Product ID:BM PART 325 HIGH TEMP VALVE STEM PACKING
MSDS Date:10/16/1990
FSC:5330
NIIN:00-599-9545
MSDS Number: BLZFY

R M ENGINEERED PRODUCTS, INC.

4854 O'HEAR AVENUE
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29406-4926
US

Emergency Phone: 803-744-6261

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: 35-50%

OSHA PEL 0.2 FIBERS/CC

ACGIH TLV: 2 FIBERS/CC; A1;9192

GRAPHITE,SYNTHETIC

CAS: 7782-60-7

Fraction By Weight: 30-40%

OSHA PEL 10MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3 TOTAL DUST

ZINC (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-66-6

RTECS: ZG8600000

Fraction By Weight: 10-15%

OSHA PEL 5 FUME

ACGIH TLV: 5 FIME

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

NATURAL POLYISOPRENE RUBBER

CAS: 9003-31-0

Fraction By Weight: 1-5%

COPPER (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-50-8

RTECS: GL5325000

OSHA PEL 0.1MG/M3 FUME/1 DUST

ACGIH TLV: 0.2MG/M3 FUME; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

NICKEL (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-02-0

RTECS: QR5950000

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3; 9192

SILICA, CRYSTALLINE - QUARTZ

CAS: 14808-60-7

RTECS: VV7330000

Fraction By Weight: <1%

OSHA PEL SEE TABLE Z3

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG/M3 RDUST;9293

SILICA, CRYSTALLINE - FUSED

CAS: 60676-86-0

RTECS: VV7328000

Fraction By Weight: <0%

OSHA PEL SEE TABLE Z3

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG/M3 RDUST;9293

ALUMINUM OXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 1344-28-1

RTECS: BD1200000

Fraction By Weight: <1%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

SULFUR DIOXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 7446-09-5

RTECS: WS4550000

Fraction By Weight: <1%

OSHA PEL 5 PPM/5 STEL

ACGIH TLV: 2 PPM/5 STEL; 9293

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ASBESTOS RESULTS MAY NOT BE EXPOSED
FOR 10-20 YEARS. OTHER CHEMICALS ARE ALL ENCASED IN PACKING AND
SHOULD NOT CREATE A PROBLEM EXCEPT IN HIGH NUSIANCE DUST FIBERS
WHICH IN CASES OF GRINDING, WELDING, OR ETC. COULD POSSIBLE
AGGRAVATE PRE-EXISTING RESPIRATORY OR ALLERGIC CONDITIONS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:ASBESTOS AND NICKEL ARE KNOWN HUMAN
CARCINOGEN. SILICA IS SUSPECTED.
Effects of Overexposure:IF EXPOSED TO DUST, WELDING FUMES AND GASES:
METALLIC TASTE, FEVER, IRRITATION TO EYES, NOSE AND THROAT.
EFFECTS ARE MANIFESTED IN X-RAYS AND LUNG FUNCTION TESTS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS, SKIN
IRRITATION-SENSITIZATION, LUNG FIBROSIS, PNEUMOCONIOSIS,
MESOTHELIOMA, ASBESTOSIS. SMOKING GREATLY INCREASES THE RISK OF
EXPOSURE TO ASBESTOS.

First Aid:MOVE TO FRESH AIR, IF NOT BREATHING START ARTIFICAL
RESPIRATION, AND SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. EYES: FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF
WATER FOR 15 MINUTES, TREAT SYMPTOMATICALLY, CONSULT A PHYSICAN.
SKIN: FLUSH WIT H PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES.
TREATSYMPTOMATICALLY REDNESS, BURNING AND CONSULT A PHYSICIAN.

Extinguishing Media:WATER, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE GENERAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES. WEAR
SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS MSHA/NIOSH APPROVED.EVACUATE ALL
NON-ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL FROM GENERAL AREA.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:THIS PRODUCT IS A HIGH TEMPERATURE ITEM
AND SHOULD WITH-HOLD TEMPERATURES OVER 1000 DEGREES AND SHOULD
CAUSE NO PROBLEM.

Spill Release Procedures:VACUUM THE MATERIAL WITH A HEPA FILTERED
VACUUM. THE EQUIPMENT SHALL BE USED & EMPTIED SO AS TO MINIMIZE THE
RE-ENTRY OF ASBESTOS INTO THE WORKPLACE. OTHERWISE, WET THE
MATERIAL WITH WATER & SURFACTAN T AND THEN SHOVEL OR MOP UP
CONTAMINATION.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE KNOWN

Handling and Storage Precautions:VALVE STEM PACKING IS NONFRIABLE &
WILL NOT SHED FIBERS IN NORMAL USE AND STORAGE. SPECIAL LABELS ARE
REQUIRE TO IDENTIFY THIS ITEM.
Other Precautions:IF IT IS NECESSARY TO CUT OR IMPACT THE VALVE STEM
PACKING WHILE INSTALLING IT, WEAR A RESPIRATOR AND PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING. USED VALVE STEM PACKING SHALL BE DISPOSED OF IN
ACCORDANCE WITH ALL LOCAL, S TATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

Respiratory Protection:WEAR A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS APPROVED FOR ASBESTOS.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST SUFFICIENT TO ENTRAIN ALL PARTICULATE
EMISSIONS. HEPA FILTER REQUIRED. NO LEAKS ON PRESSURE SIDE OF FAN.
Protective Gloves:COTTON,LEATHER OR RUBBER.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES OR FULL FACE PROTECTION.
Other Protective Equipment:USE COVERALLS. CHANGE ROOM REQUIRED IF DUST
EXCEEDS 0.2F/CC LIMITS. EYE WASH AND SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WORK WET TO THE DEGREE POSSIBLE. WASH HANDS
AFTER HANDLING GASKET. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
ARRANGEMENTS SHOULD BE MADE TO REPLACE THIS VALVE STEM PACKING WITH A
SUBSTITUTE THAT DOES NOT CONTAIN ASBESTOS.

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:1-1.5
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:DARK GRAY SOLID, GREASY TO TOUCH, ODORLESS.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS. CHLORINATED SOLVENTS MAY BE DECOMPOSED BY THE ARC
INTO TOXIC GASES SUCH AS PHOSGENE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE KNOWN
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE. IF
METAL EXPOSED: OXIDES OF METALS, CHROMATES, FLUORIDES, OZONE.

Waste Disposal Methods:CONSULT YOUR ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER. WET THE
MATERIAL WITH WATER AND SURFACTANT. PLACE IN 6 MIL THICK
POLYETHYLENE PLASTIC BAG. PLACE THESE BAGS IN A SAFE PLACE FOR
SHIPMENT TO AN APPROVED DISPOSAL SIT E. IDENTIFY WITH ASBESTOS
CANCER WARNING LABEL.

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