MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
No.: 140 Rev. No.: 9
Date Revised: 1/2/97
NFPA FIRE HAZARD SYMBOL
See NFPA 704 for detailed explanation
I. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Trade Name(s): Sil-Cell (TAP Microspheres)
CAS #: 93763-70-3
Chemical Name: Sodium Potassium Aluminum Silicate
Formula: Mixture
Manufacturer: SILBRICO CORPORATION
Address: 6300 River Road
City: Hodgkins
State: Illinois
Zip: 60525
Telephone: 708/354-3350 or (800) 246-5055 Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm (PST)
Emergency: 708/354-3350
II. PRODUCT INGREDIENTS
Ingredient Name: Expanded Perlite
CAS Number: 93763-70-3
%: 100
PEL and TLV (except as noted)
15 mg/m鲁 total dust-OSHA
5 mg/m鲁 respirable dust-OSHA
10 mg/m鲁 total dust-ACGIH
Ingredient Name: This product may contain crystalline silica: Quartz (Typical Analysis)
CAS Number: 14808-60-7
%: <.1
PEL and TLV (except as noted)
1 mg/m鲁 respirable quartz
OSHA & ACGIH TLV
III. PHYSICAL DATA
Appearance and Odor: Dry White Powder or Aggregate/No Odor.
Boiling Point: NA
Evaporation Rate: NA
Vapor Pressure: NA
Specific Gravity (H2O = 1): 2.35
Water Solubility (%): Negligible
Melting Point: NA
Vapor Density (Air=1): NA
% Volatile by Volume: None
IV. FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
Flash Point (Method): Nonflammable
Flammable Limits: LEL: NA % UEL: NA %
Extinguishing Media: NA
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: None
Special Fire-Fighting Procedures: None
V. REACTIVITY DATA
Material is Stable. Hazardous Polymerization Cannot Occur.
Chemical Incompatibilities: Hydrofluoric Acid
Conditions to Avoid: None in designed use
Hazardous Decomposition Products: May react with hydrofluoric acid to form a toxic gas.
VI. HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Route(s) of Entry:
Inhalation? Yes Skin? No Ingestion? No
Health Hazards (Acute and Chronic):
Acute: Upper Respiratory Irritant, Excessive Inhalation of Any Dust May Overload Lungs.
Chronic: None Known.
Carcinogenicity:
NTP? No IARC Monographs? No OSHA Regulations? No
Signs and Symptoms of Exposure:
Upper Respiratory and Eye Irritation
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure:
Pre-Existing Upper Respiratory and Lung Diseases
Emergency and First Aid Procedures:
Inhalation - Remove to Fresh Air
Eyes - Flush with Large Quantities of Water
VII. SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
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Procedures for Spill/Leak:
Vacuum clean or sweep up using a dust suppressant such as water.
Uncontaminated materials may be re-used.
Waste Management:
Non-hazardous as defined by RCRA (40 CFR part 261).
Method of disposal - landfill.
Reportable quantity - N/A.
VIII. SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
Eye Protection: Goggles or Safety Glasses are recommended.
Gloves: Not normally required.
Respirator: MSHA/NIOSH approved respirator
Ventilation: Local exhaust ventilation may be required to keep dust concentrations below PEL/TLV.
Other Protective clothing or equipment: None
IX. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Storage Segregation Hazard Classes: NA
Special Handling/Storage: Repair broken bags immediately; avoid creating dust
Special Workplace Engineering Controls: Not normally required.
Perlite is a naturally occurring substance and is therefore included,
but not individually listed, in the TSCA inventory.
HMIS Ratings: 0 = Minimal Hazard E - Dust Respirator
Prepared/Revised by: SILBRICO CORPORATION
As of the date of preparation of this document, the foregoing information is believed to be
accurate and is provided in good faith to comply with applicable federal and state law(s).
However, no warranty or representation with respect to such information is intended or
given.