Safety Data Sheet

Perlite
Revision 4, Date 02 Jul 21
1. IDENTIFICATION

Product Name Perlite

Other Names Expanded perlite; Perlite MF100; Perlite MF180; Perlite, volcanic glass; Sil-Cell (All Grades)
Uses Filter aid for food, chemical, pharmaceutical industries, cosmetics and other industrial applications.
Chemical Family No Data Available
Chemical Formula Unspecified
Chemical Name Perlite, expanded
Product Description This product contains <0.1% respirable crystalline silica (RCS).

Contact Details of the Supplier of this Safety Data Sheet

Organisation Location Telephone
Redox Ltd 2 Swettenham Road +61-2-97333000
Minto NSW 2566
Australia

Redox Ltd 11 Mayo Road +64-9-2506222

Wiri Auckland 2104
New Zealand

Redox Inc. 3960 Paramount Boulevard +1-424-675-3200

Suite 107
Lakewood CA 90712
USA
Redox Chemicals Sdn Bhd Level 2, No. 8, Jalan Sapir 33/7 +60-3-5614-2111
Seksyen 33, Shah Alam Premier Industrial Park
40400 Shah Alam
Sengalor, Malaysia

Emergency Contact Details

For emergencies only; DO NOT contact these companies for general product advice.
Organisation Location Telephone
Poisons Information Centre Westmead NSW 1800-251525
131126
Chemcall Australia 1800-127406
+64-4-9179888
Chemcall Malaysia +64-4-9179888

Chemcall New Zealand 0800-243622

+64-4-9179888
National Poisons Centre New Zealand 0800-764766

CHEMTREC USA & Canada 1-800-424-9300 CN723420

+1-703-527-3887

2. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION

Poisons Schedule (Aust) Not Scheduled

Globally Harmonised System

Redox Ltd Australia New Zealand Malaysia

Corporate Office Sydney Phone +61 2 9733 3000 Adelaide Auckland Kuala Lumpur
Locked Bag 15 Minto NSW 2566 Australia Fax +61 2 9733 3111 Brisbane Christchurch USA
2 Swettenham Road Minto NSW 2566 Australia E-mail [email protected] Melbourne Hawke’s Bay Los Angeles
All Deliveries: 4 Holmes Road Minto NSW 2566 Australia Web www.redox.com Perth UK Oakland
ABN 92 000 762 345 Sydney London Mexico
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Hazard Classification NOT hazardous according to the criteria of the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and
Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)

Signal Word None

National Transport Commission (Australia)

Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail (ADG Code)

Dangerous Goods Classification NOT Dangerous Goods according to the criteria of the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous
Goods by Road & Rail (ADG Code)

Environmental Protection Authority (New Zealand)

Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Amendment Act 2015

HSNO Classifications Health 6.4A Substances that are irritating to the eye
Hazards

3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Ingredients
Chemical Entity Formula CAS Number Proportion
Perlite (amorphous alumina silicate) Unspecified 93763-70-3 >99.9 %
Respirable Crystalline Silica (Quartz, Cristobalite) SiO2 14808-60-7 <0.1 %

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Description of necessary measures according to routes of exposure

Swallowed IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth with water, then give plenty of water to drink. If vomiting occurs give further water. Get
medical advice/attention.
Eye IF IN EYES: Immediately flush eyes with running water for several minutes, holding eyelids open and occasionally
lifting the upper and lower lids. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing for at least 15
minutes. In all cases of eye contamination, it is a sensible precaution to seek medical advice/attention.
Skin IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. If skin
irritation occurs, get medical advice/attention.
Inhaled IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing until fully recovered.
Remove contaminated clothing and loosen remaining clothing. If respiratory symptoms persist, get medical
advice/attention.
Advice to Doctor Treat symptomatically.
Medical Conditions Aggravated May aggravate pre-existing respiratory conditions.
by Exposure

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

General Measures If safe to do so, move undamaged containers from fire area.
Flammability Conditions Non-combustible; Material does not burn.
*Perlite is a fully oxidized non-flammable mineral.
Extinguishing Media If material is involved in a fire, use appropriate extinguishing media for surrounding conditions.
*Do not scatter spilled material with high-pressure water streams.
Fire and Explosion Hazard Non-flammable.

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Hazardous Products of No hazardous thermal decomposition.

