PQ CORP -- Q-CEL 300 INORGANIC MICROSPHERES  -- 8010-00N061179
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:Q-CEL 300 INORGANIC MICROSPHERES
MSDS Date:10/20/1986
FSC:8010
NIIN:00N061179
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:PQ CORP
Address:11 EXECUTIVE MALL
Box:840
City:VALLEY FORGE
State:PA
ZIP:19482
Country:US
Info Phone Num:215-293-7200
Emergency Phone Num:215-293-7200
Preparer's Name:JOHN G. BLUMBERG
CAGE:IO964
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:POTTERS INDUSTRIES INC
Box:840
City:VALLEY FORGE
State:PA
ZIP:19482-0840
Country:US
Phone:201-507-4204
CAGE:08867
Company Name:PQ CORP
Address:11 EXECUTIVE MALL
Box:840
City:VALLEY FORGE
State:PA
ZIP:19482
Country:US
Phone:215-293-7200
CAGE:IO964

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

Ingred Name:SODIUM BORATED SILICATE; (SODIUM BOROSILICATE MICROSPHERES)
CAS:50815-87-7
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYE:MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. SKIN:MAY
    CAUSE IRRITATION. INHALATION:MAY IRRITATE RESPIRATORY TRACT.
    INGESTION:NO KNOWN HAZARD. CHRONIC:NO KNOWN CHRONIC HAZARDS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:INGEST:CALL MD IMMEDIATELY . INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
    SUPPORT BREATHING (GIVE O*2/ARTF RESP) . EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH
    W/POTABLE WATER FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 MINUTES, SEEK ASSISTANCE FROM
    MD	. SKIN:FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER. CALL MD .

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

Extinguishing Media:MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE .
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP, SCOOP, OR VACUUM DISCHARGED MATERIAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:BORATE CONTENT MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO
    PLANTS PARTICULARLY CITRUS CROPS. NOT A RCRA HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE.
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING DUST.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED DUST RESPIRATOR WHERE
    DUST OCCURS.
Ventilation:USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:LIGHT COTTON GLOVES ARE (SUPP DATA)
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:NOT APPLICABLE.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PROT GLOVES:SUFFICIENT TO PROTECT HANDS FROM THE IRRITATION ARISING
    FROM THE DEHYDRATING EFFECTS.

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

Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:DRY, WHITE POWDER, ODORLESS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NOT APPLICABLE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NOT APPLICABLE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:LANDFILL ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL
    REGULATIONS.

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