PRODUCT NAME: Sil Sand SYNONYMS:

Silica Sand, Quartz, Crystalline Silica, Silica Dioxide SECTION 1 PRODUCT USES Filter Sand Golf Course Sand Silica Flour Foundry Sand Play Sand Sport Surface Glass Sand Sandblasting Sand Traction Sand

SECTION 2 SUPPLIER INFORMATION

SIL INDUSTRIAL MINERALS INC.

8635 Stadium Road Edmonton Alberta T5H 3X1

HEAD OFFICE: FAX: PLANT: EMERGENCY:

(780) 478-7171 (780) 420-6607 (780) 796-3939 (780) 914-7454

SECTION 3 HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS CAS Registry Number: 14808 - 60 - 7 LC50: NOT AVAILABLE Item #: LD50: 1406 NOT AVAILABLE

SECTION 4 PHYSICAL DATA Physical State: Odour Threshold: Vapour Pressure: Evaporation Rate: Freezing Point: Coefficient of Water/Oil Distribution Solid Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Appearance & Odour: Specific Gravity: Vapour Density: Melting Point: Ph: Odourless Granular Sand 2.6 (Approximate) Not Applicable 40000 F (Approx. 2,2000C) 7.3

SECTION 5 FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD Conditions of Flammability: Flash Point: Lower Flammable Limit: Explosion Data (Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact): Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Means of Extinction: Upper Flammable Limit: Auto-Ignition Temperature: Explosive Data (Sensitivity to Static Discharge): Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable

SECTION 6 REACTIVITY DATA Conditions under which the product is chemically unstable Substance or class of substance with which the product is incompatible Conditions of reactivity Hazardous decomposition products Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable

SECTION 7 TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES Skin Contact Skin Absorption Eye Contact Ingestion Inhalation (Acute and chronic) No effect No effect No long-term effect other than dust discomfort No effect Respiratory diseases may develop such as silicosis, pneumoconiosis and pulmonary fibrosis. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has classified Crystalline Silica as Group 1. The Agency states there is sufficient evidence of carcinogenicity in humans. Reference: IARC Monograph 68. Crystalline Quartz TLV-TWA = 0.1 mg/cubic M (respirable dust) Indices for 1987 1988 American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists.

Exposure Limits ACGIH TLV:

NIOSH has recommended that the permissible exposure limit should be changed to 50 micrograms respirable free silica per cubic meter of air (50mg/cubic M) averaged over a work shift of up to 10 hours per day, 40 hours per week. The NIOSH Criteria Document for Crystalline Silica should be consulted for more detailed information.

SECTION 8 PREVENTIVE MEASURES Use local exhaust to control dust dispersion. For respiratory protection, use an air supplied respirator or other conventional particulate respiratory protection based on considerations of airborne concentrations and duration of exposure. For more information, consult the following standards: 1. American National Standard Institute (ANSI 2.88.2) 2. Occupational Health & Safety Act General Safety Regulations, 448/83 Section 95 3. Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA 30CFR Part 56) Safety glasses should be worn to prevent dust in eyes. In case of spill, vacuum spillage and dispose of waste in containers or slurry to avoid re-dispersion. Store in silos or bags

SECTION 9 FIRST AID MEASURES Eye Contact Inhalation A water wash will remove particles. Remove from contaminated area. If shortness of breath or other breathing problems persist, consult a physician.

SECTION 10 PREPARATION INFORMATION Prepared By: SIL INDUSTRIAL MINERALS INC. Date Prepared: May 25, 1989 Phone: Date Amended: (780) 478-7171 April 13, 2004 MSDS No. : 007

The data in this Material Safety Data Sheet related only to the specific material designated herein and does not relate to use in combination with any other material or in any process. The information set forth herein is based on technical data that Sil Industrial Minerals Inc. believes reliable. It is intended for use by persons having technical skills and at their own discretion and risk. Since conditions of use are outside our control, we make no warranties, expressed or implied, and assume no liability in connection with any use of this information. Any use of this data and information must be determined by the user to be in accordance with Federal, Provincial and/or Municipal laws and regulations.