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Material Safety Data Sheet for Desofin™
Miller & Engelhardt Desofin, Ltd. ,2400 Stroke Drive, Lake Havasu City, Az 86406
MSDS IDENTIFICATION NUMBER     
                                                                            
                                                                 

ME-001
 DATE ISSUED
10/05/95

DATE REVISED                 
01/10/2006                                   
                                                     
 ISSUED BY


RHH
EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBER

MILLER & ENGELHARDT DESOFIN, LTD.
(928) 453-7050
(928) 415-0551
I. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
CHEMICAL NAME: Trade Secret
CHEMICAL FAMILY: Inorganic halogen salts
TRADE NAME: DesofinTM  brand Grain Refining Compound
FORMULA: Trade Secret
II. HAZARDOUS CONSTITUENTS
CONSTITUENTS
PERCENT
CAS NUMBER
NIOS
RTECS

NUMBER
EXPOSURE LIMITS(asMg/m)
OSHA TWA
ACGIH TLV
Inorganic Halogen Salt
(Trade Secret)
90 to 99 %
    
2.5
2.5
Hygroscopic Inorganic Compound
(Trade Secret)

1 to 10%
    
Not Listed
Not Listed
*Many substances do not have a unique exposure limit.   The absence of an exposure limit does not lessen consideration for exposure risk.  
In the absence of specific information, professional judgement may be required.
III. SARA TITLE III REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
ELEMENT
 None
N/A
SUBJECT TO SECTION 313 REPORTING
N/A
III. PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
              FREEZING POINT: Not Applicable
     VAPOR PRESSURE (mmHg): Not Applicable
               MELTING POINT:530  C
     VAPOR DENSITY (AIR=1): Not Applicable
              BOILING POINT: Decomposes at 615  C
      DENSITY( H2O=1): 2.50-2.55
              SUBLIMES @: Not Apllicable
       SOLUBILITY IN WATER: 0.45g/100cc @20  C
              EVAPORATION RATE : Not Applicable
       % VOLATILES  BY VOLUME: NONE
   
 
FLASH POINT (WITH TEST METHOD)
 None
FLAMMABLE (EXPLOSIVE) LIMITS V/V%
 None LEL: None; UEL: None
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
 This material is noncombustible. Use extinguishing media appropriate to the
surrounding fire.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES
 If this material is involved in a fire-fighting task, use a full-face, air -supplied, positive
pressure respiratory device to protect against exposure to hydrogen halogen and
fumes of halogen salts.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS
 No unusual fire or explosion hazards are associated with this material.
GENERAL REACTIVITY
 This product is a stable material.
INCOMPATIBILITY (MATERIALS TO AVOID)
 Contact with acids liberates hydrogen halogen gas that is toxic and corrosive.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
 During melting operations and at elevated temperatures, various fluoride compounds
will be liberated including, but not limited to hydrogen halogen. Toxic fumes of Na2O
will also be emitted.
VI. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
PRIMARY ROUTE(S) OF EXPOSURE
INHALATION: Inhalation halogen may result during blending, mixing, melting, pouring, crushing or grinding operations which
generate airborne particulate during use of this metal.

INGESTION: Hand, clothing and drink contact with halogen salts, dust or fume can cause ingestion of particulate during hand to
mouth activities such as eating, drinking, smoking, nail biting, etc.

SKIN: Skin contact with fluoride salts can cause irritation, redness, swelling of tissue and permanent scarring or disability.

EYES: Particulate halogen salt dust or fume can cause severe burning and swelling to the eye and surrounding tissue.   Airborne
particulate is always a problem as well as inserting fingers into the eye socket if the hand or clothing is contaminated with halogen
salts.
TOXICITY
Exposure to the dust or fume of halogen salts may present significant health hazards. Halogen salts can cause acute poisoning or
death (principally by ingestion). Skin contact and exposure to mucous membranes can cause severe irritation and tissue damage.
Nose bleeds and slow healing scars in the nasal passage have been reported. Crippling bone changes and mottling of tooth
enamel are chronic effects of exposure although they are not common among current industrial employees.
EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE
ACUTE: Ingestion halogen salts can cause severe gastric pain, internal bleeding, tissue damage and death.   Acute poisoning
from inhalation is not common.   Nose bleeds, skin irritation, eye irritation, tissue damage and slow healing scars can result if
exposure is excessive.   Halogen salts are soluble in the body fluids and sweat and are corrosive to the skin and mucous
membrane.

