SAFETY DATA SHEET
Product:
Revision Date:586
6/01/2015

1. MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION
Product Name:

Ceramacast 586

Product Description:
Product Use:

Off-White Odorless PowderHigh Temperature Ceramic Potting Compound

Manufacturer:

Aremco Products, Inc.
707-B Executive Blvd.
Valley Cottage, NY 10989

Telephone:
Emergency Phone:845-268-0039
845-268-0039 or Infotrac (24/7) 800-535-5053

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATIONGHS Classification:
Eye Irritation
Skin Irritation
Carcinogenicity
STOT RE, Respiratory

Category 2ACategory 2
Category 1ACategory 2

GHS Symbol:

GHS Signal Word:
DangerGHS Hazard Determining Components:
Zirconium Silicate
Magnesium Oxide
Magnesium Phosphate
GHS Hazard Statements for Health Hazards:
H303
Harmful if swallowed.
H315
Causes skin irritation.
H319
Causes serious eye irritation.
H350
May Cause Cancer by Inhalation
H373
STOT RE, Respiratory
GHS Precautionary Statements - Prevention:
P260
Do not breath dust
P264
Wash hands thoroughly after handlingP270
Do not eat or drink when using this product.
P280
Wear protective gloves. Wear eye protection.
P284
Wear respiratory protection
GHS Precautionary Statements – Response:
P304 + P340
IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in position comfortable for breathing.
P312
Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell.
P302 + P352
IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.
P332 + P313
If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
P305 + P351 + P338
IF IN EYES: Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.
P362
Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.

13. COMPOSITION
ChemicalCAS No.

EC No.

Concentration

Zirconium Silicate

14940-68-2

239-019-6

60.0-80.0%

Magnesium Oxide
Magnesium Phosphate Mono Basic

1309-48-4
13092-66-5

215-171-9
236-004-6

10.0-20.0 %5.0-15.0%

GHS Product Identifier
H315 Skin Irritation, Cat 2
H320 Eye Irritation, Cat 2B
H350 May Cause Cancer by Inhalation, Cat 1A
H373 STOT RE, Respiratory, Cat 2
None
NoneNote
Zirconium Silicate contains traces of crystalline silica and 0.0028-0.028% Uranium and 0.0085-0.015% Thorium, which exists in complex mineralogicalphase within zircon.

4. FIRST AID MEASURESEye Exposure:
Hold eyelids open and flush with a steady, gentle stream of water for at least 15 minutes. Seek immediate medical attention, preferably with an
ophthalmologist. If a physician is not immediately available, eye irrigation should be continued for an additional 15 minutes.
Skin Exposure:
Immediately wipe excess material off skin with a dry cloth then wash with plenty of soap and water for at least 5 minutes. See medical attention if
irritation develops or persists. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes and clean thoroughly before re-use.
Inhalation:
Remove from immediate source of exposure and assure that victim is breathing. If not breathing, administer cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR). If
breathing is difficult, administer oxygen if available. Seek medical attention.
Ingestion:
If swallowed, do not induce vomiting. If victim is conscious and alert, give 1-2 glasses of water to drink. Do not give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person. Seek medical attention immediately. Do not leave victim unattended. To prevent aspiration of swallowed product, lay victim onside with head lower than waist. Vomiting may occur spontaneously. If vomiting occurs and the victim is conscious, give water to further dilute thechemical.
Medical Conditions Possibly Aggravated by Exposure:
Inhalation of product may aggravate existing chromic respiratory problems such as asthma, emphysema or bronchitis. Skin contact may aggravate
existing skin disease.

