Product ID:F 48
MSDS Date:12/01/1990
FSC:2530
NIIN:00-345-0077
MSDS Number: BPRGJ

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

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 (MFR)

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 (MFR)

SILICA, CRYSTALLINE - TRIPOLI

CAS: 1317-95-9

RTECS: VV7336000

OSHA PEL SEE TABLE Z3

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG/M3 RDUST;9293

SILICATES

CARBON AND GRAPHITES

OSHA PEL 2.0 MG/M3 (MFR)

ACGIH TLV: 2.0 MG/M3 (MFR)

CARBON BLACK

CAS: 1333-86-4

RTECS: FF5800000

OSHA PEL 3.5 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 3.5 MG/M3; 9293

PHENOLIC COMPOUND

OSHA PEL 5.0 MG/M3 (MFR)

ACGIH TLV: 5.0 MG/M3 (MFR)

CASHEW COMPOUNDS

OSHA PEL 5.0 MG/M3 (MFR)

ACGIH TLV: 5.0 MG/M3 (MFR)

WOOD FLOUR AND OTHER FILLER

OSHA PEL 1.0 MG/M3 (MFR)

ACGIH TLV: 1.0 MG/M3 (MFR)

METALS AND THEIR OXIDES (IRON, ZINC, ALUMINUM, BRASS,

OSHA PEL 10 MG/M3 (MFR)

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 (MFR)

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:CONTAINS CRYSTALLINE SILICA.
Effects of Overexposure:FIBERS FROM THIS PRODUCT ARE MECHANICAL
IRRITANTS & MAY CAUSE TRANSITORY IRRITATION TO EXPOSED AREAS SUCH
AS EYES, SKIN & UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACTS. PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO
CURED PHENOLIC/CASHEW RESINS M AY CAUSE DERMATITIS. CRYSTALLINE
SILICAMAY PRODUCE SILICOSIS & POSSIBLY CANCER. NON-ASBESTOS FIBERS
MAY CAUSE FIBROSIS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH PRE-EXISTING SKIN
DISORDERS OR IMPAIRED RESPIRATORY FUNCTION MAY BE MORE SUSCEPTIBLE
TO THE EFFECTS OF THE SUBSTANCE.

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
TOTAL ITEM RECORD SHOWS ASBESTOS COMPOSITION, BUT NO ASBESTOS
INGREDIENT IS REPORTED BY THE MANUFACTURER.

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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