Name:
Vermiculite
Synonym:
CAS:
1318-00-9
Section 1 - Chemical Product
MSDS Name:Vermiculite
Synonym:
Synonym:
Section 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
| CAS# | Chemical Name | emsds | EINECS# |
| 1318-00-9 | Vermiculite | unlisted |
| Hazard Symbols: None Listed. Risk Phrases: None Listed. |
Section 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Not available.
Potential Health Effects
The toxicological properties of this material have not been investigated. Use appropriate procedures to prevent opportunities for direct contact with the skin or eyes and to prevent inhalation.
Not available.
Potential Health Effects
The toxicological properties of this material have not been investigated. Use appropriate procedures to prevent opportunities for direct contact with the skin or eyes and to prevent inhalation.
Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. If irritation develops, get medical aid.
Skin:
Flush skin with plenty of soap and water.
Ingestion:
Wash mouth out with water.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately.
Notes to Physician:
Treat symptomatically and supportively.
Skin:
Flush skin with plenty of soap and water.
Ingestion:
Wash mouth out with water.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately.
Notes to Physician:
Treat symptomatically and supportively.
Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
General Information:
Substance is noncombustible.
Extinguishing Media:
Substance is noncombustible; use agent most appropriate to extinguish surrounding fire.
Substance is noncombustible.
Extinguishing Media:
Substance is noncombustible; use agent most appropriate to extinguish surrounding fire.
Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container.
Spills/Leaks:
Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container.
Section 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE
Handling:
Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist, or gas.
Storage:
Store in a dry area.
Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist, or gas.
Storage:
Store in a dry area.
Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Controls:
Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits CAS# 1318-00-9: Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Not available.
Skin:
Not available.
Clothing:
Not available.
Respirators:
Respirator protection is not normally required.
Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits CAS# 1318-00-9: Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Not available.
Skin:
Not available.
Clothing:
Not available.
Respirators:
Respirator protection is not normally required.
Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State: Granules
Color: beige
Odor: odorless
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point: 1330 deg C
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Flash Point: Not available.
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature:
Solubility in water: <0,1%
Specific Gravity/Density:
Molecular Formula:
Molecular Weight:
Section 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability:
Stable.
Conditions to Avoid:
Not available.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Not available.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Not available.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Stable.
Conditions to Avoid:
Not available.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Not available.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Not available.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
RTECS#:
CAS# 1318-00-9 unlisted.
LD50/LC50:
Not available.
Carcinogenicity:
Vermiculite - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
CAS# 1318-00-9 unlisted.
LD50/LC50:
Not available.
Carcinogenicity:
Vermiculite - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Other No information available.
Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
Section 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION
IATA
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
IMO
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
RID/ADR
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: Not available.
Risk Phrases:
Safety Phrases:
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 1318-00-9: No information available.
Canada
None of the chemicals in this product are listed on the DSL/NDSL list.
CAS# 1318-00-9 is not listed on Canadas Ingredient Disclosure List.
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 1318-00-9 is not listed on the TSCA inventory.
It is for research and development use only.
