ANSI Material Safety Data Sheet
Hercules Chemical Company, Inc.
MSDS # 324 - Hercules Real Tuf
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Hercules Real Tuff – MSDS # 324
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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute Toxicity
Product Information
Product does not present an acute toxicity hazard based on known or supplied information
Chemical Name LD50 Oral LD50 Dermal LC50 Inhalation
Polytetrafluoroethylene 45 mg/m
3
( Rat ) 30 min
Silica, amorphous, fumed, crystal-free 3160 mg/kg ( Rat )
Chronic Toxicity
Carcinogenicity
This product contains one or more substances which are classified by IARC as carcinogenic to
humans (Group I), potentially carcinogenic to humans (Group 2A) or possibly carcinogenic to
humans (Group 2B).
Chemical Name ACGIH IARC NTP OSHA
Tremolite Group 1 X
Anthophyllite, non-
asbestiform
Group 1 Known X
Reproductive Effects
This product does not contain any known or suspected reproductive hazards.
Target Organ Effects
Central Vascular System (CVS), Eyes, Gastrointestinal tract (GI), Liver, Lungs, Respiratory
system, Skin.
Endocrine Disruptor Information
This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity
Contains no substances known to be hazardous to the environment or that are not degradable in waste water treatment plants.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal Method
This material, as supplied, is not a hazardous waste according to Federal regulations (40 CFR
261).
Contaminated Packaging
Dispose of in accordance with local regulations.
This product contains one or more substances that are listed with the State of California as a hazardous waste.
Chemical Name California Hazardous Waste Status
Tremolite Ignitable; Reactive
Talc Ignitable; Reactive
Anthophyllite, non-asbestiform Toxic
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT
Not regulated
TDG
Not regulated
MEX
Not regulated
ICAO
Not regulated
IATA
Not regulated
IMDG/IMO
Not regulated