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Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification |
MSDS Name: Hyflo *Super-Cel* Filter Aid
Catalog Numbers:
H333-3, NC9840678
Synonyms:
Infusorial earth
Company Identification:
Fisher Scientific
1 Reagent Lane
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
For information, call: 201-796-7100
Emergency Number: 201-796-7100
For CHEMTREC assistance, call: 800-424-9300
For International CHEMTREC assistance, call: 703-527-3887
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Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients
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| CAS# |
Chemical Name |
Percent |
EINECS/ELINCS |
| 68855-54-9 |
Kieselguhr, soda ash flux-calcined |
100 | 272-489-0 |
| 14464-46-1 |
Silica, cristobalite |
<40 | 238-455-4 |
| 14808-60-7 |
Quartz |
<4 | 238-878-4 |
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Section 3 - Hazards Identification
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EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Appearance: light gray solid.
Caution! May cause eye, skin, and respiratory
tract irritation. Contains trace amounts of quartz which may lead to
fibrotic lung disease, silicosis or cancer.
Target Organs: Lungs.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
May cause eye irritation.
Skin:
Dust may cause mechanical irritation.
Ingestion:
May cause irritation of the digestive tract.
Inhalation:
May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Chronic:
Prolonged exposure to respirable crystalline quartz may cause
delayed lung injury/fibrosis (silicosis).
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Section 4 - First Aid Measures
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Eyes:
Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally
lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
Skin:
Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists. Wash clothing
before reuse. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water.
Ingestion:
If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical
aid. Get medical aid if irritation or symptoms occur.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not
breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult,
give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician:
No specific antidote exists. Treat symptomatically and supportively.
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Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures
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General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in
pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full
protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases
may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion.
Extinguishing Media:
Use extinguishing media most appropriate for the surrounding fire.
Flash Point: Not applicable.
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable.
Explosion Limits, Lower:Not available.
Upper: Not available.
NFPA Rating:
(estimated) Health: 1; Flammability: 0; Instability: 0
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Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
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General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated
in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective
Equipment section. Sweep up, then place into a suitable container for
disposal. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation.
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Section 7 - Handling and Storage
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Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Use with adequate ventilation.
Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid contact with skin
and eyes. Avoid ingestion and inhalation.
Storage:
Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible
substances.
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Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
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Engineering Controls:
Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne
concentrations below the permissible exposure limits.
Exposure Limits
| Chemical Name |
ACGIH |
NIOSH |
OSHA - Final PELs |
| Kieselguhr, soda ash flux-calcined
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none listed
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none listed
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none listed
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| Silica, cristobalite
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0.025 mg/m3 TWA (respirable fraction)
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25 mg/m3 IDLH (respirable dust)
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none listed
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| Quartz
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0.025 mg/m3 TWA (respirable fraction)
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0.05 mg/m3 TWA (respirable dust) 50 mg/m3 IDLH (respirable dust)
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none listed
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OSHA Vacated PELs:
Kieselguhr, soda ash flux-calcined:
No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical.
Silica, cristobalite:
0.05 mg/m3 TWA (respirable dust)
Quartz:
0.1 mg/m3 TWA (respirable dust)
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes:
Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical
safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face
protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European
Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to minimize
contact with skin.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29
CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a
NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved
respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if
irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
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Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties
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Physical State: Solid
Appearance: light gray
Odor: odorless
pH: 5-10
Vapor Pressure: 10 mm Hg @ 1732 deg C
Vapor Density: Not available.
Evaporation Rate:Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 2230 deg C
Freezing/Melting Point:1710 deg C
Decomposition Temperature:Not available.
Solubility: Insoluble in water
Specific Gravity/Density:1.9-2.35
Molecular Formula:SiO2
Molecular Weight:60.0843
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Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
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Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
Dust generation.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Hydrogen fluoride, strong acids.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
None.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
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Section 11 - Toxicological Information
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RTECS#:
CAS# 68855-54-9
unlisted.
