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

MSDS NAME:DESI PAK PACKAGED DESICCANT
NIIN:00-856-7955
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CJWZB
=== 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
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
Contract Num:SPO450-99-M-C999
CAGE:4Y023

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

Name:MONTMORILLONITE CLAY MINERAL
CAS:1302-78-9
Code:F
RTECS #:CT9450000
> Wt:99.
OSHA PEL:5 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3

Name:SILICON DIOXIDE (CRYSTALLINE QUARTZ)
CAS:14808-60-7
Code:F
RTECS #:VV7330000
< Wt:1.
OSHA PEL:see Table Z-3
ACGIH TLV:0.1 MG/M3

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: PROLONGED INHALATION MAY
    CAUSE IRRITATION TO THE UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT AND/OR LUNG DAMAGE.
    INGESTION: IF LARGE AMOUNTS ARE INGESTED, INTESTINAL DISORDERS MAY
    OCCUR.  EYES: CONTACT WITH E YE TISSUE MAY RESULT IN IRRITATION.
    SKIN: PROLONGED OR REPEATED CONTACT IN THE ABSENCE OF PROPER
    HYGIENE MAY CAUSE IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION OF THE EYES, SKIN, AND RESPIRATORY
    TRACT.  IF LARGE AMOUNTS ARE INGESTED, INTESTINAL DISORDERS MAY
    OCCUR.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NOT PROVIDED

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

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR IMMEDIATELY. IF BREATHING HAS
    STOPPED, GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. KEEP AFFECTED PERSON WARM AND
    AT REST. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. INGESTION: IF LARGE
    AMOUNT S INGESTED, GIVE EMETICS TO CAUSE VOMITING. STOMACH SIPHON
    MAY BE APPLIED AS WELL. EYES: WASH EYES IMMEDIATELYAND CAREFULLY
    FOR 30 MINUTES WITH RUNNING WATER, LIFTING UPPER AND LOWER EYELIDS
    OCCASIONA LLY. GET PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN: WASH WITH SOAP
    AND A LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF IRRITATION OR
    INFLAMMATION DEVELOPS.

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

Flash Point:NONFLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, WATER SPRAY, OR FOAM. FOR LARGER
    FIRES USE WATER SPRAY FOG OR FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:COOL CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO FLAMES WITH WATER
    FROM THE SIDE UNTIL WELL AFTER FIRE IS OUT. FOR MASSIVE FIRE IN
    ENCLOSED AREA, USE UNMANNED HOSE HOLDER OR MONITOR NOZZLES; IF
    IMPOSSIBLE, WITHDRAW FROM AR EA AND LET BURN. WITHDRAW IMMEDIATELY
    IN CASE OF RISING SOUND FROM VENTING SAFETY DEVICE OR ANY
    DISCOLORATION OF TANK .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:NOTIFY SAFETY PERSONNEL OF SPILL OR LEAKS.
    CLEANUP PERSONNEL NEED PROTECTION AGAINST INHALATION OF DUSTS OR
    FUMES, AND NEED EYE PROTECTION. VACUUMING AND/OR WET METHODS OF
    CLEANUP ARE PREFERRED. PLACE  IN APPROPRIATE CONTAINERS FOR
    DISPOSAL, KEEPING AIRBORNE PARTICULATES AT A MINIMUM.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A DRY, WELL VENTILATED PLACE,
    BELOW 115 F, AWAY FROM A HEAT SOURCE. KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED
    CONTAINERS. PROTECT CONTAINERS FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE. ALWAYS RESEAL
    CONTAINER AND PROTECTIVE MOISTURE  BARRIER LINER AFTER USE.
Other Precautions:DESI PAK CLAY CONTAINS A SMALL AMOUNT OF CRYSTALLINE
    SILICA (QUARTZ). INHALATION OF CRYSTALLINE SILICA IN THE RESPIRABLE
    RANGE IN EXCESS OF THE TLV MAY RESULT IN AN INCREASE IN  RISK OF
    SERIOUS RESPIR ATORY DISEASE. AVOID BREATHING DUST. USE NIOSH/MSHA
    APPROVED RESPIRATORS WHEN EXCEEDINGTHE TLV FOR C RYSTALLINE SILICA.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA JOINTLY APPROVED RESPIRATOR IN THE
    ABSENCE OF PROPER ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL. CONTACT YOUR SAFETY
    EQUIPMENT SUPPLIER FOR PROPER MASK TYPE.
Ventilation:GENERAL AND/OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP EXPOSURE
    BELOW THE TLV. VENTILATION USED MUST PREVENT SPOTS OF DUST
    ACCUMULATION OR RECYCLING OF DUSTS.
Protective Gloves:PROTECTIVE GLOVES
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO PREVENT SKIN
    CONTACT
Supplemental Safety and Health
THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS LESS THAN 1% CRYSTALLINE QUARTZ (CAS 14808-60-7)
    WHICH IS IN A NON-RESPIRABLE FORM. THE PRODUCT IS IN GRANULAR FORM,
    AND PACKED IN BAGS FOR USE AS A DESSICANT. THEREFORE, NO EXPO SURE
    TO QUARTZ OR CLAY DUST IS ANTICIPATED UNDER NORMAL USE OF THIS
    PRODUCT.

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

HCC:N1
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:GRAY GRANULES. NO ODOR.

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

NOT PROVIDED
Stability Condition to Avoid:NOT PROVIDED
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NOT PROVIDED

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

Waste Disposal Methods:CONSULT APPLICABLE LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL
    REGULATIONS TO SELECT THE METHOD OF DISPOSAL.

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