PATTERSON VERMICULITE COMPANY -- VERMICULITE 1 -- 6850-00F026460
===================== Product Identification ===================== Product ID:VERMICULITE 1 MSDS Date:01/20/1990 FSC:6850 NIIN:00F026460 === Responsible Party === Company Name:PATTERSON VERMICULITE COMPANY Address:RT. 1 Box:93 City:ENCREE State:SC ZIP:29335 Country:US Info Phone Num:803-969-2650 Emergency Phone Num:803-969-2650 CAGE:PATTE === Contractor Identification === Company Name:PATTERSON VERMICULITE COMPANY Address:RT. 1 Box:93 City:ENCREE State:SC ZIP:29335 Country:US Phone:803-969-2650 CAGE:PATTE ============= Composition/Information on Ingredients ============= Ingred Name:SILICA, MICA, MUSCOVITE CAS:12001-26-2 RTECS #:VV8760000 Fraction by Wt: 100% OSHA PEL:20 MPPCF ACGIH TLV:3 MG/M3 RDUST; 9293 ===================== Hazards Identification ===================== Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: COUGHING, SHORTNESS OF BREATH IF SENSITIVE. Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: PULMONARY FIBROSIS. Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PULMONARY ABNORMALITIES. ======================= First Aid Measures ======================= First Aid:EYES: FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES. ================== Accidental Release Measures ================== Spill Release Procedures:IF MATERIAL IS UNCONTAMINATED, SWEEP UP & CONTAINERIZE FOR FUTURE USE. ====================== Handling and Storage ====================== Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP DRY DURING STORAGE. HAZARDS OF THE MATERIAL THAT HAS BEEN ABSORBED WILL DICTATE THE WORK/HYGENIC PRACTICES. Other Precautions:AVOIC UNINTENTIONAL CONTACT WITH LIQUIDS. ============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection ============= Respiratory Protection:MSHA/NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATORY PROTECTION FOR INDIVIDUALS SENSITIVE TO DUST & AIRBORNE PARTICLES. Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL): SUFFICIENT TO KEEP EXPOSURES BELOW PEL. Protective Gloves:NOT REQUIRED Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES Other Protective Equipment:PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS DEPEND UPON THE MATERIAL THAT HAS BEEN ABSORBED. Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE & WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE. WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. Supplemental Safety and Health ================== Physical/Chemical Properties ================== Spec Gravity:0.16 Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE Appearance and Odor:LIGHT TO DARK BROWN COLORED FLAKES; ODORLESS. ================= Stability and Reactivity Data ================= Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES ==================== Disposal Considerations ==================== Waste Disposal Methods:CONTAMINATED MATERIAL CAN REMAIN AS HAZARDOUS AS THE MATERIAL IT HAS ABSORBED. DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS. Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies): This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever, expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this document should seek competent professional advice to verify and assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their particular situation.