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flash Point:
Not applicable.
Flammable Limits:This material is non-combustible.
Extinguishing Media:
Not applicable.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
Not applicable.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: This material is non-combustible.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Protection:
Spill Cleanup:

Wear goggles, protective clothing, chemical resistant gloves, and rubber boots. Use NIOSH approved respirator
to prevent inhalation of dust.
Collect material with precaution against breathing dust and dispose in accordance with federal, state and local
regulations.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling:
Storage:

Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Avoid breathing dust. Keep container closed. Promptly clean
residue from closures with cloth dampened with water. Promptly clean up spills.
Store in an area that is cool, dry, and well ventilated. Keep containers closed. Store in clean plastic or metalcontainers.

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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Chemical
Magnesium Oxide
Magnesium Phosphate Mono
Basic
Zirconium Silicate
Engineering Controls:
Respiratory Protection:
Skin Protection:
Eye Protection:

33CAS No.
1309-48-4

EC No.
215-171-9

TLV (mg/m )10PEL (mg/m )1513092-66-5

236-004-6

101514940-68-2

239-019-6

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Use with adequate ventilation; mechanical dust collector is recommended. Keep containers closed. Safety
shower and eyewash fountain should be within direct access.
If exposure limits are exceeded and local ventilation is unavailable, a supplied-air respirator or a self-contained
NIOSH-approved dust respirator is recommended.
Wear protective clothing and gloves.
Wear chemical goggles.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical and chemical here represent typical properties of this product. Contact Technical Sales for exact specifications.
Appearance:
Color:
Odor:
Specific Gravity, g/cc
Water Solubility:
Melting Point:
Boiling Point:
Vapor Pressure:
Vapor Density (air=1):

Powder
Off-WhiteOdorless2.60-2.70 (Post-Cure)~10%
Not available
Not applicableNot applicableNot applicable

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability:
Conditions to Avoid:

This material is stable under all conditions of use and storage.
Keep exposure to dust levels below TLV. Avoid rapid heating of the cement that may cause spalling or eruption
due to vaporization of water.
Materials to Avoid:
BrCL3 and BrF3.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: None.
Hazardous Polymerization:Will not occur.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute Toxicity:

Component: CAS No. 14940-68-2, Zirconium Silicate
No Data

Chronic Toxicity:

Zircon contains naturally occurring radioactive materials (NORM) in the uranium and thorium series, inequilibrium, at typical specific activities of 0.3 to 0.7 Bq/g thorium (85-165 ppm) and 0.3 to 3.5 Bq/g uranium (28281 ppm). Zircon is exempt from Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) regulations for source material per 10
CFR 40, since it falls under the definition of “unimportant quantity source material” containing less than 0.05%
uranium or thorium. The main radiological hazard from the product is internal exposure from small amounts ofalpha particles given off by inhaled dust. Industrial hygiene practices aimed at control of airborne dust canlessen the potential for exposure. Overexposure by inhalation to inhaled dusts containing radioactive uraniumor thorium may cause lung cancer. Low level gamma radiation in proximity to bulk stockpiles of zircon may
present a lesser, external exposure that can be managed by limiting close proximity for long time periods tolarge volumes of material. IARC and NTP do not list Zircon as a carcinogen.
This product contains < 0.5% crystalline silica; once inhaled, cristobalite can remain in the lungs causing
scarring, stiffening and difficulty breathing. The most common type of silicosis develops following repeatedinhalation over time. Repeated inhalation of crystalline silica can also increase the risks of developing
respiratory cancer. Avoid dust creation. Do not inhale dusts from this product. Do not use compressed air or
dry sweeping to remove dusts from the work area. Use wet clean-up methods to remove dusts. IARC and NTP
classify respirable crystalline silica as a confirmed or known human carcinogen. Although OSHA has notpromulgated a specific standard for crystalline silica, materials that contain >= 0.1% crystalline silica should betreated as a confirmed carcinogen for hazard communication purposes.
Acute silicosis has been reported for exposure to extremely high crystalline silica concentrations particularly
when the particle size of the dust is very small. Acute silicosis is rapidly progressive with diffuse pulmonary
involvement and does not form classical silicotic nodules. The disease is often complicated by tuberculosis and3can develop only months after the initial exposure with the possibility of death within 1 or 2 years. This productcontains < 0.50% crystalline silica. Acute silicosis may not occur at the concentrations present.
Silica particles <10 microns are considered respirable; however, particles retained in the lungs are generally
much smaller. Silica particles retained in the human lung have median diameters of 0.5-0.7 microns.
Classic silicosis is characterized by the formation of scattered silica containing nodules of scar tissue in thelungs ranging in size from microscopic to greater than 1 cm. Simple silicosis (nodules < 1 cm) is generally
asymptomatic but may progress to debilitating complicated silicosis (nodules > 1 cm) with or without continued
exposure. Historically, workers who developed silicosis had greatly increased risks of developing anaccompanying tuberculosis infection (silicotuberculosis).
IARC has found inadequate evidence to link exposure to amorphous silica to cancer in animals. Limited data isavailable concerning the health effects of fused silica in animals or humans; however, animal studies indicate afibrogenic potential less than that of quartz. IARC has found inadequate evidence to link exposure toamorphous silica to cancer in animals.
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Overexposure by inhalation to inhaled dusts containing radioactive uranium or thorium may cause lung cancer.
Low level gamma radiation in proximity to bulk stockpiles of zircon may present a lesser, external exposure thatcan be managed by limiting close proximity for long time periods to large volumes of material. IARC and NTP
do not list Zircon as a carcinogen.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxity:
Environmental Fate:
Physical/Chemical:

