SAFETY DATA SHEET. Emergency Assistance Chemtrec

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1 SAFETY DATA SHEET 1. Identification Product identifier FILTER AID, CELITE 545 Other means of identification Product code 2617 Synonyms Recommended use Recommended restrictions DIATOMACEOUS EARTH, FLUX-CALCINED None known. Manufacturer/Importer/Supplier/Distributor information Manufacturer Company name GFS Chemicals, Inc. Address P.O. Box 245 Powell, OH United States Telephone Phone Toll Free Fax Website Emergency phone number 2. Hazard(s) identification Physical hazards Health hazards Environmental hazards OSHA defined hazards Emergency Assistance Chemtrec Label elements Hazard symbol Signal word Hazard statement Precautionary statement Prevention Response Storage Disposal Hazard(s) not otherwise classified (HNOC) Supplemental information None. None. The substance does not meet the criteria for classification. Observe good industrial hygiene practices. Wash hands after handling. Store away from incompatible materials. Dispose of waste and residues in accordance with local authority requirements. None known. None. 3. Composition/information on ingredients Substances Chemical name Common name and synonyms CAS number % DIATOMACEOUS EARTH DIATOMACEOUS EARTH, FLUX-CALCINED Byproducts Chemical name CAS number % SILICA, (CRISTOBALITE) *Designates that a specific chemical identity and/or percentage of composition has been withheld as a trade secret. Composition comments Additional compounds which may be formed during processing are listed in Section 8. 1 / 6

2 4. First-aid measures Inhalation Skin contact Eye contact Ingestion Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayed Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed General information If dust from the material is inhaled, remove the affected person immediately to fresh air. Call a physician if symptoms develop or persist. Wash off with soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation develops and persists. Do not rub eyes. Rinse with water. Get medical attention if irritation develops and persists. Drink plenty of water. Irritation of eyes. Upper respiratory tract irritation. Treat symptomatically. Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved, and take precautions to protect themselves. 5. Fire-fighting measures Suitable extinguishing media Water fog. Foam. Dry chemical powder. Carbon dioxide (CO2). Unsuitable extinguishing media Specific hazards arising from the chemical Special protective equipment and precautions for firefighters Fire fighting equipment/instructions Specific methods General fire hazards Do not use water jet as an extinguisher, as this will spread the fire. None known. 6. Accidental release measures Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up Environmental precautions 7. Handling and storage Self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing must be worn in case of fire. Use water spray to cool unopened containers. Use standard firefighting procedures and consider the hazards of other involved materials. No unusual fire or explosion hazards noted. Keep unnecessary personnel away. Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak. Keep out of low areas. Wear appropriate protective equipment and clothing during clean-up. Avoid inhalation of dust from the spilled material. Use a NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator if there is a risk of exposure to dust/fume at levels exceeding the exposure limits. Do not touch damaged containers or spilled material unless wearing appropriate protective clothing. For personal protection, see section 8 of the SDS. If sweeping of a contaminated area is necessary use a dust suppressant agent which does not react with the product. Collect dust using a vacuum cleaner equipped with HEPA filter. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Prevent entry into waterways, sewer, basements or confined areas. Following product recovery, flush area with water. For waste disposal, see section 13 of the SDS. Flush with water. Contain spillage, pick up with an electrically protected vacuum cleaner or by wet-brushing and transfer to a container for disposal according to local regulations (see section 13). No special environmental precautions required. Precautions for safe handling Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid breathing dust. Avoid contact with eyes. Practice good housekeeping. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Store in a dry area. Store in original tightly closed container. Store in a well-ventilated place. Store away from incompatible materials (see Section 10 of the SDS). 8. Exposure controls/personal protection Occupational exposure limits U.S. - OSHA Byproducts Type Value Form SILICA, (CRISTOBALITE) (CAS ) TWA 0.15 mg/m3 Total dust mg/m3 Respirable dust mg/m3 Respirable. 1.2 mppcf Respirable. 2 / 6

3 ACGIH Byproducts Type Value Form SILICA, (CRISTOBALITE) (CAS ) Biological limit values Appropriate engineering controls TWA mg/m3 Respirable fraction. No biological exposure limits noted for the ingredient(s). Ventilation should be sufficient to effectively remove and prevent buildup of any dusts or fumes that may be generated during handling or thermal processing. Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment Eye/face protection Use tight fitting goggles if dust is generated. Skin protection Hand protection Other Respiratory protection Thermal hazards General hygiene considerations Wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves. Wear suitable protective clothing. Use a NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator if there is a risk of exposure to dust/fume at levels exceeding the exposure limits. Wear appropriate thermal protective clothing, when necessary. Always observe good personal hygiene measures, such as washing after handling the material and before eating, drinking, and/or smoking. Routinely wash work clothing and protective equipment to remove contaminants. 9. Physical and chemical properties Appearance Odor Physical state Form Color Odor threshold ph Solid. Powder. White Odorless. Melting point/freezing point Initial boiling point and boiling range Flash point Evaporation rate Flammability (solid, gas) 10 (10% suspension in water) Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits Flammability limit - lower (%) Flammability limit - upper (%) Explosive limit - lower (%) Explosive limit - upper (%) Vapor pressure Vapor density Relative density Solubility(ies) Solubility (water) Partition coefficient (n-octanol/water) Auto-ignition temperature Insoluble Decomposition temperature Viscosity Other information Specific gravity Stability and reactivity Reactivity The product is stable and non-reactive under normal conditions of use, storage and transport. 3 / 6

