General Information
Revision date
2009-06-23
Product name
Steatite Ceramic
Product Synonyms
L4 & L5 grades steatite; Talc
Chemical name
Magnesium Silicate
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Technical ceramic components
supplier name
St. Albans, VT 05478
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Company Information
company name
Superior Technical Ceramics Corp
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Emergency Overview: Production poses dust or machining swarf that may cause irritation to eyes, nose, throat, and/or skin. Health Rating: Flammability Rating: Reactivity Rating: Contact Rating: 2 – Moderate 0 – None 2 – Moderate Lab Protective Equipment: Eye protection and proper dust collection if machining occurs.
Storage
Color Code Green (General Storage)
Potential health effects
Hazard is principally that of a nuisance dust only as a byproduct of Inhalation: machining. Coughing or shortness of breath may occur in cases of excessive inhalation. Ingestion: No adverse effects expected. Skin Contact: No adverse effects expected but dust may cause irritation. Eye Contact: No adverse effects expected but dust may cause irritation. Chronic Exposure: Chronic exposure to dust may lead to pneumoconiosis. Aggravation of Not expected to be a health hazard. Pre-existing Conditions:
