MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

 

1. Product Identification:

Product Name:                

Pumice Stone - Fine

Chemical Name:

Amorphous aluminum silicate

Synonyms:

Volcanic glass

Chemical Formula:

MxOy + SiO2 (M = Al, Ca, Mg + other minor metal oxides, with bound silica [SiO2])

INCI Name:

Pumice

CAS #:                           

1332-09-8

County of Origin:          

Canada

 

2. Classification:

24 HOUR EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (613)-996-6666 CANUTEC 

         

3. Hazardous Ingredients Information:

N/A

 

4. Physical & Chemical Properties:

Appearance:                   

Colorless or light gray 125 to 250 μm particles.

Odor:                              

Odorless.

Solubility:

Insoluble.

Porosity:

Up to 90 %

Specific Gravity:

2.30 – 2.35

Hardness:

5.5

pH:

7.2

Loss on Ignition:

5 %

Silicon Dioxide:

70.5 %

Aluminum Oxide:

13.5 %

Formation:

Volcanic glass formed by the solidification of lava that is permeated with gas bubbles.

Constituents:

 

Silicon dioxide, and may contain silicates and oxides of aluminum,

potassium, sodium, iron, calcium, magnesium and titanium.

 

5. Fire/Explosion Hazard:

Flash Point:   NA

Non-flammable solid.

 

6. Reactivity/Stability Data:

Reactivity: Stable at room temperature.

Decomposition: When heated to decomposition, the smoke may contain carbon monoxide and residual zinc.

 

7. Toxicological Properties/Information:

Classified as a nuisance dust. In extreme exposures, some congestion may occur.

8. CAUTION:

Material, when wet, may be slippery on a smooth surface; use caution.

9. Preventive Data:

Spillage: Vacuum to clean spillage or if sweeping, use a dust suppressant and remove to an approved disposal container.

Fire: Non-flammable material.

Environment: this product is naturally occurring and is not expected to be harmful to the environment.

Storage: No special precautions.

 

10. First Aid Measures:

Eye contact: Flush with water for at least 15 minutes. Call physician if irritation persists.

Inhalation: Avoid casual breathing of dust.

Ingestion: Rinse mouth and consult a physician immediately. Never-give anything by mouth if victim is unconscious, is rapidly-losing consciousness, or is convulsing.

Skin contact: Remove contaminated clothing.

 

11. Individual Protection:

Use a safety goggles.

Use techniques to minimize generating dust. Avoid vigorous shaking of bags.

 

12. Other Regulatory Information:

WHMIS (Canada):

Non-combustible solid.

 

HMIS (USA):

Health Hazard – 0

Fire Hazard – 0

Reactivity – 0

Personal Protection – E

 

Risk Phrases:

 

 

13. Preparation Information:

Quality Assurance

New Directions Aromatics Inc.

21-B Regan Road,

Brampton, ON

L7A 1C5, Canada                                                                         

 

Date Revised: 4th July 2006

 

 

Disclaimer

 

The information contained in this Certificate of Analysis and Material Safety Data Sheet are obtained from current and reliable sources.  As the ordinary or otherwise use(s) of this product is outside the control of New Directions Aromatics Inc., no representation or warranty, expressed or implied is made as to the effect(s) of such use(s) (including damage or injury), or the results obtained.

 

New Directions Aromatics Inc. expressly disclaims responsibility as to the ordinary or otherwise use(s).  Furthermore, New Directions Aromatics as to the fitness for any use should consider nothing container herein as a recommendation.  The liability of New Directions Aromatics Inc. is limited to the value of the goods and does not include any consequential loss.

 

 

CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS

 

Product: Pumice Stones - Fine

 

 

Product No: 16035

Lot No: 16035-02

 

 

Specifications:

Results:

Appearance:                   

Colorless or light gray particles.

Complies

Odor:                              

Odorless.

Complies

Solubility:

Insoluble.

Complies

Particle Size:

125 – 250 μm

Complies