EAGLE-PICHER INDUSTRIES INC -- SOLID-A-SORB  -- 9620-00N030695
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SOLID-A-SORB
MSDS Date:05/16/1986
FSC:9620
NIIN:00N030695
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:EAGLE-PICHER INDUSTRIES INC
Box:12130
City:RENO
State:NV
ZIP:89510
Country:US
Info Phone Num:702-322-3331
Emergency Phone Num:702-322-3331
Preparer's Name:R. W. PIEKARZ
CAGE:0PXU6
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:EAGLE-PICHER INDUSTRIES INC
Address:6110 PLUMES
Box:City:RENO
State:NV
ZIP:89509
Country:US
Phone:702-824-7650
CAGE:0PXU6

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

Ingred Name:SILICON DIOXIDE, AMORPHOUS; (DIATOMACEOUS EARTH CALCINED)
CAS:7631-86-9
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:6 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST

Ingred Name:SILICA, CRYSTALLINE - CRISTOBALITE
CAS:14464-46-1
RTECS #:VV7325000
Fraction by Wt: 0-2%
OSHA PEL:SEE TABLE Z3
ACGIH TLV:0.05 MG/M3 RDUST9293

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION OF DUST IN EXCESS OF TLV
    RECOMMENDED BY ACGIH OVER AN EXTENDED NUMBER OF YEARS MAY PRODUCE
    PNEUMOCONIOSIS. TLV:1.25 MG/M3. PEL:1.25 MG/M3
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SILICA, CRYSTALLINE-CRYSTOBALITE: GROUP
    2A (IARC); ANTICIPATED TO BE A CARCINOGEN (NTP)
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/POTABLE WATER FOR A MINIMUM OF 15
    MINS. SEEK ASSISTANCE FROM MD . SKIN: FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF
    WATER. CALL MD . INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SUPPORT BREATHING 
    (GIVE O2/ARTF RESP) . INGEST: CALL MD IMMEDIATELY .

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

Extinguishing Media:NOT APPLICABLE. MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE
    CONDITIONS .
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT APPLICABLE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:NONTOXIC. VACUUM CLEAN SPILLAGE, WET SWEEP OR
    WASH AWAY.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:MAINTAIN GOOD HOUSEKEEPING PRACTICES.
    AVOID CREATING DUST.
Other Precautions:SEE CAUTION LABEL ON BAG.

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

Respiratory Protection:BUREAU OF MINES OR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED
    RESPIRATORS FOR PROTECTION AGAINST PNEUMOCONIOSIS PRODUCING DUST.
    RECOMMENDED WHEN CONCENTRATION OF DUST EXCEED RECOMMENDED TLV.
Ventilation:LOCAL - CONTROL WITHIN TLV.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:NOT NORMALLY NECESSARY.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PH:(10% SLURRY) 6.0-8.0

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

HCC:T6
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:4050F,2232C
Spec Gravity:2.2
pH:SUPDAT
Solubility in Water:<2%
Appearance and Odor:ODORLESS GRANULAR PRODUCT, BUFF TO OFF-WHITE.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
HYDROFLUORIC ACID & HYDROGENATED VEGATABLE OILS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NOT APPLICABLE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NOT APPLICABLE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:NON-BIODEGRADABLE. USE SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL
    COMMON TO LANDFILL TYPE OPERATION OR SIMILAR DISPOSAL OR IN SLURRY
    TO SUMPS. DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE W/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
    REGULATIONS .

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