MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

   

SECTION I - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

 

Trade Name:  TATA HIAL50 Brick, TATA CB                                                      MSDS Number:    BNZ-16

Generic Name: High Alumina Refractory Bricks and Shapes                             Revision Number:    4

Manufacturer:     Tata Refractories Limited (Head Office)                                             Date Issued:    June 4, 2006

Address:        Circuit House Area (East)                                             24 Hour Emergency Number:    (800) 424-9300

                     Jamshedpur, India 831001

Phone:           (Int + 91) 066450 50234

 

SECTION II - COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

 

Chemical Name                                                       CAS Number               %                   ACGIH / TLV                OSHA / PEL 

Aluminum oxide                                                         1344-28-1                  50-55                  10 mg/m3                     15 mg/m3

Ceramic matrix (mullite, anorthite, corundum)               None                         35-40                  3 mg/m3                               5 mg/m3

Crystalline Silica (cristobalite)                                     14464-46-1                 10-15                  0.05 mg/m3                         0.05 mg/m3

Key:         TLV = ACGIH, 8 hr. time weighted average (TWA);  PEL = OSHA permissible exposure limit.

                TLV and PEL limits are for respirable dust.

 

SECTION III - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

 

Emergency Overview:  This product contains crystalline silica which is considered a chronic health hazard by inhalation.  The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has classified occupational exposures to respirable crystalline silica as being  carcinogenic to humans (Class 1).  This classification is based on what IARC considered sufficient evidence from epidemiological studies of humans for the carcinogenicity of inhaled silica in the forms of quartz, cristobalite and tridymite.  Crystalline silica is also known to cause Silicosis, a non-cancerous lung disease.

 

HMIS Rating:                Health:  1*                   Fire:  0                   Physical Hazard:  0                Other:  0

WHMIS Class:              D-2A - Material causing other toxic effects (VERY TOXIC - Chronic)

 

Primary Routes of Entry:  Via respirable dust to the lungs and respiratory system and via coarse dust and particulate to the eyes.

Primary Target Organs:  Lungs, respiratory system and eyes.

Potential Health Effects:

      Inhalation:  Long term overexposure to respirable crystalline silica dust may cause permanent and irreversible lung damage including silicosis. 

      Skin Contact:  Possible dryness or irritation resulting from long term exposures to product dust.   

      Eye Contact:  A mechanical irritant which can cause moderate to severe eye irritation.

      Ingestion:  Non-hazardous when ingested.  Potentially a mild Irritant to the GI tract if excessive quantity is ingested. 

SECTION III - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

 

Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure:  Pre-existing chronic upper respiratory and lung diseases such as, but not limited to, bronchitis, emphysema and asthma.

Carcinogenicity:  This product contains crystalline silica which is classified as a class 1, human carcinogen by IARC, as a suspect carcinogen by NTP and as a possible select carcinogen by OSHA.

 

SECTION IV - FIRST AID MEASURES

 

Inhalation:  Remove to fresh air.  Drink water to clear throat and blow nose to evacuate dust.  If coughing and irritation develop, call a physician.

Eye Contact:  Flush with large amounts of water until irritation subsides, as least 15 minutes.  See a physician if irritation persists.

Skin Contact:  Normal good personal hygiene practices.  Wash with mild soap and warm water after each exposure. 

Ingestion:  Emergency procedures not normally required.  May be a temporary irritant to the GI system.

 

SECTION V - FIREFIGHTING MEASURES

 

NFPA Rating:                Health:  0                     Fire:  0                   Reactivity:  0                            Other:  0

Flashpoint and Method:  This is a non-flammable product                           LEL:  N/Ap                           UEL:  N/Ap

Extinguishing Method  Not applicable.  Product will not burn.

Special Firefighting Procedures:  Not applicable.

Fire or explosion Hazards:  The brick products described above are non-flammable.  However, the cardboard packaging is combustible, and due care should be taken to minimize fire hazards.

 

SECTION VI - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

 

Clean-up Procedures:  Pick up or shovel material into waste container taking care to minimize dust.  Wet down if necessary to control dust.  Vacuum clean dust with equipment fitted with HEPA filter

Personal Precautions:  If dusty conditions exist, wear a face mask approved for use with dusts such as 3M 8511 N-95 or equivalent.

Environmental Precautions:  None normally required. 

 

SECTION VII - HANDLING AND STORAGE

 

Storage Requirements:  Store in dry area.  Always segregate materials by major hazard class.

