MANVILLE PRODUCTS CORP -- CELITE 545  -- 9390-00-282-4161
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CELITE 545
MSDS Date:05/07/1991
FSC:9390
NIIN:00-282-4161
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MANVILLE PRODUCTS CORP
Address:2500 MIGUELITO ROAD
City:LOMPOC
State:CA
ZIP:93436
Country:US
Info Phone Num:805-736-1221
Emergency Phone Num:805-736-1221
Preparer's Name:CHRIS PAULEY
CAGE:FO061
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CELITE CORP
Box:519
City:LOMPOC
State:CA
ZIP:93438
Country:US
Phone:805-735-7791
CAGE:9K562
Company Name:MANVILLE PRODUCTS CORPORATION
Box:5108
City:DEVENER
State:CO
ZIP:80217
Country:US
Phone:303-978-3120
CAGE:FO061
Company Name:MANVILLE SERVICE CORP
Address:MAIL STOP 3-15
Box:5108
City:DENVER
State:CO
ZIP:80217
Country:US
Phone:303-978-2902
CAGE:8V867
Company Name:SCHULLER INTERNATIONAL INC.
Address:Box:5108
City:DENVER
State:CO
ZIP:80217-5108
Country:US
Phone:303-978-4900
CAGE:75165

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

Ingred Name:FLUX CALCINED DIATOMACEOUS EARTH (DE)
CAS:68855-54-9
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:6 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST

Ingred Name:SILICA, CRYSTALLINE - CRISTOBALITE
CAS:14464-46-1
RTECS #:VV7325000
Fraction by Wt: < 60%
OSHA PEL:SEE TABLE Z3
ACGIH TLV:0.05 MG/M3 RDUST9293

Ingred Name:SILICA, CRYSTALLINE - QUARTZ
CAS:14808-60-7
RTECS #:VV7330000
Fraction by Wt: < 3%
OSHA PEL:SEE TABLE Z3
ACGIH TLV:0.1 MG/M3 RDUST;9293

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:YES	 OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:CONTAINS CRYSTALLINE SILICA WHICH IS
    CONSIDERED HAZARDOUS BY INHALATION. IS A KNOWN CAUSE OF SILICOSIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CONTAINS CRYSTALLINE SILICA. SEE IARC
    REPORT FOR DETAILS OF CARCINOGENICITY. CALIFORNIA PROP. 65 - YES
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION:IRRITATION & SORENESS IN THROAT &
    NOSE. IN EXTREME EXPOSURE, CONGESTION MAY OCCUR. SKIN:N/A
    INGESTION:NOT HAZARDOUS WHEN INGESTED. EYES:TEMPORARY IRRITATION OR
     INFLAMMATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING UPPER RESPIRATORY &
    LUNG DISEASE SUCH AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO BRONCHITIS, EMPHYSEMA &
    ASTHMA.

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

First Aid:INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. DRINK WATER TO CLEAR THROAT &
    BLOW NOSE TO EVACUATE DUST. SKIN:N/A INGESTION:N/A EYES:FLUSH
    W/LARGE QUANTITIES OF WATER. IF IRRITATION PERSISTS CONSULT A
    PHYSICIAN.

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

Flash Point:NONFLAMMABLE
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:VACUUM CLEAN DDUST W/EQUIPMENT FITTED W/HEPA
    FILTER. USE A DUST SUPPRESSANT SUCH AS WATER IF SWEEPING IS
    NECESSARY.
Neutralizing Agent:MFR GAVE NO INFORMATION ON MSDS.

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

Other Precautions:REPAIR ALL BROKEN BAGS IMMEDIATELY.

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

Respiratory Protection:<10X PEL USE 3M 9900. <100X PEL USE MSA ULTRA
    TWIN H FILTER. <200X PEL USE MSA 01-00-06 W/TYPE C SUPPLIED AIR
    UNIT (CONTINUOUS FLOW MODE) OR EQUIVALENT.
Ventilation:USE SUFFICIENT NATURAL OR MECHANICAL VENTILATION TO KEEP
    DUST LEVEL BELOW PEL.
Protective Gloves:NOT NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Eye Protection:GOGGLES OR SAFETY GLASSES W/SIDE SHIELDS
Other Protective Equipment:MFR GAVE NO INFORMATION ON MSDS.
Work Hygienic Practices:MFR:?  HMIS:USE GOOD INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE
    PRACTICES. MINIMIZE DUST GENERATION. AVOID BREATHING DUST.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

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

HCC:N1
NRC/State Lic Num:NONE
Spec Gravity:2.3
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:FINE WHITE POWDER, NO ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NIL

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
HYDROFLUORIC ACID.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE IN DESIGNED USE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE DETERMINED
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:CANNOT OCCUR

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

Waste Disposal Methods:WASTES ARE NOT HAZARDOUS AS DEFINED BY RCRA
    (40CFR261). DISPOSE I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.
    METHOD RECOMMENDED:LANDFILL.

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