Combustion
Special Fire Fighting Contain runoff from fire control or dilution water - Runoff may pollute waterways.
Instructions
Personal Protective Equipment Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). Structural firefighters’ protective clothing will only
provide limited protection.
Flash Point No Data Available
Lower Explosion Limit No Data Available
Upper Explosion Limit No Data Available
Auto Ignition Temperature No Data Available
Hazchem Code No Data Available

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

General Response Procedure Ensure adequate ventilation. Do not touch or walk through spilled material - Risk of slippage. Avoid generating dust.
Avoid breathing dust and contact with eyes, skin and clothing.
Clean Up Procedures With clean shovel, place material into clean, dry container and cover loosely; move containers from spill area. Reuse,
if possible, or dispose of waste in compliance with current regulations (see SECTION 13).
*Avoid dry sweeping. Wet sweep or vacuum to avoid dust generation.
Containment Stop leak if safe to do so – Prevent entry into waterways, drains or confined areas. Prevent dust cloud.
Decontamination Wash surfaces well with soap and water.
Environmental Precautionary Prevent entry into drains and waterways.
Measures
Evacuation Criteria Spill or leak area should be isolated immediately. Keep unauthorised personnel away.
Personal Precautionary Use personal protective equipment as required (see SECTION 8).
Measures

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling Safety showers and eyewash facilities should be provided within the immediate work area for emergency use. Ensure
adequate ventilation. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Minimise dust
generation and accumulation. Avoid breathing dust and contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Do not ingest. Use
personal protective equipment as required (see SECTION 8).
Storage Store in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place, out of direct sunlight. Keep container tightly closed when not in use.
Protect from moisture. Keep away from odorous and incompatible materials (see SECTION 10).
Container Keep in the original, properly labelled container.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

General No specific exposure standards are available for this product. For dusts from solid substances without specific
occupational exposure standards:
- Safe Work Australia Exposure Standard (Nuisance dusts): 8 hr TWA = 10 mg/m3 (measured as inhalable dust).
- New Zealand WES (Particulates not otherwise classified): TWA = 10 mg/m3; TWA = 3 mg/m3 (respirable dust).
COMPONENT: Silica - Crystalline (Quartz/Cristobalite):
- Safe Work Australia Exposure Standard (respirable dust): 0.05 mg/m3; Known to have carcinogenic potential for
humans (Carc. 1A).
- New Zealand Workplace Exposure Standard (respirable dust) [Next review 2022]: 0.05 mg/m3; Quartz and
cristobalite are confirmed carcinogens (6.7A).
Exposure Limits No Data Available
Biological Limits No information available.
Engineering Measures A system of local and/or general exhaust is recommended to keep employee exposures as low as possible. Local
exhaust ventilation is generally preferred because it can control the emissions of the contaminant at its source,
preventing dispersion of it into the general work area.

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Personal Protection Equipment - Respiratory protection: In case of inadequate ventilation, wear respiratory protection. Recommended: Dust
mask/particulate filter respirator (refer to AS/NZS 1715 & 1716).
- Eye/face protection: Wear appropriate eye protection to avoid eye contact. Recommended: Safety glasses with
side-shields or safety goggles.
- Hand protection: Handle with gloves. Recommended: Impervious gloves.
- Skin/body protection: Wear appropriate personal protective clothing to avoid skin contact. Recommended:
industrial work clothing.
Special Hazards Precaustions No information available.
Work Hygienic Practices Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Always wash hands before smoking, eating, drinking or using
the toilet. Wash contaminated clothing and other protective equipment before storage or re-use. Routine
housekeeping should be instituted to ensure that dusts do not accumulate on surfaces.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Physical State Solid

