Material Safety Data Sheet	U.S. Department of Labor	
May be used to comply with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910 1200. Standard must be consulted for specific requirements.	Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(Non-Mandatory Form)
Form Approved
OMB No. 1218-0072	
IDENTITY (as Used on Label and List)      
Common Name: HI FIRE  (Ceramic Talc)       
Cas No: Mixture
Chemical Name: Mixture of hydrous Calcium, Magnesium, and  
                     Aluminum silicates.
Chemical Family: Clay Slip                                             
 Formula: Mixture                                                               	Note: Blank spaces are not permitted. If any item is not 
 applicable or no information is available, the space must be marked to indicate that.	
Section I	
Manufacturer’s name  Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc.	Emergency Telephone Number     CHEMTREC  (800) 424-9300	
Address (Number, Street, City, State and ZIP Code)
    6247 Randolph Street	Telephone Number for Information                       (800) 654-6279                         National Response Center (800) 424-8802                      	
     Commerce, California 90040-3514	Date Prepared                                                       5.31.90	
    (323) 724-7777     Fax: (323) 724-1111	Signature of Preparer (optional)	
Section II—Hazardous Ingredients/Identity Information	
Hazardous Components (Specific Chemical Identity, Common Name(s)) 	
OSHA PEL	
ACGIH TLV	Other Limits Recommended	
% (optional)	

                               	

	

HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS: (MIXTURES)                                                   %                              TLV	
     No acute hazardous ingredients in sufficient quantity to be toxic or hazardous in liquid form. Some of the ingredients         	
     contain free silica. Prolonged inhalation in a dried form may cause delayed lung injury (Silicosis).	
	
Section III—Physical/Chemical Characteristics	
Boiling Point     N.A.		Specific Gravity (H20 = 1)     Approx. 2		
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg)     N.A.		Melting Point     N.A.		
Vapor Density (AIR = 1)     N.A.  		Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1)     N.A.		
Solubility in Water     N.A	
Appearance and Odor      Thin brown paste.	
Section IV—Fire and Explosion Hazard Data	
Flash Point (Method Used)               	Flammable Limits	LEL     N.A.	UEL      N.A.	
Extinguishing Media     Water, fog, flood, CO2, and dry chemical. 	
Special Fire Fighting Procedures     Wear self contained breathing apparatus. 	
	
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards     Burning product may produce hazardous fumes. 	

Section V—Reactivity Data	
Stability	Unstable     [  ]		Conditions to Avoid     N.A.	
	Stable         [X]			
Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid)     N.A.	
Hazardous Decomposition or Byproducts     Fire may produce hazardous fumes.	
Hazardous 
Polymerization	May Occur           [  ]		Conditions to Avoid     N.A.	
	Will Not Occur     [X]			
Section VI—Health Hazard Data	
Route(s) of Entry	Inhalation: Remove to fresh air.
Eyes: Flush with plenty of water. Get medical attention, if irritation persists.	Skin: Wash off with water.
Ingestion: Unlikely to cause outward effects.		
Health Hazards (Acute and Chronic)     	
     Acute     N.A.     	
     Chronic Overexposure     prolonged inhalation may cause delayed lung injury     	
Carcinogenicity	NTP?	IARC Monographs?	OSHA Regulated?	
	
Signs and Symptoms of Exposure	
	
Medical Conditions 
Generally Aggravated by Exposure     N.A.	
	
Emergency and First Aid Procedures	
	
Section VII—Precautions for Safe Handling and Use	
Steps to Be Taken in Case Material Is Released or Spilled     Wipe up spill and handle as normal solid waste. 	

Waste Disposal Method     Dispose of according to state and local regulations.	
	
Precautions to Be Taken in Handling and Storing     Keep container closed when not in use.   	
	
Other Precautions     Avoid generating dust/mist.	
	
Section VII—Control Measures	
Respiratory Protection (Specify Type)     Any NIOSH approved mist respirator.	
Ventilation	Local Exhaust                 [  ]	Special     N.A.	
	Mechanical (General)     [X]	Other     N.A.	
Protective Gloves     None special	Eye Protection     Safety glasses	
Other Protective Clothing or Equipment     None special	
Work/Hygienic Practices     N.A.	
The information herein is based on data considered accurate. 		  Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. assumes no responsibility for
However, no warranty is expressed or implied regarding                        personal injury or property damage to vendees, users or
The accuracy of these data or the results to be obtained                        third parties caused by the material. Such vendees or 
from the use thereof.	    users assume all risk associated with the use of material.