Product ID:ABEX 6054, FRICTION LINING
MSDS Date:12/01/1990
FSC:2530
NIIN:00D002849
MSDS Number: BNBFM

ABEX CORP FRICTION PRODUCTS GROUP

2610 PAPER MILL ROAD
WINCHESTER, VA 22601-3250
US

Emergency Phone: 703-662-3842

Info Phone: 703-662-3871

Preparer: M.K.LEUNG

Cage: 85117

FWD CORPORATION

CLINTONVILLE, WI 54929-1518 US

Telephone: 715-823-2141

Cage: 23382

OXIDES(IRON,ZINC,ALUMINUM,BRASS,ETC)

OSHA PEL 10 MG/CUM

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/CUM

TALC (CONTAINING NO ASBESTOS)

CAS: 14807-96-6

RTECS: WW2710000

OSHA PEL 2 MG/M3 RDUST

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3 RDUST; 9192

SILICA, CRYSTALLINE - TRIPOLI

CAS: 1317-95-9

RTECS: VV7336000

OSHA PEL SEE TABLE Z3

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG/M3 RDUST;9293

CARBON BLACK

CAS: 1333-86-4

RTECS: FF5800000

OSHA PEL 3.5 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 3.5 MG/M3; 9192

PHENOLIC & CASHEW COMPOUNDS

OSHA PEL 5 MG/CUM

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/CUM

WOOD FLOUR & OTHER FILLERS

OSHA PEL 1 MG/CUM

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/CUM

GLASS FIBER

OSHA PEL SEE SILICA DUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SOME PERSONS MAY BE SENSITIVE TO
CASHEW RESINS & DEVELOP DERMATITIS. DUST OF GLASS FIBER, SILICA,
TALC, GRAPHITE, ETC:CAN PRODUCE PNEUMOCONIOSIS & OTHER LUNG DAMAGE.
METAL DUSTS ARE IRRITANTS OF EYES & UPPER RESPIRATORY SYSTEM.
THERE IS LITTLE EVIDENCE OF CHRONIC INDUSTRIAL POISONING FROM
IRON,ALUMINUM & ZINC DUST.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:DOES NOT CONTAIN ASBESTOS.
Effects of Overexposure:CASHEW RESIN:SKIN ERUPTION,SIMILAR TO POISON
IVY; PNEUMOCONIOSIS:COUGHING,WHEEZING,SHORTNESS OF BREATH,IMPAIRED
PULMONARY FUNCTION; INGESTION:GASTROINTESTINAL DISTURBANCES. GLASS
FIBER MAY CAUSE TRANS IENT MECHANICAL IRRITATION TO THE SKIN OF
SOME PEOPLE.

First Aid:SHOULD NOT BE NECESSARY FROM REASONABLE HANDLING OF THIS
PRODUCT.

Extinguishing Media:WATER
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

Spill Release Procedures:GRINDING,DRILLING,MILLING,ETC.CAN RESULT IN
THE RELEASE OF AIRBORNE DUST. GOOD ENGINEERING CONTROL IS REQUIRED
WHEN THIS SHOULD OCCUR.

Handling and Storage Precautions:GENERAL WAREHOUSE STORAGE
Other Precautions:.

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPROVED FOR PNEUMOCONIOSIS-FIBROSIS
PRODUCING DUSTS IF PEL/TLV IS EXCEEDED.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST FOR DUST SOURCES.
Protective Gloves:RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES, GOGGLES FOR DUST.
Other Protective Equipment:LONG SLEEVES, ETC. AND BARRIER CREAMS FOR
PEOPLE SENSITIVE TO FIGERGLASS AND CASHEWS.
Work Hygienic Practices:INSTRUCT EMPLOYES IN THE USE OF DUST CONTROL
MEASURES. VACUUM INSETEAD OF DRY BROOMING AND WET CLEANING FOR
OTHER SURFAC
Supplemental Safety and Health
IF NO DUST IS GENERATED,THIS PRODUCT SHOULD BE RATHER NON-HAZARDOUS.

HCC:T6
Spec Gravity:SOLID
Evaporation Rate & Reference:0
Solubility in Water:0
Appearance and Odor:DARK GREY COLOR, FRICTION MATERIAL ODOR, DUST
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:INCOMPLETE COMBUSTION WILL CREATE
CARBON MONOXIDE & DIOXIDE.

Waste Disposal Methods:HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS PER 40CFR.PART 261,262 &
APPLICABLE STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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