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PLAINTIFFS EXHIBIT
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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Luzenac America, Inc. Post Office Box 6601 Englewood, Colorado 80155-6601 1-800-325-0299
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SUBSTANCE: TALC.
SUBSTANCE INFORMATION
CAS-Number 14807-96-6 RTECNumber WWZ710QOO
SYNONYMS: Talcum, Soapstone, Steatite.
PRODUCT NAMES: Act I I 200, Act I I 200 USP, Act I I 300, Act II 400, Act II 500, AF 200, A F 300, AF 400, A F 500, Alpha-Fil 200, Alpha-Fil 300, Alpha-Fil 400, Alpha-Fil 500, Alpha-Glide 200, Alpha-Glide 300, Altaic 200, Altaic 200 USP, Altaic 300, Altaic 325, Altaic 400, Altaic 500, Altaic 600, August 200, August 325, Aura 200, Aura 250, Aura 300, BHC-200, Beaverwhite 200, Beaverwhite 325, Brillante, Castle 65, CimOx 606, Cimpact 500,
Cimpact 510, Cimpact 600, Cimpact 610, Cimpact 699, Cimpact 700, Cimpact 705, Cimpact 710, Dover 50-A, Dynasty 200, Dynasty 300, Dynasty 400, Dynasty 500, Dynasty 600, Empress 200, Empress 300, Empress 400, Empress 500, Imperial FEM, Maximix 4, Mistron II, Mistron 400, Mistron 500, Mistron 600, Mistron CF5A, Mislron CP, Mistron EG, Mistron Frost, Mistron Mist, Mistron Monomix, Mistron RCS, Mistron RCS-BH, Mistron Superfrost, Mistron Ultramix, Mistron Vapor, Mislron Vapor-A, Mistron Vapor-Compacted, Mistron Vapor-Densified, Mistron Vapor-R, Mistron 2SC, Olympic, PA-100, Regal 200, Regal 300, Regal 400, Regal 500, Silverbow, Steawhite 200, Stellar 200, Stellar 210, Stellar 300, Stellar 310, Stellar 400, Stellar 410, Stellar 500, Stellar 510, Stellar 600, Stellar 610, Stellar A, Stellar EX, Supra, Supra A, Supra AA, Supra EF, Supra EF-A, Suprafino, Suprailno A, Supreme, Supreme 400, Supreme USP, Top Note 200, Top Note 300, Ultrafino, Vertal 200, Vertal 200 ZSC, Vertal 300, Vertal 300 USP, Vertal 310, Vertal 350, Vertal 360, Vertal 700, Vertal 710, Vertal 1000, Vertal 1000 USP, Vertal 1500, Vertal 1500 USP, Vertal 1510, Vertal C-l, Vertal C-2, Vertal C-2 USP, Vertal C-O, Vertal C -0 Plus, Vertal PC, Windsor Grade 66, Windsor Grade 96, Windsor Grade 910, XP 300, YB 200, Yellowstone.
CHEMICAL FAMILY: Silicate.
MOLECULAR FORMULA: 3MgO4SiOaHa0 .
CERCLA RATINGS (scale 0-3): Health = U, Fire = 0, Reactivity * 0, Persistence - 3. NFPA RATINGS (Scale 0-4): Health = U, Fire = 0, Reactivity - 0.
COMPONENTS
MAJOR COMPONENT: Talc, CAS #14807-96-6.
CONCENTRATION: 90-100%.
MINOR COMPONENTS: Talc is a naturally occurring mineral which may, depending on the product, ennfain varying minor amounts of the following non-talc minerals:
Dolomite, CAS #16389-88-1 Chlorite, CAS #1318-59-8 Calcite, CAS #13397-26-7 Magnesite, CAS #546-93-0 Quartz, CAS #14808-60-7
CONCENTRATION:
0-10%,
0- 10% , 0-10%, 0-10% , 0-1%.
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EXPOSURE LIMIT
TALC:
2 mg/m3 OSHA TWA (respirable dust),
2 mg/m3ACOIH TWA (respirable dust).
DOLOMITE, CHLORITE, CALCITE, MAGNESITE (Nuisance Particulates):
5 mg/m3 OSHA TWA (respirable dust),
10 mg/m3ACGIH TWA (total dust).
