Material Safety Data Sheet
Product Identification: ABZORBIT Product Description: Liquid and/or semi-liquid absorbent Revision Date: 04-01-01
COMPANY IDENTIFICATION AND CHEMICAL PRODUCT
Emergency Telephone Number: 828-464-9944
Manufacturer鈥檚 Name: ABZORBIT, Inc.
Address: 2505 Northwest Blvd. Newton, NC 28658 Telephone Number For Information: 828-464-9944
PO Box 1538 Conover, NC 28613 (Above numbers active 8 am through 5 pm EST)
COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
TLV and PEL
OSHA PEL-TWA: 15 mg/M3 Total Particulate Ingredient Name: Expanded Amorphous Alumina Silicate
5mg/M3 Respirable Fraction Hazardous Components: None
ACGIH TLV-TWA: 10 mg/M3 OTHER: NA Hazardous Classification: Not Classified
HAZARD INDENTIFICATION
Summary: Prolonged & repeated exposure to excessive concentrations of this product鈥檚 dust or any nuisance dust
can cause chronic pulmonary disease. Dust contatct with eyes may cause temporary scratching or redness.
This product has not been classified as a carcinogen by NTP or IARC.
Medical Conditions Which May Be Aggravated: Pre-existing upper respiratory and lung disease such as,
but not limited to bronchitis, emphysema and asthma. Target Organs Lungs, Eyes.
Acute Health Effects: Transitory upper respiratory or eye irritation.
Chronic Health Effects: Prolonged and repeated exposures to excessive concentrations of product dust in excess of the
PEL/TLV can cause chronic pulmonary disease.
Primary Entry Route(s): Inhalation, dust contact with eyes.
Inhalation: Irritation in throat and nose. In extreme exposures some congestion may occur.
Eyes: Temporary Irritation or Inflammation. Skin Contact: NA Skin Absorption: NA Ingestion: Not hazardous when ingested
FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Drink water to clear throat and blow nose to evacuate dust. Eyes: Do not rub eyes. Flush eyes with large quantities of
water. If irritation persists consult a physician. Skin Contact: NA Skin Absorption: NA Ingestion: NA
FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing Media: None if product unused. If used to collect flammable liquids, then consult MSDS(s) of liquid collected.
Specific Fire Fighting Procedures: None if product unused.
If used to collect flammable liquid, then consult MSDS(s) of flammable liquid collected.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: None if product unused. If used to collect flammable liquid,
then consult MSDS(s) of flammable liquid collected.
Flash Point: Non-Flammable Flammable limits: Non-Flammable
Auto Ignition Temperature: NA LEL: None UEL: NONE
NFPA Flammable/Combustible liquid Classification: NA
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: None
EXPOSURE CONTROL/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Goggles: Eye Protection recommended Gloves: Not Required(Consult MSDS of liquid being absorbed)
Respirator: Not Required Ventilation: Use sufficient natural or mechanical ventilation to keep dust level below PEL
Other: If dusty conditions exist, NIOSH approved protective equipment is advisable
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Boiling Point: NA Vapor Pressure: (mm Hg): NA Vapor Density: (AIR=1): NA
Solubility in water: Insoluble in water & most acids Specific Gravity: (H20=1): .08 -.20 Melting Point: 2000 degrees F
Evaporation Rate: (Butyl Acetate=1): NIL Appearance and Odor: White Powder, no odor PH: 6.5-7.5
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Summary: Prolonged and repeated exposure to excessive concentrations of this product鈥檚 dust or any nuisance
dust can cause chronic pulmonary disease. Dust contact with eyes may cause temporary scratchiness or redness.
This product has not been classified as a carcinogen by NTP or IARC
PRECAUTION FOR SAFE HANDLING, USE & DISPOSAL
Steps to be taken in case material is released or spilled: Sweep or vacuum and dispose of as for any inert, noncarcinogenic solid waste. Waste Disposal
Method: If product unused, then no special disposal procedure necessary. After product has been used to collect liquid materials; dispose in compliance
with MSDS(s) of the liquid collected. Precautions to be taken in handling and storage: Avoid emptying bags in windy areas. Other precautions: Non in
unused form. After product has been used to collect liquid materials, consult MSDS(s) of the liquid collected.
REGULATORY INFORMATION
OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910. 1200: See hazard identification of this MSDS
RCRA: This material is not defined as Hazardous waste per 40CFR261
TSCA: Materiallisted in TCSA inventory; naturally occurring chemical substances are automatically included. Excluded from reporting requirements
CERCLA: Material is not reportable under CERCLA
SARA: 311/312 hazard categories-non-found, 313 reportable ingredients-none
California Proposition 65: Not Applicable
The information on this Data Sheet represents our current data and best opinion as to the proper use in handling of this material under normal condi-
tions. Any use of this material which is not in conformance with this Data Sheet or which involves using the material in combination with any other
process is the responsibility of the user. However, no warranty or representation with the respect to such information is intended or given.
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