Specifications: Material Safety Data Sheet

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	Section I: Company & Product Information  Company  :  Industrial Mineral Co.,        Address  :  Post Box No.6, Muthiahpuram, Tuticorin 628 005 India.  Phone   : 0091 461 2357221 / 2357222  E-mail :  indusmin@sancharnet.in  Fax  :  0091 461 2357223  Product  :  upreme Garnet  Description  :  A natural Mineral from the Almandine Garnet Family Substance  :  Nil   Respirable dust :  Nil  Crystalline Silica  :  Nil  Nuisance dust :  Nil   Section II: Physical & Chemical Characteristics  Melting Point : 1315ºC   Specific Gravity : 4.1  Solubility in Water : Insoluble  Appearance : Deep Red, Reddish Brown  Odor : No Odor        Section III: Fire and Explosion Hazard Data  Flash Point : Non-flammable Solid Extinguishing Media : Use appropriate for the Surrounding fire  Fire Fighting Procedures : Should be protected from Nuisance dust Unusual fire and explosion hazards : None   Section IV: Reactivity Data  Handling  :  No special handling in normal use Incompatibility :  None known  Hazardous decomposition  or By products :  None known Hazardous Polymerization :  None known  Conditions to avoid :  None known        Section V: Health Hazard Data  Route(s) of Entry • Inhalation: Possible • Skin: None • Ingestion: None  Health Hazards (acute and chronic): None known. Use care to limit possible exposure to Nuisance dust during blast cleaning.  Signs and Symptoms of Exposure: Exposure to nuisance dust may cause eye, throat or Lung irritation, coughing, or shortness to breath.  Medical conditions generally aggravated by exposure: Chronic bronchitis, emphysema & other lung diseases may be aggravated by exposure to nuisance dust.  Emergency and first aid procedures:  • Eye Contact : Wash eyes with water to flush out dust particles  • Skin Contact : Wash affected area with soap and water.   Section VI: Precautions for Safe Handling and Use  Steps to be taken in case material is released or spilled: No Special Precautions needed.  Sweep or Vacuum material for disposal prevent generation of dust during clean up.  Waste disposal methods: Follow local, state and Federal guidelines for disposal. Material contaminated in use may require special handling  Precautions to be taken in handling and storing: None  Use good housekeeping practices to reduce dust. Use approved hand eye and respiratory protection when handling material.  Other Precautions: Use material only for the purposes intended, and incorporate methods of dust control to maintain airborne dust within statutory limits.  Section VII: Control Measures  Respiratory Protection (specify type) NIOSH / MSHA approved filters and air supplied hoods for blasters. Ventilation   :  Yes  Local exhaust: Use when blast cleaning Mechanical (General): Meet dust TLV Special   :  None  Protection gloves: Leather or equivalent in use Eye protection : Safety glasses with side shields Other   :  None  Section VIII: Other Protective Clothing or Equipment  Hearing protection when working near blast Cleaning operation.  Work / hygienic practices: Maintain a clean, safe work environment & monitor work practices

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