W.A.HAMMOND DRIERITE CO. -- INDICATING DRIERITE,23001  -- 6850-01-371-7073
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:INDICATING DRIERITE,23001
MSDS Date:08/12/1994
FSC:6850
NIIN:01-371-7073
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:W.A.HAMMOND DRIERITE CO.
Address:138 DAYTON AVE.
Box:460
City:XENIA
State:OH
ZIP:45585
Country:US
Info Phone Num:513-376-2927
Emergency Phone Num:513-376-2927
CAGE:70000
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:W.A.HAMMOND DRIERITE CO.
Address:138 DAYTON AVE.
Box:460
City:XENIA
State:OH
ZIP:45385-2830
Country:US
Phone:937-376-2927
CAGE:70000

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

Ingred Name:CALCIUM SULFATE
CAS:7778-18-9
RTECS #:WS6920000
Fraction by Wt: 97%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9495

Ingred Name:COBALT CHLORIDE
CAS:7646-79-9
RTECS #:GF9800000
Fraction by Wt: 3%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:0.05 MG CO/M3
ACGIH TLV:0.05 MG CO/M3

=====================  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:TARGET ORGANS:EYE, SKIN, RESPIRATORY &
    GI TRACTS. ACUTE- MAY CAUSE IRRITATION OF EYES, SKIN, RESPIRATOR
    TRACT. INGESTION MAY CAUSE VOMITING, DIARRHEA. INHALATION MAY CAUSE
    SHORTNESS OF BREATH DUE TO O BSTRUCTION OF AIRWAY. CHRONIC-
    UNKNOWN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, OBSTRUCTION OF AIRWAY, SHORTNESS OF
    BREATH, DRYNESS OF MOUTH AND THROAT, SENSATION OF WARMTH
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH PRE-EXISTING SKIN
    DISORDERS OR EYE PROBLEMS OR IMPAIRED RESPIRATORY FUNCTION MAY BE
    MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO THE EFFECTS OF THE SUBSTANCE.

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

First Aid:CALL PHYSICIAN IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST. EYE:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH
    WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. HOLD EYELIDS OPEN. CALL PHYSICIAN.
    SKIN:WASH WITH SOAP & WATER. INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. PROVIDE
    CPR/OXYGEN IF  NEEDED. ORAL:IF CONSCIOUS, DRINK WATER & INDUCE
    VOMITING. CALL A PHYSICIAN.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND NIOSH-APPROVED
    SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

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

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP OR VACUUM SPILLED MATERIAL. AVOID
    CREATING DUST. TRANSFER TO A SUITABLE CONTAINER. USE A RESPIRATOR
    FOR DUSTS IF NEEDED.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT RELEVANT

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A DRY PLACE AWAY FROM
    MOISTURE & INCOMPATIBLES. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Other Precautions:AVOID INHALATION OR INGESTION OF THIS MATERIAL. AVOID
    EYE OR SKIN CONTACT. AVOID CAUSING AIRBORNE DUST. WASH THOROUGHLY
    AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING, DRINKING OR SMOKING.

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

Respiratory Protection:IF ENGINEERING CONTROLS DO NOT MAINTAIN AIRBORNE
    CONCENTRATIONS TO AN ACCETABLE LEVEL, A NIOSH-APPROVED RESPIRATOR
    FOR DUST MUST BE WORN.
Ventilation:ADEQUATE
Protective Gloves:NATURAL RUBBER/LATEX RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:DUST-RESISTANT SAFETY GOGGLES RECOMMEND
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER, WORK
    CLOTHING AND APRON AS REQUIRED.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
    RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. DO NOT WEAR CONTAMINATED CLOTHING OR
    FOOTWEAR.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:N1
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:DECOMPOSES
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:2642F,1450C
Spec Gravity:1.87
Viscosity:NOT RELEVANT
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:NOT RELEVANT
Solubility in Water:0.25 GRAM PER LITER
Appearance and Odor:BLUE GRANULES - ODORLESS
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXTREME HEAT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MAY RELEASE TOXIC OXIDES OF SULFUR.

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

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

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