diatomaceous earth

Name:	Celite 545 Material Safety Data Sheet
Synonym:	Calcinated diatomaceous earthDiatomit
CAS:	68855-54-9

Section 1 - Chemical Product   MSDS Name:Celite 545 Material Safety Data Sheet
Synonym:Calcinated diatomaceous earthDiatomit

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Section 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

CAS#	Chemical Name	content	EINECS#
68855-54-9	Kieselguhr, soda ash flux-calcined	100	272-489-0

Hazard Symbols: XN
Risk Phrases: 40 20

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Section 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
  EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect. Harmful by inhalation.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
May cause eye irritation.
Skin:
May cause skin irritation. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin.
Ingestion:
May cause irritation of the digestive tract. May be harmful if swallowed.
Inhalation:
Harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Chronic:
Possible risk of irreversible effects.

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Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
  Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
Skin:
Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion:
Get medical aid. Wash mouth out with water.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician:

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Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
  General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear.
Extinguishing Media:
Substance is noncombustible; use agent most appropriate to extinguish surrounding fire.

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Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
  General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container.

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Section 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE
  Handling:
Use with adequate ventilation. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Do not breathe dust.
Storage:
Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container.

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Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
  Engineering Controls:
Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits CAS# 68855-54-9: Germany: 0.3 mg/m3 TWA (respirable fraction) Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Not available.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.

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Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
 
Physical State: Powder
Color: white
Odor: odorless
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point: Not available.
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Flash Point: Not available.
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature:
Solubility in water: Negligible.
Specific Gravity/Density:
Molecular Formula: O2Si
Molecular Weight: 60.08

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Section 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
  Chemical Stability:
Stable.
Conditions to Avoid:
Dust generation.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong acids, hydrogen fluoride.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
None.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.

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Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
  RTECS#:
CAS# 68855-54-9 unlisted.
LD50/LC50:
Not available.
Carcinogenicity:
Kieselguhr, soda ash flux-calcined - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.

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Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
 

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Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
  Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.

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Section 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION
 
IATA
No information available.
IMO
No information available.
RID/ADR
No information available.

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Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
 
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: XN
Risk Phrases:
R 20 Harmful by inhalation.
R 40 Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.
Safety Phrases:
S 36/37 Wear suitable protective clothing and
gloves.
S 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek
medical advice immediately (show the label where
possible).
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 68855-54-9: No information available.
Canada
CAS# 68855-54-9 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 68855-54-9 is listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 68855-54-9 is listed on the TSCA inventory.

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SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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