MATERIAL DATA SAFETY SHEET
May be used to comply with
OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard,
29 CFR 1910.1200. Standard must be
consulted for specific requirements.	
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Occupational Health and Safety Administration
(Non-Mandatory Form)
Form Approved
OMB No. 1218-0072	

Identity: Floating Blue	
Product Code: FB	
SECTION I:

Manufacturer’s Name: Columbus Clay Co.	
Contact: Derek Gordon	

Address: 1080 Chambers Road	
Telephone Number for Information: 614-488-9600	

Columbus, OH, 43212	
Date: 02/02/2004	
		
SECTION II: HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS/IDENTITY INFORMATION

Hazardous Components	
CSA#	
OSHA PEL	
ACGIH TLV	
Other limits	
%	

Crystalline Silica; flint, quartz, sand	
14808-60-7	
0.1 mg/M3	
0.1 mg/M3			

Hydrous Aluminum Silicate; clay	
1332-58-7	
10 mg/M3	
10 mg/M3			

Cobalt Carbonate	
7542-09-8	
0.1 mg/M3	

	

			

						

						
SECTION III: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Boiling Point:	
N/A	
Specific Gravity (H20=1)	
N/A	

Vapor Pressure (mm Hg):	
N/A	
Melting Point:	
N/A	

Vapor Density (Air=1):	
N/A	
Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate=1)	
N/A	

Solubility in Water: N/A	

Appearance and Odor: pinkish tan liquid	
SECTION IV: FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA

Flash Point (Method used): Non-flammable	
Flammable Limits: N/A	
LEL: N/A	
UEL: N/A	

Extinguishing Media: None required	

Special  Fire Fighting Procedures: N/A	

Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: None	
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SECTION V: REACTIVITY DATA          PRODUCT: FB                                      DATE: 02/02/2004

Unstable		
Conditions To Avoid: None	
	
Stable	
X		

Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid): None	

Hazardous Decomposition or Byproducts: None	

	
Unstable		
Conditions to Avoid: None	
	
Stable	
X		
SECTION VI: HEALTH HAZARD DATE

Route(s) of Entry:	
Inhalation? Yes	
Skin? No	
Ingestion? No	

Health Hazards(Acute and Chronic): Prolonged exposure to respirable silica ma cause delayed lung injury (silicosis).	

Silicosis is a form of disabling pulmonary fibrosis which can be progressive and may lead to death.	

Carcinogenicity:	
NTP? No	
OSHA Regulated? No	
IARC Monographs? Yes	

IARC Monographs on the Evaluation of the Carcinogenic Risk of Chemicals to Humans (volume 42, 1987)	

concludes that there is sufficient evidence for the carcinogenicity of crystalline silica to experimental animals, and	

that there is limited evidence of the carcinogenicity of crystalline silica to humans.	

Signs and Symptoms of Exposure: Undue breathlessness, wheezing, cough and sputum production.	

Medical Symptoms Aggravated by Exposure: Pulmonary funcion may be reduced by inhalation of respirable 	

crystalline silica.  Smoking aggravates the effects of exposure.	

Emergency and First Aid Procedures: Eye Contact – Flush with water and contact physician immediately	

Skin Contact – Wash with mild soap and water.  Inhalation – Move to fresh air.	
SECTION VII: PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE

Steps to be taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled: Use dustless methods (vacuum) and place into a closable	

container for disposal, or flush with water. Do not dry sweep.  Use a dust mask.	

Waste Disposal Method: Dispose of according to State and Federal regulations	

Precautions to be Taken in Handling and Storing: Protect from freezing.  Close lid tightly to prevent glaze from	

drying out.  Practice good housekeeping.	
SECTION VIII: CONTROL MEASURES

Respiratory Protection: Use dust mask approved for mineral dust by NIOSH	

Ventilation: Appropriate engineering controls and work practices should be used to minimize exposure to dust.	

Protective Gloves: Optional	
Eye Protection: Optional	

Work/Hygenic Practices: Practice good housekeeping to minimize exposure to dust	
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