MSDS

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Material Safety Data Sheet
Used to comply with OSHA s Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200
IDENTITY (As used on label or list)
Glass and Colored Glass
Note: Blank spaces are not permitted. If any item is not
applicable, or no information is available, the space must
be marked to indicate that.
SECTION I
Manufacturer s Name
Spectrum Glass Co., Inc.
Emergency Telephone Number
[phone]
Address (Number, Street, City, State, and Zip Code)
24105 Snohomish-Woodinville Road,
Woodinville, WA 98072
Telephone Number for Location
Same as Above
Date Created
1996-01-18
Date Revised
2002-11-12
Prepared by:
SECTION II - Hazardous Ingredients/Identity Information
Hazardous Components OSHA PEL/TWA ACGIH TLV-TWA Other Limits
Recommended
%
(optional)
Glass Dust 10 mg/m
3
0.05 mg/m
3
(crystalline silica)
NA
NOTE: The chemicals used to produce this product are in a glass matrix and are, therefore, not
available to the environment unless the product is heated above 2,000 F or ground to an extremely
fine particle size.
Many of Spectrum s products are made with metal oxides. While the metals are bound up in a
glass matrix, grinding to an extremely fine mesh size can liberate some of the metals in the glass.
Normal grinding will generally not produce glass flour or powder fine enough to liberate any
metals. In any event a NIOSH (National Institute of Occupational Safety & Health) approved dust
mask, at a minimum, should be worn during grinding. Spectrum recommends the use of a
respirator outfitted with a HEPA filter. HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Absolute) filters provide the
greatest measure of personal protective equipment. Good exhaust ventilation is also
recommended. Use a water bath or water-grinding wheel when grinding glass. Keep your work
area as clean as possible and free of glass debris.