MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Prince Minerals, Inc. CONTACT NUMBERS:
14 E 44th St., 5th Floor Prince Environmental, Health & Safety: (646) 747-4175
New York, NY 10017 CHEMTREC (24-hrs): (800) 424-9300
Section I: Product Information
Identity: SPODUMENE
Synonyms/ Trade
Names: SPODUMENE CONCENTRATE
MIXTURE OF NATURALLY
OCCURRING SILICATES AND
QUARTZ.
Revision Date: 03/2007
Section II: Hazardous Ingredients
Chemical Name: CAS # OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV Percent
10 mg/m3 0.05 mg/m3
Lithium Aluminum Silicate LiAl(Si206) 12068-40-5 60-80
10 mg/m3 0.05 mg/m3
Quartz (SiO2) 14808-60-7 20-40
Section III: Phyisical Data
NA 3.1
Boiling Point: Specific Gravity (H2O=1):
NA
Vapor Pressure (mm/Hg): Melting Point: 1375C
NA NA
Vapor Density (Air=1): Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate=1):
< 0.5%
Solubility in Water:
Appearance and Odor: White to beige powder, Odorless
Section IV: Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Not combustible
Flash Point:
Flammable Limits: LEL NA UEL NA
Extinguishing Media: As appropriate for surrounding combustibles.
In the event of fire, wear full protective clothing and NIOSH-approved self-
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
contained breathing apparatus with full face piece operated in the pressure
demand or other positive pressure mode.
Not combustible.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards:
Section V: Reactivity Data
Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage.
Stability:
None known.
Conditions to Avoid:
None known.
Incompatibility (materials to avoid):
None known.
Hazardous Decomposition or Byproducts:
Will not occur.
Hazardous Polymerization:
Section VI: Health Hazard Data
Route of Entry: INHALATION: May cause irritation of mucous membrane if dust is inhaled
over a prolonged period of time. Prolonged exposure to silica dust may result
in silicosis, a fibrotic lung disease.
SKIN: No.
INGESTION: Ingestion may cause abdominal pain and nausea.
Health Hazard Data (cont.)
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Respiratory disease may result from prolonged overexposure. Can cause eye
Health Hazards (Acute and Chronic):
irritation.
NTP: Yes (Silica) IARC Monographs: Yes (Silica)
Carcinogenicity:
Excessive inhalation of dust may result in shortness of breath and reduced
Signs and Symptoms of Exposure:
pulmonary function. Symptoms of silicosis include impaired pulmonary function
and wheezing.
Persons with impaired respiratory function may be more susceptible to the effect
Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions:
of this substance.
Emergency and First Aid Procedures: IF INHALED, remove to fresh air and seek medical attention for any breathing
difficulty.
IN CASE OF SKIN CONTACT, wash with soap & water. Seek medical
attention if red & irritated.
IN CASE OF EYE CONTACT, flush eyes immediately with water for at least 15
minutes. Seek medical attention if irritation persists.
IF INGESTED, induce vomiting immediately by giving two glasses of water and
sticking finger down throat. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious
person. Call a physician immediately.
Section VII: Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Should a spill occur, ventilate area. Clean-up personnel require respiratory
Material Release or Spill Precautions:
protection. Recover uncontaminated material for use. Vacuum or sweep
remaining material, keeping dust to a minimum.
Dispose of unreclaimable material in a RCRA-approved waste facility.
Waste Disposal Method:
Protect containers from damage and keep closed when not in use.
Handling and Storing Precautions:
Observe good personal hygiene. Wash after handling.
Other Precautions:
Section VIII: Control Measures
Use NIOSH approved particulate respirator if dust generation occurs or is
Respiratory Protection:
anticipated. OSHA standard 1910.134 or ANSI Z88.2-1980 specifications are
recommended.
A system of local and/or general exhaust is recommended to keep employee
Ventilation:
exposures below the airborne exposure limits. Local exhaust is generally
preferred because it can control the emissions of the contaminant at its source,
preventing dispersion of it into the general work area. Please refer to the ACGIH
document, 鈥淚ndustrial Ventilation, A Manual of Recommended Practices鈥?, most
recent edition, for details.
Yes
Protective Gloves:
Safety goggles are recommended.
Eye Protection:
Use other protective equipment when necessary in order to avoid prolonged
Other Protective Clothing or Equipment:
exposure to skin.
Observe good personal hygiene. Wash after handling.
Work and Hygienic Practices:
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