NC0005363_Spent Sandblast Material In Ash Pond_20001218

CP&L
WH Weatherspoon Plant
491 Power Plant Road
Lumberton, NC 28358
File No: 12520B
12566A
Mr. David Goodrich
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Subject: Weatherspoon Steam Electric Plant
NPDES Permit No. NC0005363
Sandblast Material
Dear Mr. Goodrich:
December 18, 2000
DENR - NEATER QUALITY
POINT SOURCE BRANCH
This letter is to inform you that Carolina Power and Light Company's Weatherspoon Steam Electric Plant will place
spent sandblast material in the ash pond. This material will average approximately 500 pounds per year. Items that
are anticipated to require sandblasting are: sections of the boilers, sections of the turbines, and miscellaneous parts,
etc. An initial waste determination will be performed for the sandblast media and the surface to be sandblasted. If
the sandblast media and surface to be sandblasted remain the same as when the initial waste determination was
conducted, sampling will be omitted. The results of the initial waste determination will be used to determine
whether the spent sandblast material will be placed in the ash pond or be disposed of in another appropriate manner.
Attached are the MSDSs for the two sandblast medias, Black Beauty and Starblast, to be used by WH Weatherspoon
Plant in the future. This use and disposal of the spent sandblast material was discussed via email with Tom Belnick
of the DWQ NPDES unit on November 6, 2000 and November 20, 2000.
CP&L believes that use of this product will not change the nature of the discharges from this Plant. Consequently
CP&L believes that no NPDES permit modifications are needed at this time. We do request that this information be
added to the current NPDES permit application on file at your office.
If you have any questions please contact Louise England at [phone].
I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or
supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate
the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons, who manage the system, or those persons
directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and
belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information,
including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations.
Sincerely, P�
J. Mark Frederick
Plant Manager — Weatherspoon Plant
Enclosures
c: Ms. L. England
Tom Belnick — NCDENR DWQ

REED MINERALS
ED a harsco company
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
(Complies with 29 CFR 1910.1200)
SECTION 1 - GENERAL
Reed Minerals
Division of Horsco Corporation
8149 C Kennedy Avenue
Highland, IN 46122
Emergency Telephone Number:
[phone]
SECTION 11 - INGREDIENTS
Slog, Cool 99% - 100%
SECTION 111 - PHYSICAL DATA
Physical Form .
Boiling Temperature
Melting lemperature
Vapor Pressure/Density
evaporation Rate
Specific Gravity
water Solubility
Color :
Odor
Product Nome: Black Beautye
Abrasives
CAS Numbpr : M476-96-0
Particulates not
otherwise regulated.
Common Now : Slog. Coal
Gate s July, 1993
OSHA
*PEL
Nuisance Dust
Total Gust i5
Respirable Dust 5
*Values Expressed as mg/K'
Solid (oagular granules)
MIA
Greater tlran 23000 F
N/A
N/A
Z.1 g/CC (typical)
Negligible
Block
None
SECI ION IV - FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
Product is nonflammable and nonexplosive
SECTION V - REACTIVITY DATA
ACGIII
*TLV
10
5
Product is stable under normal conditions of use, storage, and transporta-
tion.

