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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3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical Name CAS-No Weight %
Polytetrafluoroethylene 9002-84-0 10-30
Tremolite 14567-73-8 5-10
Talc 14807-96-6 5-10
Anthophyllite, non-asbestiform 17068-78-9 5-10
Silica, amorphous, fumed, crystal-free 112945-52-5 1-5
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye Contact
Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician
Skin Contact
Wash skin with soap and water
Inhalation
Move to fresh air
Ingestion
Clean mouth with water and afterwards drink plenty of water
Notes to Physician
Treat symptomatically
Protection of First-aiders
Use personal protective equipment. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Flammable Properties
Not flammable
Flash Point
No data available
Suitable Extinguishing Media
Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local
circumstances and the surrounding environment.
Explosion Data
Sensitivity to mechanical impact
Not sensitive
Sensitivity to static discharge
Not sensitive
Protective Equipment and Precautions for Firefighters
As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full protective
gear
NFPA Health 1 Flammability 0 Instability 0 Physical Hazard -
HMIS Health
1
Flammability 0 Instability 0 Personal Protection -
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Precautions
Use personal protective equipment. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.
Methods for Containment
Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Absorb or cover with dry earth, sand or
other non-combustible material and transfer to containers.
Methods for Clean-up
Cover liquid spill with sand, earth or other noncombustible absorbent material. Sweep up and
shovel into suitable containers for disposal.