NYCO MINERALS INC -- NYAD WOLLASTONITE  -- 6810-00N043643
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:NYAD WOLLASTONITE
MSDS Date:09/20/1991
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N043643
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:NYCO MINERALS INC
Address:MOUNTAIN VIEW DR
City:WILLSBORO
State:NY
ZIP:12996
Country:US
Info Phone Num:518-963-4262
Emergency Phone Num:518-963-4262
CAGE:NYCMI
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:NYCO MINERALS INC
Address:MOUNTAIN VIEW DR
Box:City:WILLSBORO
State:NY
ZIP:12996
Country:US
Phone:518-963-4262
CAGE:NYCMI

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

Ingred Name:WOLLASTONITE
CAS:13983-17-0
RTECS #:ZC9750000
Fraction by Wt: >98%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST (MFR)

=====================  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:INHAL:LONG TERM CUMULATIVE INHALATION
    OF HEAVY CONCENTRATIONS OF WOLLASTONITE MAY CAUSE RESTRICTION OF
    THE LARGE AIRWAYS. INGEST/EYE:NONE KNOWN. SKIN:MAY CAUSE MINOR
    IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE KNOWN

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

First Aid:INGEST:CALL MD IMMEDIATELY . INHAL: INHALE FRESH AIR.
    EYE:FLUSH THOROUGHLY FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES . IF IRRITATION
    PERSISTS, SEE MD. SKIN:GENTLY WASH W/SOAP & WATER. IF IRRITATION
    PERSISTS, SEE  MD.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Lower Limits:NONE
Upper Limits:NONE
Extinguishing Media:MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE .
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT .

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

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP OR SHOVEL & PLACE IN A SUITABLE
    CONTAINER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP DRY & COOL IN ORIGINAL SHIPPING
    CONTAINERS UNTIL USE.
Other Precautions:NONE KNOWN

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

Respiratory Protection:USE OF A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR
    NUISANCE DUST IS RECOMMENDED.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL VENTILATION IS RECOMMENDED TO MAINTAIN A
    DUST-FREE WORK PLACE.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKER GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTION OF SKIN FROM EXPOSURE IS
    RECOMMENDED.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
HMIS(LEVIEN) NOTES THAT THIS MATERIAL IS CLASSIFIED AS
    IARC-3(INADEQUATE EVIDENCE-HUMAN).

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

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:2804F,1540C
Spec Gravity:2.9
Solubility in Water:0.01 GM/100CC
Appearance and Odor:WHITE, ODORLESS POWDER.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE KNOWN
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NO HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:TO COMPLY W/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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