Product ID:FRICTION LINING
MSDS Date:01/14/1987
FSC:2530
NIIN:00-453-5335
MSDS Number: BNWLT

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. LEUNG

Cage: 85117

ABEX CORP FRICTION PRODUCTS GROUP

3250 WINCHESTER, VA 22601-3250 US

Telephone: 703-665-2270

Cage: 85117

ASBESTOS (CHRYSOTILE), TALC

CAS: 12001-29-5

RTECS: CI6478500

OSHA PEL 0.2 FIBERS/CC

ACGIH TLV: 2 FIBERS/CC; A1;9293

SILICA, CRYSTALLINE - QUARTZ, SILICATE, TRIPOLI

CAS: 14808-60-7

RTECS: VV7330000

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; 9293

GRAPHITE, SYNTHETIC, COAL, COKE

CAS: 7440-44-0

RTECS: FF5250100

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

PHENOLIC, CASHEW AND ELASTOMETER COMPOUNDS

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TOTAL DUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TOTAL DUST

WOOD FLOUR AND OTHER FILLERS (AS HARD WOOD)

OSHA PEL 5 MG/M3/ 10 STEL

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3

IRON OXIDE

CAS: 1309-37-1

RTECS: NO7400000

OSHA PEL 10 MG/M3 (FE)

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3(FE),B2; 9293

ZINC (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-66-6

RTECS: ZG8600000

OSHA PEL 10 MG ZNO/M3

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG ZNO/M3; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

ALUMINUM (SARA III)

CAS: 7429-90-5

RTECS: BD0330000

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 DUST/5 FUME

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 DUST; 9293

BRASS

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TOTAL DUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TOTAL DUST

COPPER (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-50-8

RTECS: GL5325000

OSHA PEL 0.1MG/M3 FUME/1 DUST

ACGIH TLV: 0.2MG/M3 FUME; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: CASHEW RESINS MAY CAUSE
DERMATITIS. METAL DUSTS CAN IRRITATE EYES AND UPPER RESPIRATORY
SYSTEM. CHRONIC: DUST FROM ABRASIVE ACTIONS CONTAIN ASBESTOS
FIBERS. CHRONIC OVEREXPOSURE TO AIRBORNE FIB ERS MAY LEAD TO
ASBESTOSIS AND MESOTHELIOMA. SMOKING COMBINED WITH FIBER INHALATION
GREATLY INCREASES LUNG CANCER RISK!
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:ASBESTOS IS LISTED BY IARC, NTP AND
OSHA.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: COUGHING, WHEEZZING, SHORTNESS OF
BREATH, IMPAIRED PULMONARY FUNCTION. SKIN: ITCHING, RASH. EYES:
MECHANICAL IRRITATION FROM AIRBORNE DUST. INGESTION:
GASTROINTESTINAL DISTURBANCES.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:INDIVIDUALS WITH PRE-EXISTING SKIN
OR RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS MAY BE MORE AT RISK FROM EXPOSURE TO
DUSTS OF THIS PRODUCT.

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. OBTAIN MEDICAL ADVICE. SKIN:
WASH EXPOSED AREA WITH SOAP AND WATER. EYES: FLOOD WITH WATER. IF
IRRITATION OCCURS, GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTION: DRINK WATER.
CONSUL T A PHYSICIAN. OTHER: CHANGE CLOTHING AS REQUIRED TO AVOID
CARRYING DUST PARTICLES INTO OTHER AREAS.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:MATERIAL IS NOT FLAMMABLE ; USE MEDIA APPROPRIATE
FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:COMBUSTION PRODUCTS OF THIS MATERIAL MAY BE
TOXIC. USE A SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WHEN FIGHTING FIRES
INVOLVING CHEMCIAL PRODUCTS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE KNOWN

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION. VACUUM OR WET
CLEAN IF DUST IS INVOLVED. ANY VACUUM SYSTEM SHOULD BE EQUIPPED
WITH AN OUTLET "HEPA" FILTER TO PREVENT REINTRODUCING ASBESTOS
FIBERS TO THE ATMOSPHERE.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT APPLICABLE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:HANDLE IN A MATTER TO MINIMIZE
FORMATION OR RETENTION OF AIRBORNE DUST. USE PROPER PERSONAL
PROTECTION FOR TASK AT HAND. CHECK W/YOUR SAFETY OFFICE!!!
Other Precautions:AS MANUFACTURED, LOCKED-IN ASBESTOS DOES NOT PRESENT
A HAZARD. ONLY WHEN THE ITEM IS SUBJECTED TO ABRASIVE ACTIONS &
DUST IS GENERATED, THEN ASBESTOS FIBERS MAY BE RELEASED AND BECOME
AIRBORNE.

Respiratory Protection:IF EXPOSURES EXCEED ESTABLISHED LIMITS, A NIOSH/
MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR ASBESTOS SHOULD BE USED. CONSULT YOUR
SAFETY OFFICE/INDUSTRIAL HYGIENIST PERSONNEL FOR GUIDANCE FOR THE
TASK AT HAND.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST IS RECOMMENDED IN SITUATIONS WHERE DUST IS
GENERATED BY ABRASIVE ACTIONS, ABRASION OR OTHER MEANS.
Protective Gloves:AS REQUIRED FOR TASK AT HAND.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES W/SIDE SHIELDS OR GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:AS REQUIRED FOR TASK AT HAND, AND THE
GUIDANCE SET FORTH BY YOUR SAFETY OFFICE OR INDUSTRIAL HYGIENIST
PERSONNEL.
Work Hygienic Practices:DO NOT INHALE DUST CREATED BY ABRADING ACTIONS.
USE FULL PROTECTION AGAINST AIRBORNE FIBERS.AVOID AIRBORNE DUST
CREATION
Supplemental Safety and Health
PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING FOR ALLERGIES AND HISTORIES OF SKIN
SENSITIVITIES MAY BE BENEFICIAL IN DETERMINING PERSONS SENSITIVE TO
CASHEW MATERIALS.

HCC:T6
Spec Gravity:1.8-2.8
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NONE
Solubility in Water:NOT SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:LINING FRICTION. SOLID, LIGHT TAN TO DARK GREY.
FRICTION MATERIAL ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NONE

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE KNOWN
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE KNOWN

Waste Disposal Methods:DUST SHOULD BE HANDLED AS A HAZARDOUS AIR
POLLUTANT I/A/W 40CFR61 SUBPART "M" PERTAINING TO ASBESTOS. USE
LANDFILLS APPROVED FOR ASBESTOS DISPOSAL. NOTE IF ITEM UNDER
CONSIDERATION FOR DISPOSAL IS "FR IABLE OR NON-FRIABLE".

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