Date: March 26, 2003
MSDS ID: 220022
Rev 1.0.1
Material Name: Bonded Perlite Thermal Insulation
Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification
Product Name: Sproule
Generic Name: Bonded Perlite Thermal Insulation
Chemical Name: Bonded Perlite
Manufacturer Information
Industrial Insulation Group, LLC
2100 Line Street
Brunswick, Ga. 31520
Emergency: 800-872-0338
Trade Names: Sproule WR-1200
Section 2 - Composition / Information on Ingredients
CAS No. Chemical Name PEL TLV %
93763-70-3 Expanded Perlite 5mg/m3 15mg/m3 >90
1344-09-8 Sodium Silicate 10mg/m3 15mg/m3 <8
57455-37-5 Blue Pigment NA 10mg/M3 <1
32131-17-2 Nylon 66 polyamide None None <1
Mixture Silicone None None <1
Note: Under normal conditions of use, this product is not expected to create any unusual emergency hazards or health
risk to employees. However, cutting, sawing, abrading may increase the risk of personnel exposure.
Section 3 - Hazards Identification
This product may contain trace amounts of crystalline silica as a contaminant in the raw materials, which is considered a
chronic health 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
NFPA Rating: Health:1, Flammability 0, Reactivity 0
WHMIS Class: Sproule is not a WHMIS controlled product.
Primary Routes of Entry:
Respiratory System 鈥? Dust to the lungs and respiratory system.
Eyes 鈥? Particulate to the eyes.
Primary Target Organs: Lungs, respiratory system and eyes.
Inhalation: Irritation of the upper respiratory tract, coughing, and congestion may occur in extreme exposure.
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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Section 4 - 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 5 - Fire Fighting Measures
This material will not burn. Therefore, no special procedures are necessary for this product. Normal fire fighting
procedures should be followed to avoid inhalation of smoke and gasses from other burning materials.
There is no potential for fire or explosion.
Flash Point: Not applicable
Lower Explosive Limit: Not applicable
Upper Explosive Limit: Not applicable
FP Test Method: Not applicable
Flame Classification: Not determined
Flame Propagation: Not determined
Auto Ignition temperatures: Not determined
Decomposition temperatures: Not determined
Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
Procedures for Spills/Leaks: Normal clean-up, shovel, sweep or vacuum.
Waste Management: Comply with Federal, State & Local Regs. Waste
generated during application or fabrication is not
considered hazardous waste as defined by RCRA
40 CFR Part 261.
Method of Disposal: Approved landfill.
Section 7 - Handling and Storage
Storage Requirements: Store in dry area.
Special Sensitivity or Incompatibility: Avoid contact with hydrofluoric acid.
Handling Precautions: Assure proper respiratory protection if dust potential exceeds PEL/TLV.
Section 8 - Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
If monitored exposure levels exceed OSHA PEL or ACGIH TLV limits, a NIOSH-MSHA approved 42 CFR 84 Respirator
should be used.
In cases where the particulate concentration exceeds the PEL, employers must first use administrative or engineering
controls to counteract the hazard whenever feasible. When such measures are not feasible or fail to achieve full
compliance, respirators certified to 42 CFR 84 N95 or better may be used for the protection of your employees.
Limits are given for reference only.
Protective gloves: Not normally required
Eye Protection: Should be used during cutting or abrading
Ventilation: Recommended at fabrication sites
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.
Maintain good housekeeping practices to minimize dust levels.
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Boiling Point: (F) N/A
Section 9 - Physical & Chemical Properties
Specific Gravity: <1
Vapor Pressure: (mmHg) N/A
% Volatile by Volume: 0
Water Solubility: +/-3%
Evaporation Rate: N/A
Appearance and Color: Blue color : Odorless
Section 10 - Chemical Stability & Reactivity Information
Material Stability: Stable
Chemical Incompatibilities: None in designed use
Conditions to Avoid: None in designed use
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
Hazardous Decomposition Products: None in designed use
Section 11 - Toxicological 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 12 - Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity
A: General Product Information
No data available for this product.
B: Component Analysis - Ecotoxicity - Aquatic Toxicity
No ecotoxicity data are available for this product's components.
Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
Waste Disposal Method: May be disposed in an approved landfill.
Section 14 - Transportation Information
US DOT Shipping Name: Not regulated
DOT Label: None
UN/NA Number: None
Canadian TGD Shipping Description: Not regulated as dangerous goods.
IMO: Not regulated as dangerous goods according to IMDG Code.
ICAO: Not regulated as dangerous goods according to ICAO Technical Instructions.
Section 15 - Regulatory Information
OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 19110.1200: Material will be listed in OSHA Z Table as 鈥減articulates
not otherwise regulated鈥?. See section 3 of this MSDS.
RCRA: This material is not defined as hazardous waste per 40 CFR 261
TSCA: Material is listed in TSCA inventory, naturally occurring chemical substances are automatically included. Excluded
from reporting requirements.
US Federal Regulations
A: General Product Information
No information on this product as a whole.
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B: Component Analysis
None of this products components are listed under SARA Section 302 (40 CFR 355 Appendix A), SARA
Section 313 (40 CFR 372.65), or CERCLA (40 CFR 302.4).
State Regulations
A: General Product Information
No information available for the product.
B: Component Analysis - State
The following components appear on one or more of the following state hazardous substances lists:
Component CAS # CA FL MA MN NJ PA
Expanded Perlite 93763-70-3 No No No No No No
Blue Pigment 57455-37-5 No No No No No No
Nylon 66 Polyamide 32131-17-2 No No No No No No
Sodium Silicate 1344-09-8 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Silicone Mixture No No No No No No
Other Regulatory Information
A: General Product Information
No information available for the product.
B: TSCA Status
This product and its components are listed on the TSCA 8(b) inventory.
None of the components listed in this product are listed on the TSCA Export Notification 12(b) list.
C: Component Analysis 鈥? Inventory
Component CAS # TSCA DSL EINECS
Expanded Perlite 93763-70-3 Yes Yes Yes
Blue Pigment 57455-37-5 Yes Yes Yes
Sodium Silicate 1344-09-8 Yes Yes Yes
Nylon 66 Polyamide 32132-17-2 Yes Yes Yes
Silicone Mixture Yes Yes Yes
International Regulations
A: General Product Information
Canada Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS):
Product classified as a manufactured article as defined in HPA section 11(1).
B: Component Analysis - WHMIS IDL
No components are listed in the WHMIS IDL.
Section 16 - Other Information
Other Information
Prepared for:
Industrial Insulation Group, LLC
2100 Line Street
Brunswick, Ga. 31520
(912) 264-6372
As of the date of preparation of this document, the foregoing information is believed to be accurate and is
provided in good faith to comply with applicable federal and state law(s). However, no warranty or
representation with respect to such information is intended or given.
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