Back to Molecular Sieves, Grade 514 (Type 4A; 8-12 Mesh Beads)

Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients

CAS#	Chemical Name	Percent	EINECS/ELINCS
1332-58-7	Kaolin	<100.0	unlisted
1344-00-9	Sodium aluminum silicate	0-100.0	215-684-8
1344-01-0	Silicic acid, aluminum calcium sodium salt	0-100.0	215-685-3
12736-96-8	Sodium potassium aluminum silicate	0-100.0	235-787-1
14808-60-7	Quartz	<3.0	238-878-4

Section 3 - Hazards Identification

Appearance: white to tan. Caution! May cause respiratory tract irritation.May cause skin irritation. May cause eye irritation. May causedigestive tract irritation. Contains trace amounts of quartz whichmay lead to fibrotic lung disease, silicosis or cancer.
Target Organs: Lungs.

Potential Health Effects

Eye: May cause eye irritation.
Skin: May cause skin irritation.
Ingestion: May cause irritation of the digestive tract.
Inhalation: Dust is irritating to the respiratory tract.
Chronic: Prolonged exposure to respirable crystalline quartz may cause delayed lung injury/fibrosis (silicosis).

Section 4 - First Aid Measures

Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower lids. Get medical aid.
Skin: Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists.
Ingestion: Treat symptomatically and supportively. Get medical aid.
Inhalation: Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Notes to Physician: None
Antidote: None reported

Section 5 - Firefighting Measures

General Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear.
Extinguishing Media: For small fires, use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray or alcohol-resistant foam.
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable.
Flash Point: Not applicable.
NFPA Rating: Not published. Explosion Limits, Lower: Not available. Upper: Not available.

Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures

General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks: Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Avoid generating dusty conditions.

Section 7 - Handling and Storage

Handling: Use only in a well ventilated area. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid ingestion and inhalation.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place.

Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection

Engineering Controls: Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below the permissible exposure limits.
Exposure Limits

Chemical Name	ACGIH	NIOSH	OSHA - Final PELs
Kaolin	respirable dust: 2 mg/m3 (The value is for total dust containing no asbestos and < 1% crystalline silica)	total: 10 mg/m3 TWA; respirable: 5 mg/m3 TWA	total dust: 15 mg/m3 TWA; respirable fraction: 5 mg/m3 TWA
Sodium aluminum silicate	none listed	none listed	none listed
Silicic acid, aluminum calcium sodium salt	none listed	none listed	none listed
Sodium potassium aluminum silicate	none listed	none listed	none listed
Quartz	0.1 mg/m3 (this TLV is for the respirable fraction of dust)	as respirable dust: 0.05 mg/m3 TWA; NIOSH Potential Occupational Carcinogen - se e Appendix A Potential NIOSH carcinogen.[25 mg/m^3 (cristobalite, tridymite); 50 mg/m^3 (quar tz, tripoli)]

OSHA Vacated PELs: Kaolin: total dust: 10 mg/m3 TWA; respirable fraction: 5 mg/m3 TWA Sodium aluminum silicate: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical. Silicic acid, aluminum calcium sodium salt: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical. Sodium potassium aluminum silicate: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical. Quartz: respirable dust: 0.1 mg/m3 TWA
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin: Wear appropriate gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to minimize contact with skin.
Respirators: A NIOSH/MSHA approved air purifying dust or mist respirator or European Standard EN 149. Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary.

Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical State: Solid
Appearance: white to tan
Odor: odorless
pH: 13.3-10.5 (5% slurry
Vapor Pressure: Not applicable.
Vapor Density: Not applicable.
Evaporation Rate:
Viscosity: Not applicable.
Boiling Point: Not applicable.
Freezing/Melting Point:Not available.
Decomposition Temperature:Not available.
Solubility: Insoluble in water.
Specific Gravity/Density:2.1
Molecular Formula:Mixture
Molecular Weight:

Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity

Chemical Stability: Stable.
Conditions to Avoid: Dust generation.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: None reported.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Irritating and toxic gases.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.

Section 11 - Toxicological Information

RTECS#:
CAS# 1332-58-7: GF1670500
CAS# 1344-00-9 unlisted.
CAS# 1344-01-0 unlisted.
CAS# 12736-96-8 unlisted.
CAS# 14808-60-7: VV7330000
LD50/LC50:
Not available.
Not available.
Not available.
Not available.
Not available.

Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 1332-58-7:
ACGIH: A4 - Not Classifiable as a Human Carcinogen
IARC: Group 3 carcinogen (listed as SILICA, AMORPHOUS). CAS# 1344-00-9: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA. CAS# 1344-01-0: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA. CAS# 12736-96-8: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA. CAS# 14808-60-7:
California: carcinogen (airborne particles of respirable size) - initial date 10/1/88 (liste
NIOSH: occupational carcinogen
NTP: Suspect carcinogen
OSHA: Possible Select carcinogen
IARC: Group 1 carcinogen
Epidemiology: No data available.
Teratogenicity: No data available.
Reproductive Effects: No data available.
Neurotoxicity: No data available.
Mutagenicity: No data available.
Other Studies: No data available.

