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

MSDS NAME:FIBERFRAX
NIIN:00F005330
MSDS Number: BBSGN
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:SOHIO ENGINEERED MATERIALS/NIAGARA FALLS, NY 14302
Emergency Phone Num:(800) 321-8642
CAGE:EO729
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:SOHIO ENGINEERED MATERIALS/NIAGARA FALLS, NY 14302
Box:808
CAGE:EO729
Company:UNIFRAX CORPORATION
Address:2351 WHIRLPOOL ST
Box:City:NIAGARA FALLS
State:NY
ZIP:14305-2413
Country:US
Phone:800-322-2293(M-F;8-430EST)
CAGE:61158

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

Name:ALUMINUM SILICATE (AS NUISANCE DUST OR PARTICULATES NOT
    OTHERWISE REGULATED)
CAS:1302-76-7
RTECS #:BD1450000
Fraction by Wt: 99%
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TOTAL DUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST;8990

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

Effects of Overexposure:SKIN & EYE IRRITATION, RESPIRATORY TRACT
    IRRITATION, NAUSEA, VOMITING & DIARRHEA.

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

First Aid:INGESTION: DON'T INDUCE VOMITING. GET MED ATT IF IRRIT
    PERSISTS. SKIN: WASH W/SOAP & WATER. USING A SKIN CREAM OR LOTION
    AFTER WASHING MAY BE HELPFUL. EYE: FLUSH W/WATER. GET MED ATT IF
    IRRIT PERSISTS . INHALATION: REMOVE FROM SOURCE OF EXPOSURE.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE EXTINGUISHING AGENT SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING
    FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NON-COMBUSTIBLE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WHERE POSSIBLE, USE VACUUM SUCTION TO CLEAN UP
    SPILLED MATERIAL. USE DUST SUPPRESSANWHERE SWEEPING IS NECESSARY.
    AVOID CLEAN UP PROCEDURES THAT MAY RESULT IWATER POLLUTION.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:PRODUCT WHICH HAS BEEN IN SERVICE AT
    ELEVATED TEMPS (>1600F) MAY UNDERGO CONVERSION TO CRISTOBITE,
    AMOUNT DEPENDS ON TEMP/LENGTH IN SERVICE.
Other Precautions:WARNING! IF INHALED, MAY BE HARMFUL. SKIN, EYES AND
    RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION. POSSIBLE CANCER HAZARD BASED ON TESTS
    WITHABORATORY ANIMALS.

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

Respiratory Protection:2-5F/CC-3M 8710. 5-50F/CC-FULL FACEPICE W/H.E.
    FILTER.
Ventilation:ENGINEERING CONTROL OF AIRBORNE FIBERS TO THE LOWEST LEL
Protective Gloves:CLOTH
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:DON'T WEAR CONTACT LENSES & WASH WORK
    CLOTHES SEPARATELY.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS DATE: 9/20/85.

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:NONE
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NONE
Solubility in Water:NONE

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
HYDROFLUORIC ACID AND CONCENTRATED ALKALI.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:THIS SUBSTANCE COULD ALSO BECOME A HAZARDOUS
    WASTE IF IT'S MIXED W/OR COMES IN CONTACT W/A HAZARDOUS WASTE. THE
    TRANSPORTATION, STORAGE, TREATMENT, AND DISPOSAL OF THIS WASTE
    MATERIAL MUST BE CONDUCTE D IN COMPLIANCE W/FEDERAL/STATE/LOCAL
    REGULATIONS.

 Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
 This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
 of Defense.  The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
 expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
 disclaims all liability for its use.  Any person utilizing this
 document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
 assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
 particular situation.

*** END OF RECORD ***