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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION I - CHEMICAL PRODUCT & COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Trade Name: BNZ Insulating Fire Brick - (All Grades) MSDS Number: BNZ/10
Generic Name: Insulating Fire Brick Revision: 12
Manufacturer: BNZ Materials, Inc. Date Issued: June 4, 2006
Address: 6901 S. Pierce Street, Suite 260 24 hour Emergency Number (ChemTrec庐): 800-424-9300
Littleton, CO 80128, USA
SECTION II - COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical Name CAS Number % TLV PEL
Ceramic matrix
3 mg/m3 5 mg/m3
None 60-98
(mullite,anorthite,corundum)
0.05 mg/m3 0.1 mg/m3
Crystalline Silica (quartz) 14808-60-7 0.1-20
0.05 mg/m3 0.05 mg/m3
Crystalline Silica (cristobalite) 14464-46-1 0-20
Key: TLV = ACGIH, 8 hr. time weighted average (TWA); PEL = OSHA permissible exposure
limit.
TLV and PEL limits are for total respirable dust.
SECTION III - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview: This product contains crystalline silica which is considered a hazard by inhalation. The International
Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has classified occupational exposures to respirable crystalline silica as being
carcinogenic to humans (Class 1). This classification is based on what IARC considered sufficient evidence from
epidemiological studies of humans for the carcinogenicity of inhaled silica in the forms of quartz and cristobalite. Crystalline
silica is also known to cause Silicosis, a non-cancerous lung disease.
HMIS Rating: Health: 1* Fire: 0 Reactivity: 0 Other: 0
WHMIS Class: D-2A - Material causing other toxic effects (VERY TOXIC - Chronic)
Primary Routes of Entry: Via respirable dust to the lungs and respiratory system and via coarse dust and particulate to the
eyes.
Primary Target Organs: Lungs, respiratory system and eyes.
Potential Health Effects:
Inhalation: Long term overexposure to respirable crystalline silica dust may cause permanent and irreversible lung
damage including silicosis.
Skin Contact: Possible dryness or irritation resulting from long term exposures to product dust.
Eye Contact: A mechanical irritant which can cause moderate to severe eye irritation.
Ingestion: Non-hazardous when ingested. Potentially a mild irritant to the GI tract if excessive quantity is ingested.
Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure: Pre-existing chronic upper respiratory and lung diseases such as, but not
limited to, bronchitis, emphysema and asthma.
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Carcinogenicity: This product contains crystalline silica which is classified as a class 1, human carcinogen by IARC, as a
suspect carcinogen by NTP and as a possible select carcinogen by OSHA.
SECTION IV - FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Drink water to clear throat and blow nose to evacuate dust. If coughing and irritation
develop, call a physician.
Eye Contact: Flush with large amounts of water until irritation subsides, at least 15 minutes. See a physician if irritation
persists.
Skin Contact: Normal good personal hygiene practices. Wash with mild soap and warm water after each exposure.
Ingestion: Emergency procedures not normally required. May be a temporary irritant to the GI system.
SECTION V - FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
NFPA Rating: Health: 0 Other: 0
Fire: 0 Reactivity: 0
LEL: N/Ap UEL: N/Ap
Flashpoint and Method: This is a non-flammable product
Extinguishing Method: Not applicable. Product will not burn.
Special Firefighting Procedures: Not applicable.
Fire or explosion Hazards: The brick products described above are non-flammable. However, the cardboard packaging is
combustible, and due care should be taken to minimize fire hazards.
SECTION VI - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Clean-up Procedures: Pick up or shovel material into waste container taking care to minimize dust. Wet down if necessary
to control dust. Vacuum clean dust with equipment fitted with HEPA filter
Personal Precautions: If dusty conditions exist, wear a face mask approved for use with dusts such as 3M 8511 N-95 or
equivalent.
Environmental Precautions: None normally required.
SECTION VII - HANDLING AND STORAGE
Storage Requirements: Store in dry area. Always segregate materials by major hazard class.
Special Sensitivity or Incompatibility: Avoid contact with strong acids.
