Product ID:B 15 A
MSDS Date:12/01/1990
FSC:2530
NIIN:00-512-0034
MSDS Number: BNWMC

ABEX CORP FRICTION PRODUCTS GROUP

2610 PAPER MILL RD
WINCHESTER, VA 22601-3250
US

Emergency Phone: 703-662-3842

Info Phone: 703-662-3871/703-665-2270

Preparer: M. K. LEUNG

Cage: 85117

MERITOR HEAVY VEHICLE SYSTEMS LLC

TROY, MI 48084 US

Telephone: 248-435-8207

Cage: 78500

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

GLASS, FIBROUS

RTECS: LK3651000

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 (DUST)

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 (DUST);9293

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:METAL DUSTS CAN IRRITATE EYES AND
UPPER RESPIRATORY SYSTEM. CURED PHENOLIC/CASHEW RESINS MAY CAUSE
DERMATITIS. CRYSTALLINE SILICA MAY PRODUCE SILICOSIS AND POSSIBLY
CANCER. NON-ASBESTOS FIBERS MAY CAU SE LUNG DISEASE INCLUDING
FIBROSIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CRYSTALLINE SILICA IS LISTED UNDER IARC
AS SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:PARTIALLY CURED CASHEW RESINS: SKIN ERUPTIONS.
CRYSTALLINE SILICA: COUGHING, WHEEZING, SHORTNESS OF BREATH,
IMPAIRED PULMONARY FUNCTION. DUSTS IN EYE MAY CAUSE IRRITATION.
INGESTION MAY CAUSE GASTROIN TESTINAL DISTURBANCES.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:INDIVIDUALS WITH A HISTORY OF
RESPIRATORY OR SKIN CONDITIONS MAY BE AT INCREASED RISK.

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER. IF IRRITATION PERSISTS, SEE
DOCTOR. SKIN: REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. WASH WITH SOAP AND
WATER. IF IRRITATION PERSISTS SEE DOCTOR. INHALATION: REMOVE TO
FRESH AIR. SEE DOCTOR. INGESTION: GIVE WATER. INDUCE VOMITING. SEE
DOCTOR.

Extinguishing Media:WATER, EXTINGUISHERS CLASS A, B AND C, FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. COOL FIRE EXPOSED
CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:COMBUSTION OR HEAT OF FIRE MAY PRODUCE
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS AND VAPORS. POWDER WILL SMOLDER
AND BURN.

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE. CLEAN UP USING METHODS THAT AVOID
DUST GENERATION SUCH AS VACUUM, WET DUST MOP OR WET CLEAN UP AND
PLACE IN APPROPIATE DISPOSAL CONTAINER AND COVER. IF DUST IS
GENERATED USE NIOSH/MSHA APPR OVED RESPIRATOR WITH DUST CARTRIDGE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID CREATING EXCESSIVE DUST. USE
DUST COLLECTION IF GRINDING, DRILLING OR ALTERING PRODUCT IN ANY
WAY. DO NOT USE COMPRESSED AIR.
Other Precautions:PROTECTIVE CREAMS AND SLEEVES MAY BE NECESSARY FOR
EMPLOYEES WITH SENSITIVE SKIN. PERIODIC MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS ARE
RECOMMENDED FOR INDIVIDUALS REGULARLY EXPOSED TO DUST. PERFORM
PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREEN ING FOR ALLEGIES TO CASHEW MATERIALS.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA-APPROVED RESPIRATOR WITH DUST
CARTRIDGE IF TLV IS EXCEEDED. FOLLOW RESPIRATOR STANDARD 1910.34.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE LEVEL BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:PROTECTIVE GLOVES.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES W/SIDE SHIELD OR GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE SLEEVES AND CREAMS FOR EMPLOYEES
WITH SENSITIVE SKIN.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. DO NOT SHAKE
CLOTHING. REMOVE DUST BY WASHING OR VACUUMING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
BRAKE LINING IS A RESIN BONDED PRODUCT WHICH DOES NOT CONTAIN ASBESTOS.
WHEN USED AS INTENDED THIS PRODUCT MEETS TH OSHA DEFINITION OF AN
ARTICLE AND IS EXEMPT FROM THE HCS. A POTENTIAL FOR EXPOSURE T O
DUST WHEN GRINDING, DRILLING, MILLING, ETC., EXISTS AND THEREFORE
ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED WITHIN SHOULD BE FOLLOWED.

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:1.5-3.5
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE.
Appearance and Odor:BRAKE LINING. SOLID. DARK GRAY COLOR. FRICTION
MATERIAL ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, SMOKE.

Waste Disposal Methods:NOTIFY YOUR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER. KEEP IN
COVERED CONTAINERS PENDING DISPOSAL. DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH
FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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