MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

            SECTION 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT and COMPANY IDENTIFICATION         

             PRODUCT NAME: TRAMFLOC^® Anthracite Filter Media                                              DATE ISSUED: 06/01/02

                                                                                                                                                    SUPERSEDES: 08/25/99

             DESCRIPTION: Anthracite Coal

             TRAMFLOC, INC.

             P. 0. Box 350

             Tempe, AZ, 85280‑0350

             480-491-6895

             EMERGENCY TELEPHONE: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week,  CHEMTREC: 800‑424‑9300

             SECTION 2 ‑ COMPOSITION and INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

             CHEMICAL NAME        CAS NUMBER        OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE

                                                                                        OSHA/PEL   ACGIH/TLV

             Anthracite Coal                 8029-10-5                   2mg/M³                                            

                                                                                           (<5% silica)

             * 10 mg/M₃/ [(1% Si) 2 + 2]                                 *(>5% silica)

             SECTION 3 ‑ PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS

BOILING POINT: N/A    VAPOR PRESSURE: N/A   VAPOR DENSITY: N/A    MELTING POINT: N/A    SOLUBILITY IN WATER: N/A   APPEARANCE: Finely ground black powder.  ODOR: None    SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.37 +/ 0.2    EVAPORATION RATE: (Butyl Acetate = l) N/A

             SECTIONS 4 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

             FLASHPOINT: NA; FLAMMABLE LIMITS - LEL:  NA:  FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD: Releases carbon dioxide and, in oxygen deficiency, carbon monoxide.  DUST EXPLOSION HAZARD.

             EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water, foam, dry chemical. SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: No special procedures, except to smother.

            SECTION 5 - REACTIVITY DATA

            STABILITY: Stable    CONDITIONS TO AVOID: None    INCOMPATIBILITY (MATERIALS TO AVOID): Oxidizers    HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION/BYPRODUCTS: Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide.  HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.    CONDITIONS TO AVOID: None

            SECTION 6 - HEALTH HAZARD DATA

            ROUTE OF ENTRY: Inhalation    HEALTH HAZARDS: May contain greater than 0.1% free silica, CAS 14808-60-7, which is suspected to be a carcinogen.  ACUTE: Excessive dust exposure may cause coughing.     CHRONIC: Chronic exposure to anthracite coal dust may cause pneumoconiosis

(Anthracosilicosis; anthracosis).  Chronic exposure to dust containing silica above the PEL may cause cancer. CARCINOGENICITY: Silica - yes.  PA SPECIAL HAZARDS: N/A   PA ENVIRONMENTAL  HAZARDS: N/A   

            Product Name: TRAMFLOC^®Anthracite Filter Media

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE: Coughing    MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: Normal procedures for dust.

             SECTION 7 ‑ HANDLING AND STORAGE

             STEPS TO TAKE IN CARE OF SPILL OR RELEASE: Sweep up.  Avoid breathing excess dust.

WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Dispose as combustible solid.   PRECAUTIONS TO TAKE IN HANDLING AND STORING: Do not store near oxidizers or excessive heat.  OTHER PRECAUTIONS: None known.

              SECTION 8 ‑ EXPOSURE CONTROLS and PERSONAL PROTECTION

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Use a dust mask for exposure above the PEL or TLV.  VENTILATION: Local exhaust - yes.    GENERAL: Yes.    SPECIAL: No    OTHER: No.

PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Not necessary.  EYE PROTECTION: Safety glasses with side shields are always recommended for industrial exposures.  OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING OR EQUIPMENT: None    WORK/HYGIENE PRACTICES: Do not eat or drink anywhere that chemicals are handled or stored.

             SECTION 9 ‑ PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

             PHYSICAL STATE, COLOR AND ODOR: Black free flowing dry powder with little or no odor.

             pH as is: NA; MELTING POINT/RANGE: NA; SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.47

             WATER SOLUBILITY: Completely soluble; DENSITY: 50-60 lb/ft³

             SECTION 10 ‑ STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

             CHEMICAL STABILITY: Stable. CONDITIONS TO AVOID: None.

            MATERIALS TO AVOID: None.

           HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Oxides of carbon.

SECTION 11 ‑ TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

             ACUTE TOXICITY: Not listed as a carcinogen by IARC, NTP, OSHA or ACGIH.

             The OSHA 8‑hour TWA for total dust is 15 mg/M³ (5 mg/M³ for the respirable fraction).   

             The ACGIH TLV‑TWA is 10 mg/m³.

            IRRITANCY AND CORROSIVENESS: May be slightly irritating to skin and eyes on prolonged

             exposure.  No evidence of corrosiveness.

            SENSITIZATION: None known.

            SUBACUTE, SUBCHRONIC AND PROLONGED TOXICITY: No information available.

            EMPIRICAL DATA ON EFFECTS ON HUMANS: Considered non‑toxic in normal use.

            SECTION 12 ‑ ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION: N/A

            Product Name: TRAMFLOC^®Anthracite Filter Media

            SECTION 13 ‑ DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

            DISPOSAL METHOD: Recycle if possible.  If not, absorb spilled material on inert absorbent and

             dispose of solidified material in accordance with federal, state, local or other applicable laws and

             regulations.

            SECTION 14 ‑ TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION: Non‑Hazardous, Non‑Regulated

            SECTION 15 ‑ REGULATORY INFORMATION

             U. S FEDERAL REGULATIONS: CERCLA‑SARA Hazard Category:

             No SARA Section 313 components exist in this product.

            INVENTORY INFORMATION:

            EEC EINECS: All components of this product are included on the European Inventory of Existing

             Chemical Substances (EINECS) in compliance with Council Directive 67/548/EEC as amended.

US TSCA: This product is manufactured in compliance with all provisions of the Toxic Substances Control Act, 15 U.S.C.

CANADA DSL: Components of this product have been reported to Environment Canada in accordance with subsection 25 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and are included on the Domestic Substances List.

            SECTION 16 ‑ OTHER INFORMATION

            HMIS RATINGS: HEALTH: 1;  FLAMMABILITY: 1;  REACTIVITY: 0;  PROTECTION: F

             The information contained herein is to the best of our knowledge and belief accurate.  However, since the conditions of handling and use are beyond our control, we make no guarantee for results obtained, and assume no responsibility for damages incurred by use of this product. It is the responsibility of the user to comply with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations.