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

MSDS NAME:85001/KF DRI ALERT, 576
NIIN:00N086567
MSDS Number: CHKSF
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:CRESCENT CHEMICAL CO INC
Address:1324 MOTOR PARKWAY
City:HAUPPAUGE
State:NY
ZIP:11788
Country:US
Info Phone Num:516-348-0333
Emergency Phone Num:516-348-0333
CAGE:0AP07
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:CRESCENT CHEMICAL CO., INC.
Address:1324 MOTOR PARKWAY
Box:City:HAUPPAUGE
State:NY
ZIP:11788
Phone:516-348-0333
CAGE:0AP07

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

Name:SODIUM OXIDE
CAS:1313-59-3
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Name:CALCIUM OXIDE
CAS:1305-78-8
RTECS #:EW3100000
OSHA PEL:5 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:2 MG/M3

Name:POTASSIUM OXIDE
CAS:12136-45-7
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Name:SILICA GEL; (SILICA (SYNTHETIC))
CAS:112945-52-5
RTECS #:VV7310000
OSHA PEL:6 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3

Name:ALUMINUM OXIDE (2:3); (ALUMINA) (SARA 313)
CAS:1344-28-1
RTECS #:BD1200000
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST

Name:CLAY (KAOLIN); (CLAY)
CAS:1332-58-7
RTECS #:GF1670500
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:2 MG/M3 TDUST

Name:SILICA, CRYSTALLINE - FUSED; (QUARTZ)
CAS:60676-86-0
RTECS #:VV7328000
Fraction by Wt: <3%
OSHA PEL:SEE TABLE Z-3
ACGIH TLV:0.1 MG/M3 RDUST

Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Name:SUP DAT: MALFUNCTION OF EQUIP CAN PROPEL BEADS W/ENOUGH
    VELOCITY TO PENETRATE SKIN. MAKE SURE THAT TRANSFER SYS (ING 10)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Name:ING 9: AND RECEIVING VESSELS ARE PROPERLY GROUNDED. FOLLOW
    STANDARD OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RAT): >31,600 MG/KG.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: MOLECULAR SIEVES ARE
    NON-FIBROUS, SYNTHETIC ALUMINOSILICATES (ZEOLITES) NOT TO BE
    CONFUSED W/NATRL ZEOLITES. ALL STUDIES TO DATE INDICATE THAT THEY
    DO NOT CAUSE SIGNIFICANT HLTH PROBLEMS. WHEN  ACTIVATED, MOLECULAR
    SIEVES ACT AS A DESICCANT & CAN CAUSE DRYING IRRIT OF MUC MEMBS &
    SKIN IN CASES OF SEV EXPOS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SILICA, CRYSTALLINE-FUSED: IARC MONO,
    VOL 68, 1997: GROUP 1. NTP 7TH ANNUAL RPT ON CARCINS, 1994: ANTIC
    TO BE CARCIN.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Eyes: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER,
    OCCASIONALLY LIFTING UPPER AND LOWER EYELIDS, FOR AT LEAST 15
    MINUTES. IF IRRITATION OCCURS AND PERSISTS, SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION.
    SKIN: WASH WITH S OAP AND WATER. INGESTION: MATERIAL WILLPASS
    THROUGH BODY NORMALLY. CALL MD IMMEDIATELY . INHALATION: REMOVE TO
    FRESH AIR.

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

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE .
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH APPROVED SCBA AND FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Spill Release Procedures:VACUUM OR SWEEP UP OR FLUSH TO SEWER TREATED
    FOR SUSPENDED SOLIDS REMOVAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:NOT A FOOD-GRADE PRODUCT. KEEP
    CONTAINERS TIGHTLY SEALED TO PROTECT PRODUCT QUALITY. AVOID
    PROLONGED BREATHING OF DUST OR CONTACT OF DUST WITH SKIN.
Other Precautions:DRYING ACTION OF THIS MATL CAN CAUSE IRRIT OF MUC
    MEMBS OF NOSE & THROAT & IRRIT OF SKIN. WHEN POURING INTO CONTR OF
    FLAM LIQ, GROUND BOTH CONTRS ELECTRICALLY TO PVNT STATIC ELEC
    SPARK. WILL RELEASE H EAT WHEN ABSORBING WATER. (SUP DAT)

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

Respiratory Protection:IF DUSTY CONDITIONS PREVAIL, USE OF AN APPROVED
    NIOSH DUST MASK IS RECOMMENDED.
Ventilation:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Protective Gloves:CLOSE-WEAVE COTTON GLOVES WITH (SUP DAT)
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPROVED EMERGENCY EYEWASH AND DELUGE
    SHOWER . WEAR LONG SLEEVE.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PH: 10.3-10.5 (5% SLURRY). PROT GLOVES: TIGHT-FITTING WRISTLETS. OTHER
    PREC: IF LGE QTY OF SIEVE QUICKLY ABSORBS EQUILIBRIUM AMT OF WATER,
    SIEVES CAN BECOME HOT ENOUGH TO CAUSE THERMAL BURNS OF SKIN.  AVOID
    CONT UNDER THESE CNDTNS. WHEN TRANSFERRING BEADED MOLECULAR SIEVES
    W/HIGH PRESS AIR, WEAR GOGGS. (ING 9)

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

Spec Gravity:2.1
pH:SUPDAT
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE, GRAY, OR TAN BEADS; ODORLESS

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
REACTS WITH HF AND STRONG ACIDS OR ALKALI.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:LANDFILL IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS. COVER TO AVOID BLOWING OF DUST.

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