Appearance Powder or granules
Odour Odourless or neutral
Colour White to off-white/grey
pH 5.5 - 9.0 (10% slurry in distilled water)
Vapour Pressure No Data Available
Relative Vapour Density No Data Available
Boiling Point No Data Available
Melting Point 1,250 - 1,350 °C
Freezing Point No Data Available
Solubility Negligible solubility in water (0.1 g/l) 20°C
Specific Gravity 2.2 - 2.5
Flash Point No Data Available
Auto Ignition Temp No Data Available
Evaporation Rate No Data Available
Bulk Density 90 – 190 kg/m3
Corrosion Rate No Data Available
Decomposition Temperature No Data Available
Density No Data Available
Specific Heat No Data Available
Molecular Weight No Data Available
Net Propellant Weight No Data Available
Octanol Water Coefficient No Data Available
Particle Size No Data Available
Partition Coefficient No Data Available
Saturated Vapour Concentration No Data Available
Vapour Temperature No Data Available
Viscosity No Data Available
Volatile Percent No Data Available
VOC Volume No Data Available
Additional Characteristics No information available.
Potential for Dust Explosion Non-combustible material.
Fast or Intensely Burning No information available.
Characteristics
Flame Propagation or Burning No information available.
Rate of Solid Materials

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Non-Flammables That Could No information available.

Contribute Unusual Hazards to a
Fire
Properties That May Initiate or Non-combustible; Material does not burn.
Contribute to Fire Intensity
Reactions That Release Gases No hazardous thermal decomposition.
or Vapours
Release of Invisible Flammable No information available.
Vapours and Gases

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

General Information No information available.

Chemical Stability Stable under normal conditions.
Conditions to Avoid Avoid generating dust.
Materials to Avoid Incompatible/reactive with Hydrofluoric acid (HF).
Hazardous Decomposition Reacts with Hydrofluoric acid to form toxic Silicon tetrafluoride gas.
Products
Hazardous Polymerisation Will not occur.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

General Information Information on possible routes of exposure:

- Ingestion: Ingestion of this product may irritate the gastric tract, causing nausea and vomiting.
- Eye contact: May cause mechanical irritation/abrasion.
- Skin contact: Prolonged or repeated contact may cause (mechanical) irritation, redness and itching.
- Inhalation: May cause irritation to mucous membranes and upper airways, with coughing, sneezing and breathing
difficulties. May aggravate pre-existing respiratory conditions.
Chronic effects: Not expected to cause chronic health effects. These products contain less than 0.1% respirable
crystalline silica. Long term inhalation of respirable crystalline silica can cause disabling lung disease (silicosis).
Carcinogen Category None

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Ecotoxicity Chemically inert in the environment.

Persistence/Degradability No information available.
Mobility No information available.
Environmental Fate Prevent entry into drains and waterways.
Bioaccumulation Potential No information available.
Environmental Impact No Data Available

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

General Information Dispose of contents/container in approved landfill and in accordance with local/regional/national regulations.
Special Precautions for Land Fill No information available.

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14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Land Transport (Australia)

ADG Code

Proper Shipping Name Perlite

Class No Data Available
Subsidiary Risk(s) No Data Available
No Data Available
UN Number No Data Available
Hazchem No Data Available
Pack Group No Data Available
Special Provision No Data Available
Comments NON-DANGEROUS GOODS: Not regulated for LAND transport.

Land Transport (Malaysia)

ADR Code

Proper Shipping Name Perlite

Class No Data Available
Subsidiary Risk(s) No Data Available
No Data Available
UN Number No Data Available
Hazchem No Data Available
Pack Group No Data Available
Special Provision No Data Available
Comments NON-DANGEROUS GOODS: Not regulated for LAND transport.

Land Transport (New Zealand)

NZS5433

Proper Shipping Name Perlite

Class No Data Available
Subsidiary Risk(s) No Data Available
No Data Available
UN Number No Data Available
Hazchem No Data Available
Pack Group No Data Available
Special Provision No Data Available
Comments NON-DANGEROUS GOODS: Not regulated for LAND transport.

Land Transport (United States of America)

US DOT

Proper Shipping Name Perlite

Class No Data Available
Subsidiary Risk(s) No Data Available
No Data Available
UN Number No Data Available
Hazchem No Data Available
Pack Group No Data Available
Special Provision No Data Available

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Comments NON-DANGEROUS GOODS: Not regulated for LAND transport.

Sea Transport
IMDG Code

Proper Shipping Name Perlite

Class No Data Available
Subsidiary Risk(s) No Data Available
UN Number No Data Available
Hazchem No Data Available
Pack Group No Data Available
Special Provision No Data Available
EMS No Data Available
Marine Pollutant No
Comments NON-DANGEROUS GOODS: Not regulated for SEA transport.

