Celite® 545 Diatomaceous Earth

Safety Data Sheet

Celite? 545 Diatomaceous Earth

1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

Product Name: Celite? 545 Diatomaceous Earth Synonyms/Generic Names: Aqua-Cel; Kieselguhr, soda ash flux calcined; Activated diatomite Product Number: 1295 Product Use: Industrial, Manufacturing or Laboratory use Manufacturer: Columbus Chemical Industries, Inc.

N4335 Temkin Rd. Columbus, WI. 53925 For More Information: 920-623-2140 (Monday-Friday 8:00-4:30)

In Case of Emergency Call: CHEMTREC - 800-424-9300 or 703-527-3887 (24 Hours/Day, 7 Days/Week)

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

OSHA Hazards: Carcinogen, Target organ effect. Irritant Target Organs: Lungs Signal Words: Warning Pictograms:

GHS Classification:

Carcinogenicity

Specific target organ toxicity ? single exposure Specific target organ toxicity ? repeated exposure, Inhalation

Category 1 Category 3 Category 2

GHS Label Elements, including precautionary statements:

Hazard Statements:

H335

May cause respiratory irritation.

H373

May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure if inhaled.

H350

May cause cancer.

Precautionary Statements:

P201

Obtain special instructions before use.

P202

Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.

P260

Do not breathe dust.

P271

Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

P280

Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection.

Revised on 03/22/2018

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P304+P340 P312 P403+P233 P405 P501

IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physician if you feel unwell. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations.

Potential Health Effects

Eyes

Causes eye irritation.

Inhalation May be harmful if inhaled. Causes respiratory tract irritation.

Skin

May be harmful if absorbed through skin. Causes skin irritation.

Ingestion

May be harmful if swallowed.

NFPA Ratings Health Flammability Reactivity Specific hazard

1 0 0 Not Available

HMIS Ratings Health Fire Reactivity Personal

1 0 0 Not Available

3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Component

Diatomaceous Earth

Silicon Dioxide

Quartz

Weight %

>99

CAS #

68855-54-9

EINECS# / ELINCS#

272-489-0

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