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

MSDS NAME:FRANCO A
NIIN:00-229-4175
MSDS Number: CFKQP
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:FRANCE J H REFRACTORIES CO
Address:1956 FRANCE RD
City:SNOW SHOE
State:PA
ZIP:16874
Country:US
Info Phone Num:814-355-5076
Emergency Phone Num:814-355-5076
CAGE:07316
=== 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:THURSTON C E AND SONS INC
Address:2605 COFER RD
Box:24717
City:RICHMOND
State:VA
ZIP:23224
Country:US
Phone:804-231-4436
CAGE:7A143

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

Name:ALPHA-ALUMINA (ALUMINUM OXIDE) (SARA 313)
CAS:1344-28-1
RTECS #:BD1200000
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9596

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

Name:SILICA, CRYSTALLINE - CRISTOBALITE
CAS:14464-46-1
RTECS #:VV7325000
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:SEE TABLE Z-3
ACGIH TLV:0.05 MG/M3 RDUST9596

Name:SILICA, CRYSTALLINE - FUSED
CAS:60676-86-0
RTECS #:VV7328000
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:SEE TABLE Z-3
ACGIH TLV:0.1 MG/M3 RDUST;9596

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:AS MANUFACTURED, POSES NO SIGNIFICANT
    HAZARD. PARTICULATES FORMED DURING PROCESSING MAY CAUSE: EYES-
    SLIGHT TO MODERATE IRRITATION. SKIN- SLIGHT IRRITATION. INHLATION-
    SLIGHT TO MODERATE IRRITATION OF  MUCOUS MEMBRANES. INGESTION-
    UNLIKELY.IF HAPPENS, MAY CAUSE GASTROINTESTINAL DISTURBNCES.
    CHRONIC: SILICOSIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:IARC- CRYSTALLINE SILICA, GROUP 1
    CARCINOGEN. NTP- CRYSTLLINE SILICA AS REASONABLY ANTICIPATED TO BE
    A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES- TEMPORARY IRRITATION.  SKIN- TEMPORRY
    IRRITATION.  INHALATION- TEMPORARY IRRITATION TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES. 
    INGESTION- TEMPORARY IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PREEXISTING DISEASES OR OTHER
    CONDITIONS OF THE LUNGS, SKIN, EYES, AND OTHER MUCOUS MEMBRANES.
    EXPOSURE IN CONJUNCTION WITH OTHER POTENTIAL CARCINOGENS (SUCH AS
    CIGARETTE SMOKING) IS SYNERGISTIC.

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

First Aid:EYES- IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF RUNNING WATER
    AS NEEDED. SKIN- WASH AREA WITH SOAP AND WATER.  INHALATION-
    IMMEDIATELY REMOVE VICTIM FROM THE DVERSE ENVIRONMENT TO FRESH AIR
    AND SEEK MED ICAL ATTENTION.  INGESTION- GIVE 1-2 GLASSES OF WATER
    OR MILK. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON.
    LEAVE DECISION TO INDUCE VOMITING FOR A DOCTOR.

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

Extinguishing Media:AS APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:AS APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
    GENERALLY, FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR FULL TURNOUT (BUNKER) GEAR AND
    FULL RESPIRTORY PROTECTION (SCBA GEAR).

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

Spill Release Procedures:CLEAN UP USING METHODS WHICH AVOID DUST
    GENERATION.  IF A VACUUM IS USED, EXHUST AIR SHOULD BE FILTERED BY
    A HIGH-EFFICIENCY PARTICULATE AIR (HEPA) FILTER. DO NOT USE
    COMPRESSED AIR TO CLEAN UP SPILLS .

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A DRY AREA. MINIMIZE DUST
    GENERATION AND AVOID INHALATION AND CONTACT WITH DUSTS.
Other Precautions:NONE

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

Respiratory Protection:USE AN APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED
    RESPIRATOR IF AIRBORNE CONTAMINANT CONCENTRATIONS EXCEED APPLICABLE
    OSHA OR ACGIH LIMITS.
Ventilation:USE LOCAL AND/OR GENERAL DILUTION VENTILATION, AS NEEDED,
    TO REDUCE EMPLOYEE EXPOSURES.
Protective Gloves:NONE
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES, DUST-PROOF
Other Protective Equipment:CLOTHING WHICH MINIMIZES SKIN EXPOSURE.
Work Hygienic Practices:USE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE WHEN HANDLING THIS
    PRODUCT. WASH HANDS AFTER USE, BEFORE SMOKING, OR BEFORE USING THE
    TOILET.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

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

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:2.5
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:TAN/BROWN SOLID WITH NO ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS AND STRONG ALKALIS MAY ATTACK PRODUCT.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:COMPLY WITH FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL
    REGULATIONS REGARDING DISPOSAL.

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