Special Sensitivity or Incompatibility:   Avoid contact with strong acids.

Handling Precautions:  Assure proper respiratory protection if dust potential exceeds PEL/TLV.

 

SECTION VIII - EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

 

Respiratory Protection:  When over PEL/TLV wear an approved face mask such as 3M 8511 N-95 or equivalent, to protect against silica and pneumoconiosis producing dust.  Concentrations of dust that exceed the recommendations of the dust mask manufacturer will need a higher level of respiratory protection, such as a half mask respirator with appropriate dust filters.

SECTION VIII - EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

 

Eye Protection:  Wear safety glasses with side shields, goggles or face shield when cutting, milling or abrading to protect eyes against dust and particulate.

Skin Protection:  Under normal conditions the wearing of protective gloves and clean, body-covering clothing should be adequate.

Engineering Controls:  Maintain sufficient mechanical or natural ventilation to assure dust concentrations remain below PEL/TLV.  Use local exhaust if necessary.  Power cutting equipment should be equipped for wet cutting and if necessary with properly designed dust collection devices.

 

SECTION IX - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

 

Physical Form: Yellowish solid of variable shapes and size.  No characteristic odor.

Melting Point:  >1700 C                                                                     Specific Gravity:  1.7 - 1.9

Solubility in Water:  Insoluble                                                         Evaporation Rate:  N/Ap

 

SECTION X - REACTIVITY

 

Stability:  Product is stable under normal conditions.

Hazardous Polymerization:  Cannot occur.

Incompatibilities:  None in designed use.

Decomposition Products:  None.

Conditions to Avoid:  None in designed use.

 

SECTION XI - TOXICOLOGICAL/ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

 

LD50:  N/Av                                                                          LC50:  N/Av

Toxicological Hazards:  No toxicological studies of this specific product have been performed.

Ecological Hazards:  Most ingredients in this product are naturally occurring minerals.  Unless contaminated in service, this product is non-hazardous to the environment. 

Teratogenicity, Mutagenicity, other Reproductive Effects:  None known

 

SECTION XII - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

 

Waste Disposal Method:  May be disposed in an approved landfill unless contaminated in service.  If contaminated with hazardous materials, place waste in suitable container.  Seal and properly label the waste container.  Send the container to an approved Transportation, Storage and Disposal (TSD) facility via an approved waste hauler.  Be sure manifests have been completed and an adequate "Paper trail" has been established.

 

SECTION XIII -  TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION       

 

US DOT Shipping Name:  Not regulated                DOT Label:  None                               UN/NA Number:  None

Canadian TGD Shipping Description:  Not regulated as dangerous goods according to Canadian TDGA

 

 

SECTION XIII -  TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION       

 

International Dangerous Goods Information:

          IMO:  Not regulated as dangerous goods according to the IMDG Code.

          ICAO:  Not regulated as dangerous goods according to the ICAO Technical Instructions.

 

SECTION XIV - REGULATORY INFORMATION

 

OSHA Status:  This product is considered hazardous under OSHA criteria.

TSCA/CEPA Status:  All components of this product are included in the TSCA and CEPA Chemical Inventories.

CERCLA Reportable Quantity:  N/Ap

SARA Title III:

          Section 302 Extremely Hazardous:  This product contains no extremely hazardous substances as defined and listed in section #302

          Section 311/312 Hazard Categories:  Reportable as a hazardous substance.  Check with your Local Emergency Planning Committee for reportable quantities.

          Section 313 Toxic Chemicals:  This product does not contain substances which are reportable under Section 313.

 

WHMIS Information:  WHMIS Classification: D-2A - Material causing other toxic effects (VERY TOXIC - Chronic).  This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations (CPR).

 

Other Regulatory Classifications:

DSCL (EEC):            R36 - Irritating to eyes

                                    R39 - Danger of very serious irreversible effects

                                    R45 - May cause cancer

 

SECTION XV - APPROVALS

 

Reason for Issue:   WHMIS 3 year update                                Approval Date:      June 4, 2006

Prepared by:  CCG, Inc.                                                                                     Supersedes Date:      November 15, 2005

Revision History:    Removal of Product Stewardship Information, June 4, 2003

                                    Change to Manufacturer’s Address, November 15, 2005

 

SECTION XVI - DISCLAIMER

 

As of the date of this document, the foregoing information is believed to be accurate and is provided in good faith to comply with applicable federal and state laws.  However, no warranty or representation of law or fact, with respect to such information, is intended or given.