Product ID:COMPRESSED ASBESTOS RUBBER GASKET MATERIAL
MSDS Date:05/08/1989
FSC:5330
NIIN:00-692-4348
MSDS Number: BKRCK

KLINGER RICHARD INC

2350 CAMPBELL RD
SIDNEY, OH 45365-9501
US

Emergency Phone: 513-498-1181

Info Phone: 513-498-1181

Cage: 9U500

R-WAY GASKET AND SUPPLY CO

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19124-5622 US

Telephone: 215-697-6350/215-743-1650

Cage: 5S153

ASBESTOS, CHRYSOTILE

CAS: 12001-29-5

RTECS: CI6478500

Fraction By Weight: 70 - 90%

OSHA PEL 0.2 FIBERS/CC

ACGIH TLV: 2 FIBERS/CC; A1;9192

STYRENE-BUTADIENE POLYMER (RUBBER)

CAS: 9003-55-8

RTECS: WL6478000

Fraction By Weight: 8 - 15%

CARBON BLACK

CAS: 1333-86-4

RTECS: FF5800000

Fraction By Weight: < 2%

OSHA PEL 3.5 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 3.5 MG/M3; 9192

TITANIUM DIOXIDE

CAS: 13463-67-7

RTECS: XR2275000

Fraction By Weight: < 2%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE-DUST MAY CAUSE IRRITATION OF
EYES & SKIN.CHRONIC-OVEREXPOSURE TO ASBESTOS DUST MAY LEAD TO
PLEURAL PLAQUE,ASBESTOSIS,LUNG CANCER.INGESTION MAY LEAD TO
INCREASED RISK OF DIGESTIVE TRACT CANCER.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:ASBESTOS IS REGULATED BY OSHA AS A
CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:ASBESTOSIS IS ASSOCIATED WITH SYMPTOMS OF
LABORED BREATHING, CHEST PAIN,COUGHING AND FINGER CLUBBING. LIKE
OTHER AEROSOLS, ASBESTOS FIBERS MAY IRRITATE THE UPPER RESPIRATORY
TRACT.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS SUCH AS
CHRONIC BRONCHITIS, ASTHMA OR DERMATITIS. WHEN COMBINED WITH
SMOKING, THE RISK OF ASBESTOS-RELATED DISEASES INCREASES UP TO 25
TIMES.

First Aid:SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION.IN CASE OF EYE IRRITATION GENTLY RINSE
WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES WHILE KEEPING EYELIDS OPEN.SKIN:WASH
FREQUENTLY WITH WATER.INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH
AIR.INGESTION:INDUCE VOMIT ING.

Flash Point:DOES NOT FLASH
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY
CHEMICAL FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. EVACUATE AREA. COOL
FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WHEN GROUND,CLOUDS OF RUBBER PARTICLES
FINER THAN 840 UM MAY PRODUCE A WEAK EXPLOSION ESTIMATED AT 0.50
OZ/FT3.ALSO,ONCE THE RUBBER IS EXTINGUISHED,COOL IT.

Spill Release Procedures:TREAT DUST AS FREE ASBESTOS. DO NOT DRY SWEEP
OR USE COMPRESSED AIR.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT APPLICABLE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORAGE-IN NORMAL HANDLING OF SHEET &
CUT GASKETS,NO SIGNIFICANT RELEASE OF ASBESTOS OCCUR.
Other Precautions:WHERE DUST PRODUCING ACTIVITIES LIKE WIRE BRUSHING
DURING GASKET REMOVAL,DRILLING, GRINDING,SAWING,OR SANDING OCCUR,
LOCAL VENTILATION, RESPIRATORS, HEPA VACUUMS, AND/OR WET METHODS
MUST BE USED TO EN SURE THAT RELEASED FIBERS ARE CONTAINED.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/OSHA APPROVED HIGH EFFICIENCY DUST
RESPIRATOR WHEN AIRBORNE FIBER CONCENTRATIONS EXCEED THE PEL.
Ventilation:LOCAL/GENERAL TO MAINTAIN PEL/TLV. CHECK LOCAL REGULATIONS
FOR EMISSION STANDARDS.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE, NITRILE, OR NATURAL RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES WITH OPTIONAL FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER,WORK
CLOTHING AND APRON AS REQUIRED.
Work Hygienic Practices:DON'T TAKE PROTECTIVE GEAR/CLOTHING HOME IF
EXPOSED TO DUST.DON'T SHAKE.DON'T EAT IN AREA WHERE ASBESTOS/DUST
PRESENT.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EXPOSURE TO ANY INHALABLE MATERIAL SHOULD BE MINIMIZED BY ADEQUATE,
EFFECTIVE CONTAINMENT AND PERSONAL CLEANLINESS.

HCC:T6
Spec Gravity:1.75 - 1.95
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:BLACK/WHITE SHEETS OF VARYING THICKNESS WITH FAINT
SOLVENT ODOR

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, STRONG MINERAL ACIDS, STRONG BASES
Stability Condition to Avoid:FLAME
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE, SMALL
AMOUNTS OF NITROGEN OXIDES, AROMATIC & ALIPHATIC HYDROCARBONS

Waste Disposal Methods:APPROVED LANDFILL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL LOCAL,
STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS. INCINERATION IN A SUITABLE
COMBUSTION CHAMBER (>1000C).

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