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