SECTION VI - HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Low health risk by inhalation. Treat as a nuisance dust. Typical free silica
less than 0.1%. This material is not o recognized rarcinogen or cocarcinogen.
Human toxic response has not been dernunstrutrd for any route of entry. Mechoni-
col irritation may occur to eyes, skin, or respiratory tract. Preexisting health
conditions may be aggravated.
Carcinogenicity: NTP - No; IARC Monographs - No; OSHA Regulated - No.
FIRST AID
IN CASE OF:
1. Eye Contact - Immediately flush eyes thoroughly with water or on ophthalmic
saline solution.
2. Skin Contact - wash skin with soap and water if irritation occurs.
3. Inhalation - Remove affected person (s) to fresh air source.
4. Oral Intake - Rinse mouth out with water.
If symptoms persist, contact a physician or other medical personnel.
SECTION VII - SPILL, LEAK AND UISPO_SAL PROCEDURES
No special procedures required for clean-up. Rletting with water will reduce
airborne dust. Uncontaminated product does not exceed Toxicity Churucteristic
Leaching Procedure (TCLP) limits and may be disposed of as an inert moteriol in
an appropriate solid waste landfill according to applicable Federal, State and
Local regulations.
SECTION VIII - CONTROL MEASURES
Use appropriate NIOSH certified respiratory protection when exposure limits may
be exceeded. Mnintain sufficient ventilation to allow visual contact with work
surfaces. Appropriate abrasive blaster's protective equipment is required, which
may also include gloves, hood with protective lens; safety biasses, and hearing
protection.
SECTION /X - SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Keep product dry and free of at? contamination to assure free flow. Use on oppro-
pri.nte safety screen over fill hatch of blosting pot. Respirable dust may be
generated during pressure abrasive cleaning operations-
perations_
- N 0 T E -
-NOTE-
The
The opinions expressed herein ore those of quolified experts within Harsco Corpo-
ration. Hura�vu believes that the information contained herein is current and
accurate for the normal and intended use of this product as of the date of the
Material Safety Data Sheet. Since the use of this information and of those opin-
ions or the conditions of use of the product are not within the control of Harsco
Corporation, it is the user's obligation to determine and observe the cunditions
of safe use and disposal of the product by their operations.
(RM 7193)

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DuPont Chemicals
3004CR Revised 24-NOV-1995 Printed 15 -JAN -1996
STAUROLITE PRODUCTS
CHEMICAL PRODUCT/COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Material Identification
Corporate MSDS Number DU002808
Grade See Component Section
Tradenames and Synonyms
STAUROLITE SANDS
BIASILL
COARSE STAUROLITE
STARBLAST
STARBLAST XL
STARBLAST ULTRA
Company Identification
MANUFACTURER/DISTRIBUTOR
DuPont
1007 Market Street
Wilmington, DE 19898
PHONE NUMBERS
Product Information 1-800-441-9442
Transport Emergency CHEMTREC: 1-800-424-9300
Medical Emergency 1-800-441-3637
COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Components
Material
CAS Number
"BIASILL":
STAUROLITE
12182-56-8
86
TITANIUM MINERALS
6
QUARTZ
14808-60-7
<5
ZIRCON
14940-68-2
3
(Continued)

CONWOSTPION/INFORMATION
KYANITE
ON INGREDIENTS(contlnued)
1302-76-7
2
COARSE STAUROLITE:
STAUROLITE
12182-56-8
85
TITANIUM MINERALS
10
QUARTZ
14808-60-7
<5
"STARBLAST":
STAUROLITE
12182-56-8
86
TITANIUM MINERALS
6
QUARTZ
14808-60-7
<5
ZIRCON
14940-68-2
3
KYANITE
1302-76-7
2
"STARBLAST" XL:
STAUROLITE
12182-56-8
90
TITANIUM MINERALS
6
ZIRCON
14940-68-2
2
KYANITE
1302-76-7
1
QUARTZ
14808-60-7
<1
"STARBLAST" ULTRA
STAUROLITE
12182-56-8
85
TITANIUM MINERALS
7
QUARTZ
14808-60-7
<5
ZIRCON
14940-68-2
3
KYANITE
1302-76-7
2
HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Potential Health Effects
The'product, as shipped, does not pose any inhalation health
hazard because it contains essentially no particles in the
respirable size range. However, if during handling or use,
the particles are broken down to a size that can be inhaled,
(Continued)

