HARBORLITE CORP -- PERLITE  -- 6850-00N020486
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:PERLITE
MSDS Date:04/07/1989
FSC:6850
NIIN:00N020486
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:HARBORLITE CORP
Address:1450 SIMPSON WAY
City:ESCONDIDO
State:CA
ZIP:92025
Country:US
Info Phone Num:619-745-5900
Emergency Phone Num:619-745-5900
CAGE:HARB0
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:HARBORLITE CORP
Address:1450 SIMPSON WAY
Box:City:ESCONDIDO
State:CA
ZIP:92025
Country:US
Phone:619-745-5900
CAGE:HARB0

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

Ingred Name:PERLITE (EXPANDED FORM)
CAS:93763-70-3
RTECS #:SD5254000
OSHA PEL:5 MG/M3 (RDUST)
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 (TDUST)

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:(ACUTE & CHRONIC) NONE. INNOCUOUS
    DUST, CHEMICALLY INERT, NON-CARCINOGENIC, NON-CRYSTALLINE. NO KNOWN
    ADVERSE EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:NONE
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE

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

First Aid:NO EMERGENCY FIRST AID PROCEDURES REQUIRED. AS WITH ANY
    NUISANCE DUST, EYE DISCOMFORT FROM INJECTION OR ACCRETION UNDER LID
    MAY BE EASED BY EYE WASH. INGEST: CALL MD IMMEDIATELY . INHAL:
    REMOVE  TO FRESH AIR. SUPPORT BREATHING (GIVE O2/ARTIFICIAL
    RESPIRATION) . SKIN: FLUSH WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER. CALL MD .

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:MATERIAL DOES NOT BURN. IS WATER, DRY CHEMICAL, CO2
    COMPATIBLE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WILL NOT BURN NOR SUPPORT COMBUST.CRUDE
    PERLITE EXPANDS&CHANGES FROM GRAY TO WHITE IN COLOR @ APPROX
    1800F.WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA & FULL PROT EQUIP .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE. THIS MATERIAL IS USED COMMERCIALLY
    FOR FIRE PROOFING AND INSULATION.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP INTO CONTAINER AND DISCARD. THIS IS AN
    INNOCUOUS WHITE, INERT MINERAL POWDER. IT IS NOT HARMFUL TO TOUCH
    OR HANDLE. REPORTABLE QTY IN CASE OF SPILLAGE: HARBORLITE
    FILTERAIDS HAVE NO "RQ FILTER".
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:MATERIAL IS EASILY SUSPENDED IN AIR IN
    WINDY CONDITIONS.
Other Precautions:IN WINDY CONDITIONS EYE GOGGLES MAY BE DESIRABLE FOR
    OPERATOR COMFORT.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED MSA DUSTFOE 77.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: TO MINIMIZE NUISANCE DUST. MECHANICAL
    (GENERAL): DUMP STATION.
Protective Gloves:NONE REQUIRED.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:NONE
Work Hygienic Practices:ROUTINE HOUSEKEEPING PRACTICES ARE SUFFICIENT
    TO HANDLE ANY APPLICATION OF HARBORLITE FILTERAIDS.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:2192F,1200C
Spec Gravity:0.17
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE AND LIGHT WEIGHT. NO ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
IN HYDROFLORIC ACID WILL PARTIALLY DISSOLVE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISCARD IN ANY TRASH DISPOSAL/LANDFILL FACILITY.
    NO SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS OR PROCEDURES. DISPOSAL MUST BE IN
    ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS .

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