For Product(s): 578
Material Safety Data Sheet
Rev. 08/20/99
Identity
Laterite
Aquarium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. General Info. (215)822-8181
50 E Hamilton Street For Poison Control Information,
P.O. Box 218 please contact your regional
Chalfont PA 18914 Poison Control Center
鈥? Hazardous Ingredients/Identity Information
Hazardous Components OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV Other Limits %
Laterite
2.3 mg/m3 0.05 mg/m3
(a)Quartz (CAS# 14808-60-7) - -
(respirable (NIOSH TWA)
quartz)
25 mg/m3 IDLH
3
(as quartz)
3 mg/m (total
quartz)
(b)Bauxite (CAS# 1344-28-1) - - - -
3 3
(c)Iron Oxide (CAS# 1309-37-1) 10 mg/m - -
5 mg/m (NIOSH
TWA)
2500 mg/m3
IDLH (as Fe)
15 mg/m3 5000 mg/m3
(d)Titanium Dioxide (CAS# 13463-67-7) - -
IDLH
鈥? Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Boiling Point Specific Gravity (H2O = 1)
(a)4271掳 F (a)2.66
(b)No Data (b)No Data
(c)No Data (c)5.24
(d)572掳 F (d)4.26
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg.) Melting Point
(a)0 (a)3110掳 F
(b)No Data (b)No Data
(c)0 (c)246掳 F
(d)0 (d)3326 - 3362掳 F
Vapor Density (Air = 1) Evaporation Rate
No Data No Data
Solubility in Water Practically Insoluble
Appearance and Odor Red-brown color. Granular to powdery in texture.
鈥? Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point (Method Used) Flammable Limits LEL UEL
Noncombustible NA NA
Extinguishing Media Use appropriate media to fight underlying fire
Special Firefighting Procedures None known
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards None known
鈥? Reactivity Data
Stability Unstable Conditions to Avoid NA
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Stable
Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid) (a)Powerful oxidizers, fluorine, chlorine trifluoride, manganese trioxide,
oxygen difluoride, hydrogen peroxide, acetylene, ammonia, (b)No Data,
(c)Calcium Hypochlorite, (d)None Reported
Hazardous Decomposition or Byproducts No Data
Hazardous May Occur Conditions to Avoid NA
Polymerization Will Not Occur
鈥? Health Hazard Data
Route(s) of Entry: Inhalation? Skin? Ingestion?
Health Hazards (Acute & Chronic) (a)Inhalation may cause cough, dyspnea (breathing difficulty), wheezing,
decreased pulmonary function, progressive respiratory symptoms (silicosis),
irritation to the eyes, potential carcinogen; Target Organ(s): Eyes, Respiratory
System, (b)No data, (c)Benign pneumoconiosis with X-ray shadows
indistinguishable from fibrotic pneumoconiosis (siderosis); Target Organ(s):
Respiratory System, (d) Lung fibrosis, potential carcinogen; Target Organ(s):
Respiratory System
Carcinogenicity NTP? IARC? OSHA?
Signs & Symptoms of Exposure See Health Hazards
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated By Exposure No Data
Emergency and First Aid Procedures If a person breathes large amounts of this material, move
the exposed person to fresh air at once. If breathing has
stopped, perform mouth to mouth resuscitation. Keep the
affected person warm and at rest. Get medical attention as
soon as possible.
If this material contacts the eyes, immediately wash the
eyes with large amounts of water, occasionally lifting the
lower and upper lids. Get medical attention immediately.
Contact lenses should not be worn when working with this
material.
鈥? Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Steps to Be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled Avoid creating dust. Sweep up and place in sealed
container
Waste Disposal Method Dispose of in accordance with federal, state and local
regulations.
Precautions to Be Taken in Handling and Storing Avoid creating airborne dust.
Other Precautions None Known
鈥? Control Measures
Respiratory Protection If conditions require, a dust mask/respirator.
Ventilation As necessary to keep airborne dust to a minimum
Protective Gloves Not required.
Eye Protection As necessary to keep particulate matter from contacting eyes.
Other Protective Clothing or Equipment None Known
Work/Hygienic Practices Use engineering controls to keep dust to a minimum. Practice good sanitary
habits after handling (ie. wash hands).
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