Revised: 1999-08-19
Product: ALL METAMAX(TM) PRODUCTS
Code: POZZ2
Date: 07 AUG 1998
Printed: 19 AUG 1999
ENGELHARD
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Product: ALL METAMAX(TM) PRODUCTS
SECTION 1: CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Common Name : POZZOLAN
Chemical Name : ALUMINUM SILICATE
Formula : Al2O3.2SiO2
Product CAS No.: ON TSCA INVENTORY
Product Use : Mineral admixture for portland cement-based
compositions
Supplier : ENGELHARD CORPORATION, SPECIALTY PIGMENTS & ADDITIVES
Address : 101 WOOD AVENUE
City, St, Zip : ISELIN, NJ 08830-0770
Phone : 1-732-205-6913 FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE
1-502-775-7288 FOR ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND
SAFETY
FOR CHEMICAL EMERGENCY CALL CHEMTREC (24 HOURS):
1-800-424-9300 (US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands)
1-703-527-3887 (Outside Above Area)
SECTION 2: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENT CAS NO. % Wt.
ALUMINUM SILICATE
IN TSCA ~100
NOTE: See Section 8 for Exposure Limits and Section 11 for
Toxicological Information.
SECTION 3: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
White powder
Odorless
Flash Point: Not Applicable
May cause mechanical irritation to eyes.
May cause skin irritation.
Prolonged or excessive inhalation may cause respiratory tract
irritation.
Prolonged or repeated overexposure may cause lung damage.
This product is not a fire or explosion hazard.
Under certain conditions, kaolin may catalyze the chain polymerization
of styrene monomer, producing an exothermic reaction which may generate
large amounts of heat and cause combustion. See Section 10: Stability
and Reactivity for more information.
ROUTES OF ENTRY
Eyes? NO Skin? NO Inhalation? YES Ingestion? NO
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
EYE CONTACT may cause mechanical irritation if exposed to large amounts
of dust.
SKIN CONTACT may cause irritation.
INHALATION may cause irritation to respiratory tract and lung damage if
exposure is repeated or prolonged.
INGESTION: No adverse effects expected.
CARCINOGENICITY
NTP? NO IARC? NO OSHA? NO
CHRONIC HEALTH HAZARDS
Prolonged inhalation of excessive levels of ALUMINUM SILICATE dust may
cause a benign pneumoconiotic condition, not normally associated with a
decrement in lung function. In cases of long term exposure to extremely
high levels of dust, progressive fibrosis may occur with lung function
impairment.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE
Asthmatic conditions may worsen from prolonged and continuous exposure
to dust.
NOTE: See Section 8 for Exposure Limits, Section 11 for Toxicological
Information and Section 12 for Ecological Information.
SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES
EYE CONTACT: Flush eyes with plenty of water. If irritation develops,
call a physician.
SKIN CONTACT: Procedures normally not needed. If skin contact occurs
flush with plenty of water. If irritation develops, call a physician.
INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial
respiration. If breathing is difficult, oxygen should be administered by
qualified personnel. Call a physician.
INGESTION: If swallowed, induce vomiting immediately as directed by
medical personnel.
SECTION 5: FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Flash Point: Not Applicable
Auto-Ignition: Not Applicable
LEL: Not Applicable
UEL: Not Applicable
NFPA HAZARD CLASSIFICATION
Health: 0 Flammable: 0 Reactivity: 0
HMIS HAZARD CLASSIFICATION
Health: 1* Flammable: 0 Reactivity: 0
* Indicates the possibility of chronic health effects. See
Chronic Health Hazards in Section 3 for more information.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
Product will not burn. Use appropriate extinguishing media to
extinguish combustible materials stored near-by.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES
Wear positive-pressure self-contained breathing apparatus in fire
conditions.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS
This product is not a fire or explosion hazard.
Under certain conditions, kaolin may catalyze the chain polymerization
of styrene monomer, producing an exothermic reaction which may generate
large amounts of heat and cause combustion. See Section 10: Stability
and Reactivity for more information.
SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Vacuum or scoop the spilled material into a container for reclamation or
disposal.
**NOTE** In the event of an accidental release of this material, the
above procedures should be followed. Additionally, proper exposure
controls and personal protection equipment should be used (see Section
8: Exposure Control/Personal Protection), and disposal of the material
should be in accordance with Section 13: Disposal Considerations.
SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE
Material may be slippery when wet.
Store in a cool, dry location.
Avoid breathing dust.
Avoid contact with eyes.
Use with adequate ventilation.
SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
EXPOSURE LIMITS
INGREDIENT PEL-OSHA TLV-ACGIH
ALUMINUM SILICATE
CAS NO.: IN TSCA 10 mg/m3 (Total 2 mg/m3
dust) (Respirable
5 mg/m3 fraction)
(Respirable dust)
Aluminum silicate is classified as a nuisance dust by the American
Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH).
