MATERIAL SAFETY
DATA SHEET
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This MSDS complies with 29 CFR 1910.1200
(Hazard Communication)
1. Product and Supplier Identification / Product Hazard Summary
Product:
TALC
Product No:
15700004, 15700005, 157000Q
Trade Name:
TALC
Supplier:
Fiberlay Inc.
24 S. Idaho St
Seattle, Wa 98134
(206)782-0660
HMIS
HEALTH: 0
*CAUTION!
*May be harmful if swallowed or inhaled
*May be irritating to the skin eyes and respiratory
tract
*May cause allergic skin reaction
*Heated material may cause thermal burns
FLAMMABILITY: 0
*Warning! Flammable
Liquid & Vapor
REACTIVITY: 0
*Caution! Unstable at
high temperatures
SPECIFIC HAZARD: -
2. Composition
Component
Talc
Chlorite
Quartz
CAS No.
14807-96-6
1318-59-8
14808-60-7
% by Weight
60-100
1-5
0.1-1
3. Hazards Identification
-Not an acute hazard. Contains quartz. May cause mechanical eye or skin irritation in high concentrations.
As with all mineral spills, minimize dusting during clean-up. do not breathe dust. Prolonged inhalation may
cause lung injury. Product can become slippery when wet.
-Pulmonary System (chronic risk)
4. First Aid Measures
-Flush with plenty of flowing water. Get medical attention if irritation persists.
-Wash off with water
-Allow the victim to rest in a well-ventilated area if high concentration is inhaled and mechanical irritation or
discomfort occurs. Seek medical attention if irritation persists
-Unlikely to be toxic by ingestion
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5. Fire Fighting Measures
-Non-flammable
-Product will not burn, use appropriate extinguishing media for surrounding fires
6. Accidental Release Measures
-Use a vacuum to clean up spillage. If appropriate, use gentle water spray to wet down and minimize dust
generation. Place in a sealed container. Material will become slippery when wet
-Use a shovel to put the material into a convenient waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by spreading
water on the contaminated surface and allow to evacuate through the sanitary system. Avoid excessive dust
generation. Use respiratory protection in high dust conditions.
7. Handling and Storage
No special storage considerations. Handle in ways which minimize dust generation
8. Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
-Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to keep airborne levels
below recommended exposure limits. If local exhaust ventilation is used, a capture velocity of 150-200 fpm is
recommended.
-Safety glasses. Any NIOSH approved filler dust respirator. No special skin protection required. Wash skin if
mechanical irritation is experienced.
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
-White powder
-Non-volatile
-Insoluble in cold water
10. Stability and Reactivity
-This product is stable
-Non reactive
11. Toxicological Information
-Inhalation. Ingestion.
-Not a primary eye irritant. May cause mechanical irritation.
-Mechanical skin irritation is possible but unlikely. Not absorbed through skin. Possible granuloma formation
in open wounds (requires repeated, massive application).
-Not a sensitizer.
-Not and ingestion hazard.
-Inhalation of high concentrations may cause mechanical irritation and discomfort. Repeated exposure may
cause chronic effects.
TALC: Prolonged exposure to excessive airborne concentrations of talc can result in scarring of the lungs
(pneumoconiosis) or of the covering of the lungs (pleural thickening). Pneumoconiosis may produce
symptoms of cough or shortness of breath. Pleural thickening usually produces no symptoms. Conditions can
be determined by chest radiographic examination and pulmonary function test (FEV and FVC). Bronchial
irritation may cause sputum production.
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CRYSTALLINE SILICA: Overexposure to respirable crystalline silica dust can cause silicosis, a form of
progressive pulmonary fibrosis. “Inhalable” crystalline silica (quartz) is listed by IARC as a Group I carcinogen
(lung) based on “sufficient evidence” in occupationally exposed humans and sufficient evidence in animals.
Crystalline silica is also lists by the NTP as a known human carcinogen. Some studies have not demonstrated
a cancer association and considerable controversy exists concerning the IARC and NTP classification.
Excessive exposure to and dust may aggravate pre-existing respiratory conditions
12. Ecological Information
None known
13. Disposal Considerations
Not a US RCRA hazardous waste. Dispose of in accordance with state and local regulations.
14. Transport Information
Not a DOT controlled material (US)
15. Regulatory Information
-Pennsylvania RTK: SILICA, CRYSTALLINE-QUARTZ- (generic environmental hazard)
-Florida RTK: SILICA, CRYSTALLINE-QUARTZ
-Minnesota RTK: SILICA, CRYSTALLINE-QUARTZ
-Massachusetts RTK: SILICA, CRYSTALLINE-QUARTZ
-New Jersey RTK: SILICA, CRYSTALLINE-QUARTZ
-TSCA 8(b) inventory: hydrated magnesium silicate
-Sara 302/304/311/312 hazardous chemicals: SILICA, CRYSTALLINE-QUARTZ
-SARA 311/312 MSDS distribution-chemical inventory-hazard identification: SILICA, CRYSTALLINEQUARTZ: Immediate (Acute) Health Hazard, Delayed (Chronic) Health Hazard
-OSHA: Hazardous by definition of Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).
16. Other Information
California Proposition 65 involving warnings of the presence of certain listed chemicals is now in
effect.
“Warning: This product may contain trace amounts of some chemicals considered by the State of
California to be carcinogens or reproductive Toxicants.”
Preparation Date: 2/8/2016
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