Material Safety Data Sheet


SECTION I - Material Identity
SECTION II - Manufacturer's Information
SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
SECTION V - Reactivity Data
SECTION VI - Health Hazard Data
SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
SECTION VIII - Control Measures
SECTION IX - Label Data
SECTION X - Transportation Data
SECTION XI - Site Specific/Reporting Information
SECTION XII - Ingredients/Identity Information



SECTION I - Material Identity
Item Name                               
Part Number/Trade Name                   DRIERITE, 1/8 TO 1/4 GRANULES
National Stock Number                    6810004317731
CAGE Code                                70829
Part Number Indicator                    A
MSDS Number                              190518
HAZ Code                                 A


SECTION II - Manufacturer's Information
Manufacturer Name                        W A HAMMOND DRIERITE CO
Street                                   138 DAYTON AVE
City                                     XENIA
State                                    OH
Country                                  US
Zip Code                                 45385
Emergency Phone                          800 424-9300 CHEMTREC
Information Phone                        937 376-2927

MSDS Preparer's Information
Street                                   138 DAYTON AVE
City                                     XENIA
State                                    OH
Zip Code                                 45385
Date MSDS Prepared/Revised               15NOV00
Active Indicator                         N

Alternate Vendors


SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Hazard Storage Compatibility Code        NR
NRC License Number                       NR
Net Propellant Weight (Ammo)             NR
Appearance/Odor                          WHITE POWDER OR GRANULES NO ODOR
Boiling Point                            NR
Melting Point                            1450 C
Vapor Pressure                           NR
Vapor Density                            NR
Specific Gravity                         1.87
Decomposition Temperature                NR
Evaporation Rate                         NR
Solubility in Water                      0.25 GRAMS PER LITER
Chemical pH                              NR
Corrosion Rate                           NR
Container Pressure Code                  1
Temperature Code                         4
Product State Code                       S


SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point Method                       NA
Lower Explosion Limit                    NR
Upper Explosion Limit                    NR
Extinguishing Media                      NOT COMBUSTIBLE
Special Fire Fighting Procedures         NONE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazards           NONE


SECTION V - Reactivity Data
Stability                                YES
Stability Conditions to Avoid            NR
Materials to Avoid                       STRONG ACIDS
Hazardous Decomposition Products         SO3 @ 1450 C
Hazardous Polymerization                 NO
Polymerization Conditions to Avoid       WILL NOT OCCUR
LD50 - LD50 Mixture                      NR


SECTION VI - Health Hazard Data
Route of Entry: Skin                     YES
Route of Entry: Ingestion                YES
Route of Entry: Inhalation               YES
Health Hazards - Acute and Chronic       [EYES] PARTICLES MAY CAUSE IRRITATION [SKIN] THIS MATERIAL IS NOT TOXIC. MAY DRY OR IRRITATE SKIN [INHAL] IRRITATION, SHORTNESS OF BREATH [INGEST] VOMITING, DIARRHEA
Carcinogenity: NTP                       NO
Carcinogenity: IARC                      NO
Carcinogenity: OSHA                      NO
Explanation of Carcinogenity             NONE
Symptoms of Overexposure                 [EYES] PARTICLES MAY CAUSE IRRITATION [SKIN] THIS MATERIAL IS NOT TOXIC. MAY DRY OR IRRITATE SKIN [INHAL] IRRITATION, SHORTNESS OF BREATH [INGEST] VOMITING, DIARRHEA
Medical Cond. Aggrevated by Exposure     NR
Emergency/First Aid Procedures           [EYES] FLUSH W/ WATER FOR 15 MINUTES [SKIN] WASH W/ SOAP AND WATER, REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING, LAUNDER BEFORE REUSE [INHAL] REMOVE TO FRESH AIR [INGEST] INDUCE VOMITING, NEVER GIVE ANYTHING TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON


SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Steps if Material Released/Spilled       SWEEP OR VACUUM MATERIAL INTO APPROPRIATE WASTE CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL AVOID DUSTING CONDITIONS 
Neutralizing Agent                       NR
Waste Disposal Method                    THIS MATERIAL CAN BE DISPOSED OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH PROCEDURES ACCEPTABLE UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL REGULATIONS 
Handling and Storage Precautions         KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED. STORE IN A COOL DRY PLACE. AVOID GENERATING DUST
Other Precautions                        NR


SECTION VIII - Control Measures
Respiratory Protection                   NIOSH/OSHA APPROVED FOR DUST
Ventilation                              TO MEET TLV REQUIREMENTS
Protective Gloves                        NOT NECESSARY
Eye Protection                           SAFETY GLASSES OR GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment               NR
Work Hygenic Practices                   WASH HANDS AFTER USE
Supplemental Health/Safety Data          NR


SECTION IX - Label Data
Protect Eye                              YES
Protect Skin                             YES
Protect Respiratory                      YES
Chronic Indicator                        NO
Contact Code                             SLIGHT
Fire Code                                UNKNOWN
Health Code                              UNKNOWN
React Code                               UNKNOWN
Specific Hazard and Precaution           NO TARGET ORGANS LISTED FOR CHRONIC EXPOSURES


SECTION X - Transportation Data
Container Quantity                       5
Unit of Measure                          LB


SECTION XI - Site Specific/Reporting Information
Volatile Organic Compounds (P/G)         0
Volatile Organic Compounds (G/L)         0


SECTION XII - Ingredients/Identity Information
Ingredient #                             01
Ingredient Name                          CALCIUM SULFATE
CAS Number                               7778189
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  100
OSHA PEL                                 15 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV                                10 MG/M3