Product ID:NW 14937
MSDS Date:12/01/1990
FSC:2530
NIIN:01-097-0993
MSDS Number: BNPVR

ABEX CORP FRICTION PRODUCTS GROUP

2610 PAPER MILL RD
WINCHESTER, VA 22601-3250
US

Emergency Phone: 703-662-3842

Info Phone: 703-662-3871

Preparer: M.K. LAUNG

Cage: 85117

NORTHWESTERN MOTOR CO INC

265 EAU CLAIRE, WI 54702 US

Telephone: 715-835-3151

Cage: 44185

GLASS FIBER

OSHA PEL 10.0 MG/CUM

ACGIH TLV: 10.0 MG/CUM

SILICA NON SPECIFIED

OSHA PEL 0.1 MG/CUM

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG/CUM

CARBON AND GRAPHITES

OSHA PEL 2.0 MG/CUM

ACGIH TLV: 2.0 MG/CUM

PHENOLIC, CASHEW, ELASTOMER COMPOUNDS

OSHA PEL 5.0 MG/CUM

ACGIH TLV: 5.0 MG/CUM

WOOD FLOUR

OSHA PEL 1.0 MG/CUM

ACGIH TLV: 1.0 MG/CUM

METALS AND THEIR OXIDES

OSHA PEL 10.0 MG/CUM

ACGIH TLV: 10.0 MG/CUM

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 AND DEVELOP DERMATITIS. DUST OF GLASS FIBER, SILICA,
TALC, GRAPHITE, CARBON BLACK AND COAL CAN PRODUCE PNEUMOCONIOSIS
AND OTHER LUNG DAMAGE. METAL DUSTS CAN BE IRRITANTS TO EYES AND
UPPER RESPIRATORY SYSTEM. THERE IS LITTLE EVIDENCE OF CHRONIC
HEALTH PROBLEMS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: COUGHING, WHEEZING, SHORTNESS OF
BREATH, IMPAIRED PULMONARY FUNCTION. EYES: REDNESS, DISCOMFORT,
TEARING, BLURRED VISION. SKIN: SKIN ERUPTIONS SIMILAR TO POISON
IVY. INGESTION: NAUSEA, VOM ITING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE PERSON TO FRESH AIR. EYES: FLUSH WITH
WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. SEE DOCTOR. SKIN: WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER.
IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST; SEE DOCTOR. INGESTION: DRINK 1-2 GLASSES OF
WATER; SEE D OCTOR. IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST, SEE DOCTOR.

Extinguishing Media:MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Spill Release Procedures:WET TO CONTROL DUST, SWEEP UP AND PLACE IN A
CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL.

Handling and Storage Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Respiratory Protection:IF ENGINEERING CONTROLS ARE NOT ADEQUATE OR
NON-EXISTENT; USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR WITH DUST
CARTRIDGE. IF RESPIRATORY PROTECTION IS USED; A PROGRAM IN
ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1910.134 MUST B E IMPLEMENTED.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST IS RECOMMENDED TO CONTROL DUST.
Protective Gloves:WORK GLOVES.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS
Other Protective Equipment:LONG SLEEVED CLOTHING TO PREVENT SKIN
CONTACT OF THOSE SENSITIVE TO CASHEW RESIN OR GLASS FIBERS.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING,DRINKING,OR
SMOKING.USE BARRIER CREAM ON SKIN IF SENSITIVE TO CASHEW
RESIN/GLASS FIBER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
IF DUST ACCUMULATES; START A DAILY CLEANING PROGRAM TO PREVENT THIS
ACCUMULATION.

HCC:N1
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:DARK GREY, FRICTION MATERIAL ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

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