| Material Safety Data Sheet
May be used to comply with OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200. Standard must be consulted for specific requirements. |
U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Non-Mandatory Form) Form Approved OMB No. 1218-0072 |
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| IDENTITY (As Used on Label and List) Precast Concrete / Cast Stone |
Note: Blank spaces are not permitted. If any item is not applicable, or no information is available, the space must be marked to indicate that. |
Section I
| Manufacturer's Name Steps Plus, Inc. |
Emergency Telephone Number 315-432-0885 |
| Address (Number, Street, City, State, and ZIP Code) | Telephone Number for Information 315-432-0885 |
| 6375 Thompson Road | Date Prepared |
| Syracuse, NY 13206 | Signature of Preparer (optional) |
Section II - Hazardous Ingredients/Identity Information
| Hazardous Components (Specific Chemical Identity; Common Name(s)) | OSHA PEL | ACGIH TLV | Other Limits Recommended | %(optional) |
| Quartz (S102) 10mg /m3 (As free crystalline Silica) |
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| Silica Flour (S102) 10mg /m3 (As free crystalline Silica) |
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Section III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
| Boiling Point | N/A | Specific Gravity (H2O = 1) |
N/A |
| Vapor Pressure (mm Hg) | N/A | Melting Point | N/A |
| Vapor Density (AIR = 1) | N/A | Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1) |
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| Solubility in Water Not Soluble. |
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| Appearance and Odor Odorless solid. |
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Section IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
| Flash Point (Method Used) N/A |
Flammable Limits N/A |
LEL N/A |
UEL N/A |
| Extinguishing Media N/A |
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| Special Fire Fighting Procedures None. |
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| Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards None. |
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| (Reproduce locally) | OSHA 174, Sept. 1985 |
Section V - Reactivity Data
| Stability | Unstable | Conditions to Avoid |
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| Stable | X | None. |
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| Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid) None. |
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| Hazardous Decomposition or Byproducts None. |
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| Hazardous Polymerization |
May Occur | Conditions to Avoid |
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| Will Not Occur | X | None. |
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Section VI - Health Hazard Data
| Route(s) of Entry: | Inhalation? Yes |
Skin? No |
Ingestion? Yes |
| Health Hazards (Acute and Chronic) Sawing or grinding may result in release of dust particles which may: |
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| Acute: Cause minor irritation of the eye or nose. |
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| Chronic: Result in lung disease (Silicosis) if exposed to excessive amounts for prolonged periods. | |||
| Carcinogenicity: | NTP? No |
IARC Monographs? No |
OSHA Regulated? No |
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| Signs and Symptoms of Exposure Irritation of eyes and nose or shortness of breath. |
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| Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure: Pre-existing lung disease such as Emphysema or Asthma. |
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| Emergency and First Aid Procedures Flush eyes generously with water for 15 minutes. If irritation persists, |
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| contact a physician. |
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Section VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
| Steps to Be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled Sweep up and discard. |
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| Waste Disposal Method Dispose of as common waste. |
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| Precautions to Be taken in Handling and Storing None. |
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| Other Precautions Wear a NIOSH approved respirator and tight fitting goggles when |
| sawing or grinding. |
Section VIII - Control Measures
| Respiratory Proctection (Specify Type) When cutting or grinding, wear a NIOSH approved Particulate Respirator. |
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| Ventilation | Local Exhaust As required for dust. |
Special N/A |
| Mechanical (General) In confined area. |
Other N/A |
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| Protective Gloves When cutting or grinding. |
Eye Protection: Tight fitting goggles when cutting or grinding. |
| Other Protective Clothing or Equipment None. |
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| Work/Hygienic Practices N/A |
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| * U.S.G.P.O.: 1986 - 491 - 529/45775 |