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(1) CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
MANUFACTURED BY:
Willoughby Quartz Plant
Momentive Performance Materials Quartz, Inc.
4901 Campbell Road
Willoughby, OH 44094
EMERGENCY PHONE (8-5 & 24 HOURS):
216-266-4109
216-266-2222
SUPPLIED BY:
Willoughby Quartz Plant
Momentive Performance Materials Quartz, Inc.
4901 Campbell Road
Willoughby, OH 44094
EMERGENCY PHONE (8-5 & 24 HOURS):
216-266-4109
216-266-2222
REVISED: 10/23/06
PREPARER: A. M. Zielinski
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(2) COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
PRODUCT COMPOSITION/ APPROX. ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL
CAS REG NO. WGT. % TWA STEL TWA STEL UNITS
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AMORPHOUS FUSED SILICA
60676-86-0 ca 100 PPH 0.1 NE 0.1 NE MG/M3
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(3) HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW:
Avoid breathing dust.
PRODUCT INFORMATION:
INHALATION:
Causes moderate respiratory irritation.
INGESTION:
None expected.
SKIN CONTACT:
Can dry skin.
EYE CONTACT:
May cause eye irritation through mechanical abrasion.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED:
Pulmonary disorders.
CHRONIC EFFECTS/CARCINOGENICITY:
Silicosis has been associated with an increased risk of lung cancer.
Crystalline silica should be considered a possible human carcinogen
based on this association. Fused silica has not been identified as a
carcinogen.
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(4) FIRST AID MEASURES
INHALATION:
If inhaled, remove from area to fresh air. Get medical attention if
respiratory irritation develops or if breathing becomes difficult.
INGESTION:
No emergency care anticipated.
SKIN:
Wash with soap and water.
EYES:
In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at
least 15 minutes and get medical attention if irritation persists.
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(5) FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FLASH POINT: None
METHOD: Not specified
FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR - LOWER (%): Not applicable
FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR - UPPER (%): Not applicable
IGNITION TEMP: None
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: All standard firefighting media
SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES: None known
SENSITIVITY TO MECHANICAL IMPACT (Y/N): No
SENSITIVITY TO STATIC DISCHARGE: Sensitivity to static discharge
is not expected.
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(6) ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
ACTION TO BE TAKEN IF MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED:
Sweep or gather up material and place in proper container for disposal
or recovery.
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(7) HANDLING AND STORAGE
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORAGE:
No special precautions required.
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(8) EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: No specific engineering controls normally
required.
VENTILATION: General room ventilation is normally adequate.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Use approved NIOSH respiratory protection if
TLV exceeded or over exposure is likely.
EYE AND FACE PROTECTION: Safety glasses
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: None known.
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: None known.
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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
BOILING POINT: 2230 C (4045 F)
MELTING POINT: 1710 C (3110 F)
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (WATER=1): 2.65
VAPOR PRESSURE (20 C) (MM HG): N/A
VAPOR DENSITY (AIR=1): N/A
% VOLATILE BY VOLUME: None
EVAP. RATE (BUTYL ACETATE=1): N/A
SOLUBILITY IN WATER (20 C): Insoluble
SOLUBILITY IN ORGANIC SOLVENT (STATE SOLVENT): Unknown
PHYSICAL STATE: Solid
COLOR Colorless
APPEARANCE: Clear tubing/rod or crucible
ODOR: None
ODOR THRESHOLD (PPM):
PH:
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(10) STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABILITY: Stable
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur
HAZARDOUS THERMAL
DECOMPOSITION/COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: None known
INCOMPATIBILITY (MATERIALS TO AVOID): Hydrofluoric acid
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Grinding, sawing, sanding, abrading
or otherwise dispersing in air.
Fused silica can convert to
crystalline silica if held at
high temperatures for extended
periods of time.
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(11) TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
AMORPHOUS FUSED SILICA 60676-86-0
ACUTE INHALATION LC50 (MG/L): Unknown
ACUTE ORAL LD50 (MG/KG): Unknown
AMES TEST: Unknown
PRODUCT INFORMATION:
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(12) ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ECOTOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION: No data at this time.
CHEMICAL FATE INFORMATION: No data at this time.
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(13) DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
DISPOSAL METHOD: Disposal should be made in accordance
with federal, state and local
regulations.
EPA HAZARDOUS WASTE CLASSIFICATION: Not Classified
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(14) TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT SHIPPING NAME: None
DOT HAZARD CLASS: None
DOT LABEL(S): None
UN/NA NUMBER: None
PLACARDS: None
IATA: None
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(15) REGULATORY INFORMATION
SARA SECTION 302: None Found
SARA (311, 312) HAZARD CLASS: None
SARA (313) CHEMICALS: None
WHMIS HAZARD CLASS D2B TOXIC MATERIALS
HAZARD RATING SYSTEMS
HMIS: FLAMMABILITY 0 , REACTIVITY 0 , HEALTH 1
NFPA: FLAMMABILITY 0 , REACTIVITY 0 , HEALTH 1
TSCA: All ingredients in this product comply
with the TSCA Inventory requirements.
EINECS: All ingredients in this product comply
with the EINECS Inventory requirements.
CANADIAN DOMESTIC SUBSTANCES LIST: All of the ingredients in this product
are included in the Canadian DSL.
CANADIAN NON-DOMESTIC SUBSTANCES LIST:
CANADIAN NPRI CHEMICALS: None
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(16) OTHER INFORMATION
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
C = ceiling limit NEGL = negligible EST = estimated
NF = none found NA = not applicable UNK = unknown
NE = none established REC = recommended ND = none determined
V = recommended by vendor TS = trade secret SKN = skin
R = recommended MST = mist
LABELING INFORMATION:
DATE PRINTED: 10/23/06
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OTHER OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (NON-U.S.)
Other established occupational exposure limits where known are shown below.
AMORPHOUS FUSED SILICA
60676-86-0 U.K. Occupational Exposure Standard: 0.1 mg/m3 TWA
Mexican Occupational Exposure Limit: 0.1 mg/m3 TWA
German Exposure Limit: TRGS 900 - 0.3 mg/m3 (MAK)
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*** END OF MSDS ***
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NOTICE: Information herein is given in good faith, but no warranty,
expressed or implied, is made. This material is intended for
industrial use only.
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