TAM CERAMICS, INC -- ZIRCOPAX, 51417  -- 6850-00F006198
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ZIRCOPAX, 51417
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6850
NIIN:00F006198
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:TAM CERAMICS, INC/NIAGARA FALLS, NY 14305
Emergency Phone Num:(716) 278-9454
CAGE:FO178
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:TAM CERAMICS INC
Address:4511 HYDE PARK BLVD
Box:City:NIAGARA FALLS
State:NY
ZIP:14305-1215
Country:US
Phone:761-278-9400
CAGE:62597
Company Name:TAM CERAMICS, INC/NIAGARA FALLS, NY 14305
CAGE:FO178

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

Ingred Name:ZIRCON (ZIRCONIUM IV,SILICATE)
CAS:14940-68-2
RTECS #:ZH9000000
Fraction by Wt: 95%
OSHA PEL:5 MG/M3/10 STEL (ZR)
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3/10 STEL (ZR)

Ingred Name:SILICA, CRYSTALLINE - QUARTZ
CAS:14808-60-7
RTECS #:VV7330000
Fraction by Wt: 4%
OSHA PEL:SEE TABLE Z3
ACGIH TLV:0.1 MG/M3 RDUST;9293

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

Effects of Overexposure:POSSIBLE LUNG IRRITATION FROM SILICA.

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

First Aid:EYES: NORMAL WASHING TO REMOVE DUST. INHALATION: REMOVE TO
    FRESH AIR. INGESTION: CALL A PHYSICIAN.

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

Extinguishing Media:WATER-FOG, CO2, FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

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

Spill Release Procedures:NORMAL PRECAUTIONS FOR NUISANCE DUST SHOULD BE
    OBSERVED. AVOID PROLONGED INHALATION  DUST.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:NORMAL PRECAUTIONS FOR NUISANCE DUST
    SHOULD BE PROVIDED.
Other Precautions:NONE

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

Respiratory Protection:WHERE TLV IS EXCEEDED, USE DUST RESPIRATOR
    APPROVED IS RECOMMENDED.
Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP <TLV
Protective Gloves:NONE
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:NONE
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS DATED: 3/9/83

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

Spec Gravity:4.9

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE &
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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