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1 Identification of substance
路 Product details
路 Trade name: UNACAST HPU TI
路 Manufacturer/Supplier:
ANH Refractories Company
400 Fairway Drive
Moon Township, PA 15108
2 Composition/Data on components
路 Chemical characterization
路 Description: Mixture of the substances listed below with nonhazardous additions.
路 Components:
1344-28-1 non-fibrous alumina 60-100%
68187-58-6 petroleum pitch 2.5-5%
12042-68-1 calcium aluminate 1-2.5%
471-34-1 calcium carbonate 1-2.5%
546-93-0 magnesium carbonate 1-2.5%
3 Hazards identification
路 Hazard description:
Toxic
路 Medical conditions aggravated by exposure to the product: Asthma, chronic lung disease, and skin irritation.
路 Carcinogenicity Information:
No ingredient in this product is found on the NTP, IARC or OSHA lists of known human carcinogens.
路 Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment:
May cause cancer.
Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
The petroleum pitch contained in this product contains trace amounts of Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons or
PAH's. Some PAH's have been shown to be carcinogenic in experimental animals as well as humans from
industry specific studies.
路 NFPA ratings (scale 0-4)
Health = 1
Fire = 0
0
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' Reactivity = 0
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路 HMIS Classification
HEALTH *1 Health: *1
Flammability: 0
FIRE 0
Reactivity: 0
REACTIVITY 0
4 First aid measures
路 After inhalation: Move to fresh air; consult doctor if needed.
路 After skin contact: Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
路 After eye contact: Flush eyes with water for 15 minutes. If irritation persists, consult a doctor.
路 After swallowing:
This product is intended for industrial applications; in the unlikely event that this product is swallowed, consult a
physician if any adverse medical conditions occur.
5 Fire fighting measures
路 Suitable extinguishing agents: Use fire fighting measures that suit the environment.
路 Protective equipment: No special measures required.
6 Accidental release measures
路 Person-related safety precautions: Not required.
路 Measures for environmental protection: Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water.
路 Measures for cleaning/collecting:
Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
7 Handling and storage
路 Handling:
路 Information for safe handling: Prevent formation of dust.
路 Information about protection against explosions and fires: Keep respiratory protective device available.
路 Storage:
路 Requirements to be met by storerooms and containers: No special requirements.
路 Information about storage in one common storage facility: Not required.
路 Further information about storage conditions: Store product inside, out of extreme weather conditions.
路 Storage class:
路 Class according to regulation on flammable liquids: Not applicable
8 Exposure controls and personal protection
路 Additional information about design of technical systems:
Provide ventilation and breathing protection from fumes generated on heating of product.
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路 Components with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace:
1344-28-1 non-fibrous alumina
PEL 15*;5** mg/m鲁
*Total dust **Respirable fraction
TLV 10 mg/m鲁
(e)
471-34-1 calcium carbonate
PEL 15*; 5** mg/m鲁
*Total dust **Respirable fraction
REL 10*; 5** mg/m鲁
*Total dust **Respirable fraction
TLV 10 mg/m鲁
(e)
546-93-0 magnesium carbonate
PEL 15*; 5** mg/m鲁
*Total dust **Respirable fraction
REL 10*; 5** mg/m鲁
*Total dust **Respirable fraction
TLV 10 mg/m鲁
(e)
路 Personal protective equipment:
路 General protective and hygienic measures:
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Store protective clothing separately.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
路 Breathing equipment:
NIOSH approved respirators should be used if dust is present. A respiratory protection program
Q
` should be implemented if exposures exceed OSHA PELs.
路 Protection of hands:
S
` Protective gloves recommended
路 Eye protection: Safety glasses with side shields recommended
9 Physical and chemical properties
Solid
路 Form:
According to product specification
路 Color:
No specific odor.
路 Odor:
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路 Change in condition
Melting point/Melting range: Undetermined.
Boiling point/Boiling range: Undetermined.
Not applicable.
路 Flash point:
Product is not selfigniting.
路 Auto igniting:
Product does not present an explosion hazard.
路 Danger of explosion:
Not determined.
路 Density:
路 Solubility in / Miscibility with
Insoluble.
Water:
4.9 %
路 Solids content:
10 Stability and reactivity
路 Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided: No decomposition if used according to specifications.
路 Dangerous reactions No dangerous reactions known.
路 Dangerous products of decomposition: No dangerous decomposition products known.
11 Toxicological information
路 Acute toxicity:
路 Primary acute effects:
路 Skin contact: Irritant to skin and mucous membranes.
路 Eye contact: Irritating effect.
路 Sensitization: No sensitizing effects known.
路 Additional toxicological information:
The product shows the following dangers according to internally approved calculation methods for preparations:
Irritant.
Carcinogenic.
12 Ecological information
路 General notes:
Water danger class 3 (Self-assessment): extremely hazardous for water
Do not allow product to reach ground water, water course or sewage system, even in small quantities.
Danger to drinking water if even extremely small quantities leak into the ground.
At present there are no ecotoxicological assessments.
13 Disposal considerations
路 Recommendation for Disposal of Product:
As sold, this product is not RCRA hazardous. Final used condition must be evaluated prior to disposal. Dispose
of waste product in accordance with Federal, State and Local regulations.
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路 Recommendation for Disposal of Uncleaned Packaging: Reuse, recycle or treat as industrial waste.
14 Transport information
路 Transport/Additional information: Not dangerous according to available information.
15 Regulations
路 SARA 313 TOXIC CHEMICALS
No material listed in the components in Section 2 of this MSDS is on the SARA 313 list.
路 SARA 302 EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
No material listed in the components in Section 2 of this MSDS is on the SARA 302 list.
路 TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act)
This substance or all the ingredients of this product are on the Chemical Substances Inventory of the Toxic
Substances Control Act (TSCA Inventory). The presence on this list does not require any legal reporting.
路 WHMIS Classification
Class D - Division 2 - Sub Division A
Untested mixture containing a very toxic material
Class D - Division 2 - Sub Division B
Untested mixture containing a toxic material
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations
(CPR) and the MSDS contains all the information required by the CPR.
路 Cancerogenity categories
路 EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
56-55-3 benzo[a]anthracene B2
50-32-8 benzo[a]pyrene B2
路 IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer)
56-55-3 benzo[a]anthracene 2A
50-32-8 benzo[a]pyrene 2A
路 NTP (National Toxicology Program)
56-55-3 benzo[a]anthracene R
50-32-8 benzo[a]pyrene R
路 TLV (Threshold Limit Value established by ACGIH)
1344-28-1 non-fibrous alumina A4
56-55-3 benzo[a]anthracene A2
50-32-8 benzo[a]pyrene A2
路 MAK (German Maximum Workplace Concentration)
1344-28-1 non-fibrous alumina 2
56-55-3 benzo[a]anthracene 2
50-32-8 benzo[a]pyrene 2
路 NIOSH-Ca (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health)
50-32-8 benzo[a]pyrene
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路 Classification according to EU-guidelines
路 Hazard symbols:
Toxic
路 Hazard-determining components of labeling:
petroleum pitch
路 Risk phrases:
May cause cancer.
Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
路 Safety phrases:
When using do not eat or drink.
Do not breathe dust.
Avoid contact with eyes.
In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of soap and water
Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.
In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately.
路 Special labeling of certain preparations:
The petroleum pitch contained in this product contains trace amounts of Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons or
PAH's. Some PAH's have been shown to be carcinogenic in experimental animals as well as humans from
industry specific studies.
16 Other information
This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for any
specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.
路 Contact: Patricia A. Kott 412-375-6712
路 Creation date: 07/01/2004
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