SECTION 1
PRODUCT INFORMATION
PRODUCT NAME : HYDRATED CALCIUM SILICATE
MANUFACTURER : SYNTHETIC SILICA PRODUCTS (a unit of MLA Group Of Industries)
ADDRESS : 111/230, HARSH NAGAR, KANPUR-208012 (U.P.), INDIA
TELEPHONE : +91 (512) 2291408/09/10
TELEFAX : +91 (512) 2290057

SECTION 2
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION / HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

INGREDIENT        CAS#     OSHA PER    TLV - TWA
Calcium Silicate 1344-95-2    5mg/m3         10mg/m3

SECTION 3
HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF SHORT TERM EXPOSURE:
Inhalation : Calcium Silicate dust can cause temporary irritation of the nose, throat and upper respiratory tract.Skin Contact : Possible irritation from overexposure to dust. Eye Contact : Transient mechanical irritation.Ingestion : Not expected to be an important route of entry into the body. Ingestion of large amounts of the product may cause irritation of the mouth, esophagus and stomach.EFFECTS OF LONG TERM (CHRONIC) EXPOSURE:Long-term exposure to respirable fine dust is a known cause of bronchitis, a non-cancerous lung disease. OTHER IMPORTANT HAZARDS:Refer section 11

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FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation : Remove to fresh air. Drink water to clear throat and blow nose to evacuate dust. Seek medical attention if irritation and breathing difficulties persist.Skin contact : Wash with mild soap and water. Seek medical attention should irritation persist.Eye contact : Flush with copious amounts of water for 15 minutes. Seek medical attention should irritation persist.Ingestion: Non-hazardous when ingested. Potentially a mild irritation to the GI tract if excessive quantity is ingested.

SECTION 5
FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FIRE HAZARD/CONTIONS OF FLAMMABILITY:This is a non-flammable product
FLASH POINT:None.
LIMITS:
Lower Flammable Limit % : Not applicable
Upper Flammable Limit % : Not applicable
EXPLOSION DATA:
Sensitivity to mechanical impact : Not susceptible
Sensitivity to static discharge : Not susceptible
OXIDISING PROPERTIES:
This product is not an oxidiser.
AUTO-IGNITION TEMPERATURE:Not applicable
SUITABLE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:Use whatever media are suitable to fire type.
SPECIAL FIRE-FIGHTING PROCEDURES/EQUIPMENT:
No special procedures are required for this material.
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS:None. Material does not burn.

SECTION 6
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURESPERSONAL PRECAUTIONS:
If dusty conditions exist, wear a facemask approved for use with dusts such as 3M 9900 or equivalent.ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS:None normally required. Dispose of waste as permitted by local, state, or federal regulations.SPILL RESPONSE / CLEAN-UP:Refer Section 13.PROHIBITED MATERIALS:None.

SECTION 7
HANDLING AND STORAGESAFE HANDLING PROCEDURES:
Use respiratory protection when cutting or abrading the material, or when cleaning contaminated and dusty equipment.
STORAGE REQUIREMENTS:Keep material dry. Always segregate materials by major hazard class.
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS:Strong acids.
SPECIAL PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS:None normally required

SECTION 8
EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTIONVENTILATION AND ENGINEERING CONTROLS:
Use sufficient mechanical or natural ventilation to maintain dust concentrations below permissible exposure levels (PEL’s or TVL’s). Power cutting equipment should be equipped with effective dust collection devices.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION:Use an approved respirator, such as a 3M 9900 or equivalent
PROTECTIVE GLOVES:Plastic or rubber gloves are recommended if dust is irritating skin.
EYE PROTECTION:Goggles or face shield to be worn when cutting, milling or abrading. An eye wash station should be available.
PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LEVELS:See section 2.

SECTION 9
Appearance and odor: White board with no odor
Odor Threshold: Not applicable
PH: Not available
Boiling Point: Not applicable
Melting Point: Not applicable
Vapour Pressure: Not applicable
Solubility in water: Nil
Coefficient in water: Not available
Specific gravity: 2+2
Vapour density: Not available
Volatile Organic Compounds: None
Evaporation rate: Not applicable

SECTION 10
REACTIVITY AND STABILITY DATASTABILITY AND REACTIVITY:
Material is chemically stable. Hazardous polymerisation will not occur.CONDITIONS TO AVOID:None normally encountered in designed use.
MATERIALS TO AVOID:Strong acids.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:None determined.

SECTION 11
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATIONL.D. 50:
Not available.L. C. 50:Not available.
ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:Respiratory system, eyes and skin. Primary route entry by inhalation. Exposure to dust from this product should be minimised.
TOXICOLOGICAL DATA:No toxicological studies of this specific product have been performed.
ECOLOGICAL HAZARDS:Most ingredients in this product are naturally occurring minerals. Unless contaminated in service, this product is non-hazardous to the environment.
TERATOGENICITY, MUTAGENICITY, OTHER REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS:None known.

SECTION 12
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATIONENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS:
Most of the ingredients in this material are naturally occurring minerals and should have no significant environmental effects. IMPORTANT ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS:Most ingredients in this product are insoluble and will not have significant environmental impact. AQUATIC TOXICITY:No data available.

SECTION 13
WASTE DIPOSALHANDLING FOR DISPOSAL:
Minimise airborne dusts by vacuuming spills that occur during fabrication or tear out. Use a vacuum filter with an efficiency high enough to avoid creating an inhalation hazard from exhaust air. If sweeping is necessary, use a dust suppressant such as water. DO NOT use compressed air.
METHODS OF DISPOSAL:Consult and conform to local, state or federal regulations.

SECTION 14
TRANSPORTATION INFORMATIONTRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS (TDG) INFORMATION:
Shipping description: Not regulated as dangerous goods.
INTERNATIONAL DANGEROUS GOODS INFORMATION:IMO: Not regulated as dangerous goods according to the IMDG code.ICAO: Not regulated as dangerous goods according to the ICAO Technical InstructionsOTHER INFORMATION:None available.

SECTION 15
REGULATORY INFORMATIONNon-regulated product.

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