HAZARDS IDENTIMATION(continued)
the dusts may be harmful to the respiratory system. Eye
contact with mineral sands may cause irritation with
discomfort, tearing, and blurring of vision.
Staurolite Products may contain up to 5% quartz. Effects
noted in animals exposed to respirable quartz by inhalation
or intratracheal instillation included pulmonary fibrosis,
inflammation, edema, and emphysema. Lung tumors occurred in
rats exposed by inhalation for up to two years to levels of
12.4 or 51.6 mg/m3 of respirable quartz. Also lung. tumors
were seen in studies in which quartz was instilled in the
trachea of rats. Quartz was positive in mammalian cell
cultures for cell transformation and chromosomal effects and
was negative in cell culture assays for gene mutation in
bacteria and DNA damage in mammalian cells and in a whole
animal assay for chromosomal effects.
The predominant effect of overexposure to airborne
respirable quartz in humans is silicosis. Silicosis is a
chronic fibrotic lung disease characterized by formation of
silica -containing scar tissue in the lungs with symptoms of
coughing, dyspnea, wheezing and nonspecific respiratory
ailments. Gross acute overexposures to quartz by inhalation
may cause fatality. Epidemiological studies show that in
addition to silicosis there is limited evidence of excess
lung cancer in occupations involving exposures mainly to
respirable quartz, such as stone cutters and granite
industry workers.
Individuals with preexisting conditions of the lungs may
have increased susceptibility to the toxicity of excessive
exposures.
Carcinogenicity Information
The following components are listed by IARC, NTP, OSHA or ACGIH as
carcinogens. A "P" indicates a proposed carcinogen.
Material
QUARTZ
FIRST AID MEASURES
IARC NTP OSHA ACGIH
First Aid
INHALATION
If inhaled, immediately remove to fresh air. If not
breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is
difficult, give oxygen. Call a physician.
SKIN CONTACT
The compound is not hazardous by skin contact, but
removal of particles and cleansing the skin after use is
(Continued)

FIRST AID AdEASURES(Continued)
advisable.
EYE CONTACT
In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of
water for at least 15 minutes. Call a physician.
INGESTION
No specific intervention is indicated as the compound is
not hazardous by ingestion. However, if symptoms occur,
consult a physician.
FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flammable Properties
Will not burn.
Extinguishing Media
As appropriate for combustibles in area.
Fire Fighting Instructions
None.
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Safeguards 4Personnel)
NOTE: Review FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES and HANDLING (PERSONNEL)
sections before proceeding with clean-up. Use appropriate
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT during clean-up.
Accidental Release Measures
Sweep up spillage.
DANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling (Personnel)
Avoid breathing dust. Wash thoroughly after handling.
If handling respirable flour, use of gloves and washing
before eating, drinking, applying cosmetics or smoking is
advisable to minimize dust inhalation from hands.
EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Controls
Use sufficient ventilation to keep employee exposure below
recommended limits.
If using this product as an abrasive blast agent in confined
areas, airborne dust levels should be controlled by physical
enclosure of the abrasive blasting operation. The enclosure
(Continued)

EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION(cononued)
should be exhaust ventilated in accordance with 29 CFR
1910.94 Ventilation (a) Abrasive blasting.
Personal Protective Equipment
EYE/FACE PROTECTION
Wear safety glasses with side shields.
RESPIRATORS
A NIOSH/MSHA approved air purifying respirator with a
dust/mist cartridge or canister may be permissible under
certain circumstances where airborne concentrations are
expected to exceed exposure limits. Protection provided by
air purifying respirators is limited.
For abrasive blasting use a continuous flow air -line
respirator covering head, neck, and shoulders to provide
protection from rebound abrasive per 29 CFR 1910.94 (a)(5).
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
Wear impervious clothing, such as gloves, apron, boots or
whole bodysuit, as appropriate.
# Exposure Guidelines
Exposure Limits
STAUROLITE PRODUCTS
PEL (OSHA) Particulates (Not Otherwise Regulated)
15 mg/m3, 8 Hr. TWA, total dust
5 mg/m3, 8 Hr. TWA, respirable dust
Other Applicable Exposure Limits
QUARTZ
PEL (OSHA) Total dust, (30 m/m3 / Si02 + 2)
Respirable dust, ?10 mg/m3 / Si02 + 2)
as 8 Hr TWA's
TLV (ACGIH) 0.1 mg/m3, respirable dust, 8 Hr. TWA
Notice of Intended Changes (1995-1996)
A2
Or see: Christobalite [14464-46-1],
Silica, Fused [60676-86-0], Tridymite
[15468-32-2], Tripoli [1317-95-9]
AEL * (DuPont) 0.1 mg/m3, 8 Hr. TWA, respirable dust
ZIRCON
PEL (OSHA) 5 mg/m3, 8 Hr. TWA, as Zr
TLV (ACGIH) 5 mg/m3, 8 Hr. TWA, STEL 10 mg/m3, as Zr
Notice of Intended Changes (1995-1996)
A4
AEL.* (DuPont) None Established
a AEL is DuPont's Acceptable Exposure Limit. Where governmentally imposed occupational exposure
limits which are lower than the AEL are in effect, such limits shall take precedence.
(Continued)

PHYSICAL AND CHEACCAL PROPERTEES
Physical Data
Vapor Pressure
Vapor Density
Melting Point
Evaporation Rate
Solubility in Water
Odor
Form
Color
Specific Gravity
STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability
Stable.
Not volatile
Not volatile
1,370 C (2,500 F)
(Butyl Acetate = 1)
Not volatile
Insoluble
Odorless
Solid, free-flowing sand
Reddish brown
3.7
Incompatibility with Other Materials
None reasonably foreseeable.
Decomposition
Decomposition will not occur.
Polymerization
Polymerization will not occur.
DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal
Treatment, storage, transportation, and disposal must be in
accordance with applicable Federal, State/Provincial, and Local
regulations.
If approved, may be transferred to a land disposal site.
TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
Shipping Information
Shipping Containers
Hopper Cars
Hopper Trucks
Bags
Semi -bulk Bags
STAUROLITE PRODUCTS ARE NOT REGULATED AS A HAZARDOUS
MATERIAL BY DOT OR IMO.
(Continued)

REGULATORY INFORMATION
U.S. Federal Regulations
TSCA Inventory Status Reported/Included.
TITLE III HAZARD CLASSIFICATIONS SECTIONS 311, 312
Acute :
No
Chronic
: Yes
Fire
: No
Reactivity
: No
Pressure
: No
LISTS:
SARA Extremely Hazardous Substance -No
CERCLA Hazardous Material -No
SARA Toxic Chemical -No
CANADIAN WHMIS CLASSIFICATION:
D -2A
OTHER INFORMATION
NFPA NPCA-HMIS
NP6A-HMIS Rating
Health 0
Flammability 0
Reactivity 0
Personal Protection rating to be supplied by user depending on use
conditions.
Additional Information
For further information, see DuPont Staurolite Sands Data
Sheet.
WARNING!
This product contains quartz which is known to the state of
California to cause cancer.
The data in this Material Safety Data Sheet relates only to the
specific material designated herein and does not relate to use in
combination with any other material or in any process.
Responsibility for MSDS
Address
Telephone
# Indicates updated section.
DuPont Chemicals
Engineering & Product Safety
P. 0. Box 80709, Chestnut Run
Wilmington, DE 19880-0709
302-999-4946
End of MSDS