Not tested
Not tested
Sinks and mixes with water.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Disposal Method:

Dispose in accordance with federal, state and local rules, regulations and laws.

14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATIONDOT UN Status:

The material is not a regulated hazardous material for transportation.

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
U.S. Federal Regulations
CERCLA:No CERCLA reportable quantity has been established for this material.

TSCA:

All ingredients of this material are listed on the TSCA inventory.

SARA Title III
Sections 302, 304, 313:

This product does not contain any substances reportable under these sections.

Sections 311, 312:
Hazard Classes
Fire Hazard
Reactivity Hazard
Pressure Hazard
Immediate Hazard
Delayed Hazard

Yes/No
No
No
NoYes
No

International Inventory
Canada (DSL)
Europe (EINECS/ELINCS)
Australia (AICS)
Japan (MITI)South Korea (KECL)

Status
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes

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16. OTHER INFORMATIONNFPA Ratings (scale 0 – 4)

Health, 1
Flammability, 0Reactivity, 0Personal Protection, F

HMIS Ratings (scale 0 – 4)

Health, 1
Flammability, 0Reactivity, 0Personal Protection, F

Key Legend Information
ACGIH
ARDCASCERCLA
DSL
HMIS
NDNE
NFPA
NIOSH
NTP
OSHAPELRTECSSARA
SARA Title III
SARA Section 302
SARA Section 304
SARA Section 311
SARA Section 312
SARA Section 313
STEL
TLVTWA

American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
International Agency for Research on Cancer
Chemical Abstract Service
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation & Liability Act
Domestic Substance List
Hazardous Materials Identification System
Not Determined
Not Established
National Fire Protection Association
National Institute for Occupational Safety & HealthNational Toxicology Program
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Permissable Exposure LimitRegistry of Toxic Effects of Chemical SubstancesSuperfund Amendments & Reauthorization Act
Emergency Planning & Community Right to Know Act
Extremely Hazardous Substances
Emergency Release
MSDS/List of Chemicals & Hazardous Inventory
Emergency & Hazardous Inventory
Toxic Chemicals & Release Reporting
Short Term Exposure Limit
Threshold Limit Value
Time Weighted Average

Disclaimer: The information contained herein is based on data taken from sources believed to be both current and reliable at the time ofpublication. Aremco Products, Inc. makes no warranty, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy of this MSDS and assumes no liability arisingfrom its use by others. Compliance with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws and regulations remains the responsibility of the user.

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