MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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DATE PREPARED: 10/08/1999
MSDS No: B207
Staurolite Sands Blasting Media
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product Identi炉er: Staurolite Sands Blasting Media
Product Code: B207
Product Name: Staurolite Sands
Generic Name: Biasil, Coarse Staurolite, Starblast, Starblast XL & Ultra
MANUFACTURER: 24 HR. EMERGENCY TELEPHONE
HydroChem Industrial Services, Inc. NUMBERS:
900 Georgia Ave. Emergency Contact: HydroChem ER
Deer Park, TX 77536 Emergency Phone (800) 569-4889
Customer Service: (800) 934-9376
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
wt.% CAS Registry #
Staurolite 85 { 90 12182-56-8
Titanium Minerals 6 { 10
Silicon dioxide 1{5 14808-60-7
Zircon <3 14940-68-2
Kyanite <2 1302-76-7
OSHA HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS (29 CFR 1910.1200)
EXPOSURE LIMITS
OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV Supplier
Staurolite Nuisance Dust Nuisance Dust
Silicon dioxide .3 mg/m3 (total dust) 10 mg/m3 (total
dust) (0.1 mg/m3 for
respirable fraction)
Zircon 5 mg/m3 5 mg/m3
COMMENTS:
Nuisance Dust - OSHA PEL = 15 mg/m3, Respirable Fraction - OSHA PEL = 5 mg/m3
The OSHA PEL for the respirable fraction of silicone dioxide is 0.1 mg/m3.
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
IMMEDIATE CONCERNS:
No hazard in normal industrial use.
Dust may be irritating to eyes and respiratory tracts.
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4. FIRST AID MEASURES
EYES:
Immediately 掳ush eyes with water for 30 minutes while holding eyelids open. Seek medical at-
tention.
SKIN:
Immediately wash with soap and water. Rinse thoroughly. Seek medical attention if e庐ects occur.
Launder contaminated shoes and clothing before reuse.
INGESTION:
If swallowed, give 2 glasses of milk (preferred) or water and consult physician.
INHALATION:
Remove to fresh air. See a doctor if e庐ects occur.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flashpoint and Method: Not Applicable
Flammable Limits: Not Applicable
Autoignition Temperature: None
GENERAL HAZARD:
Material will not burn.
FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT:
As in any 炉re, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, (MSHA/NIOSH ap-
proved or equivalent) and full protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
GENERAL PROCEDURES:
Sweep up and place in bag or other appropriate container.
Avoid raising dust.
Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
GENERAL PROCEDURES:
Refer to Section 8.
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STORAGE:
No special precautions required.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
ENGINEERING CONTROLS:
Ventilation - General and local ventilation are required.
PERSONAL PROTECTION
EYES AND FACE:
Chemical goggles required and an eye wash in work area.
RESPIRATORY:
Use NIOSH approved respirator with dust protection.
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING:
Clean body covering and chemical resistant gloves.
OTHER USE PRECAUTIONS:
Safety shower and eye wash in the work area.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State: Granules
Odor: Virtually Odorless
Color: Reddish Brown
pH: Not Applicable
Percent Volatile: None
Vapor Pressure: Not Applicable
Boiling Point: Not Determined
Melting Point: 2500卤 F
Solubility in Water: Insoluble
Speci炉c Gravity: 3.7
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABLE: Yes
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: No
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS:
None known
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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ACUTE
Eyes: Irritant. May cause pain, redness, discomfort.
Skin: No e庐ect expected. Prolonged or repeated contact may cause mild irritation.
Ingestion: No e庐ects expected. Swallowing large amounts may cause illness.
Inhalation: Repeated exposure may cause silicosis
TARGET ORGANS:
Respiratory tract
GENERAL COMMENTS:
Quartz (silicone dioxide) is listed by NTP and IARC as known to cause cancer in animals; it
possibly causes cancer in humans. repeated and prolonged exposure increases the risk.
COMMENTS:
Only selected Registry of Toxic E庐ects of Chemical Substances (RTECS) data is presented in this
document. See the actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
RTECS Number:
1007697ST (staurolite)
XR1700000 (titanium minerals)
VV7330000 (silicon dioxide)
ZH9000000 (zircon)
BD1450000 (kyanite)
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
GENERAL COMMENTS:
Degradability: Not biodegradable.
Fish Toxicity: No information
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
PRODUCT DISPOSAL:
Dispose of in accordance with ALL applicable federal, state and local regulations.
EMPTY CONTAINER:
Send empty bags to sanitary land炉ll. Render other types of containers unuseable by puncturing
or crushing and sending to a sanitary land炉ll unless prohibited by local regulations.
RCRA/USEPA WASTE INFORMATION:
This material is not a RCRA regulated material.
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COMMENTS:
Always follow ALL applicable federal, state and local regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT (DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION)
Proper Shipping Name: Staurolite Blasting Sand { Not Regulated
Reportable Quantity (RQ) Under CERCLA: None
Placards: None
Label: None
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
UNITED STATES
SARA TITLE III (SUPERFUND AMENDMENTS AND REAUTHORIZATION ACT)
Fire: No Pressure Generating: No Reactivity: No Acute: No Chronic: Yes
Title III Notes: This product contains no substances which are de炉ned as toxic chemicals under
the reporting requirements of Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and
Reauthorization Act of 1986 (40 CFR Part 372).
CERCLA (COMPREHENSIVE RESPONSE, COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY ACT)
Reportable Spill Quantity: Not established
TSCA (TOXIC SUBSTANCE CONTROL ACT)
TSCA Status: All components of this material are on the TSCA inventory.
CARCINOGEN:
Silica, crystaline (airborne particles of respirable size)
STATE REGULATIONS
PROPOSITION 65 STATEMENT:
This product contains chemical(s) known to the state of California to cause cancer and/or repro-
ductive toxicity.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
REASON FOR ISSUE:
Biannual review
Approval date: 10/08/1999
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REVISION SUMMARY
Revision #: 7
This MSDS replaces the September 02, 1999 MSDS. Any changes in information are as follows:
In Section 1
Date Prepared
NFPA CODES
Fire: 0 Health: 0 Reactivity: 0
HMIS CODES
Fire: 0 Health: 0 Reactivity: 0
MANUFACTURER DISCLAIMER:
[TM ] Indicates a trade or service mark of HydroChem Industrial Services, Inc.
The information herein is believed to be accurate and is presented in good faith; however, no
warranties or representations are made by HydroChem Industrial Services, Inc. regarding the
accuracy or completeness of the information.
HydroChem Industrial Services, Inc. shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from the
handling, or from contact with the above product.
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