Updated June 14, 2007
KAOLI N
Material Safety Data Sheet ( MSDS)
Eye Contact : may cause irritation; if symptoms develop seek
1. PRODUCT I DENTI FI CATI ON
medical attention.
Product Name: kaolin Skin Contact: no irritation is likely to occur
I NCI Name: kaolin, anhydous aluminum silicate I ngestion: no evidence from adverse effects from available
Synonyms: china clay, nacrite, kaolinite, metakaolin information.
CAS Number: 1332-58-7
EI NECS Number: 310-127-6 8. FI RST AI D MEASURES
Origin: natural
Eyes: Irrigate eyes with a heavy stream of water for at least 20
minutes. Seek medical attention if symptoms persist.
2. PHYSI CAL & CHEMI CAL PROPERTI ES
Skin: Wash exposed areas of the skin with soap and water.
1700oC (3092oF)
Melting Point: I nhalation: Remove from area of exposure. If breathing is
Boiling Point: not determined difficult, give oxygen. Seek medical attention if symptoms persist.
Vapor Density, Air= 1: not determined I ngestion: Material will pass through body in normal manner.
Particle Size: 0.78 - 3.8 m Consult medical personnel if symptoms develop.
2.6 g/ ml at 25oC
Specific Gravity:
9. FI RE FI GHTI NG MEASURES
Solubility in w ater: insoluble
pH Value: 5 (5% solution)
Flammability: not flammable and will not support combustion
Appearance & Odor: off-white, fine powder, no odor
Extinguishing Media: water spray, foam, carbon dioxide
Fire Fighting Procedures: Firefighters should wear full fire-
3. STABI LI TY & REACTI VI TY
fighting turn-out gear (full Bunker gear) including NIOSH-approved
Chemical Stability: stable under normal conditions self-contained breathing apparatus with full facepiece operated in
I ncompatibility: no data available the pressure demand or other positive pressure mode.
Hazardous Decomposition: none known
Hazardous Polymerisation: will not occur 10. TOXI COLOGI CAL I NFORMATI ON
Acute LD50: not data available
4. HANDLI NG & STORAGE
Chronic Toxicity: an epidemiological study performed on workers
Avoid contact with eyes. Wash thoroughly after handling. As with all in the kaolin processing industry showed no increased incidence of
chemicals, good industrial hygiene practices should be followed lung diseases compared to general population. However, prolonged
when handling this material. inhalation of high concentrations of kaolin dust could cause deposits
Avoid freezing or excessive heat. Do not handle or store near an in the lung. Kaolin contains 2% quartz which may cause cancer,
open flame, heat or other sources of ignition. Keep the container silicosis or other fibrotic lung disease upon prolonged inhalation.
tightly closed and in a cool, well-ventilated place.
11. DI SPOSAL CONSI DERATI ONS
5. ACCI DENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Storage and disposal must be in accordance with applicable local,
Isolate spill area immediately. Keep unauthorized personnel away. state & federal disposal regulations. Compliance with applicable
Ventilate closed spaces before entering. Do not touch or walk laws are the responsibility solely of the generator.
through spilled material. Prevent entry into waterways, sewers,
basements or confined areas. Surface may become slippery after 12. TRANSPORT I NFORMATI ON
spillage. Use vacuum or broom sweeping and remove to disposal
General: not regarded as hazardous material
container. If damp, flush with water.
DOT Shipping Name: Refer to corresponding hazard class
ADR/ RI C Code: Refer to corresponding hazard class
6. EXPOSURE CONTROLS & PERSONAL PROTECTI ON
Sea Transport I MDG Code: Refer to corresponding hazard class
Respiratory Protection: Where exposure likely exceeds accep- Air Transport I ATA: Refer to corresponding hazard class
table criteria, use NIOSH/ OSHA-approved respiratory equipment.
Protective Clothing: Gloves recommended to prevent prolonged 13. DI SCLAI MER
skin contact. Safety glasses, goggles, or face shield recommended
This information relates only to the specific material designated and
for eye protection.
may not be valid for such material used in combination with any
Other Protective Measures: Employees must practice good
other materials or in any other process. Such information is to be
personal hygiene, washing exposed areas of skin several times daily
the best of the company s knowledge and believed accurate and
and laundering contaminated clothing before re-use.
reliable as of the date indicated. However, no representation,
warranty or guarantee of any kind, express or implied, is made as
7. HAZARDS I DENTI FI CATI ON
to its accuracy, reliability or completeness and we assume no
General: Avoid breathing dust. responsibility for any loss, damage or expense, direct or
I nhalation: Primary route of entry. No data available on acute consequential, arising out of use. It is the user s responsibility to
effects but irritation is unlikely to occur. satisfy himself as to the suitableness & completeness of such
information for his own particular use.
ALL DATA HEREIN ARE ALL AS PER OUR SUPPLIER.
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