CEDAR HEIGHTS CLAY -- FIRECLAY  -- 9350-00N068919
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:FIRECLAY
MSDS Date:02/18/1992
FSC:9350
NIIN:00N068919
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:CEDAR HEIGHTS CLAY
Address:3542 STATE ROUTE
Box:295
City:OAK HILL
State:OH
ZIP:45656
Country:US
Info Phone Num:614-682-7794
Emergency Phone Num:614-682-7794
CAGE:JO287
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CEDAR HEIGHTS CLAY
Address:3542 STATE ROUTE
Box:295
City:OAK HILL
State:OH
ZIP:45656
Country:US
Phone:614-682-7794
CAGE:JO287

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

Ingred Name:SILICA, CRYSTALLINE - QUARTZ; (CRYSTALLINE SILICA (QUARTZ))
CAS:14808-60-7
RTECS #:VV7330000
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:0.1 MG/M3 RDUST

Ingred Name:CLAY (KAOLIN); (HYDROUS ALUMINUM SILICATE)
CAS:1332-58-7
RTECS #:GF1670500
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:2 MG/M3 TDUST

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:DUST IRRITATES EYES & RESPIRATORY
    TRACT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SILICA, CRYSTALLINE-QUARTZ:IARC
    MONOGRAPHS, SUPP, VOL 7, PG 341, 1987:GRP 2A. NTP 7TH ANNUAL RPT ON
    CARCINS, (SUPDAT)
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:ANY DEBILITATING CONDITION OF THE
    LUNGS, EYES OR OTHER MUCOUS MEMBRANES.

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

First Aid:INGEST:CALL MD IMMEDIATELY . SKIN:WASH THOROUGHLY W/WATER.
    EYES:FLUSH FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES W/GENTLY RUNNING WATER.
    INHAL:MOVE TO FRESH AIR.

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

Extinguishing Media:MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE . NOT
    FLAMMABLE. MAY ACTUALLY BE USED AS A EXTINGUISHER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:ORDINARY CLEANING PROCEDURES TAKING CARE TO
    AVOID RAISING DUST CLOUDS. AVOID BREATHING DUST.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID BREATHING DUST.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED DUST RESPIRATOR IF WORKING
    IN DUSTY CONDITIONS (ABOVE TLV).
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: VENTILATION TO KEEP DUST/FUME LEVEL BELOW
    TLV.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH FOUNTAIN & DELUGE SHOWER WHICH MEET
    ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA .
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EXPLAN OF CARCIN:1994:ANTICIPATED TO BE CARCINOGEN.

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

Spec Gravity:2.3 (H*2O=1)
Appearance and Odor:GREY W/EARTHY ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE KNOWN.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MAY RELEASE CARBON MONOXIDE & SULFUR
    DIOXIDE WHEN HEATED ABOVE 260C.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
    REGULATIONS . BURY IN APPROVED LANDFILL.

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