QUARTZ:
0.1 mg/m3OSHA TWA (respirable dust), 0.1 mg/m3ACGIH TWA (respirable dust), 50 mg/m3 NIOSH Recommended 10-Hour TWA.
PHYSICAL DATA
TALC
DESCRIPTION; Slight earthy odor, white to grayish-white, fine powder.
DECOMPOSITION TEMPERATURE: 1652-1832F (900"-1000Q. LOI @ 1000C: 4.8%.
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 2.7-2A
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Insoluble.
PH: Slightly alkaline.
OTHER SOLVENTS (Solubility, solvents): Soluble in concentrated, hot phosphoric add; insoluble in
cold acids and alkalies.
HARDNESS: 1.0-1.5 MOHS.
FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
TALC
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD: None.
FIRE FIGHTING MEDIA: None. FLASHPOINT: None.
REACTIVITY SECTION
TALC
REACTIVITY: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
INCOMPATIBILITIES: No data available.
DECOMPOSITION: None hazardous.
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POLYMERIZATION: Hazardous polymerization has not been reported to occur under normal
temperatures and pressures.
TALC
TOXICITY
TOXICITY DATA: Tumorigenic data (RTECS).
CARCINOGEN STATUS: Human inadequate evidence, animal inadequate evidence
(1ARC Group 3). QUARTZ
TOXICITY DATA: Tumorigenic data (RTECS).
CARCINOGENIC STATUS: Human limited evidence, animal suffident evidence
(Respirable quartz: IARC Group-2A).
Tills product does not contain quantifiable concentrations of asbestos; asbestlform or non-asbesliforra
tremoilte, adlnolite, or anthophyllte when analyzed by blgh-lntensity x-ray diffraction and polarized light microscopy-in accordance with CTFA Method J4-1.
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HEALTH EFFECTS AND FIRST AID
INHALATION TALC
ACUTE EXPOSURE: Exposure lo a large concentration of air-born dust of this material may cause mechanical irritation of the mucous membranes and respiratory tract.
CHRONIC EXPOSURE: Repeated or prolonged inhalation of air-born dust of this material may cause scarring of the lungs (pulmonary fibrosis), with shortness of breath, chronic cough, and respiratory assisted heart failure. Prolonged exposure to laic can produce a mild symptomatic pneumoconiosis.
RESPIRABLE QUARTZ A CARCINOGEN ACUTE EXPOSURE: Exposure to high concentrations of respirable crystalline silica may cause physical discomfort of the upper respirator tract. CHRONIC EXPOSURE: Inhalation of very high concentrations of finely divided-rrrprai/c-crystalline silica dust may cause a rapidly developing silicosis. Smoking can increase the risk of injury.
FJH3T AIP- Remove from exposure area to fresh air. If breathing has stopped, perform artificial
respiration, and get medical attention immediately. Keep person warm and at rest. Treat symptomatically and supportively.
SKIN CONTACT TALC
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ACUTE EXPOSURE: Direct contact may cause slight dryness, or may cause mild irritation if an allergic predisposition exists.
CHRONIC EXPOSURE: Prolonged contact may cause slight dryness of the skin, or may cause mild irritation if an allergic predisposition exists.
FIRSj lA ID : Apply common skin moisturizers to relieve dryness. Irritations are uncommon; however,
if irritation or redness develops, seek medical attention. Broken skin can be cleansed with mild soap and water.
EYE CONTACT TALC
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Direct contact with dust may cause mechanical irritation of the eyes. CHRONIC EXPOSURE: Repealed exposure may cause conjunctival inOammation.
B E S T AID: Wash eyes wilh large amounts of water or normal saline solution. If irritation or redness develops, seek medical attention.
INGESTION TALC
o u do f r f i , . J h'f malena!.`s considered to be harmless and inert when Ingested. CHRONIC EXPOSURE: Repealed ingestion of large doses of talc for 13 and 10 successive
days by rabbits and mice, respectively, revealed negative teratogenic and carcinogenic/rcsults.
F iE S I AID: Treat symptomatically and supportively, If vomiting occurs, keep head lower than hips to prevent aspiration.
ANTIDOTE: No specific antidote. Treat symptomatically and supportively.
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STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
Talc is noL considered a hazardous waste by RCRA criteria (40 CFR 261). Observe all federal, stale and local regulations when storing or disposing of this substance. For assistance, contact the district director of the Environmental Protection Agency.
