Makers of OilSorb™  and Other State-of-the-Art Filtration Media Since 1985

 

 

 

HEALTH

P.O. Box 20028

 

FLAMMABILITY

Ferndale, MI 48220

 

REACTIVITY

(248) 544-2552

 

PERSONAL PROTECTION

E

 

 

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

 

An explanation of the terms used herein maybe found in OSHA 29 CFR 1910. 1200,

available from OSHA regional or area offices.

(Essentially similar to U.S. Department of Labor Form OSHA-20 and generally
accepted in Canada for information purposes.)

Do Not Duplicate This Form. Request an Original.

 

DATE OF PREPARATION

 

Emergency Telephone No.

(248) 544-2552

05/02/09

 

Information Telephone No.

(248) 544-2552

 

SECTION I – PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT NUMBER

 

CAS NO.

68911-87-5

PRODUCT NAME

Colorsorbä   EC-199,  TC-99

PRODUCT CLASS

ORGANOCLAY

 

SECTION II – HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

INGREDIENT

Silica  (Quartz)

PERCENT

2

OCCUPATIONAL
EXPOSURE LIMITS
TLV   0.1     PEL   0.1 mg/m3

VAPOR
PRESSURE

None

 

 

 

 

SECTION III – PHYSICAL DATA

BOILING RANGE

Not Applicable

VAPOR DENSITY

Not Applicable

EVAPORATION RATE

Not Applicable

% VOLATILE WEIGHT

<2.5%

Physical Appearance: Granular, brown

WT/GAL

6

 

SECTION IV – FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA

 

FLAMMABILITY CLASSIFICATION

 

OSHA

 

 

FLASH POINT

LEL

*0.07 oz/ft3

Not Applicable

 

DOT

 

 

Not Applicable

 

 

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 FOAM         “ALCOHOL” FOAM            CO2        DRY CHEMICAL           WATER FOG        OTHER

 

UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS

does not normally present a fire or explosion hazard, but dust

 

concentrations greater than 0.07 oz/ft3 may ignite at 510°C or when exposed to a spark or other ignition source.

 

SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES

Normal precautions for flammable dusts should be followed.

 

 

 

 


 


SECTION V – HEALTH HAZARD DATA

EFFECTS OF OVER-EXPOSURE           No known effects.

MEDICAL CONDITIONS PRONE TO AGGRAVATION BY EXPOSURE

Continued exposure to dust to skin and/or mucous membranes may cause drying of exposed areas.  Avoid chronic inhalation of dust.

PRIMARY ROUTE(S) OF ENTRY             DERMAL       INHALATION             INGESTION

EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES

No special procedures.

 

SECTION VI – REACTIVITY DATA

STABILITY           UNSTABLE              STABLE

HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION            MAY OCCUR                    WILL NOT OCCUR

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS          None

CONDITIONS TO AVOID

Avoid exposure of dust aerosol to spark or open flame.

INCOMPATIBILITY (MATERIALS TO AVOID)        None

 

SECTION VII – SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES

STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED

Spilled powder may be collected by shoveling or sweeping provided respirator and eye protection are worn. Care should be exercised to prevent high dust concentrations in the air.

WASTE DISPOSAL

Solid waste disposal.   Suitable for incineration.

 

SECTION VIII – SAFE HANDLING AND USE INFORMATION

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION         Dust mask required

 

VENTILATION         Adequate dust collection system should be used to avoid formation of dust aerosol.

 

PROTECTIVE GLOVES       Recommended.

 

EYE PROTECTION            Goggles or safety glasses.

 

OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT         None

 

HYGIENIC PRACTICES          Avoid breathing dust.

 

 

SECTION IX – SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS

PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORING

Precautions for finely divided, flammable dust should be followed.  Avoid high dust concentrations.  Use adequate dust collection equipment.  Insure all equipment is properly grounded to prevent static discharge.  Keep dust away from open flame, heat, sparks, electrical equipment.

OTHER PRECAUTIONS None