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Aw-500 1 16 MSDS
Aw-500 1 16 MSDS
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview:
Repeated or prolonged exposure may irritate eyes, skin and respiratory system. When first wetted, the product can heat
up to the boiling point of water. Flood with water to cool material. Repeated and prolonged inhalation of crystalline silica in
the form of quartz from occupational sources may cause cancer.
Form: Pellets
Color: Tan
Primary Routes of Exposure: Contact with skin and eyes. Exposure may also occur via inhalation or ingestion if
product dust is generated.
Eye Contact: Dust and /or product may cause eye discomfort and/or irritation seen as tearing and reddening.
Skin Contact: Repeated or prolonged exposure may cause skin irritation. The product gets hot as it first adsorbs
water.
Ingestion: The product gets hot as it first adsorbs water. Burns to moist body tissues can result if contact is
prolonged.
Inhalation: Exposure to dust particles generated from this material may cause irritation of the respiratory tract.
Repeated and prolonged inhalation of crystalline silica in the form of quartz from occupational sources may cause
cancer.
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Carcinogenicity Classification:
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENT % WEIGHT ACGIH TLV- OSHA PEL- UNITS
& CAS NO. TWA TWA
Silicon oxide (synthetic) < 65 N.E. 15(TD) mg/m³
7631-86-9 5(R)
Aluminum oxide (non-fibrous) < 20 1(R) 15(TD) mg/m³
1344-28-1 5(R)
Calcium oxide < 10 2 5 mg/m³
1305-78-8
Iron oxide <5 5(R) 10(Fu) mg/m³
1309-37-1
Magnesium oxide <5 10 (I) 15 (Total mg/m³
1309-48-4 Particulate)
Sodium oxide <5 N.E. N.E. N.A.
1313-59-3
Potassium oxide <5 N.E. N.E. N.A.
12136-45-7
Quartz <5 0.025(R) TD: mg/m³
14808-60-7 30/(%SiO2 +2)
RD:
10/(%SiO2+2)
Note: The OSHA Permissible Exposure Limits (PEL) are determined from the percentage of quartz from airborne
samples.
Abbreviations:
N.A. - Not Applicable RD - Respirable Dust Fu - Fume IS - Insoluble
N.E. - None Established R - Respirable Fraction I - Inhalable FuD - Fume and Dust
STEL - Short Term Exposure Limit F - Respirable Fibers TD - Total Dust SC - Soluble Compounds
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4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye contact: Flush immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. If eye irritation persists, consult a physician.
Skin contact: Wash off with soap and plenty of water. If skin irritation persists, call a physician.
After inhalation: Remove the victim into fresh air. If symptoms persist, call a physician.
After ingestion: Drink at least 2 glasses of water. Obtain medical attention. Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person.
Notes to physician: This product is a desiccant and generates heat as it adsorbs water. The used product can retain
material of a hazardous nature. Identify that material and treat symptomatically.
Fire and explosion hazards: The product itself does not burn. The used product can retain material of a hazardous
nature. Identify that material and inform the fire fighters.
Special protective equipment: In the case of respirable dust and/or fumes, use self-contained breathing apparatus and
dust impervious protective suit.
Clean-up: Sweep, shovel or vacuum spilled product into appropriate containers (do not use a vacuum if material has
contacted a hydrocarbon material). Pick-up and arrange disposal without creating dust. Never use spilled product.
Spilled product should be disposed of in accordance with all applicable government regulations.
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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering measures: Where natural ventilation is inadequate, especially in confined areas, use mechanical
ventilation, other engineering controls or respiratory protection to prevent inhalation of product dust.
Personal protection equipment: Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
Skin and body protection: Work uniform and gloves to prevent prolonged contact.
Respiratory protection: In case of insufficient ventilation wear suitable respiratory equipment. Breathing apparatus
with filter: NIOSH classification N-100 or if oil/liquid aerosols are present P-100 (42 CFR 84).
10. STABILITY
Stability: Stable.
Hazardous decomposition products: No decomposition if used as directed. Hydrocarbons and other materials that
contact the product during normal use can be retained on the product. It is reasonable to expect that decomposition
products will come from these retained materials of use.
Conditions/Materials to avoid: Sudden contact with high concentrations of chemicals having high heats of adsorption
such as olefins, HCl, etc. When first wetted, the product can heat up to the boiling point of water. Flood with water to cool
material.
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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute toxicity:
Routes of exposure: Exposure may occur via inhalation, contact with skin and eyes.
Irritation:
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12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Mobility: Biodegradation:
No data available. No data available.
Further Information:
No information available.
Disposal information: This product (in its fresh unused state) is not listed by generic name or trademark name in the
U.S. EPA's RCRA regulations and does not possess any of the four identifying characteristics of hazardous waste
(ignitability, corrosivity, reactivity or toxicity). Materials of a hazardous nature that contact the product during normal use
may be retained on this product. The user of the product must identify the hazards associated with the retained material
in order to assess the waste disposal options.
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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
United States
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA): All the ingredients of this mixture are registered on the TSCA Chemical
Substance Inventory.
CERCLA (Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act) Reportable Quantity:
The following component(s) of this product is/are subject to release reporting under 40 CFR 302 when release exceeds
the Reportable Quantity (RQ):
-- None --
Note: Other U.S. State Regulations may exist, check your local sources if available or contact the UOP Product Stewardship Manager
(see Section 16).
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Canada
Canadian Hazardous Products Act:
This product is classified as a material causing Other Toxic Effects, carcinogenicity - Class D, Division 2, Subdivision A.
Canadian Environmental Protection Act: All the ingredients of this mixture are notified to CEPA and on the DSL
(Domestic Substances List).
China: All the ingredients of this mixture appear on the China Inventory.
Japan - Existing and New Chemical Substances (ENCS): All the ingredients of this mixture appear on the
ENCS.
Korea - Existing and Evaluated Chemical Substances (ECL): All the ingredients of this mixture appear on the
ECL.
Philippines - Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances (PICCS): All the ingredients of this mixture
appear on the PICCS.
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16. OTHER INFORMATION
Summary of changes: Sections 1, 3, 16
Supersedes: June 2008
Prepared by: UOP Health, Safety & Environmental Department
PRODUCT EMERGENCIES
If you have a product-related emergency, resulting in an incident such as a spill or release of product or human exposure
and need assistance from UOP, please contact the following number:
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