Quartz (SiO2)
(as free crystalline silica)| Material Safety Data Sheet | U.S. Department of Labor |
| May be used to comply with | Occupational Safety and Health Administration |
| OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard, | (Non-Mandatory Form) |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200. Standard must be | Form Approved |
| consulted for specific requirements. | OMB No. 1218-0072 |
| IDENTITY (As Used on Label and List) | 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
Trenwa, Inc. |
Emergency Telephone Number 859-781-0831 |
| Address (Number, Street, City, State, and ZIP Code) | Telephone Number for Information 859-781-0831 |
| 1419 Alexandria Pike | Date Prepared 6/24/02 |
| Fort Thomas, KY 41075 | Signature of Preparer (optional) |
Section II - Hazard Ingredients/Identity Information
| Hazardous Components (Specific Chemical Identity; Common Name(s)) | OSHA PEL | ACGIH TLV | Other Limits Recommended |
%(optional) |
| Quartz (SiO2) (as free crystalline silica) |
| Chromium (III) compounds 0.5 mg/m3 (as Cr) |
Section III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
| Boiling Point | N/A | Specific Gravity (H2O = 1) |
N/A |
| Vapor Pressure (mm Hg.) | N/A | Melting Point | N/A |
| Vapor Density (AIR = 1) | N/A | Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1) |
N/A |
| Solubility in Water Not Soluble |
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| Appearance and Odor
Odorless Solid |
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Section IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
| Flash Point (Method Used)
N/A |
Flammable Limits
N/A |
LEL
N/A |
UEL
N/A |
| Extinguishing Media N/A |
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| Special Fire Fighting Procedures |
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| None |
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| Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards | |||
| None |
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| (Reproduce locally) | OSHA 174, Sept. 1985 |
Section V - Reactivity Data
| Stability | Unstable | Conditions to Avoid |
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| Stable | X | None | |
| Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid) None |
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| Hazardous Decomposition or Byproducts None |
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| Hazardous Polymerization |
May Occur | Conditions to Avoid |
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| Will Not Occur | X | None | |
Section VI - Health Hazard Data
| Route(s) of Entry: | Inhalation? Yes | Skin? No | Ingestion? Yes |
| Health Hazards (Acute and Chronic) |
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| Sawing or grinding may result in release of dust particles which may:
Acute: Cause minor irritation of the eye or nose. |
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| Chronic : Result in lung disease (Silicosis) if exposed to excessive amounts for prolonged periods. | |||
| Carcinogenicity: | NTP? NO | IARC Monographs? No | OSHA Regulated? No |
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| Signs and Symptoms of Exposure |
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| Irritation of eyes and nose or shortness of breath. | |||
| Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure |
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| Preexisting lung disease such as emphysema or asthma. | |||
| Emergency and First Aid Procedures |
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| Flush eyes generously with water for 15 minutes. If irritation still persists, contact a physician. | |||
Section VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
| Steps to Be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled |
| Sweep up and discard |
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| Waste Disposal Method |
| Dispose of as common waste |
| Precautions to Be taken in Handling and Storing |
| None |
| Other Precautions |
| Wear NIOSH approved respirator and tight fitting goggles when sawing or grinding. |
Section VIII - Control Measures
| Respiratory Proctection (Specify Type) Wear NIOSH approved respirator and tight fitting goggles when sawing or grinding. |
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| Ventilation | Local Exhaust | Special |
| Mechanical (General)
In confined area |
Other |
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| Protective Gloves
When required. |
Eye Protection
Tight fitting goggles. |
| Other Protective Clothing or Equipment None |
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| Work/Hygienic Practices N/A |
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