Product ID:STYLE 3030 I VALVE PACKING
MSDS Date:05/25/1990
FSC:5330
NIIN:00-197-8529
MSDS Number: BMDNH

Emergency Phone: 201-591-0725

Info Phone: 201-591-0725

Cage: 4R345

Telephone: 732-938-6333 ...FAX 6377

Cage: 4R345

ASBESTOS, CHRYSOTILE

CAS: 12001-29-5

RTECS: CI6478500

Fraction By Weight: 30% MIN

OSHA PEL 0.2 FIBERS/CC

ACGIH TLV: 2 FIBERS/CC; A1;9192

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- LONG TERM EXPOSURE TO ASBESTOS CAN CAUSE
ASBESTOSIS, LUNG DISEASE, LUNG 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.

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: CALL PHYSICIAN.

Flash Point:NON FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:NONE REQUIRED
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NON FLAMMABLE

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- AVOID CREATING DUST BY
SANDING OR GRINDING THE PRODUCT.
Other Precautions:USE IN WELL VENTILATED AREA. AVOID BREATHING DUST OR
FIBERS. MINIMIZE CONTACT WITH SKIN. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES. DO NOT
RAISE DUST.

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:NATURAL RUBBER OPTIONAL
Eye Protection:DUST-RESISTANT SAFETY GOGGLES
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

HCC:T7
Spec Gravity:1.5
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:BLACK SHINY BRAIDED ROPE

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS AND ALKALIES
Stability Condition to Avoid:STABLE TO 600 F
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL LOCAL, STATE
AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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