Material Safety Data Sheet # 320
Hercules Chemical Company Inc.
111 South Street
Passaic NJ 07055-7398
Information Telephone: 1-800 221-9330
Internet: www.herchem.com
NFPA HMIS PPE Transport Symbol
Issuing Date 26-Jul-2006 Revision Date NOT AUTHORIZED Revision Number NOT AUTHORIZED
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product Name Hercules Furnace Cement-Clean 'n Friendly Formulation - Heavy Body
Recommended Use Cement
Supplier Address
Hercules Chemical Company, Inc.
111 South St.
Passaic, NJ 07055
TEL: 973-778-5000
Company Emergency Phone Number 1-800-221-9330
Emergency Telephone Number Chemtrec 1-800-424-9300
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
WARNING!
Emergency Overview
Harmful if swallowed
Irritating to skin.
Severe eye irritation.
Product dust may be irritating to eyes, skin and respiratory system.
Appearance Dark Gray/Black Physical State Paste Odor Odorless
Potential Health Effects
Principle Routes of Exposure Ingestion, Skin contact.
Acute Toxicity
Eyes Risk of serious damage to eyes.
Skin Skin corrosion/irritation.
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Inhalation Not an expected route of exposure.
Ingestion Harmful if swallowed. Can burn mouth, throat, and stomach.
Chronic Effects Prolonged exposure may cause chronic effects. Repeated or prolonged skin contact may
cause skin irritation and/or dermatitis and sensitization of susceptible persons. This product
does not contain crystalline silica (quartz).
Aggravated Medical Conditions Skin disorders.
Environmental Hazard See Section 12 for additional Ecological information
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical Name CAS-No Weight %
Sodium silicate 1344-09-8 30-60
Kaolinite, Hydrous Aluminum Silicate 1332-58-7 10-30
Wollastonite (Ca(SiO3)) 13983-17-0 5-10
Mica 12001-26-2 1-5
Talc 14807-96-6 1-5
Magnesium carbonate 546-93-0 1-5
Tetrasodium pyrophosphate 7722-88-5 1-5
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye Contact Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician
Skin Contact Wash skin with soap and water
Inhalation Not expected .
Ingestion Clean mouth with water and afterwards drink plenty of water
Notes to Physician Treat symptomatically
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Flammable Properties Not flammable
Flash Point Not applicable
Suitable Extinguishing Media Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local
circumstances and the surrounding environment
Explosion Data
Sensitivity to mechanical impact None
Sensitivity to static discharge None
Protective Equipment and Precautions for Firefighters
As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full protective
gear
NFPA Health Hazard 2 Flammability 0 Stability 0 Physical and Chemical
Hazards -
HMIS Health Hazard 2 Flammability 0 Stability 0 Personal Precautions B
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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Precautions Use personal protective equipment. Avoid contact with the skin and the eyes.
Methods for Containment Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.
Methods for Cleaning Up Take up mechanically and collect in suitable container for disposal
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling Wear personal protective equipment. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Remove and
wash contaminated clothing before re-use.
Storage Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep out of the reach of
children.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Guidelines
Chemical Name ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL NIOSH IDLH
3 3
Kaolinite, Hydrous Aluminum TWA: 2 mg/m TWA: 10 mg/m
Silicate
3 3 3
Mica TWA: 3 mg/m TWA: 3 mg/m 1500 mg/m containing <1% quartz
3 3 3
Talc TWA: 2 mg/m TWA: 2 mg/m 1000 mg/m contains no asbestos
and <1% quartz
3 3
Magnesium carbonate TWA: 10 mg/m TWA: 15 mg/m
3 3
Tetrasodium pyrophosphate TWA: 5 mg/m TWA: 5 mg/m
NIOSH IDLH: Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health
Engineering Measures Showers
Eyewash stations
Ventilation systems
Personal Protective Equipment
Eye/face Protection Tightly fitting safety goggles.
Skin and body protection Wear protective gloves/clothing.
Respiratory Protection Not applicable.
