OIL-DRI CORPORATION OF AMERICA -- OIL-DRI FLOOR ABSORBENT  -- 7930-00-269-1272
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:OIL-DRI FLOOR ABSORBENT
MSDS Date:06/06/1990
FSC:7930
NIIN:00-269-1272
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:OIL-DRI CORPORATION OF AMERICA
Address:520 N. MICHIGAN AVE.
City:CHICAGO
State:IL
ZIP:60611
Country:US
Info Phone Num:312-321-1515
Emergency Phone Num:800-621-7191
Preparer's Name:W. F. MOLL
CAGE:LO041
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:OIL-DRI CORP OF AMERICA
Address:520 N MICHIGAN AVE
Box:City:CHICAGO
State:IL
ZIP:60611-3702
Country:US
CAGE:85983
Company Name:OIL-DRI CORPORATION OF AMERICA
CAGE:LO041

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:NON-HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED

Ingred Name:THIS MAT'L CONTAINS CRYSTALLINE SILICA AS QUARTZ(CAS
    14808-60-7).HOWEVER CRYSTALLINE SILICA IN THE RESP RANGE IS BELOW*
RTECS #:9999999ZZ
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED

Ingred Name:*THE OSHA CONCEN LIMIT OF 0.1%.IN ADDITION,APPL DATA
    INDICATE THAT RESP QUARTZ IS WELL BELOW PEL AND TLV,BOTH 0.1MG/M.
RTECS #:9999999ZZ
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:YES	 OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:REPEATED INHALATION OF EXCESSIVE
    CONCENTRATIONS OF ANY DUST INCLUDING THIS MATERIAL MAY LEAD TO LUNG
    INJURY.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:IARC HAS PLACE RESP CRYSTALINE SILICA IN
    GROUP 2A.CRYSTALLINE SILICA,INCLUDE QUARTZ IS PRESENT IN MANY
    MINERAL PRODUCTS.
Effects of Overexposure:REPEATED INHALATION OF EXCESSIVE CONCENTRATIONS
    OF DUST MAY CAUSE SHORTNESS OF BREATH.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:VACUUM OR SCOOP UP

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:DUST RESPIRATOR IN COMPLIANCE WITH NIOSH, IF
    EXCESSIVE DUST IS GENERATED.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST
Work Hygienic Practices:NORMAL GOOD WORK PRACTICE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Spec Gravity:2.2
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:GRET TO TAN, ODORLESS GRANAULES

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CONTACT WITH TURPENTINE,VEGETABLE OIL,AND OTHER SATURATED ORGANIC
    COMPOUNDS AND WITH HYDROFLUORIC ACID MAY GENERATE HEAT

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:UNUSED MATERIAL MAY BE DISPOSED OF IN SANITARY
    LANDFILL. CHECK WITH APPROPRIATE REGULATORY AUTHORITY FOR USED
    MATERIAL CONTAINING HAZARDOUS WASTE.

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