R T VANDERBILT COMPANY INC -- VANSIL W-10  -- 6810-00N018826
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:VANSIL W-10
MSDS Date:01/20/1986
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N018826
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:R T VANDERBILT COMPANY INC
Address:30 WINFIELD STREET
City:NORWALK
State:CT
ZIP:06855
Country:US
Info Phone Num:203-853-1400
Emergency Phone Num:203-853-1400
CAGE:IN612
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:R T VANDERBILT CO INC
Address:30 WINFIELD ST
Box:5150
City:NORWALK
State:CT
ZIP:06855
Country:US
Phone:203-853-1400
CAGE:IN612
Company Name:R. T. VANDERBILT CO INC
Address:30 WINFIELD STREET
Box:5150
City:NORWALK
State:CT
ZIP:06855
Country:US
Phone:203-853-1400
CAGE:1N612

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:WOLLASTONITE;(CALCIUM SILICATE MINERAL(CALCIUM
    METASILICATE)). PEL:15MG(CU)/M3;5 MG/M3
    (MFR).TLV:10MG(CU)/M3;5MG/M3(MFR)
CAS:13983-17-0
RTECS #:ZC9750000
OSHA PEL:SEE INGREDIENT NAME
ACGIH TLV:SEE INGREDIENT NAME

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:IN A NIOSH MEDICAL SURVEY OF
    WOLLASTONITE WORKERS "NO DEFINITE ASSOCIATION OF WOLLASTONITE
    EXPOSURE AND EXCESS MORBIDITY COULD BE DEMONSTRATED". FROM AN
    UPDATE OF THIS STUDY IT WAS CONCLUDED THAT PROL ONGED EXPOSURE TO
    EXCESSIVE WOLLASTONITE DUST MAY AFFECT PULM FUNC. BECAUSE OF THE
    SHAPE OF INDIV (SEE EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: WOLLASTONITE PARTICLES, MINOR SKIN
    IRRITATION MAY RESULT FROM PROLONGED PHYSICAL CONTACT WITH THE
    PRODUCT.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:NOT EXPECTED TO BE A PROBLEM. NO SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS.
    INGEST: CALL MD IMMEDIATELY . INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SUPPORT
    BREATHING (GIVE O*2/ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION) . EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLU
    SH EYES WITH POTABLE WATER FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 MINUTES, SEEK
    ASSISTANCE FROM MD . SKIN: FLUSH WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER.
    CALL MD .

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:NONFLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE .
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONFLAMMABLE. USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA &
    FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:NOT A RCRA HAZARDOUS WASTE. USE VACUUM TO
    CLEAN UP SPILLAGE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID BREATHING DUST. USE DUST MASK IF
    TLV OR PEL FOR AIRBORNE DUST IS EXCEEDED. SEE OSHA 29 CFR 1000.134.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED DUST MASKS. SEE OSHA 29 CFR
    1000.134.
Ventilation:USE LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION AS PRIMARY DUST CONTROL
    METHOD.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:BARRIER CREAM IS RECOMMENDED.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:N1
Solubility in Water:NONE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE POWDER WITH NO ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NONE

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF ACCORDING TO FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
    REGULATIONS.

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