Hygiene Measures Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Remove and wash contaminated clothing
before re-use. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance Odor
Dark Gray/Black Odorless
Physical State pH
Paste 11-13.5
Flash Point Autoignition Temperature
Not applicable Not applicable
Boiling Point/Range Melting Point/Range
No data available No data available
Flammability Limits in Air No data available
Specific Gravity Specific Gravity
1.95 +/- 0.03 (H20 = 1) No data available
Water Solubility Solubility
Miscible with water No data available
VOC Content Not applicable
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10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Conditions to Avoid None known.
Incompatible Products Amines. Acids.
Hazardous Decomposition Products None known.
Hazardous Polymerization Hazardous polymerization does not occur
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute Toxicity
Product Information .
Chemical Name LD50 Oral LD50 Dermal LC50 Inhalation
Sodium silicate 1153 mg/kg ( Rat )
Tetrasodium pyrophosphate 4 g/kg ( Rat )
Subchronic Toxicity (28 days)
Chronic Toxicity
Chronic Toxicity Prolonged exposure may cause chronic effects. Repeated or prolonged skin contact may
cause skin irritation and/or dermatitis and sensitization of susceptible persons. This product
does not contain crystalline silica (quartz).
Carcinogenicity There are no known carcinogenic chemicals in this product.
Mutagenicity
Reproductive Toxicity This product does not contain any known or suspected reproductive hazards.
Target Organ Effects Eyes, Skin.
Endocrine Disruptor Information This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity
Ecotoxicity effects.
Chemical Name Toxicity to Algae Toxicity to Fish Microtox Daphnia Magna (Water Flea)
Sodium silicate EC50 = 216 mg/L 96 h
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13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal Method Dispose of in accordance with local regulations.
Contaminated Packaging Dispose of in accordance with local regulations
US EPA Waste Number D002
This product contains one or more substances that are listed with the State of California as a hazardous waste.
Chemical Name California Hazardous Waste Status
Talc Ignitable; Reactive
Magnesium carbonate Ignitable; Reactive
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT Not regulated
TDG Not regulated
MEX Not regulated
ICAO Not regulated
IATA Not regulated
IMDG/IMO Not regulated
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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
International Inventories
TSCA Complies
DSL Complies
EINECS/ELINCS Does not Comply
ENCS Does not Comply
CHINA Complies
KECL Does not Comply
PICCS Does not Comply
AICS Does not Comply
U.S. Federal Regulations
SARA 313
Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA). This product does not contain any
chemicals which are subject to the reporting requirements of the Act and Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 372.
SARA 311/312 Hazard Categories
Acute Health Hazard Yes
Chronic Health Hazard Yes
Fire Hazard No
Sudden Release of Pressure Hazard No
Reactive Hazard No
Clean Water Act
This product does not contain any substances regulated as pollutants pursuant to the Clean Water Act (40 CFR 122.21 and 40 CFR
122.42).
CERCLA
This material, as supplied, does not contain any substances regulated as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive
Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) (40 CFR 302) or the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization
Act (SARA) (40 CFR 355). There may be specific reporting requirements at the local, regional, or state level pertaining to releases of
this material
U.S. State Regulations
California Proposition 65
This product contains the following Proposition 65 chemicals:
U.S. State Right-to-Know Regulations
Chemical Name Massachusetts New Jersey Pennsylvania Illinois Rhode Island
Mica X X X X
Talc X X X X
Magnesium carbonate X X X X
Chlorite-group minerals X
Quartz X X X X
Tetrasodium pyrophosphate X X X X
International Regulations
Mexico - Grade Slight risk, Grade 1
Canada
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.
WHMIS Hazard Class
D2B Toxic materials
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16. OTHER INFORMATION
Issuing Date 26-Jul-2006
Revision Date NOT AUTHORIZED
Revision Note No information available
Disclaimer
The information provided on this MSDS is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of its
publication. The information given is designed only as a guide for safe handling, use, processing, storage, transportation,
disposal and release and is not to be considered as a warranty or quality specification. The information relates only to the
specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other material or in any
process, unless specified in the text.
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