Unless otherwise noted, all values are reported as 8-hour Time-Weighted
Averages (TWAs) and total dust (particulates only). All ACGIH TLVs refer
to the 1998 Standards. All OSHA PELs refer to 29 CFR Part 1910 Air
Contaminants: Final Rule, January 19, 1989.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
Use NIOSH-approved dust mask if exposure exceeds PEL/TLV.
VENTILATION
General; local exhaust ventilation as necessary to control any air
contaminants to within their PELs or TLVs during the use of this
product.
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Safety glasses (with side shields).
PERSONNEL SAMPLING PROCEDURE
For NUISANCE DUST: Refer to NIOSH Manual of Analytical Methods (NMAM),
4th Edition, Method 0500.
SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: White powder
Odor: Odorless
Boiling Point: Not Applicable
Specific Gravity (H2O=1): 2.2 to 2.7
Melting Point: Not Determined
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): Not Applicable
Vapor Density (Air=1): Not Applicable
Evaporation Rate: Not Applicable
% Solubility In Water: Insoluble
pH: 5 to 6.5
SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable.
Avoid: None expected.
INCOMPATIBILITY (Materials to Avoid)
None expected.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION OR BY-PRODUCTS
No hazardous decomposition or by-products are expected.
Polymerization: Under certain conditions, kaolin may catalyze the
chain polymerization of styrene monomer, producing
an exothermic reaction which may generate large
amounts of heat and cause combustion. This kaolin
product should NOT be added directly to styrene
monomer NOR should styrene monomer be directly
added to this product. This reaction does not
occur when this kaolin product is added to
polyester resins containing free styrene. If the
formulation requires additional styrene monomer to
be added at the end of the mix cycle, the kaolin
MUST be fully dispersed in the polyester resin
BEFORE the incorporation of the styrene monomer.
Avoid: The direct mixture of this kaolin product with styrene
monomer.
SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
CHEMICAL NAME % Wt. LD50 LC50
ALUMINUM SILICATE
CAS NO.: IN TSCA ~100 Not Available Not Available
NOTE: See Sections 3, 8 and 12 for additional information.
SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ECOTOXICITY
No data available.
ENVIRONMENTAL FATE
No data available.
SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
US EPA Waste Number: Not Regulated
This product, if disposed as received, is a non-hazardous waste on the
basis of TCLP testing under current EPA Hazardous Waste Regulation as
defined by 40 CFR Part 261 et al. Disposal/recycling/reclamation
requirements will vary by location and type of disposal selected.
Consult with state and local regulatory authorities.
**NOTE** Chemical additions, processing or otherwise altering this
material may make the waste management information presented above
incomplete, inaccurate or otherwise inappropriate.
As local regulations may vary; all waste must be disposed/recycled/re-
claimed in accordance with federal, state, and local environmental
control regulations.
SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION
INTERNATIONAL
UN Number: Not Regulated
UNITED STATES
EPA Waste Number: Not Regulated
DOT Classification: Not Regulated
CANADA
PIN Number: Not Regulated
TDG Class: Not Regulated
EC
DGL: Not Determined
SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION
US FEDERAL REGULATIONS
TSCA: IN TSCA
SARA 311 AND 312 HAZARD CATEGORIES
IMMEDIATE (Acute) Health Hazard: YES
DELAYED (Chronic) Health Hazard: YES
FIRE Hazard: NO
REACTIVITY Hazard: NO
Sudden Release of PRESSURE: NO
SARA SECTION 313 NOTIFICATION
This product does not contain toxic chemicals subject to the reporting
requirements of Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and
Reauthorization Act of 1986 and 40 CFR Part 372.
OZONE DEPLETING SUBSTANCES (ODS)
This product neither contains nor is manufactured with an ozone
depleting substance subject to the labelling requirements of the Clean
Air Act Amendments 1990 and 40 CFR Part 82.
VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS (VOC)
None
US STATE REGULATIONS
VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUND (CARB): Not Determined
CANADIAN REGULATIONS
DSL/NDSL: DSL
WHMIS Classification: Not Determined
EUROPEAN REGULATIONS
EINECS: Yes
OTHER REGULATIONS
MITI (Japan): Yes AICS (Australia): Yes
SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION
REVISIONS
Revision Number: 3
This MSDS has been revised in the following section(s):
SECTION 3: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
SECTION 5: FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
SECTION 10: STABILITY REACTIVITY
PREPARATION INFORMATION
Prepared By: Corporate Environment, Health & Safety Group
Phone Number: See Section 1
______________________________________________________________________
The information in this Material Safety Data Sheet should be provided to
all who will use, handle, store, transport, or otherwise be exposed to
this product. This information has been prepared for the guidance of
plant engineering, operations, and management and for persons working
with or handling this product. The information presented in the MSDS is
premised upon proper handling and anticipated uses and is for the
material without chemical additions/alterations. We believe this
information to be reliable and up-to-date as of the date of publication,
but make no warranty that it is. Additionally, if this Material Safety
Data Sheet is more than three years old, please contact the supplier at
the phone number listed in Section 1 to make certain that this sheet is
current. Copyright Engelhard Corporation. License granted to make
unlimited copies for internal use only. End of MSDS......
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