CAS# 14464-46-1:
VV7325000
CAS# 14808-60-7:
VV7330000
LD50/LC50:
Not available.
Not available.
Not available.
Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 68855-54-9:
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.
CAS# 14464-46-1:
- ACGIH:
A2 - Suspected Human Carcinogen
- California:
Not listed.
- NTP:
Known carcinogen (listed as Silica, crystalline (general form)).
- IARC:
Group 1 carcinogen
CAS# 14808-60-7:
- ACGIH:
A2 - Suspected Human Carcinogen
- California:
carcinogen, initial date 10/1/88 (airborne particles of respirable size)
- NTP:
Known carcinogen
- IARC:
Group 1 carcinogen
Epidemiology:
No information available.
Teratogenicity:
No information available.
Reproductive Effects:
No information available.
Mutagenicity:
No information available.
Neurotoxicity:
No information available.
Other Studies:
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Section 12 - Ecological Information
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Ecotoxicity:
No data available.
No information available.
Environmental:
Aquatic: Will settle in sediment. Terrestrial: Low mobility in soil.
Atmospheric: Will eventually settle out.
Physical:
No information available.
Other:
No information available.
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Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
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Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified
as a hazardous waste.
US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3.
Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to
ensure complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.
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Section 14 - Transport Information
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US DOT |
Canada TDG |
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Not regulated as a hazardous material |
No information available. |
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Section 15 - Regulatory Information
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US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 68855-54-9 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
CAS# 14464-46-1 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
CAS# 14808-60-7 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
Health & Safety Reporting List
None of the chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List.
Chemical Test Rules
None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.
Section 12b
None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b.
TSCA Significant New Use Rule
None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
CERCLA Hazardous Substances and corresponding RQs
None of the chemicals in this material have an RQ.
SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances
None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
SARA Codes
CAS # 14808-60-7: delayed.
Section 313
No chemicals are reportable under Section 313.
Clean Air Act:
This material does not contain any hazardous air pollutants.
This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors.
This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act:
None of the chemicals in this product
are listed as Hazardous Substances under the CWA.
None of the chemicals in this
product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA.
None of the chemicals in this
product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA.
OSHA:
None of the chemicals in this product
are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
CAS# 68855-54-9 can be found on the
following state right to know lists: Pennsylvania.
CAS# 14464-46-1 can be found on the
following state right to know lists: New Jersey, Pennsylvania,
Minnesota, Massachusetts.
CAS# 14808-60-7 can be found on the
following state right to know lists: New Jersey, Pennsylvania,
Minnesota, Massachusetts.
California Prop 65
WARNING: This product contains Quartz, a chemical known to the state
of California to cause cancer.
California No Significant Risk Level:
None of the chemicals in this product are listed.
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols:
Not available.
Risk Phrases:
Safety Phrases:
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 68855-54-9: No information available.
CAS# 14464-46-1: No information available.
CAS# 14808-60-7: No information available.
Canada - DSL/NDSL
CAS# 68855-54-9 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 14464-46-1 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 14808-60-7 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
Canada - WHMIS
WHMIS: Not available.
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard
criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations and the MSDS
contains all of the information required by those regulations.
Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List
CAS# 68855-54-9 is listed on the Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List.
CAS# 14464-46-1 is listed on the Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List.
CAS# 14808-60-7 is listed on the Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List.
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Section 16 - Additional Information
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MSDS Creation Date: 2/18/1998
Revision #5 Date: 9/26/2007
The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best
information currently available to us. However, we make no warranty of
merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied, with respect to
such information, and we assume no liability resulting from its use. Users
should make their own investigations to determine the suitability of the
information for their particular purposes. In no event shall Fisher be liable
for any claims, losses, or damages of any third party or for lost profits
or any special, indirect, incidental, consequential or exemplary
damages, howsoever arising, even if Fisher has been advised of
the possibility of such damages.
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