MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

Resco Products, Inc. Prepared By: Research & Development

Penn Center West Telephone No: 610-292-3535
Building 2, Suite 430 Date: 10/03/07
Pittsburgh, PA 15276 Supersedes Date: 09/02/04
Emergency Telephone No.: 412-494-4491

Section 1- Product Name

Material Name: Aluminum-Silicate Cement Bonded Castable
Intended Use: Refractory Material
Product Name: Rescocast 17
Brand Code: MIX0480
Section 2- Composition And Information On Hazardous Ingredients
Ingredient CAS No. % Weight OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV SEC 313
Crystalline Silica (Total) Not Applicable 10-30 Not Applicable Not Applicable No
3 3
Cristobalite 14464-46-1 0.30 mg/m Respirable 0.025 mg/m Respirable
0.77 mg/m3 Total
3
Tridymite 15468-32-3 0.30 mg/m Respirable Not Applicable
0.77 mg/m3 Total
3 3
Quartz 14808-60-7 0.60 mg/m Respirable 0.025 mg/m Respirable
3
1.53 mg/m Total
Calcium Aluminate Cement 12042-68-1 15-40 Not Established (2) Not Established (3) No
Notes: (1) The PEL and TLV values shown above are 8-hour time-weighted averages, unless otherwise specified. (2) Particulates not
otherwise regulated 15mg/m3 total dust, and 5 mg/m3 respirable dust. (3) Particles not otherwise specified ACGIH believes that
biologically inert, insoluble, or poorly soluble particles may have adverse effects and recommends that airborne concentrations should
be kept below 3 mg/m3 respirable particles.
Section 3- Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview: No unusual fire or spill hazard. Dust may be irritating to skin, eyes, and mucous membranes.
Primary Route(s) of Entry for Particulate: Eye: Yes Skin: Yes Inhalation: Yes Ingestion: No
Potential Adverse Health Effects:
Acute: Eye: May irritate and/or abrade eyes
Skin: May irritate Skin
Inhalation: Dust of this product may be irritating to respiratory tract.
Chronic: Eye: None known
Skin: None known
Inhalation: Prolonged or repeated inhalation of dusts of this product in excess of the stated PEL or TLV
may cause lung disease (Silicosis). According to the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC),
there is sufficient evidence in humans for the carcinogenicity of inhaled crystalline silica in the form of
quartz or cristobalite from occupational sources.
Carcinogenicity: Crystalline silica inhaled in the form of quartz or cristobalite from occupational sources is carcinogenic
to humans (Group 1, IARC, NTP).
California Proposition 65: This product contains crystalline silica, a chemical known to the State of California to cause
cancer.
Signs and Symptoms of Overexposure: Coughing can result from overexposure to dust.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure to Particles: Pre-existing diseases or other conditions of the
lungs, skin, eyes, and mucous membranes.
Section 4- First Aid Measures
Eye Contact: Flush product from eyes using large amounts of water, if irritation continues, seek medical attention.
Skin Contact: Wash product from skin using soap and water, if irritation continues, seek medical attention.
Inhalation: If exposed to excessive levels of dust remove victim to fresh air. Seek medical attention if coughing or other
symptoms persist.
Ingestion: As shipped, product is not likely to be ingested, but if it occurs, do not induce vomiting. Seek medical attention.
Section 5- Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point: Not Applicable
Flammable Limits: Not Applicable
LEL: Not Applicable
UEL: Not Applicable
Autoignition Temperature: Not Applicable
Extinguishing Media: As appropriate for surrounding fire.