CHRONIC: Chronic exposure to halogen compounds has been reported to cause a calcification of bone and ligaments known as
osteosclerosis (hardening of the bone due to deposition of halogen) and mottling of tooth enamel although neither effect is
common in industrial populations. Prolonged exposure to halogen salts may cause damage to the skin, eye and mucous
membranes
CARCINOGENIC REFERENCES
The National Toxicology Program, International Agency, lists neither this product nor its ingredients as a carcinogen for Research
on Cancer or United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY
EXPOSURE
Persons with pre-existing eye and skin disorders or damage to mucous membranes may be more susceptible to the effects of
halogen exposure. Becausehalogen salt and fume can be a respiratory irritant and has been linked to skeletal abnormalities and
gastric complications, proper screening or examinations should be conducted on individuals who may be exposed to further risk if
handling and use of this material causes excessive exposure.
VII. IIDUSTRIAL HYGIENE CONTROL MEASURES
VENTILATION
 Local exhaust ventilation should be used to control exposure to airborne halogen compounds whenever possible.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
 Use NIOSH approved respirators as specified by an industrial Hygienist or qualified Safety Professional. Lung function tests are
recommended for users of negative pressure devices.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES
 Wear gloves to prevent hand contact with halogen compounds. Gauntlet-type gloves are recommended and, where halogen
containing solutions or acids are used, the gloves should be acid resistant.
EYE PROTECTION
 Wear safety glasses, chemical goggles (plastic lens) or full-face shield when handling halogen compounds. Do not wear contact
lenses.
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
 Protective clothing such as uniforms, disposable coveralls, safety shoes, etc. may be required during handling operations as
appropriate to the circumstances of exposure. For increased protection it may by advisable to wear acid resistant jacket, boots,
trousers, etc. as appropriate.
RECOMMENDED MONITORING
PROCEDURES
 ENVIRONMENTAL SURVEILLANCE:
Exposure to the elements identified in
Section II can be best determined by
having air samples taken in the
employees breathing zone, work area
or department.
 MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Lung function tests, chest x-rays and routine physical
examination may be useful to determine effects of dust or fume exposure.
IX. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IF MATERIAL IS
RELEASED OR SPILLED
 If the DesofinTM compound is spilled from its containing capsule, clean-up should be conducted with a vacuum system utilizing a
high efficiency particulate air filtration system. Caution should be taken to minimize airborne generation of powder or dust and
avoid contamination of the air and water. Spills of halogen containing solutions or acids should be neutralized by careful additions
of lime slurry, soda ash or other alkali. Small amounts may be treated by using excess water to reduce acidity. Caution must be
taken during neutralization to avoid exposure to halogen gases or other halogen compounds generated.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD
 State or federal regulations may require specific labeling, packing, storage, transportation and disposal procedures. Contact an
Environmental Engineer or consultant familiar with waste disposal regulations.
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS
 Halogen compounds may have significant impact on air and water quality. airborne emissions, spills and releases to the
environment (discharge to streams, sewer systems, ground water, surface soil, etc.) should be controlled immediately. If such
potential for a spill or release exists it is advisable to develop an emergency spill response plan. It is also advisable to consider
monitoring ambient air as well as any effluent which may contain fluorides if potential exists for damage to aquatic or terrestrial
ecosystems.
X. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
 This product must be handled accordingly to the size, shape and quantity of material involved. Drums may require use of hoists,
cranes, etc. Powder or liquid handling should be conducted to minimize employee contact and spill release potential. Wash hands
prior to eating or smoking.
STORAGE PRECAUTIONS
 Store this product in a dry area. Do not store adjacent to acids. Keep away from contact with food or food products.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

                                             DesofinTM   brand Grain refining Compound

DANGER! INHALATION OF DUST OR FUME MAY CAUSE SERIOUS LUNG INJURY, SKIN, EYE AND MUCOUS MEMBRANE
IRRITATION MAY OCCUR. MAY BE FATAL IF SWALLOWED.



Inhalation of dust or fume may cause severe irritation to the lung, nose or throat.   Skin, eye and mucous membrane irritation may be
caused from contact with dust or fume.   Halogen salts can cause corrosive effects on tissue and nose bleeds with painful, slow healing
scars.

Avoid breathing dust or fume.   If the use of this product produces dust or fume, use appropriate ventilation controls and/or personal
protective equipment.   For additional information refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for this product.

Inhalation of Halogen Salts (dust or fume), ingestion or skin contact, requires immediate attention and may require medical assistance.   
Contact with the salt requires copious washing with clean water.   Excessive inhalation requires immediate removal to fresh air,
administration of oxygen and medical assistance.