MSDS- Safety Data Sheet
Safety Data Sheet
May be used to comply with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200. Standard must be consulted for specific requirements.
U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(Non-Mandatory Form)
Form Approved
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 | |||
| Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards | |||
| None | |||
| (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 |
| 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 |
| 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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| Page 2 | * U.S.G.P.O.: 1986 – 491 – 529/45775 |