BNWTQ - NF-253-3 FRICTION MATERIAL

Product Identification

Product ID:NF-253-3 FRICTION MATERIAL
MSDS Date:04/03/1986
FSC:2530
NIIN:01-157-6301
MSDS Number: BNWTQ

Responsible Party
NATIONAL FRICTION PRODUCTS CORP
1441 HOLLAND ST
LOGANSPORT, IN 46947-1720
US

Emergency Phone: 219-753-6391

Info Phone: 219-753-6391

Cage: 8H856

Contractor
NATIONAL FRICTION PRODUCTS CORP
327 LOGANSPORT, IN 46947-1720 US

Telephone: 219-753-6391

Cage: 8H856

Ingredients

ASBESTOS, CHRYSOTILE

CAS: 12001-29-5

RTECS: CI6478500

Fraction By Weight: 40 - 70%

OSHA PEL 0.2 FIBERS/CC

ACGIH TLV: 2 FIBERS/CC; A1;9293


LITHARGE (LEAD MONOXIDE OR LEAD OXIDE YELLOW)

CAS: 1317-36-8

RTECS: OG1750000

Fraction By Weight: 6%

OSHA PEL 0.05 MG/M3 (PB)

ACGIH TLV: 0.15 MG/M3; 8990

Hazards

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: METAL DUSTS CAN IRRITATE EYES
AND UPPER RESPIRATORY SYSTEM. CHRONIC: OVEREXPOSURE TO ASBESTOS
FIBERS MAY LEAD TO ASBESTOSIS AND MESOTHELIOMA. OVEREXPOSURE TO
LEAD MAY LEAD TO ALIMENTARY, NEUROM OTOR AND ENCEPHALIC EFFECTS.
SMOKING COMBINED WITH FIBER INHALATION GREATLY INCREASES LUNG
CANCER RISK.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:ASBESTOS IS LISTED BY AIRC, NTP AND
OSHA. LEAD IS LISTED UNDER IARC AND NTP.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: COUGHING, WHEEZING, 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

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.
DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. SEE DOCTOR. OTHER: CHANGE CLOTHING AS
REQUIRED TO AVOID CARRYING DUST PARTICLES INTO OTHER AREAS.

Fire Fighting

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

Accidental Release

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

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 AND LEAD DOES NOT
PRESENT A HAZARD. ONLY WHEN THE ITEM IS SUBJECTED TO ABRASIVE
ACTIONS AND DUST IS GENERATED, THEN ASBESTOS FIBERS AND LEAD DUST
MAY BE RELEASED AN D BECOME AIRBORNE.

Exposure Controls

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
NONE.

Chemical Properties

HCC:T6
Spec Gravity:2.23
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NONE
Solubility in Water:NOT SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:GRAY SOLID BRAKE SHOE
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NONE

Stability

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

Disposal

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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