UNION CARBIDE, LINDE DIV. -- MOLECULAR SIEVE  -- 6850-01-105-4390
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:MOLECULAR SIEVE
MSDS Date:08/17/1989
FSC:6850
NIIN:01-105-4390
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:UNION CARBIDE, LINDE DIV.
Address:CROWS MILL RD. AND BAYVILLE AVE.
Box:127
City:KEASBEY
State:NJ
ZIP:08832
Country:US
Info Phone Num:908-738-4150
Emergency Phone Num:908-738-4150
CAGE:LO932
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:SILVER SALES
Address:5115 DOUGLAS FIR RD  SUITE C
Box:City:CALABASES
State:CA
ZIP:91302
Country:US
Phone:818-591-0788	 WAS IN TX
CAGE:0WG65
Company Name:UNION CARBIDE, LINDE DIV.(MFGR)CHEM.COMMOD.(DISTR)
Box:127
CAGE:LO932

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

Ingred Name:SODIUM OXIDE
CAS:1313-59-3
Fraction by Wt: < 30%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

Ingred Name:SILICA GEL
CAS:112945-52-5
RTECS #:VV7310000
Fraction by Wt: < 50%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:6 MG/M3.
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3.

Ingred Name:ALPHA-ALUMINA (ALUMINUM OXIDE)   (SARA III)
CAS:1344-28-1
RTECS #:BD1200000
Fraction by Wt: < 40%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9394

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE- MAY CAUSE EYE IRRITATION. MAY
    CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION & REDDENING. INHALATION OF DUST MAY CAUSE
    IRRITATION OF NOSE & THROAT ACCOMPANIED BY COUGH & CHEST
    DISCOMFORT. INGESTION OF LARGE AMOUNTS MAY	CAUSE IRRITATION &
    POSSIBLY BURNS. CHRONIC- NONE KNOWN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:EYES, SKIN, RESPIRATORY AND GASTROINTESTINAL
    TRACTS IRRITATION
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING SKIN DISORDERS,
    EMPHASEMA, ASTHMA MAY BE MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO THIS MATERIAL.

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

First Aid:CALL A DOCTOR IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST. EYE:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH
    WATER FOR 15 MINUTES, HOLDING EYELIDS OPEN. SKIN:WASH WITH SOAP &
    WATER. INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. PROVIDE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED.
    ORAL:I F CONSCIOUS & LARGE AMOUNTS SWALLOWED, INDUCE VOMITING. CALL
    A PHYSICIAN.

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

Flash Point:NOT FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:UNUSED MATERIAL WILL NOT BURN. USE MEDIA
    APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE. USED MATERIAL MAY CONTAIN
    HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
    FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS IN + PRESSURE MODE.
    COOL FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WHEN EXPOSED TO WATER, THE UNUSED
    MOLECULAR SIEVE CAN GET QUITE HOT. WHEN FIRST WETTED, THEY CAN HEAT
    TO THE BOILING OF WATER. FLOODING WILL REDUCE TEMPERATURE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP THE SPILL AREA. COLLECT AND PLACE THE
    SPILLED MATERIAL IN A WASTE DISPOSAL CONTAINER. AVOID RAISING DUST.
    UTILIZE WET OR VACUUM METHOD OF CLEAN-UP TO MINIMIZE DUST.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT RELEVANT

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER IN A
    DRY PLACE AWAY FROM MOISTURE.
Other Precautions:THE USED PRODUCT COULD BE TOXIC AND/OR FLAMMABLE. DO
    NOT BREATHE THE DUST. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN. WASH
    THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. DO NOT INGEST.

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

Respiratory Protection:WEAR A PROPERLY FITTED NIOSH-APPROVED DUST
    RESPIRATOR IF CONDITIONS ARE DUSTY.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST
Protective Gloves:RUBBER/LATEX
Eye Protection:GOGGLES FOR DUSTY CONDITIONS
Other Protective Equipment:LONG SLEEVE WORK CLOTHING, EYE WASH STATION
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING,
    DRINKING OR SMOKING. VACUUM UP ANY DUST. LAUNDER CLOTHING BEFORE
    REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:V7
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:3500F,1927C
Spec Gravity:1.1
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:NOT RELEVANT
Appearance and Odor:GRANULES, BEADS OR PELLETS, NO ODOR, BUFF COLOR

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
SUDDEN CONTACT WITH HIGH CONCENTRATIONS OF CHEMICALS HAVING HIGH HEATS
    OF ADSORPTION SUCH AS OLEFINS, HCL, ETC..
Stability Condition to Avoid:MOISTURE (WATER CAN CAUSE RISE IN
    TEMPERATURE, WHICH MAY RESULT IN BURN).
Hazardous Decomposition Products:IN EXTREME HEAT OR CHEMICAL
    CONDITIONS, MOLECULAR SIEVE DECOMPOSES TO SODIUM OXIDE, SILICONE
    OXIDE AND ALUMINUM OXIDE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISCARD ANY PRODUCT, RESIDUE, DISPOSABLE
    CONTAINER OR LINER IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY ACCEPTABLE MANNER, IN FULL
    COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS. COVER
    PROMPTLY TO AVOID BLOWING DUST.

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