MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET SECTION 1 PRODUCT INFORMATION PRODUCT NAME : MANUFACTURER : HYDRATED CALCIUM SILICATE SYNTHETIC SILICA PRODUCTS (a unit of MLA Group Of Industries) 111/230, HARSH NAGAR, KANPUR-208012 (U.P.), INDIA +91 (512) 2291408/09/10 +91 (512) 2290057 ADDRESS : TELEPHONE : TELEFAX : SECTION 2 CHEMICAL COMPOSITION / HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS INGREDIENT Calcium Silicate CAS# 1344-95-2 OSHA PER 5mg/m3 TLV - TWA 10mg/m3 SECTION 3 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: Inhalation : Calcium Silicate dust can cause temporary irritation of the nose, throat and upper respiratory tract. Skin Contact : Possible irritation from overexposure to dust. Eye Contact : Transient mechanical irritation. Ingestion : Not expected to be an important route of entry into the body. Ingestion of large amounts of the product may cause irritation of the mouth, esophagus and stomach. EFFECTS OF LONG TERM (CHRONIC) EXPOSURE: Long-term exposure to respirable fine dust is a known cause of bronchitis, a non-cancerous lung disease. OTHER IMPORTANT HAZARDS: Refer section 11 SECTION 4 FIRST AID MEASURES Inhalation : Remove to fresh air. Drink water to clear throat and blow nose to evacuate dust. Seek medical attention if irritation and breathing difficulties persist. Skin contact : Wash with mild soap and water. Seek medical attention should irritation persist. Eye contact : Flush with copious amounts of water for 15 minutes. Seek medical attention should irritation persist. Ingestion: Non-hazardous when ingested. Potentially a mild irritation to the GI tract if excessive quantity is ingested. SECTION 5 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES FIRE HAZARD/CONTIONS OF FLAMMABILITY: This is a non-flammable product FLASH POINT: None. LIMITS: -Lower Flammable Limit % : Not applicable -Upper Flammable Limit % : Not applicable EXPLOSION DATA: -Sensitivity to mechanical impact : Not susceptible -Sensitivity to static discharge : Not susceptible OXIDISING PROPERTIES: This product is not an oxidiser. AUTO-IGNITION TEMPERATURE: Not applicable SUITABLE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Use whatever media are suitable to fire type. SPECIAL FIRE-FIGHTING PROCEDURES/EQUIPMENT: No special procedures are required for this material. HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: None. Material does not burn. SECTION 6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS: If dusty conditions exist, wear a facemask approved for use with dusts such as 3M 9900 or equivalent. ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS: None normally required. Dispose of waste as permitted by local, state, or federal regulations. SPILL RESPONSE / CLEAN-UP: Refer Section 13. PROHIBITED MATERIALS: None. SECTION 7 HANDLING AND STORAGE SAFE HANDLING PROCEDURES: Use respiratory protection when cutting or abrading the material, or when cleaning contaminated and dusty equipment. STORAGE REQUIREMENTS: Keep material dry. Always segregate materials by major hazard class. INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS: Strong acids. SPECIAL PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS: None normally required SECTION 8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION VENTILATION AND ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Use sufficient mechanical or natural ventilation to maintain dust concentrations below permissible exposure levels (PEL’s or TVL’s). Power cutting equipment should be equipped with effective dust collection devices. RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Use an approved respirator, such as a 3M 9900 or equivalent PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Plastic or rubber gloves are recommended if dust is irritating skin. EYE PROTECTION: Goggles or face shield to be worn when cutting, milling or abrading. An eye wash station should be available. PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LEVELS: See section 2. SECTION 9 Appearance and odor: Odor Threshold: PH: Boiling Point: Melting Point: Vapour Pressure: Solubility in water: Coefficient in water: Specific gravity: Vapour density: Volatile Organic Compounds: Evaporation rate: White board with no odor Not applicable Not available Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Nil Not available 2+2 Not available None Not applicable SECTION 10 REACTIVITY AND STABILITY DATA STABILITY AND REACTIVITY: Material is chemically stable. Hazardous polymerisation will not occur. CONDITIONS TO AVOID: None normally encountered in designed use. MATERIALS TO AVOID: Strong acids. HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: None determined. SECTION 11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION L.D. 50: Not available. L. C. 50: Not available. ROUTES OF EXPOSURE: Respiratory system, eyes and skin. Primary route entry by inhalation. Exposure to dust from this product should be minimised. TOXICOLOGICAL DATA: No toxicological studies of this specific product have been performed. ECOLOGICAL HAZARDS: Most ingredients in this product are naturally occurring minerals. Unless contaminated in service, this product is non-hazardous to the environment. TERATOGENICITY, MUTAGENICITY, OTHER REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS: None known. SECTION 12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS: Most of the ingredients in this material are naturally occurring minerals and should have no significant environmental effects. IMPORTANT ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS: Most ingredients in this product are insoluble and will not have significant environmental impact. AQUATIC TOXICITY: No data available. SECTION 13 WASTE DIPOSAL HANDLING FOR DISPOSAL: Minimise airborne dusts by vacuuming spills that occur during fabrication or tear out. Use a vacuum filter with an efficiency high enough to avoid creating an inhalation hazard from exhaust air. If sweeping is necessary, use a dust suppressant such as water. DO NOT use compressed air. METHODS OF DISPOSAL: Consult and conform to local, state or federal regulations. SECTION 14 TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS (TDG) INFORMATION: Shipping description: Not regulated as dangerous goods. INTERNATIONAL DANGEROUS GOODS INFORMATION: IMO: Not regulated as dangerous goods according to the IMDG code. ICAO: Not regulated as dangerous goods according to the ICAO Technical Instructions OTHER INFORMATION: None available. SECTION 15 REGULATORY INFORMATION Non-regulated product.