Safety Data Sheet Celite 545 Diatomaceous Earth 1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION Product Name: Celite 545 Diatomaceous Earth Synonyms/Generic Names: Aqua-Cel; Kieselguhr, soda ash flux calcined; Activated diatomite Product Number: 1295 Product Use: Industrial, Manufacturing or Laboratory use Manufacturer: Columbus Chemical Industries, Inc. N4335 Temkin Rd. Columbus, WI. 53925 For More Information: 920-623-2140 (Monday-Friday 8:00-4:30) www.columbuschemical.com In Case of Emergency Call: CHEMTREC - 800-424-9300 or 703-527-3887 (24 Hours/Day, 7 Days/Week) 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION OSHA Hazards: Carcinogen, Target organ effect. Irritant Target Organs: Lungs Signal Words: Warning Pictograms: GHS Classification: Carcinogenicity Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity single exposure Category 3 Specific target organ toxicity repeated exposure, Inhalation Category 2 GHS Label Elements, including precautionary statements: Hazard Statements: H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure if inhaled. H350 May cause cancer. Precautionary Statements: P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P260 Do not breathe dust. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection. Revised on 03/22/2018 Page 1 of 6
P304+P340 P312 P403+P233 P405 P501 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physician if you feel unwell. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations. Potential Health Effects Causes eye irritation. Inhalation May be harmful if inhaled. Causes respiratory tract irritation. May be harmful if absorbed through skin. Causes skin irritation. Ingestion May be harmful if swallowed. NFPA Ratings Health 1 Flammability 0 Reactivity 0 Specific hazard HMIS Ratings Health 1 Fire 0 Reactivity 0 Personal 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Component Weight % CAS # Diatomaceous Earth EINECS# / ELINCS# Formula Molecular Weight >99 68855-54-9 272-489-0 N/A N/A Silicon Dioxide <50 14464-46-1 238-455-4 SiO 2 60.08 g/mol Quartz <4 14808-60-7 238-878-4 SiO 2 60.08 g/mol 4. FIRST-AID MEASURES Inhalation Ingestion Rinse with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical attention if necessary. Move casualty to fresh air and keep at rest. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Get medical attention if necessary. Immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and wash using soap. Get medical attention if necessary. Do Not Induce Vomiting! Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If conscious, wash out mouth with water. Get medical attention if necessary. 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES Suitable (and unsuitable) extinguishing media Special protective equipment and precautions for firefighters Specific hazards arising from the chemical Product is not flammable. Use appropriate media for adjacent fire. Cool containers with water. Wear self-contained, approved breathing apparatus and full protective clothing, including eye protection and boots. Emits toxic fumes (silicon oxides) under fire conditions. (See also Stability and Reactivity section). 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal precautions, protective equipment and See section 8 for recommendations on the use of personal protective equipment. Revised on 03/22/2018 Page 2 of 6
emergency procedures Environmental precautions Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up Prevent spillage from entering drains. Any release to the environment may be subject to federal/national or local reporting requirements. Pick up and arrange disposal without creating dust. Sweep up and shovel. Clean surfaces thoroughly with water to remove residual contamination. Dispose of all waste and cleanup materials in accordance with regulations. 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Precautions for safe handling See section 8 for recommendations on the use of personal protective equipment. Use with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after using. Keep container closed when not in use. Avoid formation of dusts. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Store in a cool, dry, well ventilated area. Keep away from incompatible materials (see section 10 for incompatibilities). 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION Occupational exposure controls: Component Exposure Limits Basis Entity Silicon dioxide (Silica- Crystalline Cristobalite) Quartz (Silica- Crystalline α-quartz *Respirable dust TWA: Time Weighted Average over 8 hours of work. TLV: Threshold Limit Value over 8 hours of work. REL: Recommended Exposure Limit PEL: Permissible Exposure Limit STEL: Short Term Exposure Limit during x minutes. IDLH: Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health WEEL: Workplace Environmental Exposure Levels CEIL: Ceiling 0.025 mg/m 3 TLV ACGIH 0.05* mg/m 3 REL NIOSH 0.025 mg/m 3 TLV ACGIH 0.05* mg/m 3 REL NIOSH Personal Protection Wear chemical safety glasses or goggles. Inhalation Provide local exhaust, preferably mechanical. Use an approved respirator. Wear nitrile or rubber gloves, apron or lab coat. Other Other Recommendations Provide eyewash stations, quick-drench showers and washing facilities accessible to areas of use and handling. 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Appearance (physical state, color, etc.) Odor Odor threshold ph White solid. Odorless Revised on 03/22/2018 Page 3 of 6
