ETERNIT INC -- SIKAFLEX  -- 9340-00N036683
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SIKAFLEX
MSDS Date:08/01/1987
FSC:9340
NIIN:00N036683
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ETERNIT INC
Address:VILLAGE CENTER DR
City:READING
State:PA
ZIP:19607
Country:US
Info Phone Num:215-777-0100
Emergency Phone Num:215-777-0100
CAGE:ETERN
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ETERNIT INC
Address:VILLAGE CENTER DR
Box:City:READING
State:PA
ZIP:19607
Country:US
Phone:215-777-0100
CAGE:ETERN

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

Ingred Name:SILICIC ACID, CALCIUM SALT; (CALCIUM SILICATE)
CAS:1344-95-2
RTECS #:VV9150000
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST

Ingred Name:WOLLASTONITE; (CALCIUM SILICATE REINFORCING FILLERS)
CAS:13983-17-0
RTECS #:ZC9750000

Ingred Name:CELLULOSE AND OTHER CARBOHYDRATES; (NATURAL ORGANIC FIBERS)
CAS:65996-61-4

Ingred Name:SILICA, CRYSTALLINE - QUARTZ; (QUARTZ AS UNREACTED BY
    PRODUCT)
CAS:14808-60-7
RTECS #:VV7330000
Other REC Limits:PEL: 0.6 MG/M3 (MFR)
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:ACUTE: DUST CAN IRRITATE UPPER
    RESPIRATORY SYSTEM. CHRONIC: EXCESSIVE INHAL OF SILICA DUST LEVELS
    ABOVE PEL CAN PRODUCE PNEUMOCONIOSIS, COMMONLY CALLED SILICOSIS,
    WHICH IS A CHRONIC, SLOWLY DEVELOPING  DISEASE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SILICA, CRYSTALLINE (QUARTZ): ANTIC TO
    BE A CARCINOGEN (NTP) GROUP 2A(IARC).
Effects of Overexposure:UPPER RESPIRATORY IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING UPPER RESPIRATORY &
    LUNG DISEASE SUCH AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO BRONCHITIS, EMPHYSEMA &
    ASTHMA.

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

First Aid:INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. EYES: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR @
    LEAST 15 MINUTES. SKIN: FLUSH WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER. CALL
    MD . INGEST: CALL MD IMMED .

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

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

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

Spill Release Procedures:VACUUM CLEAN DUST CREATED DURING FABRICATION.
    IF SWEEPING IS NECESSARY USE A DUST SUPPRESSANT.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:VENT-USE SUFFICIENT NATL/MECH VENT TO
    REDUCE DUST BELOW PEL FOR RESPIRABLE QUARTZ.
Other Precautions:GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD SHOULD BE USED DURING CUTTING OR
    FABRICATING. AVOID CREATING DUST.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR
    PROTECTION AGAINST SILICOSIS PRODUCING DUST.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST/MECH(GEN): AS APPROPRIATE.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:CHEM WORK GOG & FULL LNGTH FSHLD.
Other Protective Equipment:NONE.
Work Hygienic Practices:USE GOOD HOUSEKEEPING TECHNIQUES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:1.75(H*2O=1)
Solubility in Water:NIL
Appearance and Odor:GREY SHEET-NO ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN LANDFILL. COMPLY W/ALL LOCAL, STATE &
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS. WASTES GENERATED DURING APPLICATION,
    DEMOLITION, BREAKAGE OR SPILLAGE ARE NOT HAZARDOUS WASTES.

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