Perlite Products
Product Specifications

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7. FIRST AID

INHALATION: remove to fresh air. Drink water to clear throat and blow nose
SKIN CONTACT: n/a
SKIN ABSORPTION: n/a
INDIGESTION: n/a
EYES: flush with copious quantities of water


8. SIGNS/SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE

INHALATION: congestion and irritation of throat, nasal passages and upper respiratory systems.
SKIN CONTACT: none
INDIGESTION: none
EYES: temporary irritation and inflammation


9. SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURE

PROCEDURE FOR LEAK/SPILL: vacuum clean or wet sweep. Avoid dusting use a dust suppressant when sweeping.
WASTE MANAGEMENT: place waste and spillage in closed containers. Disposed of in approved landfill.


10. SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION

GOGGLES: recommended
GLOVES: not required
RESPIRATOR: use Niosh approved respirators for protection against Pneumoconlosia producing dust
VENTILATION: use adequate exhaust ventilation and/or dust collection
OTHER: n/a
SPECIAL CONSIDERATION FOR REPAIR/MAINTENANCE OF CONTAMINATED EQUIPMENT: ENSURE, PROPER RESPIRATORY PROTECTION.


11. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS

SPECIAL SEGREGATION HAZARD CLASSES: n/a
*** ALWAYS SEGREGATE MATERIALS BY MAJOR HAZARD CLASS ***
SPECIAL HANDLING/STORAGE: none
SPECIAL WORKPLACE ENGINEERING CONTROLS: none


12. PREPARATION INFORMATION

DATE: May 31, 2008 V.I.L. VERMICULITE
1775 –52nd Avenue
Lachine, QC
H8T 2Y1
Rejean Mercier
Tel: (514) 631-4251
Fax: (514) 631-4254

AS OF THIS 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 LAW(S). HOWEVER, NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION WITH RESPECT TO SUCH INFORMATION IS INTENDED OR GIVEN.