Calling all scientists: Is this sand safe (MSDS sheet)

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muskieboy

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Saw this posted in another forum. Just reposing here in hope of getting more responses. (pyrrolin, if your reading this I hope you don't mind)

http://www.tscstores.com/50LB-ENVIROBLAST-SANDBLASTING-SAND-P4428.aspx
(It's white in the picture but actually blackish/brown)

Original thread here.




Material Safety Data Sheet for

Enviroblast

Section 1: Material Identification and Use
Material Name: Enviroblast
Chemical Family: Anorthite group, same family as gabro
Chemical Formula: Albite, Phlogopite, Ilmenite, Hematite, Apaite, Spinel
Material Use: Abrasive blasting, Epoxy Flooring, other

Section 2: Chemical Analysis
Typical Chemical Analysis
Elements % weight
Si02 * 45.10
AL2O3 27.60
FE2O3 7.54
MgO 4.84
CaO 6.88
Na2O 4.05
K2O 0.68
T1O2 2.27
MnO 0.02
P205 0.03
Cr203 0.11
Ignition Loss (1100 c) 0.16
Others 0.72
Total 100.00%

Mineralogical Analysis
Minerals % weight
Plagioclase 74.98
(Na, Ca)A12, Si3, O8
Ilmenite 5.93
(FeTio3)
Hematite 3.73
(Fe2O3)
Spinel 6.50
([(Mg, Fe)O, A12O3])
Other Aluminosilicates 8.86
Total 100.0%

*More than 99.9% of the silica is chemically bonded. Typical free silica is less than 0.1%.


Material Safety Data Sheet for Enviroblast

Section 3
Physical Properties

Color Dark Grey/dark brown
Grain Shape Sub angular
Hardness 6.0 – 6.5 MOHS
Specific Gravity 2.95
Bulk Density 1474 – 1522 Kg/M3 (92-95 lbs/ft3)
Odor None
Evaporation Rate N/A
Water Solubility N/A

Section 4
Fire and Explosion Data

Product is non-flammable and non-explosive

Section 5
Health Hazard Data

Exposure Limits 10 mg/m3 total dusts
5mg/m3 breathable dusts
Overexposure Treat as nuisance dust
First Aid Use water for clean out
Hazard Material Typical free silica is less than 0.1%

Section 6
Reactivity Data

Product is stable under normal conditions of use, storage and transportation

Section 7
Spill, leak and disposal procedures

No special procedures required for clean up. Use standard method same as sand and stone.

Section 8
Control Measures

Use appropriate certified respiratory protection when exposure limits may be exceeded.
Maintain sufficient ventilation to allow visual contact with work surfaces.
Appropriate abrasive blaster’s protective equipment is required.


Material Safety Data Sheet for Enviroblast


Section 9
Special Precautions

Keep product dry and free of all contamination to assure free flow.
Use an appropriate safety screen over fill hatch blasting pot.
Breathable dust may be generated during cleaning operations. Wet down material before cleanup to lessen dust impact.

Section 10
Dustnet

DustNet is a product to favor the reduction of breathable, visible dusts and is not harmful for the health. DustNet is manufactured by Enviro-Mates International, Pensacola, Florida USA.

Section 11
Preparation Date of M.S.D.S.

Prepared by: Mr. Bill Esser

Effective Date: February 01, 2013
 
Its stable, non reactive and only harmful if inhaled as a dust. Looks like it should be safe but a agree to test it on some cheap guys to be safe. And rinse it in tank water first since contamination may be present

Sent from the mars rover
 
A member on another forum (where I got the msds) is currently testing it out it a 10g with guppies. So far he said its fine but I'm still awaiting a update.

I can't decide between white or black though. ;) What do you guys think? I currently have a black background.

Pic of what it looks like. (again not my pic)
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I wouldn't use it 27% Aluminum Oxide and 8% Iron Oxide (rust). I'll pass.
 
I wouldn't use it 27% Aluminum Oxide and 8% Iron Oxide (rust). I'll pass.

From my scuba instruction and experience, aluminum oxide is harmless to fish and people alike (as far as toxicity goes). I dont think iron oxide is dangerous unless it actually dissolves into the water.

OP have you tried it yet?
 
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