ADCOA-ADSORBENTS AND DESICCANTS CORP OF AMERICA -- MOLECULAR SIEVE  -- 5841-00-357-1336
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:MOLECULAR SIEVE
MSDS Date:08/17/1989
FSC:5841
NIIN:00-357-1336
=== 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:T. 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%
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 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST

Ingred Name:ALPHA-ALUMINA (ALUMINUM OXIDE)  (EPA LISTS ONLY FIBROUS
    FORMS)  (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; 9293

=====================  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:MAY INTENSIFY SYMPTOMS OF EXISTING
    RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION-MAY CAUSE UPPER RESPIRATORY
    IRRITATION; SKIN-MAY CAUSE REDNESS & IRRITATION; INGESTION-IF
    SWALLOWED IN LARGE AMOUNTS, MAY CAUSE IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:EMPHASEMA, ASTHMA.

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

First Aid:EYE CONTACT-FLUSH THOROUGHLY WITH WATER; SKIN CONATCT-WASH
    WITH SOAP & WATER; INHALED-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR; SWALLOWED-INDUCE
    VOMITING IF LARGE AMOUNTS SWALLOWED.

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

Extinguishing Media:NON-FLAMMABLE MATERIAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE KNOWN.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE KNOWN.

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

Spill Release Procedures:UTILIZE WET OR VACUUM METHOD OF CLEAN-UP TO
    MINIMIZE DUST.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY PLACE.

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

Respiratory Protection:SELECT PER OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 AND APPROVED BY
    NIOSH.
Ventilation:LOCAL VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER/LATEX.
Eye Protection:GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:TO MINIMIZE SKIN CONTACT.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

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

HCC:V7
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:3500F,1927C
Spec Gravity:1.1
Appearance and Odor:GRANULES, BEADS OR PELLETS, NO ODOR, BUFF COLOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE KNOWN.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE KNOWN.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE KNOWN.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:BAG OR CAN TO MINIMIZE DUST. SUITABLE FOR
    LANDFILL DISPOSAL.

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