WHITTAKER CLARK & DANIELS INC -- MICA  -- 6850-00N036283
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:MICA
MSDS Date:05/01/1992
FSC:6850
NIIN:00N036283
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:WHITTAKER CLARK & DANIELS INC
Address:1000 COOLIDGE ST
City:SOUTH PLAINFIELD
State:NJ
ZIP:07080
Country:US
Info Phone Num:908-561-6100;800-732-0562
Emergency Phone Num:908-561-6100;800-732-0562
CAGE:87775
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:WHITTAKER CLARK AND DANIELS INC
Address:1000 COOLIDGE ST
Box:City:SOUTH PLAINFIELD
State:NJ
ZIP:07080
Country:US
Phone:908-561-6100/8007320562
CAGE:87775

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

Ingred Name:MICA - SILICATES (< 1% CRYSTALLINE SILICA)
CAS:12001-26-2
RTECS #:VV8760000
OSHA PEL:20 MPPCF
ACGIH TLV:3 MG/M3 RDUST; 9293

Ingred Name:CRYSTALLINE SILICA-QUARTZ
CAS:14808-60-7
RTECS #:VV7330000
OSHA PEL:SEE TABLE Z3
ACGIH TLV:0.1 MG/M3 RDUST;9293

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:MAY CAUSE DELAYED RESPIRATORY DISEASE
    IF DUST IS INHALED OVER A PROLONGED PERIOD.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CRYSTALLINE SILICA-QUARTZ:GROUP
    2A,IARC,VOL 7,P.341,1987; ANTICIPATED TO BE CARC, NTP 6TH ANNUAL
    RPT ON CARC,1991.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE. SUPPORT BREATHING (GIVE
    ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION/OXYGEN) . INGESTION: CALL MD IMMEDIATELY .
    SKIN: FLUSH WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER . EYE: FLUSH WIT H WATER
    FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES .

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

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE CONDITIONS
    .
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP OR VACUUM SPILLED MATERIAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:NONE.
Other Precautions:NONE.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR WHILE DUST
    CONCENTRATIONS ARE ABOVE TLV.
Ventilation:GENERAL VENTILATION SUFFICIENT TO KEEP AIRBORNE
    CONCENTRATION BELOW CURRENT EXPOSE LIMITS .
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:2.6-3.2
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:0
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE TO BUFF ODORLESS POWDER.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0(WT)

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND
    LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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