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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Sheet Nr. 0031 Review 3, April 2006
1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Commercial name(s): Dicalite 341, Speedplus, 375, Speedex, 2500, 4200, 4500, 5000,
6000, 7000, WB-6 (all flux-calcined products).
Supplier: DICALITE TRADING Tel.: +32-9-250.95.50
Scheepzatestraat 100 Fax: +32-9-250.95.59
9000 GENT
BELGIUM
Manufacturer: Grefco Minerals Corp.
225 City Avenue, Suite 14
BALA CYNWYD, PA 19004
U.S.A.
2. CHEMICAL COMPOSITION
Product definition: Dicalite 341, Speedplus, 375, Speedex, 2500, 4200, 4500, 5000,
6000, 7000 and/or WB-6 is a flux-calcined diatomaceous earth
(diatomite).
The chemical name is siliciumdioxide (silica, or SiO2).
Dangerous components: The product, flux-calcined diatomite, contains crystalline silica:
- Quartz up to 5% (m/m)
- Cristobalite up to 70% (m/m)
Ingredient Name CAS Nr. EINECS Nr.
Flux-Calcined Diatomaceous Earth 68855-54-9 272-489-0
Quartz 14808-60-7 238-878-4
Cristobalite 14464-46-1 238-455-4
Symbols
R48/20 Harmful: Danger of serious damage to health by
Xn prolonged exposure through inhalation.
S22 Do not breathe dust.
3. HAZARD INFORMATION
Health risks: The product contains crystalline silica. Long term inhalation of
crystalline silica dusts may cause lung disease (silicosis). Crystalline
silica has been classified as a human carcinogen (Group 1) by IARC,
a unit of the World Health Organisation.
Safety risks: N/A
Environmental risks: N/A
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4. FIRST AID PROCEDURES
Symptoms and effects: Inhalation: Coughing, irritation of nose and throat; congestion may
occur upon overexposure.
Eyes: Temporary irritation and/or inflammation.
Medical conditions which may be aggravated: Pre-existing upper
respiratory and lung disease (such a bronchitis, emphysema, asthma,
or others).
Inhalation: Remove from dusty area; drink water to clear throat; blow nose to
evacuate dust.
Skin: Not hazardous. Rinse or wash with water and soap.
Eyes: Do not rub eyes! Flush eyes with copious amounts of water to remove
any dust particles. Consult a physician if irritation persists.
Ingestion: Not hazardous. Rinse mouth and drink water.
5. FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS
None. Product is non-flammable.
6. PROVIDE AGAINST ESCAPE OF DUST
Personal prevention: Avoid creating dust. Adequate ventilation and appropriate local
exhaust where needed to keep dust levels below PEL. Use NIOSH
(National Institute of Occupational Safety & Health) approved
respirators to protect against silicosis producing dusts.
Ecology prevention: None
Spill and leak procedure: Vacuum clean or wet sweep; avoid dusting use a dust suppressant
when sweeping.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE PRECAUTIONS
Handling: Avoid creating dust. Use adequate exhaust ventilation and/or dust
collection to keep dust levels below PEL. If possible use product in a
closed system.
Storage: Store in dry place far from odoriferous chemicals. Repair all broken
bags immediately. Avoid creating dust. Maintain good housekeeping
practice.
8. EXPOSURE AND PERSONAL PRECAUTION
Permissible Exposure Limit: USA / BELGIUM / FRANCE
PEL quartz = 0.10 mg/m鲁
PEL cristobalite = 0.05 mg/m鲁
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Long-term MEL (8-hour TWA) crystalline silica = 0.3 mg/m鲁
THE NETHERLANDS
PEL quartz = 0.075 mg/m鲁
PEL cristobalite = 0.075 mg/m鲁
GERMANY
MAK quartz = 0.15 mg/m鲁
MAK cristobalite = 0.15 mg/m鲁
MAK flux-calcined diatomite = 0.3 mg/m鲁
These PEL, MEL and MAK values are for respirable mass.
Respiratory organs protection: Use NIOSH approved respirators to protect against silicosis producing
dusts like disposable half masks Type P3 (3M or equivalent).
Hand & skin protection: Normally no gloves required. May use gloves to protect overly-
sensitive skin.
Eye protection: Normally no goggles required. May use safety eyewear to protect
from dusts.
9. PHYSICAL-CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical state: Solid powder
Colour: White to off white
Smell: Odourless.
pH: 9 鈥? 10.5 (10% (m/m) slurry in water)
Melting point: N/A
Boiling point: N/A
Vapour pressure: N/A
Flash Point (Method): Non-flammable
Specific Gravity: 2350 kg/m鲁
Water Solubility: Slight
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: Material is stable. Hazardous polymerisation will not occur.
Conditions to avoid: None in designed use. Avoid contact with hydrofluoric acid.
Chemical Incompatibilities: Hydrofluoric acid.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Reacts with Hydrofluoric acid to form toxic silicon tetrafluoride
gas (SiF4).
11. TOXICOLOGY
Primary irritation
Respiratory organs: Coughing, irritation of nose and throat; congestion may occur upon
overexposure.
Eyes: Temporary irritation and/or inflammation.
Skin: None
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Effects on humans: The product contains crystalline silica. Long term inhalation of
crystalline silica dusts may cause lung disease (silicosis). Crystalline
silica has been classified as a human carcinogen (Group 1) by IARC,
a unit of the World Health Organisation (see 搂8).
Medical conditions which may be aggravated: Pre-existing upper
respiratory and lung disease (such a bronchitis, emphysema, asthma,
or others).
12. ECOLOGICAL DATA
Bio degradability: None
Aquatic toxicity: Water hazard class 0 (self-assessment): Generally not hazardous.
13. WASTE MANAGEMENT
Precautions: See paragraph 8.
Waste Management: Not considered as hazardous wastes by RCRA (40 CFR Part 261).
Place waste and spillage in closed containers. Dispose of in approved
landfill.
Comply with all Federal, State and local regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Keep dry.
Above mentioned flux-calcined diatomite products are not considered as dangerous, compared to the
IMO/ADR/RID/ICAO transport regulations.
15. LEGAL INFORMATION
EG Hazard Symbol: Xn Harmful
EG Risk Sentence: R48/20 Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged
exposure through inhalation.
EG Recommended sentences: S22 Do not breathe dust.
16. FURTHER INFORMATION
Application: Flux-calcined diatomite is used especially in industrial filtration. Technical information is
available on demand at the same address.
This M.S.D. Sheet is based upon today鈥檚 best available information, on present experiences and according to the EC directive
2001/58/EC of July 27th, 2001.
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