DFC 17 Montgomery Way
Ceramics Malaga 6090, Western Australia Quality
Tel: 61 (08) 9249 4400 + Fax: 61 (08) 9249 4308 Endorsed
A U S T R A L IA E-mail: dfc@dfcceramics.com.au Company
A Division of Morganite Australia Pty Ltd
Web Site: www.dfcceramics.com.au ISO 9001:2000 Lic. 4267
A.C.N. 000 037 776
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
PRODUCT NAME: MAGNESITE CUPELS
Ingredient Conc. CAS. No.
MAGNESITE, MAGNESIUM OXIDE >95% 1309-48-4
SILICA, SILICON DIOXIDE 0-5% 14808-60-7
NOT CLASSIFIED AS HAZARDOUS ACCORDING TO WORKSAFE AUSTRALIA CRITERIA
MAGNESITE CUPELS
Synonyms:
CERAM/WHITE COLOURED SHAPED ARTICLE
Appearance:
ODOURLESS
Odour:
FIRE ASSAY
Use(s):
DFC Ceramics Australia
Supplier:
Poison Hazchem UN No. D.G. Class Pkg. Group EPG Sub/Tert
Schedule Risk
None None None None None None None
Allocated Allocated Allocated Allocated Allocated Allocated Allocated
HEALTH HAZARDS
Health Hazard: Low toxicity. Due to product form, adverse health effects are not
anticipated under normal conditions of use
Summary: CAUTION: Avoid direct contact with any product when heated as severe
burns may result.
Eye: Product may only present a hazard if dust is generated (e.g. when cut,
crushed or sanded) May be an irritant in dust form.
Inhalation: Not applicable. Due to product form and nature of use, inhalation hazard
is not anticipated.
Skin: Low irritant. This product is heated during use. CAUTION: - direct contact
with hot material may result in severe burns with permanent tissue
damage
Ingestion: May cause diarrhoea if swallowed too much. Due to product form,
ingestion is highly unlikely
PRECAUTIONS
Flammability: Non flammable. No fire or explosion hazard exists.
Reactivity: Strong Acid
Ventilation: No special ventilation precautions are normally required when handling
this product.
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Last Reviewed 08/08/2005 Morgan
13 Cutler Rd, Jandakot
Thermal Ceramics
Western Australia 6164
Phone: (08) 9417 9600
Fax: (08) 9417 3991
DFC 17 Montgomery Way
Ceramics Malaga 6090, Western Australia Quality
Tel: 61 (08) 9249 4400 + Fax: 61 (08) 9249 4308 Endorsed
A U S T R A L IA E-mail: dfc@dfcceramics.com.au Company
A Division of Morganite Australia Pty Ltd
Web Site: www.dfcceramics.com.au ISO 9001:2000 Lic. 4267
A.C.N. 000 037 776
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
P.P.E. No personal protective equipment is normally required. Where this
product is heated appropriate heat resistant protective clothing is
recommended, e.g. faceshield, gloves, apron, coveralls and boots.
FIRST AID
Eye: If contact with hot material occurs, flush gently with cold running water.
Adhered material should only be removed under medical direction. Seek
immediate advice.
Inhalation: If over exposure occurs, leave exposure area immediately. If other than
minor symptoms are displayed, seek immediate medical attention
Skin: If contact with hot materials occurs, drench area immediately with cold
water
Ingestion: Due to product form, ingestion is highly unlikely
SAFE HANDLING
Storage: Store in cool, dry area.
Waste Disposal: No special precautions are required for the disposal of this product.
Transport: Not required for transport purposes
EMERGENCY
Spillage: Collect and re-use where possible
Fire & Explosion: Not flammable, no fire or explosion hazard
Extinguishing: Not applicable.
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Flammability: NON FLAMMABLE Flash Point: NOT APPLICABLE
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Boiling Point: 3600 C Melting Point: 2850 C
Exposure Standard (TWA) 10 mg/m3 (Clay) Evaporation Rate: NOT APPLICABLE
pH: NOT ESTABLISHED % Volatiles: NOT APPLICABLE
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Specific Gravity: 3.58 Solubility: 6.8ppm(at 18 C)
Vapour Pressure NOT APPLICABLE Upper Explosion Limit: NOT APPLICABLE
Lower Explosion Limit NOT APPLICABLE
Copyright 漏 2003. The data contained herein is protected by Copyright and may not be reproduced for any reason.
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Last Reviewed 08/08/2005 Morgan
13 Cutler Rd, Jandakot
Thermal Ceramics
Western Australia 6164
Phone: (08) 9417 9600
Fax: (08) 9417 3991
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