Blue sparkle dust (Silica??)

[Snickers]

I was talking to a friend about choices for chinchilla dust. I told him about blue cloud dust vs blue sparkle. My question does blue sparkle contain silica? He doesn't own chinchillas.

 

[Cuddlebug]

Good question. I would like to know, too.

 

[ticklechin]

This is the MSDS for Blue Sparkle from Calvert Corporation in Calvert, KS, no silica.

Section 1
Manufacturer's Name: Calvert Corporation
Address: Rt. 1 Box 153-B Calvert, KS 67622
Telephone Number for Information: (913) 877-5221
Date Prepared: 7/18/91

Section II - Hazardous Ingredients/Identity Information
Hazardous Components (Specific Chemical Identity; Common Name(s)): NONE

Section III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Boiling Point: NONE
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg.): NONE
Vapor Density (AIR = 1): NONE
Specific Gravity: 2.4
Melting Point: 0
Evaporation Rate (Butyl-Acetate = 1): 0
Solubility in Water: NO
Appearance and Odor: Gray vitreous shards, odorless

Section IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point (Method Used): NO
Extinguishing Media: N/A
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: N/A
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: NONE

Section V - Reactivity Data
Stability: StableConditions to Avoid: NONE
Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid): NONE
Hazardous Decomposition or Byproducts: NONE
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
Conditions to Avoid: NONE

Section VI - Health Hazard Data
Health Hazards (Acute and Chronic): NONE - Volcanic ash particle structure is amorphous and contains no free silica
Signs and Symptoms of Exposure: NONE
Emergency and First Aid Procedures: N/A

Section VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Steps to be Taken in Case Materials is Released or Spilled: NONE (NOT HAZARDOUS)
Waste Disposal Method: Ordinary
Precautions to be Taken in Handling and Storing: Ordinary
Other Precautions: NONE

Section VIII - Control Measures
Respiratory Protection (Specify Type): Mineral is Inert, but masks may be worn under dusty conditions
Ventilations: Local Exhaust: Under certain conditions
Protective Gloves: NO
Eye Protection: NO
Other Protective Clothing or Equipment: NO
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[Snickers]

Dawn - thank you.

 

[Cuddlebug]

Thanks!