Zimmerlite Material Safety Data Sheet Brochure

ZIMMERLITE Granular – Absorbent METROCHEM, INC. POLLUTION CONTROL MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT 1200 W 8 STREET, VANCOVUER, WA 98660 360-944-6100, 1-800-590-2436 FAX: 360-896-2456 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET (Required under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200) SECTION 1 Manufacturer’s Name: Roy P. & Billie Jean Zimmerly Telephone No. 360-883-1966 Address: 8518 NE 158 AVE City, State, Zip: Vancouver, WA 98682 SECTION 2 HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS / IDENTITY oas no. osha pel Chemical Name: Amorphous Silica sio2 7631-86-9 6mg/m3 This product has been screened and dries to eliminate all but a small portion of dust which can become airborne and be breathed. Chemical analysis and x-ray defraction have shown the product listed to contain between 0% and 2.5% crystalline silica in the form of quartz cas no 14808-60-7 or cristobalite cas no 14464-46-1. HMJS (hazardous materials identification system) ratings-noca/cpma hazard rating: 4=most severe. Health: 1 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 0 Personal protection: Use dust mask, such as 3M 9900 or equivalent. SECTION 3 PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS Boiling Pont: NA Vapor Pressure: NA Specific gravity (H2O=1): 1.9 Reactivity in water: None Solubility in water: Negligible Appearance & Odor: Buff to off white Odorless Melting point : NA SECTION 4 FIRE & EXPLOSION DATA Flash point: None Flammable limits in air %by volume: None Method Used: NA UEL UPPER: NA Auto-ignition Temperature: NA Extinguisher Media: NA Special fire fighting procedures: NA Unusual fire and explosion hazards: NA SECTION 5 PHYSICAL HAZARDS (REACTIVITY DATA) Stability: stable Incompatibility (materials to avoid): Hydrofluoric Acid Conditions to avoid: NA Decomposition products: NONE Hazardous polymerization: Will not occur SECTION 6 HEALTH HAZARDS Type: Effects of overexposure: First Aid Procedures: INHALATION Years of long term exposure to resirable silica Remove to fresh air above the PEL May produce pneumoconiosis- silicosis And consult physician. in susceptible persons. Chronic exposure may irritate nasal passage, aggravate pre-existing diseases such as bronchitis, emphysema and asthma. INGESTION No adverse effects likely In case of significant Amounts, induce vomiting to purge. SKIN No adverse effects likely If irritation to unprotected skin, wash with soap and water. EYES May irritate eyes Irrigate with steady stream of cool water. SECTION 7 SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS AND SPILL/LEAK PROCEDURES Precautions to be taken in handling and storage: Store in dry area Other precautions: Use techniques that minimize generating dust. Steps to be taken in case material is released or spilled: Use procedures suitable for any inert dry product. If spill is on wet slippery surface, leave the spilled material to absorb moisture. Waste disposal methods Bury as non-toxic waste in an approved landfill. (consult federal, state, local regulations) SECTION 8 SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION/CONTROL MEASURES Respiratory protection: Dust mask 3M9900 or equivalent Ventilation: Normal Local exhaust: Recommended Mechanical (general): None Special: None Other: None Protective gloves: Not required Eye Protection : Safety glasses recommended Other protective clothing or equipment: Not required WORK /HYGIENIC PRACTICES: Good house keeping practices-avoid creating dust. Judgements as to the suitability of information herein for purchaser’s purposes are necessarily purchaser’s responsibility. Therefore, although reasonable care has been taken in the preparation of such information Zimmerlite extends no warranties, makes no representations, and assumes no responsibility as to accuracy or suitability of such information for application to purchaser’s intended purpose or for consequences of its uses. PREPARED BY ROY P. ZIMMERLY January 3, 2005