Material Safety Data Sheet
Sand, Sea Washed

ACC# 09890
Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification

MSDS Name: Sand, Sea Washed
Catalog Numbers: S80156, S801561, S93346, S23-3, S23-50, S25-10, S25-3, S25-500
Synonyms: Quartz; Silicon dioxide, crystalline; Amethyst; Crystalline silica.
Company Identification:
              Fisher Scientific
              1 Reagent Lane
              Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
For information, call: 201-796-7100
Emergency Number: 201-796-7100
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Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients

CAS# Chemical Name Percent EINECS/ELINCS
14808-60-7 Quartz 100 238-878-4

Section 3 - Hazards Identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

Appearance: colorless or white solid.
Caution! May cause mechanical eye irritation. May cause respiratory tract irritation. Cancer suspect agent. Chronic inhalation of crystalline silica may lead to fibrotic lung disease, silicosis or cancer.
Target Organs: Lungs, respiratory system, eyes.


Potential Health Effects
Eye: Dust may cause mechanical irritation.
Skin: Dust may cause mechanical irritation.
Ingestion: May cause irritation of the digestive tract.
Inhalation: Dust is irritating to the respiratory tract.
Chronic: Prolonged exposure to respirable crystalline quartz may cause delayed lung injury/fibrosis (silicosis). Cancer suspect agent.

Section 4 - First Aid Measures


Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. If irritation develops, get medi cal aid.
Skin: Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists.
Ingestion: If swallowed, do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid.
Inhalation: If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively.

Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures


General Information: Material will not burn. Substance is noncombustible.
Extinguishing Media: Use extinguishing media most appropriate for the surrounding fire.
Flash Point: Not applicable.
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable.
Explosion Limits, Lower:Not available.
Upper: Not available.
NFPA Rating: (estimated) Health: 1; Flammability: 0; Instability: 0

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. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation.

Section 7 - Handling and Storage


Handling: Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Use only with adequate ventilation. Avoid breathing dust.
Storage: Store in a dry area.

Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection


Engineering Controls: Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below the permissible exposure limits.
Exposure Limits
Chemical Name ACGIH NIOSH OSHA - Final PELs
Quartz 0.05 mg/m3 TWA (respirable fraction) 0.05 mg/m3 TWA (respirable dust) 50 mg/m3 IDLH (respirable dust) none listed

OSHA Vacated PELs: Quartz: 0.1 mg/m3 TWA (respirable dust)
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin: Wear appropriate gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to minimize contact with skin.
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.

Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties


Physical State: Solid
Appearance: colorless or white
Odor: odorless
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: 0 mm Hg @ 25 deg C
Vapor Density: Not available.
Evaporation Rate:Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 4064 deg F
Freezing/Melting Point:3110 deg F
Decomposition Temperature:Not available.
Solubility: Insoluble.
Specific Gravity/Density:2.65
Molecular Formula:SiO2
Molecular Weight:60.08

Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity


Chemical Stability: Stable.
Conditions to Avoid: Dust generation.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Dissolves readily in hydrofluoric acid, forming silicon tetrafluoride, a corrosive gas. Reacts violently with powerful oxidizers such as chlorine trifluoride, manganese trifluoride, oxygen difluoride, vinyl acetate, and certain other fluorine-containing compounds. Will be attacked by strong alkalis.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Irritating and toxic gases.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.

Section 11 - Toxicological Information


RTECS#:      
CAS# 14808-60-7: VV7330000
LD50/LC50:
Not available.
Human TCLo inhalation: 16 mppcf/8H/17.9Y intermittent. Toxic effects: fibrosis, pneumoconiosis, cough, difficult breathing.
Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 14808-60-7:


Epidemiology: No data available.
Teratogenicity: No data available.
Reproductive Effects: No data available.
Mutagenicity: See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
Neurotoxicity: No data available.
Other Studies:

Section 12 - Ecological Information

No information available.

Section 13 - Disposal Considerations

Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste. US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.

Section 14 - Transport Information

US DOT Canada TDG
Shipping Name: Not regulated Not regulated
Hazard Class:
UN Number:
Packing Group:

Section 15 - Regulatory Information

US FEDERAL
TSCA
     CAS# 14808-60-7 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
Health & Safety Reporting List
     None of the chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List.
Chemical Test Rules
     None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.
Section 12b
     None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b.
TSCA Significant New Use Rule
     None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
CERCLA Hazardous Substances and corresponding RQs
     None of the chemicals in this material have an RQ.
SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances
     None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
SARA Codes
     CAS # 14808-60-7: delayed.
Section 313      No chemicals are reportable under Section 313.
Clean Air Act:
     This material does not contain any hazardous air pollutants.
     This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors.
     This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act:
     None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Hazardous Substances under the CWA.
     None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA.
     None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA.
OSHA:
     None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
     CAS# 14808-60-7 can be found on the following state right to know lists: New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Massachusetts.

California Prop 65
The following statement(s) is(are) made in order to comply with the California Safe Drinking Water Act:
WARNING: This product contains Quartz, a chemical known to the state of California to cause cancer.
California No Significant Risk Level: None of the chemicals in this product are listed.

European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols:
      Not available.
Risk Phrases:

Safety Phrases:
     S 24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
     CAS# 14808-60-7: No information available.
Canada - DSL/NDSL
     CAS# 14808-60-7 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
Canada - WHMIS
     This product has a WHMIS classification of D2A.
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations and the MSDS contains all of the information required by those regulations.
Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List
     CAS# 14808-60-7 is listed on the Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List.

Section 16 - Additional Information

MSDS Creation Date: 12/12/1997
Revision #8 Date: 1/18/2006

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