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

MSDS NAME:4-4905- BLANKET POWDER
NIIN:00F009065
MSDS Number: BGZHL
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:A.B. DICK COMPANY
Address:5700 WEST TOUHY AVENUE
City:CHICAGO
State:IL
ZIP:60648
Info Phone Num:(312) 647-8800
Emergency Phone Num:(312) 647-8800
Preparer's Name:KENNETH W. PINTER
CAGE:HO951
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:DICK A B CO
Address:5700 WEST TOUHY AVENUE
Box:City:CHICAGO
State:IL
ZIP:60648
Country:US
Phone:312-647-8800
CAGE:HO951

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

Name:TALC (CONTAINING NO ASBESTOS)
CAS:14807-96-6
RTECS #:WW2710000
Fraction by Wt: 50%
OSHA PEL:2 MG/M3 RDUST
ACGIH TLV:2 MG/M3 RDUST; 9192

Name:SULFUR
CAS:7704-34-9
RTECS #:WS4250000
Fraction by Wt: 50%

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INGESTION: SLIGHT TOXICITY. EYE/SKIN:
    MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. INHALATION: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO THE
    RESPIRATORY TRACT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:INGESTION: SLIGHTY TOXICITY. EYE/SKIN: MAY
    CAUSE IRRITATION. INHALATION: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO THE
    RESPIRATORY TRACT.

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

First Aid:INGESTION: CONSULT PHYSICIAN. EYE: FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15 MINS.
    CONSULT PHYSICIAN. SKIN: WASH W/SOAP & WATER. INHALATION: REMOVE
    FROM EXPOSURE.

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

Extinguishing Media:WATER FOG, DRY CHEMICAL
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:IF IGNITED BY OPEN FLAME. CAN PRODUCE
    SULFUR DIOXIDE WHICH WOULD REQUIRE A GAS MASK.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP & REMOVE REMAINDER W/DAMP CLOTH.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID EXPOSING TO OPEN FLAME/IGNITION
    SOURCE.
Other Precautions:NONE

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED WHEN USED AS DIRECTED.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL: ACCEPTABLE.
Protective Gloves:NONE
Eye Protection:NOT NORMALLY NECESSARY
Other Protective Equipment:NONE REQUIRED WHEN USED AS DIRECTED.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:YELLOW-SULFUR, POWDER.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING MATERIAL.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXPOSING TO AN OPEN FLAME/IGNITION SOURCE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SULFUR DIOXIDE IF IGNITED.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISCARD W/OTHER SOLID MATERIALS, DO NOT
    INCINERATE.

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