Re: Weatherspoon Plant (NPDES Permit No. NC0005363)
Subject: Re: Weatherspoon Plant (NPDES Permit No. NC0005363)
Date: Mon, 20 Nov 2000 16:55:53 -0500
From: Tom Belnick <[e-mail]>
To: "England, Louise" <[e-mail]>
Louise- The NPDES Unit doesn't have a problem with this as long as disposal is
in accordance with other applicable regulations (e.g., solid/hazardous waste)
and effluent limits are met.
"England, Louise" wrote:
> Weatherspoon Plant (NPDES Permit No. 1VC0005363) would like to place spent
> sandblast material in their ash pond. This material would average
> approximately 500 lbs per year. Items that are anticipated to require
> sandblasting are: sections of the boiler, sections of the turbine,
> miscellaneous parts, etc. An initial waste determination will be made for
> sandblast media and surface to be sandblasted. If the sandblast media and
> surface to be sandblasted remain the same as when the initial waste
> determination was conducted, sampling will be omitted. The results of the
> initial waste determination will be used to determine whether the spent
> sandblast material will be placed in the ash pond or be disposed of in
> another appropriate manner. Attached are the MSDSs for the two sandblast
> medias, Black Beauty and Starblast, to be used by Weatherspoon Plant in the
> future.
> Weatherspoon is anticipating the first spent sandblast material that will
> require disposal to be between December 1st to December 17th. If you could
> let me know if this process is allowed, the plant will send a letter
> amending the permit application to identify this waste stream to the ash
> pond. If you need any further information please give me a call.
> Thanks for your time,
> Louise England
> Carolina Power & Light Company
> Environmental Services Section
> [phone]
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Mailto:[e-mail]
N.0 DENR-DWQ/NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-1617
Work: [phone] ext. 543
Fax: [phone]
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Weathers.poon Plant (NPDES Permit No. NC0005363)
Subject: Weatherspoon Plant (NPDES Permit No. NC0005363)
Date: Mon, 6 Nov 2000 11:12:58 -0500
From: "England, Louise" <[e-mail]>
To: "'[e-mail]"' <[e-mail]>
Weatherspoon Plant (NPDES Permit No. NC0005363) would like to place spent
sandblast material in their ash pond. This material would average
approximately 500 lbs per year. Items that are anticipated to require
sandblasting are: sections of the boiler, sections of the turbine,
miscellaneous parts, etc. An initial waste determination will be made for
sandblast media and surface to be sandblasted. If the sandblast media and
surface to be sandblasted remain the same as when the initial waste
determination was.conducted, sampling will be omitted. The results of the
initial waste determination will be used to determine whether the spent
sandblast material will be placed in the ash pond or be disposed of in
another appropriate manner. Attached are the MSDSs for the two sandblast
medias, Black Beauty and Starblast, to be used by Weatherspoon Plant in the
future.
Weatherspoon is anticipating the first spent sandblast material that will
require disposal to be between December 1st to December 17th. If you could
let me know if this process is allowed, the plant will send a letter
amending the permit application to identify this waste stream to the ash
pond. If you need any further information please give me a call.
Thanks for your time,
Louise England
Carolina Power & Light Company
Environmental Services Section
[phone]
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REED MINERALS
0 a harsco company
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
(Complies with 29 CFR 1910.1200)
SECTION I - GENERAL
Reed Minerals
Division of Harsco Corporation
8149 C Kennedy Avenue
Highland, IN 46322
E+eerency Telephone Number:
(2191 923-4200
SECTION II - INGREDIENTS
Slog, Cool 99% - 100%
SECTION III - PHYSICAL DATA
Physical Form
Boiling TeWroture
Melting temperature
vapor Pressure/Density
[reparation Rote :
Specific Gravity
Mater Solubility :
Color
Odor
Product Now: Black Beautys
Abrasives
CAS Numhrr : 68476-96-0
Particulates not
otherwise regulated.
Cohn Nage : SIag, Coal
Orate : July, 1993
OSHA
VEL
Nuisance Aust
Tatul Dust : 15
Respirable Dust : S
*Values Expressed as mg/n'
Solid (angular granules)
N/A
Greater than 2300° F
N/A
N/A
2.7 g/cc (typical)
Negligible
BIock
None
SECI ION IV - FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
Product is nonflammable and nonexplosive
SECTION V - RF.Art iviTi DATA
CGI!!
*PLV
10
S
Product is stable under normal conditions of use, storage, and transporta-
tion.

