MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

SECTION I - NAME & PRODUCT
ADDRESS: CONTACT:

 
TRADE NAME, COMMON NAME OR SPECIFICATION:

VYCOR

 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE:
CHEMICAL FAMILY OR PRODUCT TYPE:

Fused Silica

 APPROVED BY:

DATE:

SECTION II - COMPOSITION

CHEMICAL NAME

%

COMMON NAME

REG* Y/N

CAS #

OSHA PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMIT

ACGIH TLV

CARCINOGEN* Y/N
Silica (SiO2 ) 99 Sand Y 14808607 15mg/m3 10mg/m3 N
               
 

 

              
 

 

              
 

 

              

*REGULATED AS PER LISTS: OSHA 29 CFR 1910, SUBPART Z: ACGIH, HHS/N TP, & IAPC

SECTION III - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL DATA
BOILING POINT: N/A MELTING POINT: 1580o F SPECIFIC GRAVITY (BULK): 2.23g/cm3
VAPOR PRESSURE: N/A PERCENT VOLATILE BY VOL.: N/A VAPOR DENSITY: N/A
EVAPORATION RATE: N/A SOLUBILITY IN WATER: NIL SOLUBILITY IN ALCHOHOL: NAIF**
SOLUBILITY IN OTHER SOLVENTS:

NAIF**

 APPEARANCE & ODOR: ODORLESS, CLEAR GLASS OR PARTICULATE

SECTION IV - FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
FLASH POINT: N/A METHOD USED: FLAMMABLE LIMITS:
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: N/A
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Use extinguishing media that is appropriate for the classification of the surrounding fire. Inorganic glass is non-combustible.
EXPLOSION POTENTIAL: There is the possibility of flying glass fragments if hot glass comes in contact with water or carbon dioxide extinguishing media.

SECTION V - HEALTH HAZARD DATA
PRIMARY ROUTE(S) OF ENTRY: EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE (EO) OR FIRST AID (FA):
INHALATION: Possible mild-pneumoconiosis

 

 Remove from exposure, seek medical attention
INGESTION: NAIF**

 

 Seek medical attention
SKIN: NAIF**

 

 Wash with soap and water
EYE: Mechanical possible irritation

 

 Wash with large amount of water. Do not rub, particulate may scratch eye.
GENERAL FIRST AID:

OTHER RISKS: The free silica present in sand is converted into amorphous when melted into glass

SECTION VI - SPILL, LEAK & DISPOSAL

1. Avoid generating dust, minimize contact with eyes, skin and upper respiratory tract.

2. In case of spills, vacuuming is preferred over sweeping, do not blow dust.

3. Disposal method: Follow Federal, State, and Local regulations

SECTION VII - SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION

1. Mechanical: N/A

2. Local Exhaust: Exhaust to maintain levels below TLV

3. Safety glasses with side shields

4. Gloves recommended

SECTION VIII - SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS & COMMENTS
**NAIF = No Applicable information found

 

 

 

 

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