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OIL-DRI Corporation of America
410 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611 |
Emergency: 800-621-7191
Information: 312-321-1515 |
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MSDS No. |
S-30011110-2 |
Issued: |
May, 19 1995 |
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1. IDENTIFICATION |
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Identity: |
Oil-Dri All Purpose Floor Absorbent |
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Manufacturer: |
Oil-Dri Corporation |
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Chemical Name: |
Fullers Earth
(CAS# 8031-18-3) |
DOT Class: |
Not Regulated |
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2. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS |
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This material may contain up to 20% quartz (CAS# 14808-60-7)
by weight. Measurements show that the amount of respirable crystalline
silica (< 10um) is approximately 7% by weight. |
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OSHA PEL: |
10 mg/m3
(%SiO2+2)
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ACGIH TLV: |
0.1 mg/m3 |
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This mineral sample contains a small amount of
naturally-occurring crystalline silica as a quartz. IARC, in Monograph 42,
has concluded that there is "limited evidence" of the carcinogenicity of
crystalline silica to humans. Applications data indicate that exposure to
respirable quartz in this product with normal use is well below the OSHA
Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) and the ACGIH Threshold Limit Value (TLV).
Therefore, this material is considered NOT HAZARDOUS. |
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*OSHA Hazards Communication Standard requires labeling of
materials containing > 0.1% crystalline silica. |
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3. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS |
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Boiling Point: |
N/A |
Specific Gravity: |
2.2 |
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Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): |
N/A |
Melting Point: |
N/A |
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Vapor Density (Air=1): |
N/A |
Evaporation Rate: |
N/A |
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Solubility in Water: |
N/A |
Appearance & Odor |
Gray to tan granules; Odorless |
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4. FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA |
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Flash Point: |
N/A |
Flammable Limits: |
N/A |
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Extinguishing Media: |
Water, Class A extinguisher. No special procedures required. |
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Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazards: |
None |
NFPA Rating: |
0 - 0 - 0 |
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5. REACTIVITY DATA |
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Stability: |
Stable |
Hazardous Polymerization: |
Will not occur |
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Incompatibility: |
Contact with hydrofluoric acid may generate heat |
Hazardous Decomposition or Byproducts: |
None |
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6. HEALTH HAZARD DATA |
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Inhalation: |
Repeated inhalation of excessive concentrations of any dust,
including this material, may lead to lung injury. |
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Ingestion: |
No hazard with unused material. |
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Carcinogenicity: |
OSHA? N/A |
NTP? N/A |
IARC? N/A |
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Signs & Symptoms of Exposure: |
N/A |
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by
Exposure: |
N/A |
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Emergency & First Aid Procedures: |
No special procedures |
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7. PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING & USE |
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Steps to be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled: |
Sweep and dispose |
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Waste Disposal Method: |
Unused material is suitable for disposal in sanitary
landfill. Used material may be subject to regulation, depending on the
nature of the material absorbed. Check with appropriate regulatory authority
for used material containing hazardous waste. |
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Precautions to be Taken in Handling and Storage: |
N/A |
| Other Procedures: |
N/A |
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8. CONTROL MEASURES |
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Respiratory Protection: |
Use NIOSH approved respirator if excessive dust is generated |
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Ventilation: |
N/A |
Other Protective Clothing/Equipment: |
N/A |
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Work/Hygienic Practices: |
Normal good work practice |
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The information in this data sheet is
believed to be accurate. However, each purchaser should make his own test to
determine the suitability of the product for its purpose. OIL-DRI
CORPORATION OF AMERICA MAKES NO WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT
TO THE PRODUCT and assumes no responsibility for any risk or liability
arising from use of the information or the product. Statements about this
product should not be construed as recommendations to use the product
in infringement of any patent. |
