THE BABCOCK & WILCOX, INSULATING PRODUCTS DIVISION -- KAOLIN CALCINE  -- 5640-00F003052
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:KAOLIN CALCINE
MSDS Date:01/05/1987
FSC:5640
NIIN:00F003052
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:THE BABCOCK & WILCOX, INSULATING PRODUCTS DIVISION
Address:2102 OLD SAVANNAH ROAD
Box:923
City:AUGUSTA
State:GA
ZIP:30903
Info Phone Num:(404) 796-4200
Emergency Phone Num:(404) 796-4200
CAGE:EO710
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:BABCOCK & WILCOX
Address:2102 OLD SAVANNAH ROAD
Box:City:AUGUSTA
State:GA
ZIP:30903
Phone:(404) 796-4200
CAGE:19740
Company Name:THE BABCOCK & WILCOX, INSULATING PRODUCTS DIVISION
Address:2102 OLD SAVANNAH ROAD
Box:923
City:AUGUSTA
State:GA
ZIP:30903
Phone:(404) 796-4200
CAGE:EO710

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

Ingred Name:SILICA, CRYSTALLINE - CRISTOBALITE
CAS:14464-46-1
RTECS #:VV7325000
Fraction by Wt: 0-15%
Other REC Limits:0.05 MG/CUM NIOSH
OSHA PEL:SEE TABLE Z3
ACGIH TLV:0.05 MG/M3 RDUST9293

Ingred Name:SILICA, CRYSTALLINE - FUSED
CAS:60676-86-0
RTECS #:VV7328000
Fraction by Wt: 0-15%
Other REC Limits:30 MG/CUM TOTAL DUST
OSHA PEL:SEE TABLE Z3
ACGIH TLV:0.1 MG/M3 RDUST;9293

Ingred Name:PARTICULATES NOT OTHERWISE REGULATED (NUISANCE DUST)
Fraction by Wt: >80%
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TOTAL DUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST; 8990

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: MAY CAUSE DELAYED LUNG
    INJURY (SILICOSIS). EYES/SKIN: MAY CAUSE TEMPORARY IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:NUISANCE DUST MAY CAUSE NASAL/THROAT/LUNG
    IRRITATION/DISCOMFORT: MAY AGGRAVATE BRONCHIAL DISORDERS

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

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. INGESTION: DRINK PLENTY OF
    WATER. SKIN WASH W/MILD SOAP & WATER. EYES: FLUSH W/PLENTY OF
    WATER. IF IRRITATION LPERSISTSM, CALL PHYSICIAN.

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

Spill Release Procedures:FOLLOW ROUTINE HOUSEKEEPING PLROCEDURES.
    COLLECT SPILLED PRODUCT IN CLOSED CONTAINER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:THIS PRODUCT AS MANUFACTURED IS AN
    ALUMINOSILICATE WHICH COULD TRANSFORM UPON HEATING TO
    MULLI/CRISTOBALITE (A FORM OF CRYSTALLINE SILICA).
Other Precautions:REMOVAL OF THIS PRODUCT AFTER USE MAY RESULT IN THE
    GENERATION OF DUST. REPEATED INHALATION OF RESPIRABLE FREE
    CRYSTALLINE SICA DUST MAY CAUSE DELAYED LUNG INJURY (SILICOSIS)

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPROVED OR FULL FACEPIECE RESPIRATOR
    W/APPROPRIATE FILTER PAD
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST AND MECHANICAL
Protective Gloves:RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:GOGGLES/SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:AS REQUIRED TO MEET APPLICABLE OSHA
    STANDARDS.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

Spec Gravity:0.9-3.1
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:COARSE AGGREGATE WITH FINE POWDERED MATRIX

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES

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

Waste Disposal Methods:WASTES ARE NOT HAZARDOUS WASTES AS DEFINED BY
    RCRA(40 CFR 261). COMPLY W/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.
    METHOD OF DISPOSAL IS LANDFILL.

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