ULTRA MIX/ULTRA MIX II MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS--- SCHUNDLER COMPANY

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET---ULTRA MIX

----------------------------I. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION----------------------------

TRADE NAME (as labeled)	Schundler Company Ultra Mix/Ultra Mix II
MANUFACTURERS NAME	THE SCHUNDLER COMPANY
Address (complete mailing address):	10 Central Street Nahant, MA 01908
Phone number:	(732) 287-2244
Date Prepared or Revised:	March 22, 2010

----------------------------II. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS----------------------------

Chemical Names	CAS Numbers	Exposure Limits in Air
		ACGIH TLV (total)	ACGIH TLV (respirable)	OTHER)
Vermiculite	1318-00-9	10 mg/M³	3 mg/M³	30 mppcf
Portland Cement	65997-15-1	10 mg/M³	3 mg/M³	30 mppcf
3 CaO-SiO₂	12168-85-3
2 CaO-SiO₂	10034-77-2
3 CaO-Al₂O₃	12042-78-3
4 CaO-Al₂O₃-Fe₂O₃	12068-35-8
CaSO₄-H₂O	13397-24-5	15 mg/M³	5 mg/M³	30 mppcf

Vermiculite is the mineralogical name given to hydrated laminar mangesium-aluminum-iron silicates which resemble mica in appearance. When subjected to heat, crude vermiculite has the unusual property of exfoliating or expanded into worm-like particles (the name vermiculite is derived from the Latin 'vermiculare', meaning to breed worms.)

Vermiculite is considered a nuisance dust (also called "Particulates Not Otherwise Classified (PNOC) by ACGIH).

Ultra Mix and Ultra Mix II are blends of expanded vermiculite and portland cement.

Alpha-Cristobalite & Tridymite:

Less than 0.1%

Alpha Quartz:

0.01 to 0.05%

----------------------------III. PHYSICAL PROPERTIES----------------------------

Vapor Density (air = 1)	N/A	Melting point or range. C°	1350+ (Collapse and coalescence of the individual flakes begin at this temperature.)
Specific Gravity	2.5	Boiling point or range. F°	N/A
Solubility in Water	<1%	Evaporation rate (butyl acetate = 1)	N/A
Vapor Pressure, mmHg at 20°C	N/A
Appearance and odor:	tan/gray no odor

HOW TO DETECT THIS SUBSTANCE (warning properties of substance as a gas, vapor, dust or mist)

Visual only (dust), No gas, vapors, or mist emitted.

----------------------------IV. FIRE AND EXPLOSION----------------------------

Flash Point, F° (give method)			Vermiculite and Portland Cement are fully oxidized non-flammable products (minerals). They are noncombustible and non-flammable.
Auto ignition temperature, F°			N/A
Flammable limits in air, Volume%:			N/A	lower(LEL)		N/A	upper(UEL)	N/A
Fire extinguishing materials:			N/A
______water spray	______carbon dioxide				______other:
______foam	______dry chemical
Special fire fighting procedures:		N/A
Unusual fire and explosion hazards:		N/A

----------------------------V. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION----------------------------

SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE for each potential route of exposure

Inhaled:	Coughing
Contact with skin or eyes:	Acute: Wet Cement, especially as an ingredient in plastic (unhardened) concrete, can dry the skin and cause alkali burns. Cement dust will irritate the eyes and upper respiratory system and can cause alkali burns. Possible eye irritation from dust particles; wear eye protection. Chronic: Hypersensitive people may develop allergic dermatitis.
Absorbed through skin:	N/A
Swallowed:	N/A

HEALTH EFFECTS OR RISKS FROM EXPOSURE.

Acute:	None
Chronic:	Excessive inhalation over long period may cause harmful irritation; use mask suitable for nuisance dust.
Target Organ:	None

FIRST AID: EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

Eye Contact:	Acute: Possible eye irritation from dust particles; wear eye protection. Attempt to wash out with clear water; if unable have particle removed by doctor
Skin Contact	Acute: Wet Cement, especially as an ingredient in plastic (unhardened) concrete, can dry the skin and cause alkali burns.
Inhaled:	Remove affected individual from dusty area to area with clean air
Swallowed:	None

SUSPECTED CANCER AGENT?

__X__ NO: This product's ingredients are not found in the lists below.

YES:

______ Federal OSHA

______NTP

______IARC

MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE

Any respiratory illnesses which a nuisance dust may aggravate

----------------------------VI. REACTIVITY DATA----------------------------

Stability:	__X__			Stable		_____		Unstable
Incompatibility (Materials to avoid):					None
Hazardous decomposition products (including combustion products):									None
Hazardous Polymerization:			______ May Occur				__X__ Will not occur
Conditions to Avoid:		None

----------------------------VII. SPILL, LEAK, AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURES----------------------

Spill response procedures (include employee protection measures):

Vacuum clean or sweep material; Use respirators suitable for nuisance dust and eye protection.

Preparing wastes for disposal (container types, neutralization, etc.):

Dispose in bulk or containers according to local dump requirements. No special treatment required.

Note: Dispose of all wastes in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.

----------------------------VIII. SPECIAL HANDLING INFORMATION----------------------------

Ventilation and engineering controls:

Maintain dust level below TLV.

Respiratory protection (type)

Masks suitable for nuisance dust.

Eye Protection (type)

Protective goggles.

Gloves (specify material)

Not required.

Other Clothing and equipment

Not required.

Work practices, hygienic practices

Use good housekeeping to avoid transient dust.

Other handling and storage requirements

Use good housekeeping to avoid transient dust.

Protective measures during maintenance of contaminated equipment

None special other than respirators and goggles.

As of the date of preparation of this document, the foregoing information is believed to be accurate and is provided in good faith to comply with applicable federal and state laws. However, no warranty or representation with respect to such information is intended or given; and it is the responsibility of the user to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

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Alpha-Cristobalite & Tridymite:	Less than 0.1%
Alpha Quartz:	0.01 to 0.05%