Product ID:U30B/A31W,COMPRESSED RUBBER-BONDED ASBESTOS
MSDS Date:11/01/1985
FSC:5330
NIIN:00-990-7796
MSDS Number: BPJGN

GERARD PACKING AND BELTING CORP

24 MIDLAND AVE
HICKSVILLE, NY 11801
US

Emergency Phone: 516-935-2400

Info Phone: 516-935-2400

Cage: 2G277

GERARD PACKING AND BELTING CORP

HICKSVILLE, NY 11801 US

Telephone: 516-935-2400

Cage: 2G277

ASBESTOS, CHRYSOTILE

CAS: 12001-29-5

RTECS: CI6478500

Fraction By Weight: 60-90%

OSHA PEL 0.2 FIBERS/CC

ACGIH TLV: 2 FIBERS/CC; A1;9192

NATURAL RUBBER

Fraction By Weight: <40%

INERT INORGANIC FILLERS

Fraction By Weight: 5-30%

OSHA PEL 5 MG/M3 RDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST 9192

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: NO ACUTE EFFECTS ARE KNOWN.
CHRONIC: DUST FROM ABRASIVE ACTIONS (CUTTING, MACHINING, FILING,
ETC.) MAY CONTAIN ASBESTOS FIBERS. OVEREXPOSURE TO AIRBORNE FIBERS
MAY LEAD TO LUNG CANCER, ASBESTOS IS AND MESOTHELIOMA. SMOKING
COMBINED WITH FIBER INHALATION GREATLY INCREASES LUNG CANCER RISK.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:ASBESTOS IS LISTED UNDER NTP,IARC AND
OSHA.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES: IRRITATION FROM AIRBORNE DUST. SKIN:
IRRITATION FROM ABRASIVE ACTION OF DUST. INHALATION: INHALATION OF
AIRBORNE DUST CONTAINING ASBESTOS FIBERS ON REPEATED EXPOSURE MAY
CAUSE OR CAN LEAD TO ASB ESTOSIS AND MESOTHELIOMA.. INGESTION:
GASTROINTESTINAL IRRITATION, NAUSEA, VOMITING, AND DIARRHEA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:INDIVIDUALS WITH A HISTORY OF SKIN
AND RESPIRATORY DISORDERS MAY BE AT INCREASED RISK FROM EXPOSURE.
HIGHER RISK FOR SMOKERS.

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. IF IRRITATION
PERSISTS, GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN: WASH AREA WITH SOAP AND
WATER. INHALATION: MOVE VICTIM TO FRESH AIR. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.
INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. OTHER:
CHANGE CLOTHING AS NEEDED TO AVOID CARRYING DUST PARTICLES INTO
OTHER AREAS.

Extinguishing Media:USE CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL, WATER SPRAY, OR
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. COMBUSTION MAY BREAK
THE BINDER AND RELEASE ASBESTOS FIBERS.

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.AV OID PROCEDURES THAT MAY RESULT IN
WATERPOLLUTION.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT APPLICABLE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN CLEAN, DRY PLACE. HANDLE IN A
MANNER TO MINIMIZE FORMATION OR RETENTION OF AIRBORNE DUST.
Other Precautions:AS MANUFACTURED, LOCKED-IN ASBESTOS DOES NOT PRESENT
A HAZARD. ONLY WHEN THE ITEM IS SUBJECTED TO ABRASIVE ACTIONS AND
DUST IS GENERATED, THEN ASBESTOS FIBERS MAY BE RELEASED AND BECOME
AIRBORNE.

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. IF FIBERS MAY BE
RELEASED, USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR ASBESTOS.
Ventilation:NO SPECIAL REQUIREMENT UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS.LOCAL
EXHAUST IS RECOMMENDED WHERE DUST IS GENERATED BY ABRASIVE ACTIONS.
Protective Gloves:RECOMMENDED FOR SENSITIVE SKIN.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES W/SIDE SHIELDS,OR GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:NONE REQUIRED FOR THE FINISHED PRODUCT.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
AVOID GENERATING AIRBORNE DUST. AS MANUFACTURED, LOCKED-IN ASBESTOS
DOES NOT PRESENT A HAZARD. ONLY WHEN THE ITEM IS SUBJECTED TO
ABRESIVE ACTIONS AND DUST IS GENERATED, THEN ASBESTOS FIBERS MAY BE
RE LEASED AND BECOME AIRBORNE.

HCC:T6
Spec Gravity:1.8-2.0
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:U30B-BLACK, A31W-WHITE. NO ODOR. FLAT OR ROLLED
SHEETS OR CUT GASKET.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SMOKE, CARBON MONOXIDE, ASBESTOS
FIBERS, UNKNOWN PRODUCTS.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

Waste Disposal Methods:CONTACT YOUR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER.
DISPOSE OF WASTE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL
REGULATIONS. ASBESTOS DUST SHOULD BE HANDLED AS A HAZARDOUS AIR
POLLUTANT I/A/W 40CFR61 SUBPART " M" PERTAINING TO ASBESTOS.

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