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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET – PUMICE

Product Name:
Other Names:
Product Use:		 PUMICE
Not Applicable
Mild abrasive.
PHYSICAL DATA
Appearance:
Melting Point:
Boiling Point:
Vapor Pressure:
Specific Gravity:
Flash Point:
Flamm. Limit LEL:
Explosion Data:		 Brown lumps and powder
Approx. 1600c
Not applicable
Not applicable
0.750
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
OTHER PROPERTIES
Description:
Form:		 Pumice is essentially an amorphous silicon dioxide.
Solid
Ingredients: Name
May contain, crystalline silica:
.
Cristobalite Quartz:		 CAS Proportion
14464-46-1; less than 0.1%
14808-60-1; less than 0.1%
HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
Acute – Ingestion:
Acute – Eye:
.
Acute – Skin:
Acute – Inhalation:		 No adverse effects expected.
Exposure to the dust may cause discomfort due to the particulate nature.
Not expected to be a skin irritant.
Inhalation of dust may result in respiratory irritation.
FIRST AID
Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water – give plenty of water to drink. If vomiting occurs give further water. Seek medical advice.
Eye: Irrigate with copious quantities of water for 15 minutes. In all cases of eye contamination it is a sensible precaution to seek medical advice.
Skin: Wash contaminated skin with plenty of soap and water. If irritation occurs seek medical advice. Remove victim from exposure – avoid becoming a casualty.
Inhalation: Remove contaminated clothing and loosen remaining clothing. Patient to assume most comfortable position and keep at rest until fully recovered.
Advice to Doctor: Treat symptomatically.
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
Exposure Limits:
TWA Footnote:		 Name STEL
mg/m3 ppm		 TWA
mg/m3 ppm
May contain Crystalline silica: 0.1
Other Exposure Info: No value assigned for this specific material by the Occupational Health & Safety
Engineering Controls: Ensure ventilation is adequate to maintain air concentrations below exposure Standard. Avoid generating and inhaling dust. Keep containers closed when not in use.
Protective Equipment: No specific safety equipment required. Preferable to avoid skin and eye contact and inhalation of dust. Wear overalls, safety glasses and impervious gloves. Avoid generating and inhaling dust. If dust exists, wear dust mask/respirator meeting the requirements of AS1715 and AS1716. Always wash hands before eating, drinking or using the toilet.
Fire Hazards: Pumice is a fully oxidized non-flammable mineral. It is non-combustible
REACTIVITY
Stability:
Incompatibility:
Hazardous Polymerization:		 Stable
None (reacts with hydrofluoric acid; soluble in HF)
Will not occur.
SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
Storage Precautions: Not defined as a Dangerous Good. Store in a dry place.
Spills and Leaks: Spills: Use respirators suitable for nuisance dust & eye protection. Sweep up, but avoid generating dust.
Disposal: Dispose in bulk or containerised according to local regulations. Normally approved for disposal at approved land waste sites.
OTHER INFORMATION Toxicology: Inhaling crystalline silica-containing dust can aggravate upper respiratory conditions such as asthma or emphysema. Long term exposure to mineral dust which contains crystalline silica can cause the lung disease silicosis. A recent review by the International Agency for Research into Cancer of public literature on the carcinogenic risk of silica and silicates has concluded that there is limited evidence for the carcinogenicity of crystalline silica to humans’.
CONTACT POINT In the case of an emergency contact the Technical Manager on (02) 9316 0052 or for additional information on this or other products contact by fax on (02) 9316 0050
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET – VERMICULITE

IDENTIFICATION
Product Name:
Other Names:
Product Use:		 EXFOLIATED VERMICULITE
Not Applicable
Extender, flatting agent, filter aid, carrier for pesticides etc.
PHYSICAL DATA
Appearance:
Melting Point:
Boiling Point:
Vapor Pressure:
Specific Gravity:
Flash Point:
Flamm. Limit LEL:
Explosion Data:		 Tan/Brown with no odour
Approx. 1350c
Not applicable
Not applicable
2.5
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
OTHER PROPERTIES
Description: Vermiculite is the mineralogical name given to hydrated laminar magnesium-aluminum-iron silicates which resemble mica in appearance. When subjected to heat, crude vermiculite has the unusual property of exfoliating or expanded into worm-like particles (the name vermiculite is derived from the Latin ‘vermiculare’, meaning to breed worms.)
Form: Solid
Ingredients: Name
Alpha-Cristobalite & Tridymite:
.
Alpha Quartz:		 CAS Proportion
14464-46-1; less than 0.1%
14808-60-1; less than 0.01-0.05%
HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
Acute – Ingestion:
Acute – Eye:
.
Acute – Skin:
Acute – Inhalation:		 No adverse effects expected.
Exposure to the dust may cause discomfort due to the particulate nature.
Not expected to be a skin irritant.
Inhalation of dust may result in respiratory irritation.
FIRST AID
Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water – give plenty of water to drink. If vomiting occurs give further water. Seek medical advice.
Eye: Irrigate with copious quantities of water for 15 minutes. In all cases of eye contamination it is a sensible precaution to seek medical advice.
Skin: Wash contaminated skin with plenty of soap and water. If irritation occurs seek medical advice. Remove victim from exposure – avoid becoming a casualty.
Inhalation: Remove contaminated clothing and loosen remaining clothing. Patient to assume most comfortable position and keep at rest until fully recovered.
Advice to Doctor: Treat symptomatically.
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
Exposure Limits:
TWA Footnote:		 Name STEL
mg/m3 ppm		 TWA
mg/m3 ppm
May contain Crystalline silica: 0.1
Other Exposure Info: No value assigned for this specific material by the Occupational Health & Safety
Engineering Controls: Ensure ventilation is adequate to maintain air concentrations below exposure Standard. Avoid generating and inhaling dust. Keep containers closed when not in use.
Protective Equipment: No specific safety equipment required. Preferable to avoid skin and eye contact and inhalation of dust. Wear overalls, safety glasses and impervious gloves. Avoid generating and inhaling dust. If dust exists, wear dust mask/respirator meeting the requirements of AS1715 and AS1716. Always wash hands before eating, drinking or using the toilet.
Fire Hazards: Vermiculite is a fully oxidized non-flammable mineral. It is non-combustible
REACTIVITY
Stability:
Incompatibility:
Hazardous Polymerization:
Conditions to avoid:		 Stable
None (reacts with hydrofluoric acid; soluble in HF)
Will not occur.
None
SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
Storage Precautions: Not defined as a Dangerous Good. Store in a dry place.
Spills and Leaks: Spills: Use respirators suitable for nuisance dust & eye protection. Sweep up, but avoid generating dust.
Disposal: Dispose in bulk or containerised according to local regulations. Normally approved for disposal at approved land waste sites.
OTHER INFORMATION Toxicology: Inhaling crystalline silica-containing dust can aggravate upper respiratory conditions such as asthma or emphysema. Long term exposure to mineral dust which contains crystalline silica can cause the lung disease silicosis. A recent review by the International Agency for Research into Cancer of public literature on the carcinogenic risk of silica and silicates has concluded that there is limited evidence for the carcinogenicity of crystalline silica to humans’.
CONTACT POINT In the case of an emergency contact the Technical Manager on (02) 9316 0052 or for additional information on this or other products contact by fax on (02) 9316 0050 This material safety data sheet and the information contained herein is provided for the sole purpose of enabling persons handling and using the product to do so with safety.
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET – PERLITE

