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CertainTeed Corporation P.0. Box S50 Valley Forge. PA 19432 (215) 687-5000 Materia! Safety Data Sheet (For more information, contact Medical Department) Section 1. Material identification Chemical Name and Synonyms: Silica Chemical Family: Mineral Trade Name and Synonyms: Asbestos/Cement Pipe Formula: sio2 This MSDS applies to Silica contained in CertainTeed Corporation Asbestos/Cement Pipe products. ' See also, MSDS for Asbestos in CertainTeed Corporation Asbestos/Cement Pipe products. Section il. ingredients and Hazards MIXTURE: Silica (Crystaline) % 5% ot less ' in finished product Hazard Data 8-hr TLV (Respir. Dust) 250 mppcf* or 10 mg/m3" % Si02 +5 % Si02 + 2 `millions of particles per cubic foot "milligrams per cubic meter 8-hr TLV (Total Dust) 30 mg/ro3 % Si02 + 2 Asbestos "fibers per cubic centimeter [10-20% by weight 8-hr TLV 2 fibers/cc*** Ceiling 10 f/cc (> 5 jim in length) Section ill. Physical Data SmhAg Pomt rf.J Vapor Pressure {mm Ho.) Vapnr Oensity (Air U Solutxlity m Water 4050 N/A N/A Specific Gravity (H*0 fl Percent Volatile by volume r%) Evaporation Hale t -1) Insolub) e 2.65 N/A .tilA ... Appearance ana oaor: When pure, material is white powder or colorless crystals. Impurities can produce various colorations. Material is odorless. Section IV. Fire and Explosion Data Flash Point and Method Autoignition Temp. Flammability Limits in Air N/A . _________ tttA________________ - N/A EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Use that which is appropriate for surrounding fire. This . material is non-combustible. AUS. J 9 1933 D 003329 SC-JMM-2346 Section V. Health Hazard Information TLV (See Section II) Excessive inhalation of particles can cause silicosis., a disabling scarring of the lungs which gradually reduces lung capacity and efficiency. Symptoms include dyspnea, chest pain, decreased vital capacity and cough. t ^Smoking can increase the risk of injury. Section Vi. Reactivity Data This is a stable material. Section Vll. Spill. Leak and Disposal Procedures Steps to be taken in case material is released or spilled: Pipe fragments and installation debris must be handled in a manner which avoids airborne dispersion of dust. Use wet or vacuum method, for cleanup. Avoid inhalation of dust. Waste disposal method: Dispose in accordance with Federal, State and Local regulations. Section VIII Special Protection information Respiratory Protection: Not required when recommended work practices are followed. Ventilation: N/A Special: N/A Mechanical (General): N/A Other: N/A Protective Gloves: Not required Eye Protection: Not required OtheT Protective Clothing: Not required when recommended work practices are used. Section IX Special Precautions and Comments -' Precautions to be taken in storage and handling: Always use industry-recommended work practices when handling or performing field operations. See manufacturer's install ation manual, American Water Works Association Manual M-16, or Asbestos/Ceraent Pipe Producers Association, publications for detailed information on industry recommended work practices. Other precautions: Do not cut or bevel Asbestos/Cement Pipe or fittings with abrasive disc saws or abrasive disc sanders. D 003330