MALLINCKRODT INC -- DIATOMACEOUS EARTH -- 9390-00N022030 <pre>===================== Product Identification ===================== Product ID:DIATOMACEOUS EARTH MSDS Date:04/06/1989 FSC:9390 NIIN:00N022030 === Responsible Party === Company Name:MALLINCKRODT INC Box:M City:PARIS State:KY ZIP:40361 Country:US Info Phone Num:314-982-5000 Emergency Phone Num:314-982-5000 CAGE:62910 === Contractor Identification === Company Name:MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CO Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG State:NJ ZIP:08865 Country:US Phone:908-859-2151 CAGE:62910 ============= Composition/Information on Ingredients ============= Ingred Name:AMORPHOUS SILICA GEL CAS:112926-00-8 OSHA PEL:6 MG/M3 ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 Ingred Name:SILICA, CRYSTALLINE-CHRISTOBALITE; (CRYSTALLINE SILICA) CAS:14464-46-1 RTECS #:VV7325000 Fraction by Wt: 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:NO Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:YES OSHA:NO Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHAL: INHAL OF LARGE AMTS OF DUST MAY CAUSE DRYNESS & IRRIT TO MUCOUS MEMB, NOSE AND THROAT. SYMPTOMS MAY INCLUDE COUGHING, SORE THROAT, DYSPNEA, WHEEZING, AND NON-SPECIFIC CHEST ILLNESSES. INGEST: N O ADVERSE EFFECTS EXPECTED. SKIN: NO ADVERSE EFFECTS EXPECTED. EYE: NO ADVERSE EFFECTS EXPECTED BUT(SEE EFTS OF OVEREXP) Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CRYSTALLINE SILICA: GROUP 2A (IARC).PROBABLY CARCINOGENIC TO HUMANS. Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: DUST MAY CAUSE MECHANICAL IRRITATION. (CHRONIC) CHRONIC INHALATION OF DUST CAN PRODUCE SILICOSIS, A DISEASE OF THE LUNGS. CARDIOPULMONARY IMPAIRMENT MAY OCCUR. Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NO INFORMATION FOUND. ======================= First Aid Measures ======================= First Aid:INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GET MD FOR ANY BREATHING DIFFICULTY. INGEST: GIVE SEVERAL GLASSES OF WATER TO DRINK TO DILUTE. IF LRG AMTS WERE SWALLOWED, GET MD. SKIN: WASH EXPSD AREA WITH SOAP & WATER. GET MD IF IRRITATION DEVELOPS. EYE: WASH THOROUGHLY WITH RUNNING WATER. GET MD IF IRRITATION DEVELOPS. ===================== Fire Fighting Measures ===================== Extinguishing Media:USE ANY MEANS SUITABLE FOR EXTINGUISHING SURROUNDING FIRE. Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT . Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT CONSIDERED TO BE A FIRE OR AN EXPLOSION HAZARD. ================== Accidental Release Measures ================== Spill Release Procedures:VENT AREA OF LEAK OR SPILL. CLEAN-UP PERSONNEL MAY REQUIRE RESPIRATORY PROTECTION FROM DUST. SWEEP UP AND CONTAINERIZE FOR RECLAMATION OR DISPOSAL. VACUUMING OR WET SWEEPING MAY BE USED TO AVOID DUST DISPERSAL. Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. ====================== Handling and Storage ====================== Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN A TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER, STORE IN A COOL, DRY, VENTILATED AREA. PROTECT AGAINST PHYSICAL DAMAGE. Other Precautions:CONTACT LENSES SHOULD NOT BE WORN WHEN WORKING WITH THIS MATERIAL. ============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection ============= Respiratory Protection:IF THE TLV IS EXCEEDED, A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED DUST/MIST RESPIRATOR MAY BE WORN UP TO TEN TIMES THE TLV. CONSULT RESPIRATOR SUPPLIER FOR DETAILS. Ventilation:A SYSTEM OF LOCAL AND/OR GENERAL EXHST IS REC TO KEEP EMPLOYEE EXPOS <AIRBORNE EXPOS LIMITS. LOCAL EXHST VENT(SUPP DATA) Protective Gloves:NONE REQUIRED. Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES . Other Protective Equipment:MAINTAIN EYEWASH FOUNTAIN AND QUICK-DRENCH FACILITIES IN WORK AREA. Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. Supplemental Safety and Health VENT: IS GENERALLY PREFERRED BECAUSE IT CAN CONTROL THE EMISSIONS OF THE CONTAMINANT AT ITS SOURCE, PREVENTING DISPERSION OF IT INTO THE GENERAL WORK AREA. PLEASE REFER TO THE ACGIH DOCUMENT, "INDUSTR IAL VENTILATION, A MANUAL OF RECOMMENDED PRACTICES", MOST RECENT EDITION, FOR DETAILS. ================== Physical/Chemical Properties ================== HCC:N1 Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:4050F,2232C Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:3110F,1710C Spec Gravity:2.2 Solubility in Water:LESS THAN 2% Appearance and Odor:BUFF TO OFF-WHITE GRANULES WITH NO ODOR. ================= Stability and Reactivity Data ================= Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES HYDROGEN FLUORIDE, HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OILS, XENON HEXAFLUORIDE, OXYGEN DIFLUORIDE & CHLORINE TRIFLUORIDE. Stability Condition to Avoid:SUBSTANCE CAN EXPLODE WHEN WET AND HEATED WITH MAGNESIUM. Hazardous Decomposition Products:NO INFORMATION FOUND. ==================== Disposal Considerations ==================== Waste Disposal Methods:WHATEVER CANNOT BE SAVED FOR RECLAMATION MAY BE DELIVERED TO AN APPROVED WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITY. ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS. Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies): This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever, expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this document should seek competent professional advice to verify and assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their particular situation.