Van Air Systems MS-16 Cartridge - Manual (Page 4)

Van Air Systems, Inc. Molecular Sieve Material Safety Data Sheet Page 3 of 4
Date Prepared: May 1, 2000
Storage:
Keep material dry; moisture may affect product quality. Moist air or chemical vapors will reduce the operating life
of this material. This material will release heat when absorbing water vapors. If a large quantity of this material
quickly absorbs an equal amount of water, the material can become hot enough to cause thermal burns of the
skin. Material recommended for re-packaging: high density polyethylene (HDPE), polypropylene (PP),
polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), fiberboard with moisture barrier.
Section 8 – Control Measures
Engineering Controls:
Investigate engineering techniques to reduce exposures below airborne exposure limits. Provide ventilation if
necessary to control exposure levels below airborne exposure limits (see below). If practical, use local
mechanical exhaust ventilation at sources of air contamination such as open process equipment.
Eye/Face Protection:
Where there is potential for eye contact, wear chemical goggles and have eye flushing equipment available.
Skin Protection:
Wear appropriate chemical resistant protective clothing and chemical resistant gloves to prevent skin contact.
Consult glove manufacturer to determine appropriate type glove material for given application. Rinse
contaminated skin promptly. Wash contaminated clothing and clean protective equipment before reuse. Wash
skin thoroughly after handling.
Respiratory Protection:
Avoid breathing dust. When airborne exposure limits are exceeded (see below), use NIOSH approved respiratory
protection equipment appropriate to the material and/or its components. Consult respirator manufacturer to
determine appropriate type equipment for given application. Observe respirator use limitations specified by
NIOSH or the manufacturer. For emergency and other conditions where exposure limit may be significantly
exceeded, use an approve full face positive-pressure, self-contained breathing apparatus or positive-pressure
airline with auxiliary self-contained air supply. Respiratory protection programs must comply with 29 CFR
1910.134.
Airborne Exposure Guidelines for Ingredients
Exposure Limits Value
Kaolin
ACGIH TWA
2 mg/m3
Quartz
ACGIH TWA
0.1 mg/m3
-Only those components with exposure limits are printed in this section.
-Skin contact limits designated with a “Y” above have skin contact effect. Air sampling alone is insufficient to accurately
quantitate exposure. Measures to prevent significant cutaneous absorption may be required.
Section 9 – Toxicological Information
Data on this material and/or its components are summarized below.
Sodium Aluminosilicate
Kidney effects were observed in rats and dogs administered high dose levels in their feed for one month, while
blood effects were also observed in dogs. Long-term inhalation by rats and dogs produced inflammation in the
lungs associated with accumulation of particulate. Chronic pneumonitis and acute bronchopneumonia were also
seen in rats. No adverse effects were noted in rats and rabbits or their offspring following administration in the
drinking water during pregnancy.
Quartz
Chronic inhalation of crystalline silica may cause a progressive pneumoconiosis (silicosis), a form of disabling
lung disease (pulmonary fibrosis). Data from animals studies on crystalline forms of silica confirm the capacity of
free crystalline silica to induce a fibrinogenic response in lungs. Studies on a variety of laboratory animals (rats,
guinea pigs, rabbits, and monkeys) using inhalation as well as intratracheal routes of exposure indicate the ability
of crystalline silica to produce silicosis similar to that seen in man. In addition, experiments in animals have
confirmed human experience that the presence of crystalline silica in the lung increased susceptibility to
tuberculosis and other lung infections. Crystalline silica inhaled in the form of quartz is classified as “carcinogenic