Supplier's Name: Otto Frei
Address: 119 2nd Street
City, State, Zip: Oakland, CA 94604
Telephone: (510)-832-0355
24-Hour Emergency: Chemtrec 1-800-255-3924
International 1-703-527-3887
Date Prepared: February 5, 2001
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
PLATINITE
Investment Powder
1 - IDENTIFICATION 7 - EMERGENCY FIRST AID PROCEDURES
Supplier's Name: Otto Frei
Skin: Wash with soap and water. Use hand lotion.
Address: 126 2nd Street
Eyes: Wash eyes immediately with large amounts of water, lifting lower
City, State, Zip: Oakland, CA 94604
and upper lids occasionally. If irritation persists, get medical attention.
Telephone: (510)-832-0355
Inhalation: Move exposed person to fresh air at once.
24-Hour Emergency: Chemtrec 1-800-255-3924
Ingestion: Consult physician.
International 1-703-527-3887
Date Prepared: February 5, 2001
8 - PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING & USE
2 - COMPOSITION INFORMATION
Hazardous Ingredients Steps to be taken in case material is released or spilled: Ventilate area
CAS # PEL TLV % of spill or release. Vacuum or sweep up - avoid unnecessary stirring or
Quartz (Crystalline Silica) 14808-60-7 1.0mg/m3 0.1mg/m3 95 - 100 handling in order to prevent formation of dust.
Waste Disposal Method: Landfill
3 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Precautions to be taken in handling and storing: Do not breathe dust.
Keep container closed. Use according to directions.
Boiling Point: N/A
Specific Gravity (H20 = 1): 2.65
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): Zero 9 - CONTROL MEASURES
Melting Point: N/A
Vapor Density (AIR = 1): N/A Respiratory Protection (Specify Type): Use NIOSH-approved
Solubility in Water: Insoluble equipment. Also see ANSI Standard Z88.2-1980, “Practices for
Reactivity in Water: N/A Respiratory Protection”.
Appearance and Odor: Off-white, odorless powder. VENTILATION:
Local Exhaust: Use sufficient local exhaust to reduce the level of
respirable crystalline silica to the PEL.
4 - FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA Mechanical (General): May be sufficient
Flash Point (Method Used): N/A
Protective Gloves: Gloves optional
Flammable Limits: LEL: N/A UEL: N/A
Eye Protection: Eye goggles
Extinguishing Media: N/A
Work/Hygiene Practices: Handle in accordance with good personal
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: N/A
hygiene and safety practices. These practices include avoiding
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: N/A
unnecessary exposure.
5 - REACTIVITY DATA 10 - TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
Stability: Stable
Conditions to Avoid: None Not DOT regulated.
Incompatibility (Material to Avoid): Hydrofluoric acid, in which silica
will dissolve and produce the corrosive gas, silicon tetrafluoride.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: N/A 11 - SPECIAL INFORMATION
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
HMIS (Hazardous Material Identification System) Rating:
H3 F0 R0
6 - HEALTH HAZARD DATA [HMIS Index: 4 - Severe Hazard; 3 -Serious Hazard;
Routes of Entry: 2 - Moderate Hazard; 1 - Slight Hazard; 0 - Minimum Hazard]
Skin: May cause dry feeling on skin.
Eyes: May cause irritation. State RTK: California Proposition 65 WARNING: This product
Inhalation: Prolonged exposure to respirable crystalline silica may cause contains crystalline silica, a chemical known to the State of California to
chronic lung injury (silicosis). Acute developing silicosis may occur in a cause cancer.
short time in heavy exposure. Silicosis is a form of disabling pulmonary
fibrosis which can be progressive and may lead to death. The
International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) reports sufficient
evidence of the carcinogenicity of crystalline silica to humans. IARC
Group 1. Kerr Manufacturing Company accepts no responsibility and
disclaims all liability for harmful health effects. Customers must comply
with all applicable health and safety regulations relating to the safe
handling of our silica containing products.
Ingestion: Hardens when wetted and if ingested may result in an
obstruction.
Carcinogenicity - NTP: No
IARC Monographs:Yes OSHA Regulated Carcinogen: Yes
Note: This MSDS was prepared in accordance with the requirements of the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) and is
to be used only for this product. The information in this MSDS is, to the best of our knowledge, believed to be accurate.
