Specifications

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First Aid/Emergency Procedures
Inhalation: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. DRINK WATER TO CLEAR THROAT AND BLOW NOSE TO EVACUATE FIBERS.
Skin Contact: WASH AFFECTED AREAS GENTLY WITH SOAP AND WARM WATER.
Skin Absorption: NA
Ingestion: NA
Eyes: FLUSH EYES WITH COPIOUS QUANTITIES OF WATER. IF IRRITATION PERSISTS CONSULT A PHYSICIAN.
REACTIVITY DATA
MATERIAL IS STABLE. HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION CANNOT OCCUR.
Chemical Incompatibilities: HYDROFLUORIC ACID
Conditions to Avoid: NONE IN DESIGNED USE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: NONE
SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
Procedures for Spill/Leak: VACUUM CLEAN DUST WITH EQUIPMENT FITTED WITH HEPA FILTER. IF SWEEPING IS
NECESSARY USE A DUST SUPPRESSANT.
Waste Management: WASTES ARE NOT HAZARDOUS AS DEFINED BY RCRA (40 CFR PART 261 ) . COMPLY WITH FEDERAL,
STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS. METHOD OF DISPOSAL - LANDFILL. RQ - N/A.
SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
Goggles: GOGGLES OR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS ARE RECOMMENDED.
Gloves: GLOVES ARE RECOMMENDED.
Respirator: <1 F/CC, USE 3M 9900; <10 F/CC, USE MSA COMFO II WITH H FILTER; <50 F/CC, USE MSA ULTRA-TWIN H FILTER;
OR EQUIVALENTS. SEE SECTION IX-OTHER.
Ventilation: USE SUFFICIENT NATURAL OR MECHANICAL VENTILATION TO KEEP DUST LEVEL TO BELOW PEL/TLV/WEG
(WORKPLACE EXPOSURE GUIDELINE) USE DUST COLLECTION WHEN TEARING OUT.
Other: WEAR LOOSE FITTING, LONG SLEEVED CLOTHING. WASH EXPOSED AREAS WITH SOAP & WARM WATER AFTER
HANDLING. WASH WORK CLOTHES SEPARATELY FROM OTHER CLOTHING; RINSE WASHER THOROUGHLY.
Special Considerations for repair/maintenance of contaminated equipment: CRISTOBALITE RESPIRATOR: <10X PEL, USE 3M
9900; <100X PEL, USE MSA ULTRA-TWIN H FILTER; OR EQUIV. SEE SEC IX-OTHER.
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
*** ALWAYS SEGREGATE MATERIALS BY MAJOR HAZARD CLASS ***
THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A CHEMICAL KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER.
Storage Segregation Hazard Classes: IRRITANT
Special Handling/Storage: KEEP MATERIAL DRY.
Special Workplace Engineering Controls: ADEQUATE VENTILATION TO KEEP DUST LEVEL TO BELOW PEL/TLV/WEG
(WORKPLACE EXPOSURE GUIDELINE).
Other: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE HEALTH AND SAFETY ASPECTS OF REFRACTORY CERAMIC FIBERS IS
AVAILABLE.
† Copyright© 1980, National Fire Protection Assoc., Quincy, MA 02269. This reprinted material is not the complete and official position of
the NFPA on the referenced subject, which is represented only by the standard in its entirety. MSSM/226-21:26/00030
As of the date of preparation of this document, the foregoing information is believed to be accurate and is provided in good faith to comply
with applicable federal and state law(s). However, no warranty or representation with respect to such information is intended or given.
MSDS/MSD3 FORM REV. 7/2/91