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49 <br /> . . <br /> Olb DR! Material Safety Data Sheet <br /> Granular Absorbent(#1003000) <br /> CORPORATION OF AMERICA <br /> 410 North Michigan Avenue <br /> Chicago,IL 60611 (312)321-1515,Information (800)424-9300,Emergency <br /> • <br /> However,in making the overall evaluation,the Working Group noted that <br /> carcinogenicity was not detected in all industrial circumstances studied, <br /> Carcinogenicity maybe dependent on 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(NTP)classifies crystalline silica as a known <br /> carcinogen.Because applications and exposure data indicate that exposure to respirable <br /> quartz in this product with normal use is well-below the OSHA Permissible Exposure <br /> Limit(PEL)and ACGIII Threshold 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 this 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 currently known, <br /> • <br /> 4. FIRST AID MEASURES <br /> EYE: 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. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES <br /> FLASH POINT: This product is not combustible. , <br /> • <br /> FLAMMABLE LIMITS Not applicable <br /> EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: <br /> ' Use media that is appropriate for surrounding fire. <br /> UNUSUAL FIRE.OR EXPLOSION HAZARDS: <br /> None <br /> SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS <br /> None required. <br /> HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: <br /> None <br /> • <br /> Issued on September 24,2 009 Page 2 of 6 <br />