Product ID:FRICTION MATERIAL, FORMULA #MET-175-60
MSDS Date:03/02/1992
FSC:2530
NIIN:01-174-5069
MSDS Number: BPWZQ

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

TALC (CONTAINING NO ASBESTOS)

CAS: 14807-96-6

RTECS: WW2710000

OSHA PEL 2 MG/M3 RDUST

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3 RDUST; 9293

SILICATES

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

GRAPHITE, NATURAL

CAS: 7782-42-5

RTECS: MD9659600

OSHA PEL 15 MPPCF RDUST

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3 RDUST; 9293

PHENOLIC,CASHEW AND ELASTOMER COMPOUNDS

OSHA PEL 5.0 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 5.0 MG/M3

WOOD FLOUR AND OTHER FILLERS

OSHA PEL 1.0 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1.0 MG/M3

IRON

CAS: 6596-57-0

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

ZINC OXIDE

CAS: 1314-13-2

RTECS: ZH4810000

OSHA PEL 15MG/M3 TDUST/5 FUME

ACGIH TLV: 10MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

ALUMINUM (SARA III)

CAS: 7429-90-5

RTECS: BD0330000

OSHA PEL 15MG/M3 DUST/5 FUME

ACGIH TLV: 10MG/M3 DUST; 9293

ALUMINUM OXIDE

CAS: 1302-74-5

RTECS: GN0231000

MAGNESIUM

CAS: 7439-95-4

RTECS: OM2100000

MAGNESIUM OXIDE

CAS: 1309-48-4

RTECS: OM3850000

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 PARTICULATE

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3;TDUST; 9293

BRASS (CHIPS)

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SKIN:CASHEW RESINS MAY CAUSE
SENSITIZATION.GLASS FIBER MAY CAUSE MECHANICAL
IRRITATION.INHAL:DUST FROM GLASS FIBER,SILICA,TALC,GRAPHITE,CARBON
BLACK MAY PRODUCE PNEUMOCONIOSIS,SILICOSIS AND OTHER LUNG
DAMAGE.METAL DUST MAY IRRITATE UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT.EYES:METAL
DUST MAY CAUSE IRRITATION.INGEST:GI DISTURBANCES.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:IARC HAS CONCLUDED THAT CRYSTALLINE
SILICA IS A CARCINOGEN(VOL.42,1987).
Effects of Overexposure:CASHEW RESINS-SKIN ERUPTIONS SIMILAR TO POISON
IVY.PNEUMONCONIOSIS AND SILICOSIS-COUGHING,WHEEZING,SHORTNESS OF
BREATH,SPUTUM PRODUCTION,PULMONARY IMPAIRMENT.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:EXISTING RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS MAY
BE AGGRIVATED BY EXPOSURE TO DUST.

First Aid:EYES:FLUSH WITH WATER,HOLDING LIDS OPENED.CALL
PHYSICIAN.SKIN:WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER.REMOVE CONTAMINATED
CLOTHING.CALL PHYSICIAN IF IRRITATION PERSISTS.INHAL:REMOVE FROM
EXPOSURE;RESTORE BREATHING.C ALL PHYSICIAN.INGEST:GIVE WATER(IF
CONSCIOUS) TO INDUCE VOMITING.CALL PHYSICIAN.DO NOT GIVE ANYTHING
TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON.

Extinguishing Media:NON FLAMMABLE. MANUFACTURER STATES COMPATIBILITY
WITH WATER AND TYPES A,B,C EXTINGUISHERS FOR FIGHTING SURROUNDING
FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE A POSITIVE PRESSURE SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS WHEN FIGHTING A CHEMICAL FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:POWDER FROM THIS PRODUCT WILL SMOLDER AND
BURN.

Spill Release Procedures:AVOID STIRRING UP DUST. USE A VACUUM WITH A
HEPA FILTER OR WET MOP. PLACE IN AN APPROPRIATE CONTAINER FOR
DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT APPLICABLE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:THE USE OF RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
APPLIES TO ANY PROCESSING OF THIS MATERIAL BY CUTTING OR GRINDING
WHICH PRODUCES HAZARDOUS DUST.
Other Precautions:THE DUST FROM THIS MATERIAL MAY SMOLDER OR BURN.

Respiratory Protection:USE A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR TO CONTROL
DUST BELOW 0.5MG/M3 AND TO PROTECT FROM PNEUMOCONIOSIS.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST APPROVED. MECHANICAL(GENERAL) IS NOT
RECOMMENDED.
Protective Gloves:COTTON OR CANVAS WITH GAUNTLETS.
Eye Protection:USE FOR GRINDING OR DRILLING
Other Protective Equipment:BARRIER CREAMS APPROVED.LONG SLEEVED
CLOTHING TO PROTECT SKIN.EYE WASH SHOULD BE AVAILABLE.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS.SEPERATE WORK CLOTHES FROM STREET
CLOTHES.LAUNDER WORK CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.KEEP FOOD OUT OF THE WORK
AREA.
Supplemental Safety and Health
DO NOT DRY SWEEP(DUST IS CREATED),USE A VACUUM WITH A HEPA FILTER OR
WET CLEANING.

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:2.5-4.0
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:SOLID;BROWNISH-GRAY COLOR;ODOR DESCRIBED AS LIKE
"FRICTION MATERIAL".

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
HMIS SUGGESTS STRONG ACIDS AND OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:MANUFACTURER STATES NONE KNOWN.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:INCOMPLETE COMBUSTION MAY PRODUCE
CARBON MONOXIDE AND CARBON DIOXIDE.

Waste Disposal Methods:MANUFACTURER REFERS TO 40CFR 261,262.
ADDITIONALLY, FOLLOW FEDERAL,STATE AND LOCAL GUIDELINES.

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