BQMHH - CAF 9

Product Identification

Product ID:CAF 9
MSDS Date:11/10/1987
FSC:5330
NIIN:00-942-4728
MSDS Number: BQMHH

Responsible Party
TBA INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS LTD
SEALING MATERIAL DIVISION
ROCHDALE LANCS
UK

Emergency Phone: 800-527-1935

Info Phone: 800-527-1935

Cage: U1309

Contractor
TBA INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
21 ROCHDALE,LANCS,ENGLAND, TX 75354-2437 EN

Telephone: 800-527-1935

Cage: U1309

Ingredients

ASBESTOS, WHITE

CAS: 12001-29-5

RTECS: CI6478500

Fraction By Weight: 65%


INERT FILLERS

Fraction By Weight: 20%

OSHA PEL NOT ESTABLISHED.

ACGIH TLV: NOT ESTABLISHED.


RUBBER BINDER (SYNTHETIC RUBBER)

Fraction By Weight: 12%

OSHA PEL NOT ESTABLISHED.

ACGIH TLV: NOT ESTABLISHED.


CURING AGENTS

Fraction By Weight: 3%

OSHA PEL NOT ESTABLISHED.

ACGIH TLV: NOT ESTABLISHED.

Hazards

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:THE DISEASE WHICH MAY ARISE FROM THE
INHALATION OF ASBESTOS DUST ARE ASBESTOSIS, LUNG CANCER, AND
NESOTHELIOMA.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A
[1332-21-4], AN OSHA REGULATED CARCINOGEN.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:THE EFFECTS OF ASBESTOS COMBINED
WITH SMOKING ACT SYNERGISTICALLY SO THAT SMOKING GREATLY INCREASES
THE HEALTH RISKS FOR AN ASBESTOS WORKER.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:NON FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER OR FOAM AS EXTINGUISHING AGENT.
Fire Fighting Procedures:AVOID BREATHING FUMES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:WET METHOD SHOULD BE USED FOR EXTRACTION OF
DUST AND DEBRIS. HIGH EFFICIENCY PARTICULATE APPARATUS (HEPA)
VACUUMS SHOULD BE USED.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT APPLICABLE.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORAGE- AVOID CREATING DUST BY
SANDING OR GRINDING THE PRODUCT.
Other Precautions:USE IN WELL VENTILATED AREA. AVOID BREATHING DUST OR
FIBERS. MINIMIZE CONTACT WITH SKIN. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES. DO NOT
RAISE DUST. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING OR
DRINKING. KEEP AWAY FROM REACH OF CHILDREN.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:NOT REQIRED FOR NORMAL HANDLING, BUT IF
CONCENTRATIONS ARE AT OR ABOVE PEL, RESPIRATORY EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE
USED (HEPA FILTER, SUPPLIED AIR, OR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS) DISPOSABLE TYPES SHA LL NOT BE USED.
Ventilation:LOCAL/GENERAL TO MAINTAIN PEL/TLV. CHECK LOCAL REGULATIONS
FOR EMISSION STANDARDS.
Protective Gloves:IF ABOVE PEL, FULL BODY PROTECTION
Eye Protection:IF ABOVE PEL, FULL BODY PROTECTION.
Other Protective Equipment:IF ABOVE PEL, FULL BODY PROTECTION.
Work Hygienic Practices:SMOKING GREATLY INCREASES THE HAELTH RISK FOR
ASBESTOS WORKERS.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

Chemical Properties

HCC:T6
Solubility in Water:NOT SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:RED SHEET MATERIAL - SLIGHT RUBBERY SMELL

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID INHALATION OR INGESTION OF DUST.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MATERIAL MAY BURN WITH DIFFICULTY & IN
SUCH CIRCUMSTANCES EMIT TOXIC RUBBER COMBUSTION PRODUCTS.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:WASTE SHOULD BE CONTAINED IN IMPERMEABLE BAGS,
LABELED AND DISPOSED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL LOCAL, STATE AND
FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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