H. C. SPINKS CLAY CO -- BALL CLAY  -- 6850-00F004611
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:BALL CLAY
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6850
NIIN:00F004611
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:H. C. SPINKS CLAY CO/PARIS, TENN 38242
Emergency Phone Num:(901) 642-5414
CAGE:HCSPI
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:H. C. SPINKS CLAY CO/PARIS, TENN 38242
CAGE:HCSPI

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

Ingred Name:FREE SILICA
RTECS #:VV7333000
Fraction by Wt: <30%

Ingred Name:KAOLIN
CAS:1332-58-7
RTECS #:GF1670500
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:2 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

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

Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION OF DUST IN EXCESS OF TLV MAY CAUSE
    INJURY TO THE LUNGS. SHORTNESS OF BREATH/COUGH.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYE CONTACT: FLUSH WITH WATER. INHALATION: AVOID BREATHING
    DUST.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:NONE
Lower Limits:NONE
Upper Limits:NONE
Extinguishing Media:NONE
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

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

Spill Release Procedures:CLEAN SPILLS BY VACUUM OR WET METHODS. AVOID
    CREATING DUST. AVOID INHALATION OF DUSTWHEN SPILLED MATERIAL COMES
    IN CONTACT WITH WATER, IT WILL CAUSE SLICK OSLIPPERY AREAS.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID CREATING DUST WHEN HANDLING. USE
    DUST-TYPE MASK IF DUST IS CREATED
Other Precautions:NONE

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

Respiratory Protection:DUST-TYPE MASK, APPROVED BY MSHA OR NIOSH.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: FOLLOW OSHA STANDARDS IF DUST IS CREATED.
Protective Gloves:OPTIONAL
Eye Protection:OPTIONAL
Other Protective Equipment:NONE
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS DATE: NOV 85.

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:NONE
Vapor Pres:NON
Vapor Density:NONE
Spec Gravity:2.56
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:NONE
Solubility in Water:NONE
Appearance and Odor:VARIOUS SHADES. EARTHY ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NONE

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:AVOID INHALATION OF DUST. CONSULT LOCAL, STATE,
    OR FEDERAL REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS.

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