EDWARD LOWE INDUSTRIES INC -- MONTMORILLONITE TYPE CLAY  -- 6850-00F031386
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:MONTMORILLONITE TYPE CLAY
MSDS Date:10/18/1989
FSC:6850
NIIN:00F031386
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:EDWARD LOWE INDUSTRIES INC
Address:RIVER GLEN PLAZA 348 S COLUMBIA ST
City:SOUTH BEND
State:IN
ZIP:46624
Country:US
Info Phone Num:219-236-8051
Emergency Phone Num:219-236-8051
CAGE:EDWAR
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:EDWARD LOWE INDUSTRIES, INC.
Address:RIVER GLEN PLAZA, 348 S. COLUMBIA ST.
City:SOUTH BEND
State:IN
ZIP:46624
Country:US
Phone:219-234-8191
CAGE:EDWAR

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

Ingred Name:SILICA CRYSTALLINE, SILICA (CRISTOBALITE) (SUSPECTED HUMAN
    CARCINOGEN BY IARC)
CAS:14464-46-1
RTECS #:VV7325000
Other REC Limits:0.05 MG/CUM NIOSH
ACGIH TLV:0.05 MG/CUM

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:4/K
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:YES	 OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: RESPIRATORY TRACT
    IRRITATION. INGESTION: MUCOUS MEMBRANE IRRITATION. OVEREXPOSURE MAY
    CAUSE LUNG DAMAGE (SILICOSIS).
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SEE INGREDIENTS
Effects of Overexposure:SKIN: DRYNESS. INHALATION: SHORTNESS OF BREATH.

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

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER. SKIN: WASH W/SOAP & WATER.
    INHALATION: RMEOVE TO FRESH AIR. INGESTION: INDUCE VOMITING. OBTAIN
    MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:NONE REQUIRED
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE REQUIRED

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

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN DRY AREAS.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPROVED DUST RESPIRATOR
Ventilation:AS REQUIRED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

Spec Gravity:39-44
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:LIGHT TAN TO GRAY, FLAT MISTY ODOR

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/FEDERAL, STATE &
    LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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