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Sand

MSDS

Section 1: Product and Company Identification

Natural Sand
Synonyms/General Names: sand, silicon dioxide
Product Use: For educational use only
Manufacturer: Laboratory of Microscopy, Mineralogy and Geochemistry, Bandung Institute of Technology, 40116.
24 Hour Emergency Information Telephone Numbers

Laboratory of Microscopy, Mineralogy and Geochemistry (ID) : +62 (022) 2506282

ALS Geochemistry, Brisbane (AU): +61 7 3243 7222 

Laboratory of Microscopy, Mineralogy, and Geochemistry; Bandung Institute of Technology, Indonesia, 40132.

Section 2: Hazards Identification

Light beige to gray powder.

May cause eye, skin, and respiratory tract irritation..

Target organs: Respiratory system, eyes, skin.
Potential health effects:
Eye – dust may cause mechanical irritation.
Skin – dust may cause mechanical irritation.
Ingestion – may cause irritation of the digestive tract.
Inhalation – dust is irritating to the respiratory tract.

Section 3: Composition / Information on Ingredients

Sand, (14808-60-7), 100%

Section 4: First Aid Measures

Always seek professional medical attention after first aid measures are provided.

Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with excess water for 15 minutes, lifting lower and upper eyelids occasionally.
Skin: Immediately flush skin with excess water for 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomitting. Get medical aid if irritation or symptoms occur.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.

Section 5: Fire Fighting Measures

0
General Information: Material will not burn. Substance is noncombustible.
10
Extinguishing Media: Use extinguishing media most appropriate for the surrounding fire.
Flash Point: Not applicable.
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable.
Explosion Limits, Lower: Not available.
Upper: Not available.
NFPA Rating: (estimated) Health: 1, Flammability: 0, Instability: 0.

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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. Avoid generating dusty conditions.
Provide ventilation.

Section 7: Handling and Storage Red

Handling : Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Do not ingest or inhale.
Use only in a chemical fume hood.
Storage : Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container.

Section 8: Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

Engineering Controls: Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety
shower. Use only under a chemical fume hood.
Exposure Limits
Chemica ACGIH NIOSH OSHA -
l Name Final
PELs
0.05 mg/m3 TWA (respirable
Sand 0.025 mg/m3 TWA (respirable none
fraction) dust) 50 mg/m3 IDLH listed
(respirable dust)

OSHA Vacated PELs: Sand: 0.1 mg/m3 TWA (respirable dust)

Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection
regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators: Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a
NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other
symptoms are experienced.

Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical State: Powder

Appearance: light beige to gray
Odor: odorless
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Vapor Density: Not available.
Evaporation Rate: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 2230 deg C
Freezing/Melting Point:1610 deg C
Decomposition Temperature: Not available.
Solubility: Insoluble.
Specifiv Gravity/Density: 2.65
Molecular Formula: SiO2
Molecular Weight:60.08

Section 10: Stability and Reactivity

Chemical Stability: Stable.

Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible materials, dust generation.
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Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Strong oxidizing agents, strong bases.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Oxides of silicon.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.

Section 11: Toxicology Information

RTECS#:
CAS# 14808-60-7: VV7330000
LD50/LC50:
Not available.
Human TCLo inhalation: 16 mppcf/8H/17.9Y intermittent. Toxic effects: fibrosis, pneumoconiosis, cough, difficult breathing.
Teratogenicity: No information found
Reproductive Effects: No information found
Neurotoxicity: No information found.

Section 12: Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity: No data available. No information available.
Environmental: No information available.
Physical: No information available.
Other: Do not empty into drains.

Section 13: Disposal Considerations

Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste. US EPA guidelines
for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local
hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.

Section 14: Transport Information

US DOT Canada TDG

Shipping Name: Not regulated Not Regulated.
Hazard Class:
UN Number:
Packing Group:

Section 15: Regulatory Information

TSCA
CAS# 14808-60-7 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
Health & Safety Reporting List
None of the chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List.
Chemical Test Rules
None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.
Section 12b
None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b.
TSCA Significant New Use Rule
None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
CERCLA Hazardous Substances and corresponding RQs
None of the chemicals in this material have an RQ.
SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances
None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.

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SARA Codes
CAS # 14808-60-7: delayed.
Section 313 No chemicals are reportable under Section 313.
Clean Air Act:
This material does not contain any hazardous air pollutants. This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors.
This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act:
None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Hazardous Substances under the CWA. None of the chemicals in
this product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA.
None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA.
OSHA:
Section 16: Additional Information
None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.

Current Issue Date: June 1st, 2021

Disclaimer: Laboratory of Microscopy, Mineralogy, and Geochemistry; Bandung Institute of Technology believes that the information herein is factual but is
not intended to be all inclusive. The information relates only to the specific material designated and does not relate to its use in combination with other
materials or its use as to any particular process. Because safety standards and regulations are subject to change and because S&C has no continuing control
over the material, those handling, storing or using the material should satisfy themselves that they have current information regarding the particular way the
material is handled, stored or used and that the same is done in accordance with federal, state and local law. S&C makes no warranty, expressed or implied,
including (without limitation) warranties with respect to the completeness or continuing accuracy of the information contained herein or with respect to
fitness for any.

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