM/WATER SPRAY FOR SMALL FIRE.
    USE FOAM, WATER SPRAY/FOG FOR LARGE FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND NIOSH-APPROVED
    SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. USED MATERIAL MAY PRODUCE
    HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. WET SWEEPING OR
    VACUUMING IS PREFERRED. CAREFULLY SWEEP OR VACUUM THE SPILL AREA.
    COLLECT AND PLACE THE SPILLED MATERIAL IN A WASTE DISPOSAL
    CONTAINER. AVOID DUSTING. CLAY I S SLIPPERY WHEN WET.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT RELEVANT

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN DRY, VENTILATED PLACE, BELOW
    115F, IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER, AWAY FROM HEAT SOURCES. KEEP OUT
    OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Other Precautions:WEAR GOGGLES IF DUST CAUSES EYE DISCOMFORT. WEAR A
    PROPERLY FITTED NIOSH-APPROVED DUST RESPIRATOR FOR DUSTY
    CONDITIONS. USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER
    HANDLING. AVOID CONTACT WIT H EYES. OPEN CONTAINER SLOWLY.

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

Respiratory Protection:IF ENGINEERING CONTROLS ARE INADEQUATE TO
    CONTROL DUST CONCENTRATIONS TO AN ACCEPTABLE LEVEL, A
    NIOSH-APPROVED DUST RESPIRATOR SHOULD BE WORN IF NEEDED. IF
    RESPIRATORS ARE USED, A PROGRAM SHOULD BE IN STITUTED TO COMPLY
    WITH OSHA.
Ventilation:USE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO MEET TLV
    REQUIREMENTS.
Protective Gloves:COTTON/RUBBER/LATEX FOR REPEATED CONTACT
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES FOR DUSTY CONDITIONS
Other Protective Equipment:LONG SLEEVE WORK CLOTHING, EYE WASH FOUNTAIN
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY BEFORE EATING, DRINKING OR
    SMOKING. VACUUM UP ANY DUST. LAUNDER CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:N1
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:NOT KNOWN
Spec Gravity:0.91 - 1.03
Viscosity:NOT RELEVANT
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NOT RELEVANT
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:GRAY GRANULES - ODORLESS
Percent Volatiles by Volume:<3

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:MOISTURE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISCARD ANY PRODUCT (INCLUDING ANY RETAINED
    MATERIALS OF USE), DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS OR LINER IN AN
    ENVIRONMENTALLY ACCEPTABLE MANNER, IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL,
    STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS. REC OVER METAL COMPONENTS BY
    REPROCESSING IF POSSIBLE.

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