Product ID:NON-ASBESTOS BRAKE LININGS
MSDS Date:06/14/1990
FSC:2530
NIIN:01-109-3070
MSDS Number: BPJJB

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

GLASS FIBERS

OSHA PEL 10 MG/M3(TOTAL DUST)

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 (DUST)

SILICA, CRYSTALLINE - TRIPOLI

CAS: 1317-95-9

RTECS: VV7336000

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

PHENOLIC COMPOUND/PHENOLIC AND ELASTOMER COMPOUNDS

OSHA PEL 19.0 MG/M3 (MFR)

ACGIH TLV: 19.0 MG/M3 (MFR)

PHENOLIC RESIN

IRON,ZINC,ALUMINUM,BRASS AND THEIR OXIDES

OSHA PEL 10 MG/M3 (MFR)

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 (MFR)

WOOD FLOUR

OSHA PEL 1.0 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1.0 MG/M3

IRON, ZINC, ALUMINUM & THEIR OXIDES

OSHA PEL 10 MG/M3 RDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 RDUST

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SOME PERSONS MAY BE SENSITIVE TO
CASHEW RESINS AND DEVELOP DERMATITIS-TYPE PROBLEMS. DUST OF GLASS
FIBER, SILICA, TALC, GRAPHITE, CARBON BLACK, AND COAL CAN PRODUCE
PNEUMOCONIOSIS AND OTHER LUNG DAMAG E. METAL DUSTS CAN BE IRRITANTS
OF THE EYES AND UPPER RESPIRATORY SYSTEM.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS COMPOUND CONTAINS NO INGREDIENTS AT
CONCENTRATIONS OF 0.1% OR GREATER THAT ARE CARCINOGENS OR SUSPECT
CARCINOGENS.
Effects of Overexposure:CASHEW RESINS-SKIN ERUPTIONS SIMILAR IN
APPEARANCE TO POISON IVY. PNEUMOCONIOSIS-COUGHING, WHEEZING,
SHORTNESS OF BREATH, IMPAIRED PULMONARY FUNCTION. DUST IN EYE MAY
CAUSE IRRITATION. GASTROINTESTINA L DISTURBANCES POSSIBLE FROM
INGESTION.GLASS FIBER MAY CREATE TRANSIENT MECHANICAL IRRITATION OF
THE SKIN.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PEOPLE WITH HIGHLY SENSITIVE SKIN
MAY DEVELOP A RASH. PERSONS WHO SMOKE OR HAVE A RESPIRATORY DISEASE
MAY BE AT GREATER RISK WHEN EXPOSED TO DUST.

First Aid:SHOULD NOT BE NECESSARY DURING NORMAL HANDLING PROCEDURES.

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:WATER. EXTINGUISHER CLASS A, B, AND C.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE POSITIVE PRESSURE, SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

Spill Release Procedures:AVOID CREATING DUST. AVOID SWEEPING OR
OTHERWISE GENERATING AIRBORNE PARTICULATE. USE APPROVED VACUUM
METHODS. USE WET METHODS FOR CLEANING OR REMOVING DUST FROM DRUMS.
DO NOT USE COMPRESSED AIR. AVOI D BREATHING DUST. USE RESPIRATOR
FOR AIRBORNE DUST
Neutralizing Agent:NONE

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID CREATING EXCESSIVE DUST. USE
DUST COLLECTION IF GRINDING, DRILLING OR ALTERING PRODUCT IN ANY
WAY.
Other Precautions:PROTECTIVE CREAMS AND SLEEVES MAY BE NECESSARY FOR
EMPLOYEES WITH SENSITIVE SKIN. CLEAN UP USING SOAP AND WATER PRIOR
TO EATING. WASH CLOTHING SEPARATELY.

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPROVED FOR PNEUMOCONIOSIS AND FIBROSIS
PRODUCING DUSTS WITH TLV'S NOT LESS THAN 0.05 MG/M3. SUCH AS 3M
8710. FOLLOW RESPIRATOR STANDARD 1910.34
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST IS RECOMMENDED TO MEET PEL/TLV IN SITUATIONS
WHERE DUST IS GENERATED BY ABRASIVE ACTIONS.
Protective Gloves:RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:OSHA APPROVED SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE SLEEVES AND CREAMS FOR PERSONS
WITH SENSITIVE SKIN.
Work Hygienic Practices:CLEAN UP USING SOAP AND WATER PRIOR TO EATING.
WASH CLOTHING SEPARATELY.
Supplemental Safety and Health
RECOMMEND MONITORING TO DETERMINE DUST & FIBER LIMITS IN ACCORDANCE
WITH OSHA RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES. WORK AREAS SHOULD BE KEPT CLEAN &
FREE FROM AIRBORNE DUST THROUGH ADEQUATE DUST COLLECTION & PROPE R
VENTILATION. THIS IS A RESIN BONDED PRODUCT WHICH DOES NOT CONTAIN
ASBESTOS & MEETS OSHA'S DEFINITION OF AN ARTICLE.

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:1.5-3.5
Evaporation Rate & Reference:0
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:DARK GRAY COLOR - SLIGHT SOUR ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NONE

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE KNOWN
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE KNOWN

Waste Disposal Methods:FOLLOW LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
PROPERLY MARK ALL CONTAINERS WITH APPROPRIATE LABELING AND DISPOSE
IN LANDFILL IN COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS.

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