Product ID:RM 325 HIGH TEMP VALVE STEM PACKING
MSDS Date:10/01/1991
FSC:5330
NIIN:00-599-9547
MSDS Number: BQKPN

R M ENGINEERED PRODUCTS INC.

4854 O'HEAR AVENUE
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29406-4926
US

Emergency Phone: 803-744-6261

Info Phone: 803-744-6261/803-744-0461 (FAX)

Preparer: E. H. HANSON/M.J.

Cage: 10009

R M ENGINEERED PRODUCTS, INC.

NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29405 US

Telephone: 843-744-6261

Cage: 10009

ASBESTOS, CHRYSOTILE

CAS: 12001-29-5

RTECS: CI6478500

OSHA PEL 0.2 FIBERS/CC

ACGIH TLV: 2 FIBERS/CC; A1;9293

GRAPHITE, SYNTHETIC

CAS: 7440-44-0

RTECS: FF5250100

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

NICKEL-CHROMIUM-IRON ALLOY (AS STATED IN TOTAL ITEM RECORD)

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3 (CHROMIUM)

ACGIH TLV: 0.5 MG/M3 (CHROMIUM)

NICKEL-CHROMIUM-IRON ALLOY (AS STATED IN TOTAL ITEM RECORD)

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3 (NICKEL)

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3 (NICKEL)

NICKEL-CHROMIUM-IRON ALLOY (AS STATED IN TOTAL ITEM RECORD)

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 IRON DUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 IRON DUST

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ALL COMPONENTS ARE ENCAPSULATED DURING
PROCESS AND SHOULD NOT CREATE PROBLEMS EXCEPT IF DUST/FIBERS ARE
CREATED BY GRINDING, WELDING, ETC. UPPER RESPIRATORY DISEASES FROM
INHALATION OF FUMES/FIBERS/DU STS AND SKIN CONDITIONS MAY RESULT.
LONG EXPOSURE TO ASBESTOS CAN RESULT IN ASBESTOSIS AND LUNG CANCER.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A
[1332-21-4], AN OSHA REGULATED CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:NO SIGNS/SYMPTOMS UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS OF
USE. 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: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.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL, WATER SPRAY OR FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:EVACUATE ALL NON-ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL FROM
AREA. USE A SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WHEN FIGHTING FIRES
INVOLVING CHEMCIAL PRODUCTS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:TOXIC DECOMPOSITION FUMES MAY BE EMITTED
IN A FIRE.

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

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:LEATHER, AS REQUIRED FOR TASK AT HAND.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES W/SIDE SHIELDS OR GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:USE SUFFICIENT CLOTHING TO PREVENT SKIN
CONTACT FROM DUST/FUMES WHEN NEEDED.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID CREATING DUST. FOLLOW GOOD PERSONAL
HYGIENE PRACTICES. WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY BEFORE EATING OR SMOKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE.

HCC:T6
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NONE
Solubility in Water:NOT SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:DARKK GRAY SOLID. SLIPPERY TO TOUCH.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NONE

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE KNOWN
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE KNOWN
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE, AND
OTHER POSSIBLE TOXIC DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS.

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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