Product ID:HIGH TEMP VALVE STEM PACKING,325
MSDS Date:10/01/1991
FSC:5330
NIIN:00-599-9548
MSDS Number: BQSWY

R M ENGINEERED PRODUCTS, INC.

4854 O'HEAR AVENUE
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29406
US

Emergency Phone: 803-744-6261

Info Phone: 803-744-6261

Preparer: E. K. HANSON

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;9192

GRAPHITE, NATURAL

CAS: 7782-42-5

RTECS: MD9659600

OSHA PEL 15 MPPCF RDUST

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3 RDUST; 9293

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ALL COMPONENTS ARE ENCAPSULATED DURING
PROCESS AND SHOULD NOT CREATE A PROBLEM EXCEPT IF DUST/FIBERS ARE
CREATED BY GRINDING, WELDING, ETC. UPPER RESPIRATORY DISEASE, FROM
INHALATION OF FUMES/FIBERS/D USTS & SKIN CONDITIONS MAY RESULT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CONTAINS A [1332-21-4] WHICH IS
LISTED BY NTP AND IARC AND REGULATED BY OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:NONE UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS OF USE. HOWEVER,
IRRITATION TO EYES, NOSE, THROAT, SKIN AND UPPER RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
WHEN EXPOSED TO DUST, WELDING FUMES & GASES. METALLIC TASTE IN
MOUTH, NAUSEA, TIGHTNES S OF CHEST, FEVER, IRRITATION TO EYES, NOSE
& THROAT CAN RESULT.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:ASTHMA, EMPHYSEMA, CHRONIC LUNG AND
RESPIRATORY DISEASE, AS WELL AS DERMATITIS AND OTHER PRE-EXISTING
CONDITIONS.

First Aid:MOVE VICTIM TO FRESH AIR. GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF NOT
BREATHING. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. SEEK MEDICAL
ATTENTION. EYES: FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
MINUTES. IF IRR ITATION OCCURS, GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN: WASH
WITH MILD SOAP AND WATER. IF IRRITATION DEVELOPS, GET MEDICAL
ATTENTION. WASH CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. INGESTION UNLIKELY.

Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL, WATER SPRAY OR FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:EVACUATE ALL NON-ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL FROM
AREA. WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:TOXIC DECOMPOSITION FUMES MAY BE EMITTED
IN A FIRE.

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP OR SHOVEL SOLID MATERIAL. IF DUST IS
GENERATED, SWEEP OR VACUUM IN A MANNER SO AS TO CREATE ANY
ADDITIONAL DUST.

Handling and Storage Precautions:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL,
STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.
Other Precautions:OSHA HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD 29 CFR 1910.1200
STATE THAT AN "ARTICLE" DOES NOT REQUIRE AN MSDS OR HARZARD
LABELING.

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED FOR NUISANCE PARTICULATES,
(ASBESTOS).
Ventilation:USE LOCAL OR GENERAL EXHAUST TO REMOVE DUST OR FUMES IF
GENERATED.
Protective Gloves:LEATHER, COTTON OR RUBBER AS NEEDED.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS.
Other Protective Equipment:USE CLOTHING SUFFICIENT TO PREVENT SKIN
CONTACT FROM DUST/FUMES WHEN NEEDED.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID CREATING DUST. FOLLOW GOOD INDUSTRIAL
HOUSEKEEPING & PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES. WASH HANDS BEFORE
EATING/SMOKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FORMULA CHANGED. FOR PREVIOUS FORMULATION, SEE PNI A UNDER THE SAME
NSN. THIS PRODUCT IS AN "ARTICLE" AS DEFINED BY OSHA HAZARD
COMMUNICATION STANDARD 29 CFR 1910.1200.

HCC:T7
Spec Gravity:N/D
Appearance and Odor:DARK GRAY SOLID, SLIPPERY TO TOUCH.

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 FUMES.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND
LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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