MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Product Name: CHAMPION
Section 1 - Producer Information
DIAMOND PRODUCTS, INC.
EMERGENCY PHONE: (406)449-6570
1216 Bozeman Avenue INFOTRAC: 1-800-535-5053
Helena, MT 59601
DATE: March, 2002
Section II - Hazardous Ingredients
HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS
CAS#
PEL(TWA)
TLV
CARCINOGEN
Sodium Metasilicate
8834-92-0
2.0 mg/m3
2.0 mg/m3
NO
Section III - Physical Data
Boiling Point: N/A
Specific Gravity: 0.69 g/cc
Melting Point: >300oC
Solubility in Water: Very soluble
% Volatile by wt: None
pH: 1% solution, 11-12
Appearance and Odor: White crystalline powder with citrus odor.
Section IV - Fire and Explosion Data
Flash Point: Nonflammable
Flammable limits in Air, % by Vol.
Upper: NA
Lower: NA
Extinguishing Media: N/A
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Toxic gases from thermal decomposition, see "Hazardous Decomposition
Products."
Section V- Reactivity Data
Stability: Stable
Conditions to avoid: None
Incompatibility: Acids and oxidizers
Hazardous Decomposition By-products: Chlorine gas, and other toxic gases may be released during thermal
decomposition.
Conditions Contributing to Hazardous Polymerization: Will not polymerize.
Section VI - Health Hazard Data
ROUTES OF EXPOSURE
Inhalation: Dusts may cause some irritation.
Skin Contact: May cause irritation
Eye Contact: May cause irritation and possible eye damage.
Ingestion: May cause irritation and burning of mucous membranes of the mouth, throat, esophagus and stomach if
ingested in large enough quantities.
Signs and Symptoms of Exposure: Burning and irritation in all areas of exposure.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure: None known.
EMERGENCY FIRST AID PROCEDURES
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. If dusts have been inhaled, seek med