ZIRCAR Refractory
Composites, Inc. MATERIAL
SAFETY DATASHEET
PO Box 489 No.:
MSDS-1
Florida, NY 10921 Date
Revised:
(845)-651-2200
1. Product
Identification
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Trade
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Refractory Alumina Products |
Chemical
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Mixture |
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Group 1 |
Synonym: Alumina Ceramic Insulation |
Molecular
Formula: Al2O3 |
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Types: RS-99R RS-99S RS-99W RS-99T |
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Group 2 |
Synonym: Alumina Moldable Sheet |
Molecular
Formula: Al2O3 |
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Type: RS-99M |
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Group 3 |
Synonym: Alumina Dispersion in Water |
Molecular
Formula: Al2O3 |
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Type: ALUMINA
COAT |
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Group 4 |
Synonym: Alumina Fibers |
Molecular
Formula: Al2O3 SiO2 |
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Type: RSMAT-3000 |
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2. Composition / Information
on Ingredients
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COMPONENT |
Formula |
Molecular Weight |
CAS Number |
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Aluminum Oxide |
Al2O3 |
101.96128 |
1344-28-1 |
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Silica (amorphous) |
SiO2 |
60.08 |
7631-86-9 |
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Organic Binder |
Proprietary |
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Groups from Section
One |
Components |
% by Weight |
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Groups 1, 2 and 3 |
Al2O3 SiO2 |
99 1 |
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Group 4 |
Al2O3 SiO2 |
97 3 |
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EXPOSURE GUIDELINES:
Silica (amorphous) |
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20 mppcfa, 80 mg/m3 |
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6 mg/m3 |
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Canadian
PEL as TWA |
2/5 mg/m3 Total mass/Respirable Mass |
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3000 mg/m3 |
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Group 3 |
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TARGET ORGANS: Skin,
eyes, and lungs
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Emergency Overview
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CAUTION:
Handling or machining of these products may produce respirable dust
particles. Dust may irritate eyes,
skin respiratory tract. |
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Inhalation |
Dust may cause irritation
or soreness of throat and nose. |
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Eye Contact |
Dust may cause temporary
irritation or inflammation. |
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Skin Contact |
May cause temporary
dryness, irritation or rash. |
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Ingestion |
Ingestion is unlikely. May cause gastrointestinal
disturbances. Never induce vomiting
without the advice of a physician. |
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Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure: Respiratory effects may be aggravated by
smoking. Pre-existing respiratory
problems may be aggravated by dust. |
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4. First Aid
Measures
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Rinse mouth to clear throat and expel
liquid. Blow nose to evacuate dust. Consult a physician if irritation persists.
Eye Contact: Do not rub eyes. Keep hands or contaminated body parts away
from eyes. Remove contact lenses. Flush with water. If irritation persists, consult a physician.
Skin Contact: Wash with soap and water. For dryness, a skin cream may be
helpful. Do not apply anything to a
rash. Consult a physician if irritation
persists.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting without advice of a
physician. Seek medical attention.
Note to Physicians: Aluminum Oxide dusts have caused no systemic
or pathological problems. The material
is inert in the body. Some individuals
may experience allergic sensitivity reactions.
These are generally limited to mild occupational dermatitis. Chronic inhalation may result in pleural
plaques not associated with cancers.
Other effects principally derived from physical abrasion.
These
products contain a small percentage of amorphous silica, however, not in
sufficient quantity to produce free crystalline silica upon heating. Dusts are therefore considered of the inert
(nuisance) type and would not be expected to cause permanent damage to tissues
on inhalation unless the exposure is severe.
Chronic exposure may produce radioplaque deposits in the pulmonary
system with little or no parenchymal
reactions. Some individuals may
exhibit allergenic reactions ranging from asthmatic symptoms to benign pneumoconiosis.
5. Fire
Fighting Measures
Materials are not
combustible.
6. Accidental
Release Measures
Spill Procedures: Clean
up procedures should minimize formation of airborne dusts. Remove dust by vacuuming using HEPA
filtration where possible. Liquid products (groups 3 & 4) should be cleaned up with sponge, mop or
cloth.
Release into Air: Prevent
release of airborne particulates where possible. Not a regulated hazardous substance. See section 8 for appropriate engineering
controls.
Release into Water: Release into water is not appropriate. Not a regulated hazardous substance. Landfill dusts and debris consistent with local regulations.
7. Handling
and Storage
Storage:
These materials are stable and
may be stored indefinitely.
Normal Use: Materials
are stable under normal use and are not expected to produce significant
hazardous by-products or emissions.
Machining and Cutting: These
materials may produce respirable and nuisance dusts when machined or cut. See section 8 for exposure controls and
personal protection during machining or installation procedures.
After Service: Product removal must consider the possibility of usage
above design temperatures. See section 8
for appropriate respiratory protection during removal.
Before Service: See C in Section 15 and MSDS Attachment 1.