Air Transport
IATA DGR

Proper Shipping Name Perlite

Class No Data Available
Subsidiary Risk(s) No Data Available
UN Number No Data Available
Hazchem No Data Available
Pack Group No Data Available
Special Provision No Data Available
Comments NON-DANGEROUS GOODS: Not regulated for AIR transport.

National Transport Commission (Australia)

Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail (ADG Code)

Dangerous Goods Classification NOT Dangerous Goods according to the criteria of the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous
Goods by Road & Rail (ADG Code)

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

General Information No Data Available

Poisons Schedule (Aust) Not Scheduled

Environmental Protection Authority (New Zealand)

Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Amendment Act 2015

Approval Code HSR002503

HSR003043 (Revoked)

National/Regional Inventories

Australia (AIIC) Listed

Canada (DSL) Not Determined

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Canada (NDSL) Not Determined

China (IECSC) Not Determined

Europe (EINECS) 618-970-4

Europe (REACh) Not Determined

Japan (ENCS/METI) Not Determined

Korea (KECI) Not Determined

Malaysia (EHS Register) Not Determined

New Zealand (NZIoC) Listed

Philippines (PICCS) Not Determined

Switzerland (Giftliste 1) Not Determined

Switzerland (Inventory of Notified Not Determined

Substances)

Taiwan (NCSR) Not Determined

USA (TSCA) Not Determined

16. OTHER INFORMATION

Related Product Codes PERLIT0020, PERLIT0040, PERLIT0200, PERLIT0400, PERLIT0500, PERLIT0600, PERLIT0610, PERLIT0700,
PERLIT0710, PERLIT1000, PERLIT1001, PERLIT1002, PERLIT1003, PERLIT1004, PERLIT1005, PERLIT1010,
PERLIT1018, PERLIT1025, PERLIT1030, PERLIT1110, PERLIT1118, PERLIT1125, PERLIT2000, PERLIT2600,
PERLIT3000, PERLIT3500, PERLIT4000, PERLIT5000, PERLIT5100, PERLIT6000, PERLIT6001, PERLIT6100,
PERLIT7100, PERLIT8100, PERLIT9000, PERLIT9100, PERLIT9105
Revision 4
Revision Date 02 Jul 2021
Reason for Issue SDS updated
Key/Legend < Less Than
> Greater Than
AICS Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances
atm Atmosphere
CAS Chemical Abstracts Service (Registry Number)
cm² Square Centimetres
CO2 Carbon Dioxide
COD Chemical Oxygen Demand
deg C (°C) Degrees Celcius
EPA (New Zealand) Environmental Protection Authority of New Zealand
deg F (°F) Degrees Farenheit
g Grams
g/cm³ Grams per Cubic Centimetre
g/l Grams per Litre
HSNO Hazardous Substance and New Organism
IDLH Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health
immiscible Liquids are insoluable in each other.
inHg Inch of Mercury
inH2O Inch of Water
K Kelvin
kg Kilogram
kg/m³ Kilograms per Cubic Metre
lb Pound
LC50 LC stands for lethal concentration. LC50 is the concentration of a material in air which causes the death of
50% (one half) of a group of test animals. The material is inhaled over a set period of time, usually 1 or 4 hours.
LD50 LD stands for Lethal Dose. LD50 is the amount of a material, given all at once, which causes the death of 50%
(one half) of a group of test animals.
ltr or L Litre

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m³ Cubic Metre
mbar Millibar
mg Milligram
mg/24H Milligrams per 24 Hours
mg/kg Milligrams per Kilogram
mg/m³ Milligrams per Cubic Metre
Misc or Miscible Liquids form one homogeneous liquid phase regardless of the amount of either component
present.
mm Millimetre
mmH2O Millimetres of Water
mPa.s Millipascals per Second
N/A Not Applicable
NIOSH National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
NOHSC National Occupational Heath and Safety Commission
OECD Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Oz Ounce
PEL Permissible Exposure Limit
Pa Pascal
ppb Parts per Billion
ppm Parts per Million
ppm/2h Parts per Million per 2 Hours
ppm/6h Parts per Million per 6 Hours
psi Pounds per Square Inch
R Rankine
RCP Reciprocal Calculation Procedure
STEL Short Term Exposure Limit
TLV Threshold Limit Value
tne Tonne
TWA Time Weighted Average
ug/24H Micrograms per 24 Hours
UN United Nations
wt Weight

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