Product ID:B 14 A
MSDS Date:12/01/1990
FSC:2530
NIIN:01-105-4050
MSDS Number: BNWRY

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

SHEFFORD-MEADE INC

WEST CHESTER, PA 19382 US

Telephone: 610-793-3340

Cage: 9U847

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

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:ACUTE-THE FIBERS FROM THIS PRODUCT ARE
MECHANICAL IRRITANTS & MAY CAUSE TRANSITORY IRRITATION TO EXPOSED
AREAS SUCH AS EYES, SKIN & UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACTS. CHRONIC-CURED
PHENOLIC/CASHEW RESINS MAY C AUSE DERMATITIS. CRYSTALLINE SILICA
MAYPRODUCE SILICOSIS & POSSIBLY CANCER. NON-ASBESTOS FIBERS MAY
CAUSE 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:GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST. EYE/SKIN: FLUSH
WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. HOLD EYELIDS OPEN. INHALED: REMOVE TO
FRESH AIR. ORAL: NOT LIKELY. HOWEVER, SEE A PHYSICIAN IF NEEDED.

Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM OR DRY CHEMICAL. WATER SPRAY
MAY BE USED TO KEEP FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS COOL & FLUSH SPILLS
AWAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND
NIOSH-APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL
FACEPIECE OPERATED IN THE POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY PRODUCE CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON
DIOXIDE.

Spill Release Procedures:PICK UP LARGE PIECES. WEAR APPROVED RESPIRATOR
AND CHEMICALLY COMPATIBLE GLOVES IF NEEDED. VACUUM OR SWEEP UP
SPILLAGE. AVOID CREATING DUST. PLACE SPILLAGE IN APPROPRIATE
CONTAINER FOR WASTE DISPOSAL. VENTILATE AREA AND WASH SPILL SITE.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT APPLICABLE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORAGE-STORE IN COOL, DRY PLACE.
Other Precautions:AVOID INHALATION OF DUST. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND
SKIN. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING MATERIAL.

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. IF WORKPLACE EXPOSURE
LIMIT IS EXCEEDED, A NIOSH APPROVED AIR SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR OR DUST
RESPIRATOR IS ADVISED.
Ventilation:PROVIDE SUFFICIENT MECHANICAL (GENERAL AND/OR LOCAL
EXHAUST) VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV(S).
Protective Gloves:LEATHER OR COTTON
Eye Protection:GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION, EMERGENCY SHOWER
Work Hygienic Practices:DO NOT PERMIT EATING, DRINKING OR SMOKING NEAR
THIS MATERIAL.
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:DARK GRAY COLOR, FRICTION MATERIAL ODOR

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE KNOWN
Stability Condition to Avoid:FIRE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MAY PRODUCE CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON
DIOXIDE.

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

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