IDENTIFICATION
Product Name:
Other Names:
Product Use:		 EXPANDED PERLITE
Not Applicable
Extender, flatting agent, filter aid, carrier for pesticides etc.
PHYSICAL DATA
Appearance:
Melting Point:
Boiling Point:
Vapor Pressure:
Specific Gravity:
Flash Point:
Flamm. Limit LEL:
Explosion Data:		 White Powder
Approx. 1600c
Not applicable
Not applicable
0.05-0.20
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
OTHER PROPERTIES
Description: Perlite is essentially an amorphous, hydrated glassy volcanic rock of rhyolitic composition, consisting primarily of fused sodium potassium aluminium silicate.
Form: Solid
Ingredients: Name
May contain,
crystalline silica:
.
Cristobalite Quartz:		 CAS
Proportion
14464-46-1; less than 0.1%
14808-60-1; less than 0.1%
HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
Acute – Ingestion:
Acute – Eye:
.
Acute – Skin:
Acute – Inhalation:		 No adverse effects expected.
Exposure to the dust may cause discomfort due to the particulate nature.
Not expected to be a skin irritant.
Inhalation of dust may result in respiratory irritation.
FIRST AID
Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water – give plenty of water to drink. If vomiting occurs give further water. Seek medical advice.
Eye: Irrigate with copious quantities of water for 15 minutes. In all cases of eye contamination it is a sensible precaution to seek medical advice.
Skin: Wash contaminated skin with plenty of soap and water. If irritation occurs seek medical advice. Remove victim from exposure – avoid becoming a casualty.
Inhalation: Remove contaminated clothing and loosen remaining clothing. Patient to assume most comfortable position and keep at rest until fully recovered.
Advice to Doctor: Treat symptomatically.
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
Exposure Limits:
TWA Footnote:		 Name STEL
mg/m3 ppm		 TWA
mg/m3 ppm
May contain Crystalline silica: 0.1
Other Exposure Info: No value assigned for this specific material by the Occupational Health & Safety
Engineering Controls: Ensure ventilation is adequate to maintain air concentrations below exposure Standard. Avoid generating and inhaling dust. Keep containers closed when not in use.
Protective Equipment: No specific safety equipment required. Preferable to avoid skin and eye contact and inhalation of dust. Wear overalls, safety glasses and impervious gloves. Avoid generating and inhaling dust. If dust exists, wear dust mask/respirator meeting the requirements of AS1715 and AS1716. Always wash hands before eating, drinking or using the toilet.
Fire Hazards: Perlite is a fully oxidized non-flammable mineral. It is non-combustible
REACTIVITY
Stability:
Incompatibility:

Hazardous Polymerization:
Conditions to avoid:

 Stable
None (reacts with hydrofluoric acid; soluble in HF)
Will not occur.
None
SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
Storage Precautions: Not defined as a Dangerous Good. Store in a dry place.
Spills and Leaks: Spills: Use respirators suitable for nuisance dust & eye protection. Sweep up, but avoid generating dust.
Disposal: Dispose in bulk or containerised according to local regulations. Normally approved for disposal at approved land waste sites.
OTHER INFORMATION Toxicology: Inhaling crystalline silica-containing dust can aggravate upper respiratory conditions such as asthma or emphysema. Long term exposure to mineral dust which contains crystalline silica can cause the lung disease silicosis. A recent review by the International Agency for Research into Cancer of public literature on the carcinogenic risk of silica and silicates has concluded that there is limited evidence for the carcinogenicity of crystalline silica to humans’.
CONTACT POINT In the case of an emergency contact the Technical Manager on (02) 9316 0052 or for additional information on this or other products contact by fax on (02) 9316 0050 This material safety data sheet and the information contained herein is provided for the sole purpose of enabling persons handling and using the product to do so with safety.
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