EAGLE-PICHER INDUSTRIES INC -- CELATOM MP GRADES  -- 9620-00N030696
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CELATOM MP GRADES
MSDS Date:05/16/1986
FSC:9620
NIIN:00N030696
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:EAGLE-PICHER INDUSTRIES INC
Box:12130
City:RENO
State:NV
ZIP:89510
Country:US
Info Phone Num:702-322-3331
Emergency Phone Num:702-322-3331
Preparer's Name:R. W. PIEKARZ
CAGE:0PXU6
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:EAGLE-PICHER INDUSTRIES INC
Address:6110 PLUMES
Box:City:RENO
State:NV
ZIP:89509
Country:US
Phone:702-824-7650
CAGE:0PXU6

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:SILICON DIOXIDE, AMORPHOUS; (DIATOMACEOUS EARTH CALCINED).
    PEL/TLV: 1.25 MG/M3 (MFR).
CAS:7631-86-9
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:6 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST

Ingred Name:SILICA, CRYSTALLINE - CRISTOBALITE
CAS:14464-46-1
RTECS #:VV7325000
Fraction by Wt: 0-0.2%
OSHA PEL:SEE TABLE Z3
ACGIH TLV:0.05 MG/M3 RDUST9293

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION OF DUST IN EXCESS OF TLV
    RECOMMENDED OVER AN EXTENDED NUMBER OF YEARS MAY PRODUCE
    PNEUMOCONIOSIS. THIS PRODUCT CONTAIN BETWEEN 0% AND 2% CRYSTALLINE
    SILICA AS CRISTOBALITE WITH AN AVERAGE C ONCENTRATION OF 0.8%.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CRYSTALLINE SILICA: GROUP 2A (IARC),
    GROUP 2 (NTP).
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INGEST: CALL MD IMMEDIATELY . INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
    SUPPORT BREATHING (GIVE O2/ARTF RESP) . EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH
    W/POTABLE WATER FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 MINUTES, SEEK ASSISTANCE FROM 
    MD . SKIN: FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER. CALL MD .

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUDING FIRE .
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:NONTOXIC. VACUUM CLEAN SPILLAGE, WET SWEEP OR
    WASH AWAY.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:MAINTAIN GOOD HOUSEKEEPING PRACTICES.
    AVOID CREATING DUST.
Other Precautions:SEE CAUTION LABEL.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATORS FOR PROTECTION
    AGAINST PNEUMOCONIOSIS PRODUCING DUST RECOMMENDED WHEN
    CONCENTRATIONS OF DUST EXCEED RECOMMENDED TLV.
Ventilation:LOCAL - CONTROL WITHIN TLV.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:NOT NORMALLY NECESSARY.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PH: 6-8 (10% SLURRY).

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:T6
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:4050F,2232C
Spec Gravity:2.2
pH:SUPDAT
Solubility in Water:<2%
Appearance and Odor:ODORLESS GRANULAR PRODUCT, BUFF TO OFF-WHITE.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
HYDROFLUORIC ACID, HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OILS.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:NON-BIODEGRADABLE. USE SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL
    COMMON TO LANDFILL TYPE OPERATIONS OR SIMILAR DISPOSAL OR IN SLURRY
    TO SUMPS. DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE, AND
    LOCAL REGULATIONS (FP  N).

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