MALVERN MINERALS COMPANY -- NOVACITE 325, 1250 & 10 MICRON  -- 6850-00F009662
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:NOVACITE 325, 1250 & 10 MICRON
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6850
NIIN:00F009662
MSDS Number: BHLJP
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MALVERN MINERALS COMPANY
Address:220 RUNYON STREET
Box:1246
City:HOT SPRINGS
State:AR
ZIP:71902
Info Phone Num:(501) 623-8893
Emergency Phone Num:(501) 623-1088
CAGE:8B756
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MALVERN MINERALS COMPANY
Address:220 RUNYON STREET
Box:City:HOT SPRINGS
State:AR
ZIP:71902
Phone:(501) 623-8893
CAGE:8B756

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

Ingred Name:SILICA, CRYSTALLINE - QUARTZ
CAS:14808-60-7
RTECS #:VV7330000
Fraction by Wt: 99.5%
Other REC Limits:0.05 MG/CUM NIOSH
OSHA PEL:SEE TABLE Z3
ACGIH TLV:0.1 MG/M3 RDUST;9293

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: FREE SILICA DUST MAY CAUSE
    DELAYED LUNG INJURY, SILICOSIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: REPEATED EXPOSURE TO RESPIRABLE
    FREE SILIA DUST MAY CAUSE DELAYED LUNG INJURY, SILICOSIS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:LUNG DISEASE

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

First Aid:NONE

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

Extinguishing Media:NO FIREFIGHTING HAZARD
Fire Fighting Procedures:NO EXPLOSIVE HAZARD

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

Spill Release Procedures:CLEAN UP BY USE OF RECOMMENDED DUSTLESS
    METHODS. WATER OR VACUUM. AVOID DRY SWEEPING.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:USE DUSTLESS SYSTEMS FOR HANDLING,
    STORAGE & CLEAN-UP SO THAT EXPOSURE DOES NOT EXCEED OSHA STANDARD
    TLV. USE ADEQUATE VENTILATION & DUST COLLECTION.
Other Precautions:PRACTICE GOOD HOUSEKEEPING. MAINTAIN & TEST
    RESPIRATORS, VENTILATION & DUST COLLECTION EQUIPMENT.

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

Respiratory Protection:DUST RESPIRATOR IN COMPLIANCE W/OSHA STANDARD.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST/MECHANICAL
Protective Gloves:OPTIONAL
Eye Protection:RECOMMENDED
Other Protective Equipment:AS REQUIRED TO MEET APPLICABLE OSHA
    STANDARDS.
Work Hygienic Practices:PRACTICE GOOD HOUSEKEEPING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:4.046
Spec Gravity:2.65
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:NONE
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE ODORLESS
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NONE

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
HYDROFLUORIC ACID.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SILICON TETRAFLUORIDE, CORROSIVE GAS
    RESULTS FROM ADDITION OF HF.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:ANY APPROVED SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD.

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