MATERIAL SAFE TY DATA SHEET
Hammer ® - Coal Fly Ash
Revision date: 16/OCT/2008 Print date: 16/OCT/2008
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1.CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION |
Common name: |
Hammer ® – Coal Fly Ash |
Chemical name: |
Hammer ® – Coal Fly Ash |
CAS No.: |
68131-74-8 |
Classification: |
Calcium Aluminum Silicate |
Supplier: |
Xiamen Bentonite International Corporation
16L1, Yinsheng Building, Xiangyu Free Trade Zone,
Xiamen-361006, China |
Telephone: |
0086-592-6038099 |
Telefax: |
0086-592-6038969 |
E-mail: |
xbic@xbic.com |
Emergency telephone number: |
0086-592-6038099 |
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2.COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS |
Ingredient
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CAS number
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Weight in percent
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Silicon dioxide (SiO2)–Amorphous
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7631-86-9
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35.0 - 60.0%
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Silicon dioxide (SiO2)–Crystalline
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14808-60-7
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3.00 - 7.00%
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Calcium oxide (CaO)
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1305-78-8
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1.00 - 10.0%
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Iron oxide (Fe2O3)
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1309-37-1
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3.00 - 20.0%
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Aluminum oxide (Al2O3)
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1344-28-1
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15.0 - 30.0%
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Sodium oxide (Na2O)
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1313-59-3
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0.50 - 5.00%
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Magnesium oxide (MgO)
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1309-48-4
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0.50 - 5.00%
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Titanium dioxide (TiO2)
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13463-67-7
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0.50 - 5.00%
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Potassium oxide (K2O)
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1310-58-3
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0.10 - 1.00%
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3.PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL DATA |
Appearance and odor: |
Fine gray dust with no apparent odor |
Specific gravity (H2O = 1): |
2.2-2.8 |
Vapor pressure: |
N/A (mmHg and temperature) |
Melting Point: |
>1200oC |
Vapor density (Air = 1): |
N/A |
Solubility in water: |
Insoluble |
Water reactive: |
Not reactive |
PH in water: |
10 – 12 |
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4.FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA |
Extinguisher media: |
No special media required |
Auto ignition temperature: |
N/A |
Flammability limits in air: |
Not flammable |
LEL: |
N/A |
UEL: |
N/A |
Special fire fighting procedures: |
N/A |
Flash point % method used: |
N/A |
Unusual fire/explosion hazards: |
None |
This material is considered non-flammable and non-combustible. Use fire extinguishing agent suitable for surrounding media.
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5.STABILITY AND REACTIVITY DATA |
Stability: |
Considered to stable. |
Conditions to avoid: |
None |
Reactivity: |
Material is considered inert. Avoid contact with strong acids, reducing agents, and oxidizers. |
Hazardous decomposition: |
Decomposition products are unknown and not suspected. |
Hazardous polymerization: |
Hazardous Polymerization not known to occur. |
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6.TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION |
Eye: |
Slightly corrosive - irritant. Exposure may result in lacrimation, pain, redness and possible corneal burns with prolonged contact. |
Inhalation: |
Irritant - slightly corrosive. Over exposure at high levels may result in irritation of the nose and throat with coughing. Prolonged and repeated inhalation of respirable silica may result in pulmonary fibrosis. Crystalline quartz is classified as carcinogenic to humans. |
Skin: |
Irritant. Prolonged skin contact or direct contact with abraded skin may result in irritation and possible skin rash. |
Ingestion: |
Slightly corrosive. Ingestion may result in burn to the mouth and throat, with vomiting and abdominal pain. Due to product form, ingestion is not considered a likely exposure route. |
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7.EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID MEASURES |
Inhalation: |
Inhalation: Remove person from exposure area to fresh air. Keep person warm and calm. Call for medical help if person has breathing difficulty. Give artificial respiration if person is not breathing. |
Eye contact: |
Wash-out eyes with warm water for 15 minutes,ocasionally lifting eye lids. Send person for medical attention. |
Skin contact: |
Remove contaminated clothing. Wash with soap and water. Launder clothing before reuse. |
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8.EXPOSURE CONTROL AND PERSONAL PROTECTION |
General: |
Do not use compressed air to remove coal fly ash. |
Ventilation: |
Use local exhaust ventilation to remove coal fly ash from work areas when feasible. |
Eye protection: |
Employees should use dust-proof safety goggles in areas of high levels of coal fly ash. Eye wash facilities should be available in case of eye exposure. |
Skin protection: |
Employees should wear protective clothing to prevent repeated or prolonged skin contact with coal fly ash. |
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9.SAFTY HANDLING / STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION |
Handling: |
Store in cool, dry, well ventilated area, removed from acids and foodstuffs. |
Storage: |
Use of safe work practices are recommended to avoid eye or skin contact and inhalation. Observe good personal hygiene, including washing hands before eating. |
Transportation: |
Not a hazardous materials in transportation. |
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10.ACCIDENTAL RELEASE AND DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS |
Waste disposal: |
Reuse / recycle where possible. Keep product moist to reduce the potential for dust generation and dispose of to an approved landfill site. Contact the manufacturer for additional information. |
Legislation: |
Dispose of in accordance with relevant local legislation. |
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11.ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION |
Ecotoxicity data: |
Limited ecotoxicity data was available for this product at the time this report was prepared. Ensure appropriate measures are taken to prevent this product from entering the environment. |
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12.REGULATORY INFORMATION |
Some components in coal fly ash are considered hazardous according to OSHA and should be included in the employer’s hazard communication program.
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13.OTHER INFORMATION |
All information, recommendations, and suggestions in this MSDS, concerning our products are base on tests and data believed to be reliable, it cannot be guaranteed. Since the actual use by other is beyond our control it is user’s responsibility to determine the safety, toxicity and suitability for their own use of the product described herein.
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