Melting point/freezing point Initial boiling point and boiling range Flash point Not Flammable Evaporation rate Flammability (solid, gas) Not Flammable Upper/lower flammability or explosive limit Not Flammable Vapor pressure Vapor density Relative density Solubility (ies) Slightly soluble in water: 0.1-1% Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water Auto-ignition temperature Decomposition temperature 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Chemical Stability Possibility of Hazardous Reactions Conditions to Avoid Incompatible Materials Hazardous Decomposition Products Stable Will not occur. Moisture, heat. Strong oxidizing agents, hydrogen fluoride, strong acids, fluorine, chlorine trifluoride, oxygen difluoride, strong bases. Silicon oxides. 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Acute Toxicity Respiratory Ingestion Carcinogenicity IARC ACGIH NTP OSHA 3: Not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humans (Diatomaceous earth). 1: Carcinogenic to humans (Silicon dioxide). 1: Carcinogenic to humans (Quartz). A2: Suspected human carcinogen (Silicon dioxide). A2: Suspected human carcinogen (Quartz). Known human carcinogen (Silicon dioxide, Quartz) No components of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by OSHA. Signs & Symptoms of Exposure Itching, redness, tearing, burning. Itching, redness, swelling, dermatitis. Respiratory Drying of throat, burning sensation, coughing, wheezing, laryngitis, shortness of breath. Ingestion Drying of throat, vomiting, nausea. Chronic Toxicity Teratogenicity Mutagenicity Embryotoxicity Specific Target Organ Toxicity Inhalation May cause respiratory irritation. Inhalation May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Revised on 03/22/2018 Page 4 of 6
Reproductive Toxicity Respiratory/ Sensitization 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Ecotoxicity Aquatic Vertebrate Aquatic Invertebrate Terrestrial Persistence and Degradability Bioaccumulative Potential Mobility in Soil PBT and vpvb Assessment Other Adverse Effects 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Waste Product or Residues Product Containers Users should review their operations in terms of the applicable federal/national or local regulations and consult with appropriate regulatory agencies if necessary before disposing of waste product or residue. Users should review their operations in terms of the applicable federal/national or local regulations and consult with appropriate regulatory agencies if necessary before disposing of waste product container. The information offered in section 13 is for the product as shipped. Use and/or alterations to the product may significantly change the characteristics of the material and alter the waste classification and proper disposal methods. 14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION US DOT TDG IMDG Marine Pollutant IATA/ICAO No 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION TSCA Inventory Status DSCL (EEC) California Proposition 65 SARA 302 SARA 304 SARA 311 SARA 312 SARA 313 WHMIS Canada All ingredients are listed on the TSCA inventory. All ingredients are listed on the DSCL inventory. This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer. Not Listed Not Listed Acute Health Hazard, Chronic Health Hazard Acute Health Hazard, Chronic Health Hazard Not Listed Class D-2A: Very toxic material causing other toxic effects. Revised on 03/22/2018 Page 5 of 6
16. OTHER INFORMATION Revision Date Revision 1 07/02/2012 Revision 2 05/18/2015 Revision 3 03/22/2018 Disclaimer: The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet ( SDS ) is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of publication. The information in this SDS relates only to the specific Product identified under Section 1, and does not relate to its use in combination with other materials or products, or its use as to any particular process. Those handling, storing or using the Product should satisfy themselves that they have current information regarding the particular way the Product is handled, stored or used and that the same is done in accordance with federal, state and local law. WE DO NOT MAKE ANY WARRANTY, EXPRESS 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 PARTICULAR USE. WE DO NOT ASSUME RESPOSIBILITY AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM LIABILITY FOR LOSS, INJURY, DAMAGE OR EXPENSE ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE HANDLING, STORAGE, USE OR DISPOSAL OF THIS PRODUCT. Revised on 03/22/2018 Page 6 of 6