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7. FIRST AID
| INHALATION: |
remove to fresh air. Drink water to clear throat and blow nose
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| SKIN CONTACT: |
n/a |
| SKIN ABSORPTION: |
n/a |
| INDIGESTION: |
n/a |
| EYES: |
flush with copious quantities of water
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8. SIGNS/SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE
| INHALATION: |
congestion and irritation of throat, nasal passages and upper respiratory systems.
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| SKIN CONTACT: |
none |
| INDIGESTION: |
none |
| EYES: |
temporary irritation and inflammation
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9. SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURE
| PROCEDURE FOR LEAK/SPILL: |
vacuum clean or wet sweep. Avoid dusting use a dust suppressant when sweeping.
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| WASTE MANAGEMENT: |
place waste and spillage in closed containers. Disposed of in approved landfill.
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10. SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
| GOGGLES: |
recommended |
| GLOVES: |
not required |
| RESPIRATOR: |
use Niosh approved respirators for protection against Pneumoconlosia producing dust
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| 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 |
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*** ALWAYS SEGREGATE MATERIALS BY MAJOR HAZARD CLASS ***
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| 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
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Tel: (514) 631-4251 |
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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.
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