ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC -- TALC, POWDER, <10 MICRON, 24360-4  -- 6810-00N066416
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:TALC, POWDER, <10 MICRON, 24360-4
MSDS Date:07/26/1994
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N066416
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53201
Country:US
Info Phone Num:414-273-3850
Emergency Phone Num:414-273-3850
CAGE:60928
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC
Address:1001 WEST ST PAUL AVE
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53233
Country:US
Phone:414-273-3850
CAGE:60928

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

Ingred Name:TALC (POWDER), CONTAINING NO ASBESTOS FIBERS; (TALC,
    POWDER, <10 MICRON)
CAS:14807-96-6
RTECS #:WW2710000
OSHA PEL:20 MPPCF Z-3
ACGIH TLV:2 MG/M3 RDUST

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:HARMFUL IF INHALED. MAY CAUSE
    EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION. MATERIAL MAY BE IRRITATING TO MUCOUS
    MEMBRANES AND UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. CHRONIC:PROLONGED EXPOSURE
    CAN CAUSE:LUNG IRRITATION, CHEMICAL  PNEUMONITIS. TARGET
    ORGAN(S):LUNGS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT
    LEAST 15 MINUTES. SKIN:IMMEDIATLEY WASH WITH SOAP AND COPIOUS
    AMOUNTS OF WATER. INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING
    GIVE ARTIFI CIAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE
    OXYGEN. INGESTION:WASH OUT MOUTH WITH WATER PROVIDED PERSON IS
    CONSCIOUS. CALL A PHYSICIAN.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:NONCOMBUSTIBLE. USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE
    TO SURROUNDING FIRE CONDITIONS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED
    BREATHING APPARATUS, RUBBER BOOTS AND HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. SWEEP
    UP, PLACE IN A BAG AND HOLD FOR WASTE DISPOSAL. AVOID RAISING DUST.
    VENTILATE AREA AND WASH SPI LL SITE AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP IS
    COMPLETE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT BREATHE DUST. DO NOT GET IN
    EYES, ON SKIN, ON CLOTHING. AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE.
    HARMFUL SOLID. KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED.
Other Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE.

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

Respiratory Protection:WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:USE ONLY IN A CHEMICAL FUME HOOD.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL-RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPROVED EMERGENCY EYE WASH AND DELUGE
    SHOWER .
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
WASTE DISP METH:WHICH CAN BE CONTROLLED BY THE RATE OF ADDITION.
    OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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

Appearance and Odor:OFF-WHITE POWDER.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NATURE OF DECOMPOSTION PRODUCTS NOT
    KNOWN.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:FOR SM QTYS:CAUTIOUSLY ADD TO LG STIRRED EXCESS
    OF WATER. ADJUST PH TO NEUT, SEPARATE ANY INSOL SOLDS/LIQS &
    PACKAGE THEM FOR HAZ-WASTE DISP. FLUSH AQUEOUS SOLN DOWN DRAIN
    W/PLENTY OF WATER. HYDROLYSI S & NEUT RXNS MAY GENERATE HEAT &
    FUMES(SUP DAT)

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