Material Safety Data Sheet

16.5Other components below reportable levels
14808-60-7 <1Crystalline silica (Quartz)
*Designates that a specific chemical identity and/or percentage of composition has been withheld as a trade secret.
4. First-aid measures
Move to fresh air. Call a physician if symptoms develop or persist.
Inhalation
Wash off with soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation develops and persists.
Skin contact
Rinse with water. Get medical attention if irritation develops and persists.
Eye contact
Rinse mouth. Get medical attention if symptoms occur.
Ingestion
Coughing.
Most important
symptoms/effects, acute and
delayed
Treat symptomatically.
Indication of immediate
medical attention and special
treatment needed
Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved, and take precautions to
protect themselves.
General information
5. Fire-fighting measures
Water fog. Foam. Dry chemical powder. Carbon dioxide (CO2).
Suitable extinguishing media
Do not use water jet as an extinguisher, as this will spread the fire.
Unsuitable extinguishing
media
During fire, gases hazardous to health may be formed.
Specific hazards arising from
the chemical
Self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing must be worn in case of fire.
Special protective equipment
and precautions for firefighters
Move containers from fire area if you can do so without risk.
Fire fighting
equipment/instructions
Use standard firefighting procedures and consider the hazards of other involved materials.
Specific methods
No unusual fire or explosion hazards noted.
General fire hazards
6. Accidental release measures
Keep unnecessary personnel away. For personal protection, see section 8 of the SDS.
Personal precautions,
protective equipment and
emergency procedures
Stop the flow of material, if this is without risk. Following product recovery, flush area with water.
For waste disposal, see section 13 of the SDS.
Methods and materials for
containment and cleaning up
Avoid discharge into drains, water courses or onto the ground.
Environmental precautions
7. Handling and storage
Keep formation of airborne dusts to a minimum. Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places
where dust is formed. Do not breathe dust. Avoid prolonged exposure.
Precautions for safe handling
Store in original tightly closed container. Store away from incompatible materials (see Section 10
of the SDS).
Conditions for safe storage,
including any incompatibilities
8. Exposure controls/personal protection
Occupational exposure limits
US. OSHA Table Z-1 Limits for Air Contaminants (29 CFR 1910.1000)
Value
Type
Form
Components
PEL 5 mg/m3 Respirable fraction.Calcium carbonate (CAS
1317-65-3)
15 mg/m3 Total dust.
PEL 5 mg/m3 Respirable fraction.Kaolin (CAS 1332-58-7)
15 mg/m3 Total dust.
Hercules Staput SDS US
925326 Version #: 01 Revision date: - Issue date: 22-April-2015
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