Section 12 - Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity: Not available.
Environmental Fate: No information reported.
Physical/Chemical: No information reported.
Other: None

Section 13 - Disposal Considerations

Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
RCRA D-Series Maximum Concentration ofContaminants: None listed.
RCRA D-Series Chronic Toxicity ReferenceLevels: None listed.
RCRA F-Series: None listed.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.

Section 14 - Transport Information

	US DOT	IATA	RID/ADR	IMO	Canada TDG
Shipping Name:	No information available.	No information available.	No information available.	No information available.	No information available.
Hazard Class:
UN Number:
Packing Group:

Section 15 - Regulatory Information

US FEDERAL

TSCA
CAS# 1332-58-7 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
CAS# 1344-00-9 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
CAS# 1344-01-0 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
CAS# 12736-96-8 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
CAS# 14808-60-7 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
Health & Safety Reporting List
None of the chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List.
Chemical Test Rules
None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.
Section 12b
None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b.
TSCA Significant New Use Rule
None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
SARA

Section 302 (RQ)
None of the chemicals in this material have an RQ.
Section 302 (TPQ)
None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
SARA Codes
CAS # 14808-60-7: chronic.
Section 313
This material contains Kaolin (listed as ALUMINUM), 100 0%, (CAS# 1332-58-7) which is subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of SARA Title III and 40 CFR Part 373.
Clean Air Act:
This material does not contain any hazardous air pollutants. This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors. This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act:
None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Hazardous Substances under the CWA. None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA. None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA.
OSHA:
None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
CAS# 1332-58-7 can be found on the following state right to know lists: Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Massachusetts.
CAS# 1344-00-9 is not present on state lists from CA, PA, MN, MA, FL, or NJ.
CAS# 1344-01-0 is not present on state lists from CA, PA, MN, MA, FL, or NJ.
CAS# 12736-96-8 is not present on state lists from CA, PA, MN, MA, FL, or NJ.
CAS# 14808-60-7 can be found on the following state right to know lists: New Jersey, Florida, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Massachusetts.
California No Significant Risk Level: None of the chemicals in this product are listed. European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols:
Not available.
Risk Phrases:

Safety Phrases:

WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 1332-58-7: 0
CAS# 1344-00-9: 0
CAS# 1344-01-0: No information available.
CAS# 12736-96-8: 0
CAS# 14808-60-7: No information available.
Canada
CAS# 1332-58-7 is listed on Canada's DSL/NDSL List.
CAS# 1344-00-9 is listed on Canada's DSL/NDSL List.
CAS# 1344-01-0 is listed on Canada's DSL/NDSL List.
CAS# 12736-96-8 is listed on Canada's DSL/NDSL List.
CAS# 14808-60-7 is listed on Canada's DSL/NDSL List.
This product has a WHMIS classification of D2A.
CAS# 1332-58-7 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
CAS# 1344-00-9 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
CAS# 1344-01-0 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
CAS# 12736-96-8 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
CAS# 14808-60-7 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 1332-58-7: OEL-AUSTRALIA:TWA 10 mg/m3 OEL-BELGIUM:TWA 10 mg/m3
OEL-FRANCE:TWA 10 mg/m3 OEL-THE NETHERLANDS:TWA 10 mg/m3 OEL-SWITZ
ERLAND:TWA 6 mg/m3 OEL IN BULGARIA, COLOMBIA, JORDAN, KOREA check ACG
IH TLV OEL IN NEW ZEALAND, SINGAPORE, VIETNAM check ACGI TLV
CAS# 14808-60-7: OEL-BELGIUM:TWA 0.1 mg/m3 OEL-DENMARK:TWA 0.1 mg/m
3 OEL-FINLAND:TWA 0.2 mg/m3 OEL-GERMANY:TWA 0.15 mg/m3 OEL-RUSSIA:S
TEL 14 mg/m3 OEL-SWEDEN:TWA 0.1 mg/m3 OEL-SWITZERLAND:TWA 0.15 mg/m3
OEL-THAILAND:TWA 10 mg/m3 (resp. dust) OEL-THAILAND:TWA 30 mg/m3 (t
otal dust) OEL-UNITED KINGDOM:TWA 0.1 mg/m3 (resp. dust) OEL-UNITED
KINGDOM:TWA 0.3 mg/m3 (total dust) OEL IN BULGARIA, COLOMBIA, JORDAN,
KOREA check ACGIH TLV OEL IN NEW ZEALAND, SINGAPORE, VIETNAM check A
CGI TLV

Section 16 - Additional Information

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