ADCOA-ADSORBENTS AND DESICCANTS CORP OF AMERICA -- MOLECULAR SIEVE  -- 6850-01-163-2954
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:MOLECULAR SIEVE
MSDS Date:08/17/1989
FSC:6850
NIIN:01-163-2954
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ADCOA-ADSORBENTS AND DESICCANTS CORP OF AMERICA
Address:17000 S  VERNONT AVENUE
City:GARDENA
State:CA
ZIP:90247-5832
Country:US
Info Phone Num:213-532-6086
Emergency Phone Num:213-770-4558
Preparer's Name:THOMAS N. SKILLEN
CAGE:61134
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ADCOA-ADSORBENTS AND DESICCANTS CORP OF AMERICA
Address:17000 S  VERMONT AVENUE
Box:City:GARDENA
State:CA
ZIP:90247-5832
Country:US
Phone:310-532-6086
CAGE:61134

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

Ingred Name:SODIUM OXIDE
CAS:1313-59-3
Fraction by Wt: <30.0%

Ingred Name:SILICA, AMORPHOUS, DUST
CAS:112945-52-5
RTECS #:VV7310000
Fraction by Wt: <50.0%
OSHA PEL:6 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3; 8990

Ingred Name:ALUMINUM OXIDE
CAS:1344-28-1
RTECS #:BD1200001
Fraction by Wt: <40.0%
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:UNKNOWN  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:IRRITATION OF EYES,SKIN AND
    RESPIRATORY TRACT;MAY CAUSE REDNESS OF EYES CHRONIC:RESPIRATORY
    PROBLEM DUE TO DUST.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NO DATA AVAILABLE.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS DATA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS MAY BE
    WORSEN; (EMPHASEMA,ASTHMA)

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

First Aid:EYES:WASH THOROUGHLY FOR ABOUT 15 MINUTES,CALL A PHYSICIAN IF
    NEEDED. SKIN:WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER, INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH
    AIR. INGESTION:CALL APHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE SUITABLE MEDIA FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE NOTED.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE NEEDED

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

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION;SWEEP UP WET OR
    VACUUM AND RECOVER FOR PROPER DISPOSAL.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL DRY AREA.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR DUST IF
    ABOVE PEL/TVL.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST/GENERAL TO MAINTAIN PEL/TLV
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:APRON:EYE-WASH FACILITIES.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN:DO NOT BREATHE
    DUST/MIST;WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:V7
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:3500F
Spec Gravity:1.1
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:GRANULES,BEADS,PELLETS,NO ODOR BUFF COLOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NOT KNOWN
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE NOTED
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE KNOWN

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF COLLECTED MATERIAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH
    LOCAL,STATE,AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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