4 Chemical stability Possibility of hazardous reactions Conditions to avoid Incompatible materials Hazardous decomposition products Material is stable under normal conditions. Hazardous polymerization does not occur. None known. Contact with incompatible materials. Avoid dispersal of dust in the air (i.e., clearing dust surfaces with compressed air). This product reacts with hydrofluoric acid. No hazardous decomposition products are known. 11. Toxicological information Information on likely routes of exposure Inhalation Skin contact Eye contact Ingestion Symptoms related to the physical, chemical and toxicological characteristics Information on toxicological effects Acute toxicity Skin corrosion/irritation Serious eye damage/eye irritation Respiratory or skin sensitization Inhalation of dusts may cause respiratory irritation. No adverse effects due to skin contact are expected. Dust in the eyes will cause irritation. Expected to be a low ingestion hazard. Irritation of eyes. Upper respiratory tract irritation. Respiratory sensitization Skin sensitization Germ cell mutagenicity Carcinogenicity Prolonged skin contact may cause temporary irritation. Dust in the eyes will cause irritation. Prolonged or repeated contact can result in defatting and drying of the skin which may result in skin irritation and dermatitis (rash). No data available to indicate product or any components present at greater than 0.1% are mutagenic or genotoxic. There may be a relationship between silicosis and certain cancers. IARC Monographs. Overall Evaluation of Carcinogenicity 1 Carcinogenic to humans. US. National Toxicology Program (NTP) Report on Carcinogens Reproductive toxicity Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure Aspiration hazard Chronic effects Further information 12. Ecological information Ecotoxicity Known To Be Human Carcinogen. This product is not expected to cause reproductive or developmental effects. Persistence and degradability Not inherently biodegradable. Bioaccumulative potential Mobility in soil Other adverse effects In 1997, IARC (the International Agency for Research on Cancer) concluded that crystalline silica inhaled from occupational sources can cause lung cancer in humans. However in making the overall evaluation, IARC noted that "carcinogenicity was not detected in all industrial circumstances studied. Carcinogenicity may be dependent on inherent characteristics of the crystalline silica or on external factors affecting its biological activity or distribution of its polymorphs." (IARC Monographs on the evaluation of the carcinogenic risks of chemicals to humans, Silica, silicates dust and organic fibres, 1997, Vol. 68, IARC, Lyon, France.) This product has no known adverse effect on human health. The product is not classified as environmentally hazardous. However, this does not exclude the possibility that large or frequent spills can have a harmful or damaging effect on the environment. No data available. No data available. No other adverse environmental effects (e.g. ozone depletion, photochemical ozone creation potential, endocrine disruption, global warming potential) are expected from this component. 4 / 6

5 13. Disposal considerations Disposal instructions Local disposal regulations Hazardous waste code Waste from residues / unused products Contaminated packaging 14. Transport information DOT Not regulated as dangerous goods. IATA Not regulated as dangerous goods. IMDG Not regulated as dangerous goods. Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code 15. Regulatory information US federal regulations Collect and reclaim or dispose in sealed containers at licensed waste disposal site. Dispose of the material in an approved industrial waste landfill. Dispose in accordance with all applicable regulations. The waste code should be assigned in discussion between the user, the producer and the waste disposal company. Dispose of in accordance with local regulations. Empty containers or liners may retain some product residues. This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe manner (see: Disposal instructions). Empty containers should be taken to an approved waste handling site for recycling or disposal. Since emptied containers may retain product residue, follow label warnings even after container is emptied. Not applicable. All components are on the U.S. EPA TSCA Inventory List. This product is not known to be a "Hazardous Chemical" as defined by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR TSCA Section 12(b) Export Notification (40 CFR 707, Subpt. D) CERCLA Hazardous Substance List (40 CFR 302.4) Not listed. SARA 304 Emergency release notification Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA) Hazard categories Immediate Hazard - No Delayed Hazard - No Fire Hazard - No Pressure Hazard - No Reactivity Hazard - No SARA 302 Extremely hazardous substance Not listed. SARA 311/312 Hazardous chemical SARA 313 (TRI reporting) Other federal regulations Clean Air Act (CAA) Section 112 Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs) List Clean Air Act (CAA) Section 112(r) Accidental Release Prevention (40 CFR ) Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) US state regulations WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. US. California Controlled Substances. CA Department of Justice (California Health and Safety Code Section 11100) Not listed. US. Massachusetts RTK - Substance List 5 / 6

6 US. New Jersey Worker and Community Right-to-Know Act US. Pennsylvania Worker and Community Right-to-Know Law US. Rhode Island RTK US. California Proposition 65 WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer. US - California Proposition 65 - CRT: Listed date/carcinogenic substance Listed: October 1, 1988 International Inventories Country(s) or region Inventory name On inventory (yes/no)* Australia Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS) Canada Canada China Europe Europe Japan Korea New Zealand Philippines United States & Puerto Rico Domestic Substances List (DSL) Non-Domestic Substances List (NDSL) Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances in China (IECSC) European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances (EINECS) European List of Notified Chemical Substances (ELINCS) Inventory of Existing and New Chemical Substances (ENCS) Existing Chemicals List (ECL) New Zealand Inventory Philippine Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances (PICCS) Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory *A "" indicates that all components of this product comply with the inventory requirements administered by the governing country(s) A "No" indicates that one or more components of the product are not listed or exempt from listing on the inventory administered by the governing country(s). 16. Other information, including date of preparation or last revision Issue date Version # 01 June No No No Disclaimer Revision Information GFS Chemicals cannot anticipate all conditions under which this information and its product, or the products of other manufacturers in combination with its product, may be used. It is the user s responsibility to ensure safe conditions for handling, storage and disposal of the product, and to assume liability for loss, injury, damage or expense due to improper use. The information in the sheet was written based on the best knowledge and experience currently available. Product and Company Identification: Synonyms Composition / Information on Ingredients: Disclosure Overrides Physical & Chemical Properties: Multiple Properties 6 / 6