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Product Name: Rescocast 17 Date: 10/03/07
Fire Fighting Instructions: As appropriate for surrounding fire.
Fire Fighting Equipment: Fire fighters should wear NIOSH approved, positive pressure, self-contained breathing
apparatus (SCBA) and full protective clothing (bunker gear) when fighting fires.
Hazardous Combustion Products: None
Flame Propagation or Burning Rate of Solid Material: Not Applicable
Flammability Classification (As defined by 29 CFR 1910.1200): Not Flammable
Section 6- Accidental Release Measures
If dusts are generated during the spill, these should be collected by gently sweeping the material into a dust pan or
collecting with a vacuum device. All personnel engaged in cleanup operations should adhere to the instructions outlined in
section 8 for personal protection. Disposal of wastes from cleanup operations should be carried out in accordance to the
guidelines outlined in Section 13.
Section 7- Handling And Storage
Handling: Avoid direct contact with product or dust from product by wearing protective clothing, using approved
respiratory protection, and wearing gloves of the impermeable type.
Storage: The product should be stored in a dry location. Pallet protection such as shrink-wrap or stretch-wrap should be
kept in place until the product is required for installation.
Section 8- Exposure Control/Personal Protection
Engineering Controls: Process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering process controls may be
necessary to keep any air contaminates associated with this product within their TLVs. This is particularly true if the user
operation generates dust, vapors, or mist.
Respiratory Protection: Since this product is a proprietary mixture of unique ingredients, it does not have an established
limit for airborne concentration (PEL or TLV), which workers can routinely be exposed to without suffering adverse health
effects. This MSDS is prepared to alert customers and other users to the various components of the product and their
relative quantity and toxicity in the product as provided. The user must review his/her own circumstances and then
determine what is required to establish a respiratory protection program that meets OSHA 1910.134 requirements. If
workplace conditions warrant respiratory protection, use MSHA/NIOSH approved units as listed in the current 29 CFR
1910.134 for the existing conditions. Some type or respiratory protection is recommended even for the best conditions.
Actual respirator selection should be made after consultation with a competent health and safety professional.
Eye Protection: Industrial-type safety glasses offer some protection, goggles offer more.
Protective Gloves: Use as needed to prevent direct skin contact.
Other Protective Clothing or Equipment: Wear clothing designed to limit direct exposure to product, or dust, vapors, or
mist associated with product. If clothing becomes contaminated, it should be laundered before wearing again. Maintain
good personal hygiene. Wash hands thoroughly before eating or drinking.
Section 9- Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance: Granular mixture Vapor Pressure: Not Applicable
Odor: Earthy Odor Vapor Density: Not Applicable
Water solubility: Slight pH: Not Determined
Density (H2O=1): 2.1 Boiling Point: Not Applicable
% Volatile (By Weight@ 1800F): 0 Melting Point: Greater than 3000F
Section 10- Stability And Reactivity
Chemical Stability: This product is stable under normal conditions of shipping, storage, and installation.
Conditions to avoid: None
Incompatible Materials: None
Hazardous Decomposition: None
Hazardous Polymerization: None
Reactivity: Hydraulic Setting
Section 11- Toxicological Information
LD50 LC50
Crystalline Silica (Total)
Cristobalite No Data No Data
Tridymite No Data No Data
Quartz No Data No Data
Calcium Aluminate Cement No Data No Data
Target Organs
Crystalline Silica (Total)
Cristobalite Respiratory
Tridymite Respiratory
Quartz Respiratory
Calcium Aluminate Cement No Data
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Product Name: Rescocast 17 Date: 10/03/07
Long Term Toxicity
Crystalline Silica (Total)
Cristobalite Repeated and prolonged inhalations may cause lung disease (silicosis).
Tridymite Repeated and prolonged inhalations may cause lung disease (silicosis).
Quartz Repeated and prolonged inhalations may cause lung disease (silicosis).
Calcium Aluminate Cement No Data
Short Term Toxicity
Crystalline Silica (Total)
Cristobalite Repeated and prolonged inhalations may cause lung disease (silicosis).
Tridymite Repeated and prolonged inhalations may cause lung disease (silicosis).
Quartz Repeated and prolonged inhalations may cause lung disease (silicosis).
Calcium Aluminate Cement No Data
Section 12- Ecological Information
Accidental Release: No information has been developed regarding the ecotoxicity or environmental fate of this product.
Section 13- Disposal Considerations
Waste Disposal Method: The as manufactured refractory, or dust from this material, is not considered a hazardous
waste as defined by 40 CFR 261. However, used product (and dust generated during maintenance and tear-out
operations) may be contaminated with other hazardous substances from the particular application (for example, metals).
Therefore, appropriate waste analysis may be necessary to determine proper disposal. Waste characterization and
disposal/treatment methods should be determined by a qualified environmental professional in accordance with applicable
federal, state, and local regulations.
Section 14-Transport Information
DOT (Department of Transportation) Classification under 49 CFR 172.101: Not Regulated
UN (United Nations) Number: Not Applicable
NA (North American) Number: Not Applicable
Section 15- Regulatory Information
Resco Products, Inc. considers this product to be hazardous as defined by the OSHA Hazardous Communications
Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). Section 2 chemicals, which must be addressed, and the summary of regulatory and other
lists upon which they appear are:
INGREDIENT CAS NUMER LIST
Crystalline Silica Not Applicable
Cristobalite 14464-46-1 1,2,3,4
Tridymite 15468-32-3 1,2,3,4
Quartz 14808-60-7 1,2,3,4
Calcium Aluminate Cement 12042-68-1 4
The lists are as follows:
1. ACGIH TLV Threshold Limit Values (2007)
2. OSHA Air Contaminates- Permissible Exposure Limits
3. Canadian Domestic Substance List
4. EPA TSCA Chemical Inventory List
WHMIS Hazard Classification (Canada): D-2B
SARA Title III: Section 311/312 Hazardous Categories: Irritant
Section 16- Other Information
This information and recommendations set forth herein are taken from sources believed to be accurate as of the date
herein; however, Resco Products, Inc. makes no warranty with respect to the accuracy of the information or the suitability
of the recommendations, and assumes no liability to any user thereof.

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