STORAGE: Preserve in sealed containers to prevent dispersion of dust in air.
WASTE DISPOSAL: Dry material can be landfilled. Wet material can be sewered, if quantities axe small and diluted enough that slurries or gels will not cause drain system blockage.
Prevent dispersion of dust in air.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID
ACCIDENTAL SPILLS
OCCUPATIONAL SPILL: For large spills, shovel or sweep up (while keeping dispersion of dust in air to a minimum) and place into suitable sealed containers for reclamation or later disposal. Residue should be cleaned up using a high-efficiency particulate filter vacuum. The use of water washdown is not recommended. Wet material can cause a surface used for walking to become extremely slippery.
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
VENTILATION: Provide local exhaust or process enclosure ventilation to meet published exposure limits.
RESPIRATOR: The following maximum-use concentrations and respirators are recommendations by Ute U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards; NIOSH criteria documents; or by the U.S. Department of Labor, 29 CFR 1910 subpaxt Z. The specific respirator selected must be based on contamination levels found in the work place, must not exceed the working limits of the respirator, and be jointly approved by the National Institute for Occupational Safely and Health (NIOSH) and the Mine Safely and Health Administration (MSHA).
TALC
Maximum-Use
Conggplratigg
Respirator
10 mg/m3....................... Any dust and mist respirator.
20 mg/m*....................... Any dust and mist respirator except single-use and quarter-mask
respirators.
50 mg/m3........................Any powered air-purifying respirator with a dust and mist filter.
Any supplicd-air respirator operated in a continuous How mode.
QUARTZ
0.25 mg/m3.................... Any dust and mist respirator.
0.5 mg/m3........... ........... Any dust and mist respirator except single-use andquarter-mask
respirators.
Any supplicd-air respirator.
Any self-contained breathing apparatus.
1.25 mg/m3..................... Any powered air-purifying respirator with a dust and mist filter.
Any suppjied-air respirator operated in a continuous flow mode.
2.5 mg/m3....................... Any air-purifying full face-piece respirator with a high efficiency particulate
filler.
Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a Tull face-piece.
' Any powered air-purifying respirator with a tight-fitting face-piece and
a high-efficiency particulate filter.
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Any supplied-air respirator with a full face-piece. Any supplied-air respirator with a tight-fitting face-piece operated in a continuous flow mode. 50 m g /m ........................Any supplied-air respirator with a half mask and operated in a pressuredemand or other positive pressure mode.
CLOTHING: Protective clothing is not required.
GLOVES: Protective gloves are not required, but may be worn to prevent skin dryness or irritation due to skin allergy.
EYE PROTECTION: Employees should wear dust-resistant safety goggles to prevent eye contact with bulk quantities or high concentrations of air-born dust of this substance.
EMERGENCY EYE WASH: Where there is a possibility that an employee's eyes may be exposed to bulk quantities or high concentrations of air-born dust of this substance, the employer should provide an eye wash fountain within the immediate work area for emergency use.
SECTION 313 SUPPLIER NOTIFICATION
This product does not contain tone chemicals subject to the reporting requirements of section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Rigbt-To-Know Act of 1986 and of 40 CFR 372.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
NATIONAL PAINT AND COATINGS ASSOCIATION - HAZARDOUS MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM
HEALTH HAZARD: 1-slight. FLAMMABILITY HAZARD: 0--minimal REACTIVITY HAZARD: 0-minimal. PERSONAL PROTECTION: E--glasses, gloves, dust respirator.
DOT CLASS: This substance is not regulated as hazardous material by DOT.
TSCA STATUS: All ingredients are included on the TSCA Inventory of Chemical Substances.
SUBSTANCES ON THE NEW JERSEY WORKPLACE HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES LIST PRESENT AT
A CONCENTRATION OF 1% OR MORE (0.1% FOR SUBSTANCES IDENTIFIED AS CARCINOGENS
MUTAGENS OR TERATOGENS): Quartz, p. 113; Talc, p.119.
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DISCLAIMER
The information contained herein is based on data available to Luzenac America and is believed to be correct. However, Luzenac America makes no warranty, expressed or implied, regarding the accuracy or completeness of this information or the results to be obtained from the use thereof.
ISSUED BY: Michael Clark Quality Assurance Department
Luzenac America, Inc. Phone: 1-303-643-5575
updated October, 1992
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