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MATERIAL SAFETY

DATA SHEET

HTH DE FILTER AID

REVISION DATE : 09/27/2010 Page 1 of 12

FOR ANY EMERGENCY, 24 HOURS / 7 DAYS, CALL:

FOR ALL TRANSPORTATION ACCIDENTS, CALL CHEMTREC®:

FOR ALL MSDS QUESTIONS & REQUESTS, CALL:

1-800-654-6911 (OUTSIDE

USA: 1-423-780-2970)

1-800-424-9300 (OUTSIDE

USA: 1-703-527-3887)

1-800-511-MSDS (OUTSIDE

USA: 1-423-780-2347)

PRODUCT NAME: HTH DE FILTER AID

1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

Arch Chemicals, Inc.

501 Merritt 7 PO Box 5204

Norwalk, CT 06856-5204

REVISION DATE: 09/27/2010

SUPERCEDES: 02/09/2010

MSDS Number: 000000001253

SYNONYMS: Diatomaceous Earth, D.E.

CHEMICAL FAMILY: Silica

DESCRIPTION / USE Filter medium for spas and swimming

pools.

FORMULA: SiO2

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

OSHA Hazard

Classification:

Possible respiratory irritant, Lung toxin, Carcinogen

Routes of Entry: Inhalation

Chemical Interactions: No known or reported interactions.

Medical Conditions Aggravated: Inhalation of the dust from this material at concentrations above

the TLV can aggravate pre-existing upper respiratory and lung

diseases such as bronchitis, emphysema and asthma.

Human Threshold Response Data

Odor Threshold

Not established for product.

Irritation Threshold

Not established for product.

Summary of content (12 pages)

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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET FOR ANY EMERGENCY, 24 HOURS / 7 DAYS, CALL: FOR ALL TRANSPORTATION ACCIDENTS, CALL CHEMTREC®: FOR ALL MSDS QUESTIONS & REQUESTS, CALL: 1-800-654-6911 (OUTSIDE USA: 1-423-780-2970) 1-800-424-9300 (OUTSIDE USA: 1-703-527-3887) 1-800-511-MSDS (OUTSIDE USA: 1-423-780-2347) PRODUCT NAME: HTH DE FILTER AID 1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION Arch Chemicals, Inc.
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Hazardous Materials Identification System / National Fire Protection Association Classifications Hazard Ratings : Health Flammability Physical / Instability HMIS NFPA 1* 1 0 0 0 0 PPI / Special hazard. Immediate (Acute) Health Effects Inhalation Toxicity: May be harmful if inhaled. Inhalation of the dust from this material at concentrations above the TLV may result in upper respiratory tract irritation. Skin Toxicity: Not expected to be irritating to the skin.
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS CAS OR CHEMICAL NAME CAS # DIATOMITE, FLUX CALCINED 68855-54-9 % RANGE - 100 MAY CONTAIN THE FOLLOWING FORMS OF SILICON DIOXIDE: CRISTOBALITE (SIO2) 14464-46-1 QUARTZ (SIO2) 14808-60-7 4. FIRST AID MEASURES Inhalation: Skin Contact: Eye Contact: Ingestion: IF INHALED: Remove individual to fresh air. Seek medical attention if breathing becomes difficult or if respiratory irritation develops.
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Hazardous Combustion Products: None Upper Flammable / Explosive Limit, % in air: Lower Flammable / Explosive Limit, % in air: Not applicable Not applicable 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal Protection for Emergency Situations: Spill Mitigation Procedures Air Release: Use the personal protective equipment recommended in Section 8 and a NIOSH approved self-contained breathing apparatus.
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Protective Equipment for Routine Use of Product Respiratory Protection : Respirator Type : Eye Protection: Protective Clothing Type: Wear a NIOSH approved respirator if levels above the exposure limits are possible. Wear a NIOSH approved N95 respirator. Use safety glasses with side shields.
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET CRISTOBALITE (SIO2) 14464-46-1 OSHA Z3 10 mg/m3 TWA respirable Use ½ the value calculated from the count or mass formulae for quartz.
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET QUARTZ (SIO2) QUARTZ (SIO2) QUARTZ (SIO2) 14808-60-7 14808-60-7 14808-60-7 OSHA Z3 OSHA Z3 ACGIH 8-hour time weighted average 8-hour time weighted average 0.025 mg/m3 TWA respirable dust fraction Respirable fraction; see Appendix C, paragraph C. QUARTZ (SIO2) 14808-60-7 ACGIH 0.025 mg/m3 TWA Respirable fraction QUARTZ (SIO2) QUARTZ (SIO2) 14808-60-7 14808-60-7 OSHA Z1 NIOSH-IDLH 25 mg/m3 QUARTZ (SIO2) 14808-60-7 NIOSH-IDLH 50 mg/m3 9.
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Stability and Reactivity Summary: Conditions to Avoid: Chemical Incompatibility: Hazardous Decomposition Products: Decomposition Temperature: Stable under normal conditions. Not sensitive to mechanical shock. Not sensitive to static discharge. Product will not undergo hazardous polymerization. Contact with incompatible substances Hydrofluoric Acid None known Not applicable 11.
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET QUARTZ (SIO2) The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has classified this product or a component of this product as a Group 1 substance, Carcinogenic to Humans. 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Overview: No aquatic toxicity data is available for this product. 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS CARE MUST BE TAKEN TO PREVENT ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION FROM THE USE OF THE MATERIAL.
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION UNITED STATES: Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA): EPA Pesticide Registration Number: FIFRA Listing of Pesticide Chemicals (40 CFR 180): The components of this product are listed on the TSCA Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances. None established Not registered in the US under FIFRA. Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) Title III: Hazard Categories Sections 311 / 312 (40 CFR 370.
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET New Jersey: CAS # COMPONENT NAME Massachusetts: CAS # 14464-46-1 14808-60-7 COMPONENT NAME CRISTOBALITE (SIO2) Quartz California Proposition 65: CAS # COMPONENT NAME WHMIS Hazard Classification: Ingredient Disclosure List (WHMIS) 1988-01-20 Threshold limits: 1 Weight percent 1403 SILICA, CRYSTALLINE, CRISTOBALITE Ingredient Disclosure List (WHMIS) 2007-08-24 Threshold limits: 1 Weight percent 1490 Silica, crystalline, cristobalite Ingredient Disclosure List (WHMIS) 1988-01
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 16. OTHER INFORMATION MSDS REVISION STATUS : SECTIONS REVISED: Major References : 1 Available upon request. THIS MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET (MSDS) HAS BEEN PREPARED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE FEDERAL OSHA HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD, 29 CFR 1910.1200. THE INFORMATION IN THIS MSDS SHOULD BE PROVIDED TO ALL WHO WILL USE, HANDLE, STORE, TRANSPORT, OR OTHERWISE BE EXPOSED TO THIS PRODUCT.