8. Exposure
Controls
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Engineering Controls: |
Use dust suppression
controls. Local exhaust ventilation,
point of generation dust collection, and/or down-draft work stations to
minimize airborne dust generation are recommended when machining product. |
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Respiratory Protection: |
Use appropriate protection
pursuant to OSHA 29CFR 1910.134 and 29CFR 1926.103. The following information is provided as a
guide and reflects industry recommendations for control of dust. |
PPE <
1.0 f/cc
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No specific recommendation,
use personal protective equipment based on local conditions. |
PPE 1.0 f/cc to 5.0 f/cc
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Half-face, air purifying
respirator equipped with a high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter
cartridge. |
PPE 5.0 to
25 f/cc
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Full-facepiece, air
purifying respirator equipped with a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA)
filter cartridge |
PPE > 25
f/cc
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Full-facepiece, positive
pressure, supplied air respirator. |
PPE Other
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Work clothes should be
washed separately and the washing machine rinsed following use. If possible, do not take work clothes home following
machining or removal activities that produce significant amounts of dust. |
Skin Protection
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Wear gloves, head
coverings, and full body clothing to prevent skin irritation. Disposable clothing may be used. Store work clothes and street clothes separately. |
Eye Protection
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Wear safety glasses or
chemical goggles to prevent eye contact.
Do not wear contact lenses without goggles. Do not get dust or liquids into eyes. Have eye washing facilities available when
using products. |
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These products are generally
not hazardous during normal use. These
guidelines are provided for special circumstances involved in machining , use
and or after service removals. See section 7 for after
service and section 13 for disposal recommendations. |
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9.
Physical/Chemical Properties
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Form |
Appearance |
Odor |
Solubility in H2O |
Groups 1 |
Laminated, rigid shapes with inorganic ceramic bond |
White |
Odorless |
Insoluble |
Group 2 |
Moist moldable sheet |
White |
Odorless |
Insoluble |
Group 3 |
Liquid |
White |
Odorless |
Soluble |
Group 4 |
Ceramic Mat |
White |
Odorless |
Insoluble |
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S. G. |
Melting Point |
Vapor Pressure |
% Volatile |
PH |
Groups 1 & 2 |
N/A |
>1871oC (3400oF) |
N/A |
0 |
N/A |
Group 3 |
1.95 |
>1871oC (3400oF), dried |
N/A |
28 wt. % H2O |
5 |
Group 4 |
N.A. |
>1871oC (3400oF), dried |
N/A |
0 |
N/A |
10. Stability
and Reactivity
Stability: Materials are
stable.
Chemical Incompatibilities: Powerful oxidizers; fluorine, chlorine
trifluoride, manganese trioxide, oxygen difluoride, etc.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: none.
11. Toxicology
Epidemiology: N/A
Toxicology: N/A
12. Ecological
Information
Ecotoxicological Information: No
information available.
Distribution: Aluminum
oxide and silica are naturally occurring and are widely distributed in igneous
rock. Secondary deposits in sedimentary
rock may be found.
Chemical Fate Information: The relative inertness of this material indicate that it may be highly persistent in the environment. No information regarding any negative effects of this persistence has been noted.
13. Disposal
Information
Disposal: Consult
with local, state and federal regulations.
In most cases these materials may be landfilled safely.
Hazardous Waste Classification: Subject
to SARA Title III Notification.
Empty Containers: Empty
containers may contain product dust or residue.
Do not re-use.
Disposal regulations vary. Consult with all applicable regulations prior
to disposal.
14.
Transportation Information
Not regulated hazardous substances, no specific regulations
apply.
15. Regulatory
Information
Regulated Constituent: Aluminum Oxide Silica
(amorph.)
SARA Title III Constituent: listed none
SARA de Minimus Concentration: 1.0% N/A
N.J. Right to Know: listed listed
Penn. Right to Know: listed none
Mass. Right to Know: listed none
SARA Note:
The listed substance requires reporting under Section
313 of SARA Title III of the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know
Act, annually if above the de Minimus Concentration and threshold quantity.
New Jersey Right to
Know Note:
The listed substance is found on the New Jersey Hazardous
substance list and is subject to reporting under SARA and the New Jersey Worker
and Community Right to Know Act.
Pennsylvania Right
to Know Note:
The listed substance is subject to reporting under the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Worker and Community Right to Know Act. Form HSSF submissions due annually on April1.
Mass. Right to Know Note: Items on the Massachusetts List of Hazardous Substances
require specific hazard labeling in the workplace.
Special Precautions:
A.
After Service Information: After normal use
at elevated temperatures, alumina and silica will react to form non-hazardous
mullite and alpha alumina. Removal of
these products may generate respirable dust and airborne ceramic fibers.
SARA Section 313 Supplier Notification: This product contains
the following toxic chemicals subject to the reporting requirements of the
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 Section 313
(40 CFR 372): Aluminum oxide
(fibrous) (CAS no. 1344-28-1).
B.
WHMIS Status: This is a class D2 controlled product bsed on
an IARC 2B clasification for ceramic fibers.
Aluminum oxide (CAS no. 1344-28-1) and silica (amorphous) (CAS no.
7631-86-9) are subject to disclosure under the Hazardous Products Act.
C.
California Proposition 65: On July 1, 1990
the state of california added “ceramic fibers (airborne particles of respirable
size)” to the list of Proposition 65 chemicals which are “known to cause
cancer” by the state. Proposition 65
lists all substances classified by the IARC as a Category 1, 2A or 2B carcinogen.
16. Other
The
information contained herein is based on data considered to be accurate as of
the preparation or revision date. It is
provided in good faith and in compliance with state and federal regulations. No warranty or representation, express or
implied is made as to the accuracy or completeness of this information. Other national, state and/or local
regulations may apply.