SECTION VI - HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Low health risk by inhalation. Treat as a nuisance dust. Typical free silica
less than 0.1%. This material is not a recognized rarcinogen or cocarcinogen.
Human toxic response has not been demvnstruted for any route of entry. Mechani-
col irritation may occur to eyes, skin, or respiratory tract. Preexisting health
conditions may be aggravated.
Carcinogenicity: NTP - No; IARC Monographs - No; OSHA Regulated - No.
FIRST AID
IN CASE OF:
1. Eye Contact - Immediately flush eyes thoroughly with water or on ophthalmic
saline solution.
2. Skin Contact - Wash skin with soap and water if irritation occurs.
3. Inhalation - Remove offerted person(s) to fresh air source.
4. Oral Intake - Rinse mouth out with water.
If symptoms persist, contact a physician or other medical personnel.
SECTION VII - SPILL, LEAK AND 015PO_SAL PROCEDURES
Ko special procedures required for clean-up. Wetting with water will reduce
airborne dust. Uncontaminated product does not exceed Toxicity Churucteristic
Leaching Procedure (TCLP) limits and may be disposed of as an inert material in
an appropriate solid waste landfill according to applicable Federal, State and
Locos regulations.
SECTION VIII - CONTROL PASURES
Use appropriate NIOSH certified respiratory protection when exposure limits may
be exceeded. Maintain sufficient ventilation to allow visual contact with work
surfaces. Appropriate abrasive blaster's protective equipment is required, which
may also include gloves, hood with protective lens; safety glasses, and hearing
protection.
SECTION Ix - SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Keep product dry and free of al? contamination to assure free flow. Use on appro-
priate safety screen over fill hatch of blosting pot. Respirable dust may be
generated during pressure abrasive cleaning operations.
-NOTE-
The opinions expressed herein are those of qualified experts within Horsco Corpo-
ration. Huracv Lelieves that the information contained herein is current and
accurote for the normal and intended use of this product as of the date of the
Material Safety Data Sheet. Since the use of this information and of those opin-
ions or the conditions of use of the product are not within the control of Harsco
Corporation, it is the user's obligation to determine and observe the conditions
of safe use and disposal of the product by their operations.
(RM 7/93)

STAUROLITE PRODUCTS
CHEMICAL PRODUCT/COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Material Identification
Corporate MSDS Number DU002808
Grade See Component Section
Tradenames and Synonyms
STAUROLITE SANDS
BIASILL
COARSE STAUROLITE
STARBLAST
STARBLAST XL
STARBLAST ULTRA
Company Identification
MANUFACTURER/DISTRIBUTOR
DuPont
1007 Market Street
Wilmington, DE 19898
PHONE NUMBERS
Product Information 1-800-441-9442
Transport Emergency CHEMTREC: 1-800-424-9300
Medical Emergency 1-800-441-3637
COMPOSMON/WORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Components
Material CAS Number
"BIASILL":
STAUROLITE 12182-56-8 86
TITANIUM MINERALS 6
QUARTZ 14808-60-7 <5
ZIRCON 14940-68-2 3
(Continued)

COWOSTPION/INFORMATION
KYANITE
ON INGREDIENTS(consnued)
1302-76-7
2
COARSE STAUROLITE:
STAUROLITE
12182-56-8
85
TITANIUM MINERALS
10
QUARTZ
14808-60-7
<5
"STARBLAST":
STAUROLITE
12182-56-8
86
TITANIUM MINERALS
6
QUARTZ
14808-60-7
<5
ZIRCON
14940-68-2
3
KYANITE
1302-76-7
2
"STARBLAST" XL:
STAUROLITE
12182-56-8
90
TITANIUM MINERALS
6
ZIRCON
14940-68-2
2
KYANITE
1302-76-7
1
QUARTZ
14808-60-7
<1
"STARBLAST" ULTRA
STAUROLITE
12182-56-8
85
TITANIUM MINERALS
7
QUARTZ
14808-60-7
<5
ZIRCON
14940-68-2
3
KYANITE
1302-76-7
2
H ZS IDENTIFICATION
Potential Health Effects
The'product, as shipped, does not pose any inhalation health
hazard because it contains essentially no particles in the
respirable size.range. However, if during handling or use,
the particles are broken down to a size that can be inhaled,
(Continued)

