Flash Point:
None.
Flammable Limits:
Auto-Ignition Temperature:
Hazardous Combustion Products:
Extinguishing Media:
Firefighting Instructions:
breathing apparatus and full protective clothing when appropriate.
SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Small/Large Spill:
Clean up using dry procedures; avoid dusting.
SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling:
Avoid contact with eyes. Do not inhale dust.
Storage:
Keep material dry.
SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROL/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Controls:
Respiratory Protection:
Skin Protection:
None.
Eye Protection:
Safety glasses recommended.
SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance:
Off-white, crystalline or gelatinous granules, pellets, or powder.
Boiling Point:
Not applicable.
Freeze-Melt Point:
3700°F (2038°C)
Vapor Pressure (mm):
Vapor Density (air = 1):
Solubility in Water:
Insoluble; soluble in concentrated acids and alkalies.
Specific Gravity:
3.2
Density:
Loose Bulk: 39 – 52 lb/ft
pH:
~10 (20% slurry solution)
Odor:
None.
Odor Threshold (ppm):
Coefficient of Water/Oil Distribution:
SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability (conditions to avoid):
Incompatibility:
None.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Hazardous Polymerization:
Generates heat with water.
Non-corrosive.
1-24
None.
Not applicable.
None.
Use extinguishing agent applicable to surrounding fire.
Firefighter should wear NIOSH approved, positive pressure, self-contained
Use with adequate ventilation to meet exposure limits listed in Section 2.
NIOSH-approved dust respirator where exposure limit is or may be exceeded.
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
(0.62 – 0.83 g/cm
3
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
Avoid water.
None.
None.
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