GETTERS CORPORATION OF AMERICA -- SILICON MONOXIDE  -- 6810-00F017510
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SILICON MONOXIDE
MSDS Date:12/15/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F017510
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:GETTERS CORPORATION OF AMERICA
Address:11901 MADISON AVENUE
City:LAKEWOOD
State:OH
ZIP:44107
Info Phone Num:(216) 529-3860
Emergency Phone Num:(216) 529-3860
CAGE:GETTE
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:GETTERS CORPORATION OF AMERICA
Address:11901 MADISON AVENUE
City:LAKEWOOD
State:OH
ZIP:44107
Phone:(216) 529-3860
CAGE:GETTE
Company Name:RD MATHIS CO LONG BEACH CA 90806-1813
CAGE:29501

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

Ingred Name:SILICON MONOXIDE
CAS:10097-28-6
Fraction by Wt: 100%
ACGIH TLV:6 MG/CUM

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INGESTION: NAUSEA. INHALATION: DUST
    MAY CAUSE PULMONARY FIBROSIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:INGESTION: NAUSEA. INHALATION: DUST MAY CAUSE
    PULMONARY FIBROSIS.

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

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH W/WATER. SKIN: WASH W/SOAP & WATER.
    INHALATION/INGESTION: OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES. NOTE
    TO PHYSICIAN: THERE IS NO SPECIFIC ANTIDOTE. TREATMENT OF
    OVEREXPOSURE SHOULD BE DIREC TED AT THE SYMPTOMS & CLINICAL
    CONDITIONS.

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

Fire Fighting Procedures:NON-COMBUSTIBLE

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

Spill Release Procedures:CLEAN UP USING DUSTLESS METHODS.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:USE DUSTLESS SYSTEM FOR HANDLING,
    STORAGE, & CLEAN UP TO KEEP <TLV. DON'T EXCEED OSHA PEL STANDARD
    FOR SILICA. MAINTAIN VENTILATION SYSTEM.
Other Precautions:DOES NOT REACT W/WATER.

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

Respiratory Protection:IF >TLV, USE NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: RECOMMENDED
Protective Gloves:RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Work Hygienic Practices:PRACTICE GOOD HOUSEKEEPING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PRODUCT IS SOLUBLE IN ALKALIS & HYDROFLUORIDE ACID.

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

Spec Gravity:2.15
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE (SEE SUPP)
Appearance and Odor:BLACK SOLID MATERIAL W/SLIGHT SULFUR ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ALKALIS & HYDROFLUORIC ACID.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE, &
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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