HAZARDS IDENTMCATTON(Conbnued)
the dusts may be harmful to the respiratory system. Eye
contact with mineral sands may cause irritation with
discomfort, tearing, and blurring of vision.
Staurolite Products may contain up to 5% quartz. Effects
noted in animals exposed to respirable quartz by inhalation
or intratracheal instillation included pulmonary fibrosis,
inflammation, edema, and emphysema. Lung tumors occurred in
rats exposed by inhalation for up to two years to levels of
12.4 or 51.6 mg/m3 of respirable quartz. Also lung tumors
'were seen in studies in which quartz was instilled in the
trachea of rats. Quartz was positive in mammalian cell
cultures for cell transformation and chromosomal effects and
was negative in cell culture assays for gene mutation in
bacteria and DNA damage in mammalian cells and in a whole
animal assay for chromosomal effects.
The predominant effect of overexposure to airborne
respirable quartz in humans is silicosis. Silicosis is a
chronic fibrotic lung disease characterized by formation of
silica -containing scar tissue in the lungs with symptoms of
coughing, dyspnea, wheezing and nonspecific respiratory
ailments. Gross acute overexposures to quartz by inhalation
may cause fatality. Epidemiological studies show that in
addition to silicosis there is limited evidence of excess
lung cancer in occupations involving exposures mainly to
respirable quartz, such as stone cutters and granite
industry workers.
Individuals with preexisting conditions of the lungs may
have increased susceptibility to the toxicity of excessive
exposures.
Carcinogenicity Information
The following components are listed by IARC, NTP, OSHA or ACGIH as
carcinogens. A "P" indicates a proposed carcinogen.
Material
IARC NTP OSHA ACGIH
QUARTZ X X
First Aid
INHALATION
If inhaled, immediately remove to fresh air. If not
breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is
difficult, give oxygen. Call a physician.
SKIN CONTACT
The compound is not hazardous by skin contact, but
removal of particles and cleansing the skin after use is
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FIRST AID MEASURES(Continued)
advisable.
EYE CONTACT
In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of
water for at least 15 minutes. Call a physician.
INGESTION
No specific intervention is indicated as the compound is
not hazardous by ingestion. However, if symptoms occur,
consult'a physician.
FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flammable Properties
Will not burn.
Extinguishing Media
As appropriate for combustibles in area.
Fire Fighting Instructions
None.
Safeguards (Personnel)
NOTE: Review FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES and HANDLING (PERSONNEL)
sections before proceeding with clean-up. Use appropriate
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT during clean-up.
Accidental Release Measures
Sweep up spillage.
HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling (Personnel)
Avoid breathing dust. Wash thoroughly after handling.
If handling respirable flour, use of gloves and washing
before eating, drinking, applying cosmetics or smoking is
advisable to minimize dust inhalation from hands.
EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Controls
Use sufficient ventilation to keep employee exposure below
recommended limits.
If using this product as an abrasive blast agent in confined
areas, airborne dust levels should be controlled by physical
enclosure of the abrasive blasting operation. The enclosure
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EXPOSURE CONTROIS/PERSONAL PROTECTION(continued)
should be exhaust ventilated in accordance with 29 CFR
1910.94 Ventilation (a) Abrasive blasting.
Personal Protective Equipment
EYE/FACE PROTECTION