Handling Precautions: Assure proper respiratory protection if dust potential exceeds PEL/TLV.
SECTION VIII - EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Respiratory Protection: When over PEL/TLV wear an approved face mask such as 3M 8511 N-95 or equivalent, to protect
against silica and pneumoconiosis producing dust. Concentrations of dust that exceed the recommendations of the dust mask
manufacturer will need a higher level of respiratory protection, such as a half mask respirator with appropriate dust filters.
Eye Protection:Wear safety glasses with side shields, goggles or face shield when cutting, milling or abrading to protect
eyes against dust and particulate.
Skin Protection: Under normal conditions the wearing of protective gloves and clean, body-covering clothing should be
adequate.
Engineering Controls: Maintain sufficient mechanical or natural ventilation to assure dust concentrations remain below
PEL/TLV. Use local exhaust if necessary. Power equipment should be equipped with properly designed dust collection
devices.
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SECTION IX - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical Form: Solid, off white to gray block of variable size. No characteristic odor.
Specific Gravity: 0.5 to 1.7
Melting Point: >2300掳 F
Solubility in Water: Insoluble Evaporation Rate: N/Ap
SECTION X - REACTIVITY
Stability: Product is stable under normal conditions.
Hazardous Polymerization: Cannot occur.
Incompatibilities: None in designed use.
Decomposition Products: None.
Conditions to Avoid: None in designed use.
SECTION XI - TOXICOLOGICAL/ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
LD50: N/Av LC50: N/Av
Toxicological Hazards: No toxicological studies of this specific product have been performed.
Ecological Hazards: Most ingredients in this product are naturally occurring minerals. Unless contaminated in service, this
product is non-hazardous to the environment.
Teratogenicity, Mutagenicity, other Reproductive Effects: None known.
SECTION XII - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal Method: May be disposed in an approved landfill unless contaminated in service. If contaminated with
hazardous materials, place waste in suitable container. Seal and properly label the waste container. Send the container to an
approved Transportation, Storage and Disposal (TSD) facility via an approved waste hauler. Be sure manifests have been
completed and an adequate "Paper trail" has been established.
SECTION XIII - TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
US DOT Shipping Name: Not regulated DOT Label: None UN/NA Number: None
Canadian TGD Shipping Description: Not regulated as dangerous goods according to Canadian TDGA
International Dangerous Goods Information:
IMO: Not regulated as dangerous goods according to the IMDG Code.
ICAO: Not regulated as dangerous goods according to the IACO Technical Instructions.
SECTION XIV - REGULATORY INFORMATION
OSHA Status: This product is considered hazardous under OSHA criteria.
TSCA/CEPA Status: All components of this product are included in the TSCA and CEPA Chemical Inventories.
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CERCLA Reportable Quantity: N/Ap
SARA Title III:
Section 302 Extremely Hazardous: This product contains no extremely hazardous substances as defined and listed
in section #302
Section 311/312 Hazard Categories: Reportable as a hazardous substance. Check with your Local Emergency
Planning Committee for reportable quantities.
Section 313 Toxic Chemicals: This product does not contain substances which are reportable under Section 313.
WHMIS Information: WHMIS Classification: D-2A - Material causing other toxic effects (VERY TOXIC - Chronic). This
product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations (CPR).
Other Regulatory Classifications:
DSCL (EEC): R36 - Irritating to eyes
R39 - Danger of very serious irreversible effects
R45 - May cause cancer
SECTION XV - APPROVALS
Reason for Issue: WHMIS 3 year update Approval Date: June 4, 2006
Prepared by: CCG, Inc. Supersedes Date:June 4, 2003
Revision History: Update HMIS Data, May 5, 2002; Change
to Crystalline Silica (quartz) TLV standard (0.05 mg/m3).
Removal of Product Stewardship Information (June 4, 2003).
SECTION XVI - DISCLAIMER
As of the date of this document, the foregoing information is believed to be accurate and is provided in good faith to comply
with applicable federal and state laws. However, no warranty or representation of law or fact, with respect to such
information, is intended or given.
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