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• <br />CORPORATION OF AMERICA <br />410 North Michigan Avenue <br />Chicago, IL 60611 <br />Material Safety Data Sheet <br />Granular Absorbent (#1003000) <br />`~ (312)321-1515, Infosmatlon (800)424-9300, Emergency <br />However, in making the overall evaluation, the Working Group noted that <br />carcinogenicity was not detected in all industiiial'circumstances studied <br />Carcnnogeniaty may be dependent en inherent characteristics of the crystalline silica or <br />on external factors affecting its biological activity or distribution of its polymorphs. <br />The National Toxicology Program (IVT'P) classifies crysfalline silica as a known <br />carcinogen. Because applications and exposure data indicate that exposure to respirable <br />quartz in this product witli normal use is well i~elow the OSHA Permissible Exposure <br />Limit (PEL) and ACG1H Tlueshold Limit Value (TLV); and because the company is <br />not aware of any scientific or medical data available indicating that exposure to dust <br />from ttus product under conditions of normal use will cause silicosis or cancer; adverse <br />effects would not be expected from normal use of this product. <br />MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY_EXPOSURE: <br />None currcntly known. <br />4. FIRST AID MEASURES <br />EI'E: Immediately flush eyes-with cool running water, lifting upper and lower lids. If <br />irritation persists or for foreign body in the eye, get immediate medical attention. <br />SKIN: None needed for normal use. <br />INGESTION: ~ If used material is ingested, get medical attention due to possibility of chemical <br />contamination If large amount of unused material is swallowed, get immediate <br />medical attention. ~ ' <br />INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. <br />5. FIIZEFIGHTING MEASURES <br />FLASH POINT: This product is not combustible. . <br />FLANIMABIlE LIMITS Not applicable <br />EXTINGUIS-RING MEDIA: <br />Use media that is appropriate for surrounding fire. <br />UNUSUAL FIRE. OR EXPL05ION HAZARDS: <br />None <br />SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS <br />None required <br />HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: <br />None <br />Issued on September24, 2009 ~ Page 2 of 6 <br />