Product ID:RM 325 HIGH TEMP VALVE STEM PACKING
MSDS Date:10/01/1991
FSC:5330
NIIN:00-202-3315
MSDS Number: BQXRW

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)

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, NATURAL

CAS: 7782-42-5

RTECS: MD9659600

OSHA PEL 15 MPPCF RDUST

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3 RDUST; 9293

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO 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 A PROBLEM EXCEPT IF DUST/FIBERS ARE
CREATED BY GRINDING, WELDING, ETC. UPPER RESPIRATORY DISEASES, FROM
INHALATION OF FUMES/FIBERS/ DUSTS AND SKIN CONDITIONS MAY RESULT.
LONG TERM EXPOSURE TO ASBESTOS CAN RESULT IN ASBESTOSIS AND LUNG
CANCER.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CONTAINS ASBESTOS 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 AND GASES. METALLIC TASTE IN
MOUTH, NAUSEA, TIGHTN ESS OF CHEST, FEVER, IRRITATION TO EYES, NOSE
AND THROAT CAN RESULT.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:ASTHMA, EMPHYSEMA, CHRONIC LUNG AND
RESPIRATORY DISEASES, AS WELL AS DERMATITIS AND OTHER PREEXISTING
CONDITIONS.

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. IF
IRRITATION OCCURS, SEE DOCTOR. SKIN: WASH WITH MILD SOAP AND WATER.
IF IRRITATION DEVELOPS, SEE DOCTOR. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH
AIR. GI VE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED. SEE DOCTOR. INGESTION: NOT LIKELY.

Extinguishing Media:USE WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY
CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:EVACUATE ALL NON-ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL FROM
AREA. WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A FULL FACED SELF
CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:COMBUSTION OR HEAT OF FIRE MAY PRODUCE
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS AND VAPORS.

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP OR SHOVEL SOLID MATERIAL. IF DUST IS
GENERATED, SWEEP OR VACUUM IN A MANNER SO AS NOT TO CREATE ANY
ADDITIONAL DUST.

Handling and Storage Precautions:NO SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS.
Other Precautions:NONE.

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. IF EXPOSURE TO DUST IS
EXPECTED, USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR ASBESTOS.
Ventilation:NO SPECIAL REQUIREMENT FOR NORMAL CONDITIONS. GENERAL OR
LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION IF DUST CONDITIONS EXIST.
Protective Gloves:LEATHER, COTTON OR RUBBER AS NEEDED.
Eye Protection:NONE. SAFETY GLASSES IF DUST EXIST.
Other Protective Equipment:SUFFICIENT CLOTHING TO PREVENT SKIN CONTACT
IF DUST IS GENERATED.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. FOLLOW GOOD
INDUSTRIAL HOUSEKEEPING AND PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE.

HCC:N1
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, OTHER
POSSIBLE TOXIC DECOMPOSITION FUMES.

Waste Disposal Methods:NOTIFY YOUR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER. KEEP IN
COVERED CONTAINERS PENDING DISPOSAL. DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH
FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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