MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

---------------------------- I. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION ----------------------------

TRADE NAME (as labeled)	Redco Perlite (May be Provosil, Horti-Perl, RedcoLite®, Provosil Wash or Perfalite)
MANUFACTURERS NAME	REDCO II
Address (complete mailing address):	11831 Vose Street, North Hollywood, CA 91605-5793
Phone number:	(818) 759-2255
Date Prepared or Revised:	June 19, 2003

---------------------------- II. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS ----------------------------

Chemical Names	CAS Numbers	Exposure Limits in Air (give units)
		ACGIH TLV	OSHA PEL	Other(Specify)
Perlite	93-763-70-3	10 mg/M ³	15 mg/M ³

A mineral composed of sodium potassium aluminum silicate of variable composition,

Perlite is considered a nuisance dust only.

Alpha-Cristobalite & Tridymite:	Less than 0.1%
Alpha Quartz:	0.01 to 0.05%

---------------------------- III. PHYSICAL PROPERTIES ----------------------------

Vapor Density (air = 1)	N/A	Melting point or range. F°	2000+
Specific Gravity	.1 to .4	Boiling point or range. F°	N/A
Solubility in Water	<1%	Evaporation rate (butyl acetate = 1)	N/A
Vapor Pressure, mmHg at 20°C	N/A
Appearance and odor:	White to off white granules, no odor.

HOW TO DETECT THIS SUBSTANCE (warning properties of substance as a gas, vapor, dust or mist)

Visual only (dust), No gas, vapors, or mist emitted.

---------------------------- IV. FIRE AND EXPLOSION ----------------------------

Flash Point, F° (give method)			Perlite is a fully oxidized non-flammable mineral.
Auto ignition temperature, F°			N/A
Flammable limits in air, Volume% :			N/A	lower(LEL)		N/A	upper(UEL)	N/A
Fire extinguishing materials:			N/A
______water spray	______carbon dioxide				______other:
______foam	______dry chemical
Special fire fighting procedures:		N/A
Unusual fire and explosion hazards:		N/A

----------------------------V. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION----------------------------

SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE for each potential route of exposure

Inhaled:	Coughing
Contact with skin or eyes:	Possible eye irritation from dust particles; wear eye protection
Absorbed through skin:	N/A
Swallowed:	N/A

HEALTH EFFECTS OR RISKS FROM EXPOSURE.

Acute:	None
Chronic:	Excessive inhalation over long period may cause harmful irritation; use mask suitable for nuisance dust.
Target Organ:	None

FIRST AID: EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

Eye Contact:	Attempt to wash out with clear water; if unable have particle removed by doctor
Skin Contact:	None
Inhaled:	Remove affected individual from dusty area to area with clean air
Swallowed:	None

SUSPECTED CANCER AGENT?

__X__ NO: This product's ingredients are not found in the lists below.

YES:

______ Federal OSHA

______NTP

______IARC

MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE

Any Respiratory illnesses which a nuisance dust may aggravate

HMIS RATING:

Health: 1 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 0 Other: X (use of dust respirator recommended)

---------------------------- VI. REACTIVITY DATA ----------------------------

Stability:	__X__			Stable		_____		Unstable
Incompatibility (Materials to avoid):					Hydrofluoric acid
Hazardous decomposition products (including combustion products):
May react with hydrofluoric acid to form a toxic gas.
Hazardous Polymerization:			______ May Occur				__X__ Will not occur
Conditions to Avoid:		None in designed use

----------------------------VII. SPILL, LEAK, AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURES----------------------

Spill response procedures (include employee protection measures):

Vacuum clean or sweep material; Use respirators suitable for nuisance dust and eye protection.

Preparing wastes for disposal (container types, neutralization, etc.):

Dispose in bulk or containers according to local dump requirements. No special treatment required.

Note: Dispose of all wastes in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.

----------------------------VIII. SPECIAL HANDLING INFORMATION----------------------------

Ventilation and engineering controls:

Maintain dust level below TLV.

Respiratory protection (type)

Masks suitable for nuisance dust.

Eye Protection (type)

Protective goggles.

Gloves (specify material)

Not required.

Other Clothing and equipment

Not required.

Work practices, hygienic practices

Use good housekeeping to avoid transient dust.

Other handling and storage requirements

Use good housekeeping to avoid transient dust.

Protective measures during maintenance of contaminated equipment

None special other than respirators and goggles.

----------------------------IX. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION----------------------------

D.O.T. Proper Shipping Name: Perlite other than crude (expanded)

D.O.T. Identification Number (UN number): Not applicable

D.O.T. Hazard Classification: Not Classified

D.O.T. Packing List: Not Classified

As of the date of preparation of this document, the foregoing information is believed to be accurate and is provided in good faith to comply with applicable federal and state laws. However, no warranty or representation with respect to such information is intended or given; and it is the responsibility of the user to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

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