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EMDIN INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
15841 BUSINESS CENTER DRIVE
IRWINDALE, CA 91706, USA
TEL: 626-813-3740 FAX: 626-445-5233
SECTION I
Product
Date Issued: 8-January-2002
Chemical Family: Amorphous
silica
SECTION II - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
Materials:
Amorphous silica
Titratable alkali (as Na2O) 0.32%.
SECTION III - PHYSICAL DATA
Solubility in Water: 100
Percent
Specific Gravity: 1.20-1.30
Appearance and Odor: Clear
to opalescent Liquid; Odorless
SECTION IV - FIRE AND EXPLOSION
HAZARD DATA
Extinguishing Media: Not
Combustible
SECTION V - HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Threshold Limit Value: 10
mg/M3
Total dust (ACGIH TLV)
Inhalation: May cause temporary lung irritation with
cough, discomfort, difficulty in breathing, or shortness of
breath. Individuals with preexisting lung diseases may have
increased susceptibility to the toxicity of excessive exposures.
Eye Contact: May cause irritation with discomfort,
tearing, or blurring of vision.
Skin contact: May cause irritation with discomfort
or rash.
First Aid Procedures:
Swallowing: No specific intervention is indicated
as the compound is not likely to be hazardous by ingestion.
However, if symptoms occur, consult a physician.
Inhalation: In case of contact, immediately
flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Call
a physician.
Eye Contact: In case of contact, flush eyes with plenty
of water for at least 15 minutes using an eyewash fountain,
if available. Lift upper and lower lids and rinse well under
them. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION if irritation occurs.
Skin Contact: The compound is not likely to be hazardous
by skin contact, but cleansing the skin after use is advisable.
SECTION VI - REACTIVITY DATA
Stability: Stable
Incompatibility: No
known hazardous incompatibility.
Hazardous decomposition and hazardous polymerization will
not occur.
SECTION VII - SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
Spill Procedure: Use
dustless methods-vacuum and place into closable container
for disposal, or flush with water. Do not dry sweep. Wear
protective equipment specified below.
Waste Disposal Method: Dispose
in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.
SECTION VIII - SPECIAL PROTECTION
INFORMATION
Ventilation: Use
sufficient local exhaust to keep aerosol, mist and dust concentrations
below the exposure limits.
Protective Gloves: Rubber
Eye Protection: Chemical
splash goggles
Respiratory Protection: Use
NIOSH approved respirator under appropriate OSHA standards
and regulations.
SECTION IX - SHIPPING REGULATIONS
FOR HAZARDOUS MATERIAL
Not D.O.T. regulated.
SECTION X - SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Use dustless or wet systems when handling
and clean-up so that exposure does not exceed the Threshold
Limit Value in Section
V above. Practice good housekeeping, maintain
ventilation system and post appropriate warning notices where
product is used, stored and handled. Do not permit dust to
collect on walls, floors, sills, ledges, machinery, or equipment.
Maintain, clean and test respirators in accordance with OSHA
regulations. Avoid breathing aerosols and mists ( also dust
from dried down product).
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