Wear safety glasses with side shields.
RESPIRATORS
A NIOSH/MSHA approved air purifying respirator with a
dust/mist cartridge or canister may be permissible under
certain circumstances where airborne concentrations are
expected to exceed exposure limits. Protection provided by
air purifying respirators is limited.
For abrasive blasting use a continuous flow air -line
respirator covering head, neck, and shoulders to provide
protection from rebound abrasive per 29 CFR 1910.94 (a)(5).
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
Wear impervious clothing, such as gloves, apron, boots or
whole bodysuit, as appropriate.
# Exposure Guidelines
Exposure Limits
STAUROLITE PRODUCTS
PEL (OSHA) Particulates (Not Otherwise Regulated)
15 mg/m3, 8 Hr. TWA, total dust
5 mg/m3, 8 Hr. TWA, respirable dust
Other Applicable Exposure Limits
QUARTZ
PEL (OSHA) Total dust, (30 mg/m3 / gs Si02 + 2)
Respirable dust, (10 mg/m3 / Si02 + 2)
as 8 Hr TWA's
TLV (ACGIH) 0.1 mg/m3, respirable dust, 8 Hr. TWA
Notice of Intended Changes (1995-1996)
A2
Or see: Christobalite [14464-46-1],
Silica, Fused [60676-86-0], Tridymite
[15468-32-2], Tripoli [1317-95-9]
AEL * (DuPont) 0.1 mg/m3, 8 Hr. TWA, respirable dust
ZIRCON
PEL (OSHA) 5 mg/m3, 8 Hr. TWA, as Zr
TLV (ACGIH) 5 mg/m3, 8 Hr. TWA, STEL 10 mg/m3, as Zr
Notice of Intended Changes (1995-1996)
A4
AEL.* (DuPont) None Established
* AEL is DuPont's Acceptable Exposure Limit. Where governmentally imposed occupational exposure
limits which are lower than the AEL are in effect, such limits shall take precedence.
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PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROP
Physical Data
Vapor Pressure
Vapor Density
Melting Point
Evaporation Rate
Solubility in Water
Odor
Form
Color
Specific Gravity
STABILITY AND REACTIVTIY
Chemical Stability
Stable.
Not volatile
Not volatile
1,370 C (2,500 F)
(Butyl Acetate = 1)
Not volatile
Insoluble
Odorless
Solid, free-flowing sand
Reddish brown
3.7
Incompatibility with Other Materials
None reasonably foreseeable.
Decomposition
Decomposition will not occur.
Polymerization
Polymerization will not occur.
DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal
Treatment, storage, transportation, and disposal must be in
accordance with applicable Federal, State/Provincial, and Local
regulations.
If approved, may be transferred to a land disposal site.
TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
Shipping Information
Shipping Containers
Hopper Cars
Hopper Trucks
Bags
Semi -bulk Bags
STAUROLITE PRODUCTS ARE NOT REGULATED AS A HAZARDOUS
MATERIAL BY DOT OR IMO.
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REGULATORY INFORMATION
U.S. Federal Regulations
TSCA Inventory Status Reported/Included.
TITLE III HAZARD CLASSIFICATIONS SECTIONS 311, 312
Acute :
No
Chronic :
Yes
Fire :
No
Reactivity
: No
Pressure
: No
LISTS:
SARA Extremely Hazardous Substance -No
CERCLA Hazardous Material -No
SARA Toxic Chemical -No
CANADIAN WHMIS CLASSIFICATION:
D -2A
OTHER INFORMATION
NFPA, NPCA-HMIS
NPCA-HMIS Rating
Health 0
Flammability 0
Reactivity 0
Personal Protection rating to be supplied by user depending on use
conditions.
Additional Information
For further information, see DuPont Staurolite Sands Data
Sheet.
WARNING!
This product contains quartz which is known to the state of
California to cause cancer.
The data in this Material Safety Data Sheet relates only to the
specific material designated herein and does not relate to use in
combination with any other material or in any process.
Responsibility for MSDS DuPont Chemicals
Address Engineering & Product Safety
P. 0. Box 80709, Chestnut Run
Wilmington, DE 19880-0709
Telephone [phone]
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