Product ID:RM 1840-B ASBESTOS PACKING
MSDS Date:09/26/1990
FSC:5330
NIIN:00-197-9655
MSDS Number: BJPCK

R M ENGINEERED PRODUCTS, INC.

4854 O'HEAR AVENUE
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29406
US

Emergency Phone: 803-744-6261/803-744-0461

Info Phone: 803-744-6261

Cage: 10009

R M ENGINEERED PRODUCTS, INC.

NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29405 US

Telephone: 843-744-6261

Cage: 10009

ASBESTOS, CHRYSOTILE

CAS: 12001-29-5

RTECS: CI6478500

Fraction By Weight: 32-36%

OSHA PEL 0.2 FIBERS/CC

ACGIH TLV: 2 FIBERS/CC; A1;9192

LEAD (SARA III)

CAS: 7439-92-1

RTECS: OF7525000

Fraction By Weight: 27-32%

OSHA PEL 0.05 MG/M3;1910.1025

ACGIH TLV: 0.15 MG/M3;DUST 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

GRAPHITE, NATURAL

CAS: 7782-42-5

RTECS: MD9659600

Fraction By Weight: 15-20%

OSHA PEL 15 MPPCF RDUST

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3 RDUST; 9293

COTTON (RAW)

RTECS: GN2275000

Fraction By Weight: 1-5%

OSHA PEL 1MG/M3,SEE 1910.1043

ACGIH TLV: 0.2 MG/M3; DUST 9293

RUBBER (NATURAL AND GRS)

CAS: 9003-31-0

Fraction By Weight: 15-20%

CALCIUM OXIDE

CAS: 1305-78-8

RTECS: EW3100000

Fraction By Weight: TRACE

OSHA PEL 5 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3; 9192

CALCIUM SILICATE

CAS: 1344-95-2

RTECS: VV9150000

Fraction By Weight: TRACE

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9192

CARBON BLACK

CAS: 1333-86-4

RTECS: FF5800000

Fraction By Weight: TRACE

OSHA PEL 3.5 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 3.5 MG/M3; 9192

ALPHA-ALUMINA (ALUMINUM OXIDE) (EPA LISTS ONLY FIBROUS

CAS: 1344-28-1

RTECS: BD1200000

Fraction By Weight: TRACE

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

HYDROTREATED HEAVY NAPHTHENIC DISTILLATE, PETROLEUM

CAS: 64742-52-5

RTECS: PY8035000

Fraction By Weight: TRACE

ZINC OXIDE

CAS: 1314-13-2

RTECS: ZH4810000

Fraction By Weight: TRACE

OSHA PEL 15MG/M3 TDUST/5 FUME

ACGIH TLV: 10MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

SILICA FUSED

CAS: 66067-86-0

Fraction By Weight: TRACE

OSHA PEL 0.1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG/M3

CADMIUM (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-43-9

RTECS: EU9800000

Fraction By Weight: TRACE

OSHA PEL SEE 1910.1027

ACGIH TLV: 0.01 MG/M3 DUST;9394

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

THIRAM (SARA III)

CAS: 137-26-8

RTECS: JO1400000

Fraction By Weight: TRACE

OSHA PEL 5 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:DUST MAY CAUSE SKIN/EYE
IRRITATION. CHRONIC:OVEREXPOSURE TO ASBESTOS MAY LEAD TO NUMEROUS
RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH ASBESTOSIS. OTHER MATERIALS
CAN CAUSE LEAD POISONING AND SKIN DISO RDERS. LEAD CAUSES DISEASES
OF THE BLOOD AND KIDNEYS, NERVOUS AND REPRODUCTIVE ORGANS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:ASBESTOS IS A RECOGNIZED HUMAN
CARCINOGEN AND IS LISTED BY IARC, NTP OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:ASBESTOSIS IS ASSOCIATED WITH SYMPTOMS OF
LABORED BREATHING, CHEST PAIN AND CHEST TIGHTNESS. SYMPTOMS ARE
NOT USUALLY MANIFEST UNTIL 15-20 YEARS AFTER EXPOSURE. HIGH LEAD
EXPOSURES CAN RESULT IN INSO MNIA, WEAKNESS, GASTROINTESTINAL
DISORDERS, KIDNEY DISFUNCTION AND CIRCULATORY SYSTEM DISORDERS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH A HISTORY OF
RESPIRATORY DISORDERS AND SMOKING MAY BE AT INCREASED RISK FROM
EXPOSURE. CHRONIC EFFECTS OF ASBESTOS EXPOSURE (ASBESTOSIS,
MESOTHELIOMA ETC.) MAY NOT SHOW UP FOR 10-20 YEARS

First Aid:EYE: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES.
GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN: WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. INHALATION:
REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. INGESTION IS NOT LIKELY BUT LARGE AMOUNTS CAN
CAUSE VOMITING-SEEK MEDICAL HELP.

Extinguishing Media:USE WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY
CHEMICAL AS APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDINGS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA &
FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN FIGHTING CHEMICAL FIRE. USE WATER
SPRAY TO COOL NEARBY CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FIRE OR EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY CAUSE
PRODUCTION OF HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS SUCH AS CARBON
MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE, AND ACRID FUMES.

Spill Release Procedures:VACUUM OR WASH DOWN. DO NOT DRY SWEEP AS THIS
COULD RESULT IN HIGH CONCENTRATIONS OF AIRBORNE DUST.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID CREATING AIRBORNE DUST. WET
SURFACES/FLOORS BEFORE SWEEPING AND USE APPROPRIATE DUST MASK.
STORE AWAY FROM SOURCES OF DIRECT HEAT IN A DRY AREA.
Other Precautions:USE DUST SUPPRESSION CONTROL MEASURES-AVOID CREATION
OF PARTICULATE ASBESTOS. WASH THOROUGHLY BEFORE EATING OR SMOKING.
AVOID BREATHING OF DUST.

Respiratory Protection:IF VENTILATION DOES NOT MAINTAIN INHALATION
EXPOSURES BELOW PEL (TLV), USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR AS
PER CURRENT 29 CFR 1910.134, INSTRUCTIONS/WARNINGS AND
NIOSH-RESPIRATOR SELECTION. USE MESA /OSHA RESPIRATOR WHEN CUTTING
& GRINDING
Ventilation:CHECK GOVERNMENT STANDARDS OF EMISSION CONTROL.
Protective Gloves:INDIVIDUAL NEED (LEATHER,CLOTH,RUBBER)
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES OR GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWER AND EYE BATH. INDUSTRIAL TYPE
WORK CLOTHING AND APRON AS REQUIRED TO AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED
CONTACT.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE
EATING OR DRINKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. DO
NOT SMOKE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
DO NOT TAKE PROTECTIVE GEAR OR CLOTHING HOME IS EXPOSED TO DUST.
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE MAY BE REQUIRED FOR WORKERS EXPOSED TO THIS
MATERIAL.

HCC:T6
Appearance and Odor:GRAY ODORLESS SOLID

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, CHLORINE TRIFLUORIDE,
SODIUM AZIDE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:LEAD CAN REACT VIOLENTLY WITH OXIDIZING
MATERIALS. TRAPPED WATER IN SURFACE CRACKS CAN SUPERHEAT WHEN METAL
IS MELTED.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE AND CARBON DIOXIDE.
LEAD OXIDE FUMES IF TEMPERATURES REACH ABOVE THE MELTING POINT
(328C).

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS FOR PROPER ASBESTOS DISPOSAL.
ALL WASTE MATERIALS MUST BE SEALED AND BAGGED.

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