Product ID:FRICTION MATERIAL
MSDS Date:03/02/1992
FSC:2530
NIIN:00D003060
MSDS Number: BRDML

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

GLASS FIBERS

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST.

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3.

SILICA

CAS: 7631-89-9

OSHA PEL 6 MG/M3.

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3.

SILICATES

OSHA PEL 6 MG/M3.

ACGIH TLV: NOT ESTABLISHED.

SILICA, CRYSTALLINE - TRIPOLI

CAS: 1317-95-9

RTECS: VV7336000

OSHA PEL SEE TABLE Z3

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG/M3 RDUST;9293

TALC (CONTAINING NO ASBESTOS)

CAS: 14807-96-6

RTECS: WW2710000

OSHA PEL 2 MG/M3 RDUST

ACGIH TLV: 2 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

CARBON PRODUCTS

OSHA PEL NOT ESTABLISHED.

ACGIH TLV: NOT ESTABLISHED.

PHENOLIC COMPOUND

OSHA PEL NOT ESTABLISHED.

ACGIH TLV: NOT ESTABLISHED.

CASHEW COMPOUNDS

OSHA PEL NOT ESTABLISHED.

ACGIH TLV: NOT ESTABLISHED.

WOOD FLOUR AND OTHER FILLER

OSHA PEL 5 MG/M3.

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3.

METALS AND THEIR OXIDES-IRON,ZINC,ALUMINUM,BRASS,MAGNESIUM

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RAT) IS NOT KNOWN.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE- SOME PERSONS MAY BE SENSITIVE
TO CASHEW RESINS & DEVELOP DERMATITIS-TYPE PROBLEMS. DUSTS CAN
CAUSE PNEUMOCONIOSIS, SILICOSIS & LUNG DAMAGE. METAL DUSTS CAN
IRRITATE RESPIRATORY TRACT. THERE IS LITTLE EVIDENCE OF CHRONIC
INDUSTRIAL POISONING FROM IRON, ALUMINUM & ZINC DUSTS.
Effects of Overexposure:SKIN ERUPTIONS SIMILAR IN APPEARANCE TO POISON
IVY, COUGHING, WHEEZING, SHORTNESS OF BREATH, SPUTUM PRODUCTION,
EYE IRRITATION, GASTROINTESTINAL DISTURBANCES AND SKIN IRRITATION
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH PRE-EXISTING SKIN
DISORDERS, EYE PROBLEMS OR IMPAIRED RESPIRATORY FUNCTION MAY BE
MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO THE EFFECTS OF THIS PRODUCT.

First Aid:GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST. EYE/SKIN:FLUSH
WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. HOLD EYELIDS OPEN. INHALED:REMOVE TO
FRESH AIR & PROVIDE OXYGEN/CPR IF NEEDED. ORAL:IF CONSCIOUS, DRINK
LARGE AMOUN T OF WATER & INDUCE VOMITING. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM OR DRY CHEMICAL. WATER SPRAY
MAY BE USED TO KEEP FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS COOL & FLUSH SPILLS
AWAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND
NIOSH-APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL
FACEPIECE OPERATED IN THE POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:POWDER WILL BURN.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR APPROVED RESPIRATOR. VACUUM OR WET SWEEP
UP SPILLAGE. AVOID CREATING DUST. PLACE SPILLAGE IN APPROPRIATE
CONTAINER FOR WASTE DISPOSAL. WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE. VENTILATE AREA AND WASH SPILL SITE.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT RELEVANT

Handling and Storage Precautions:USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN. AVOID BREATHING
DUST. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING MATERIAL. PRE-EMPLOYMENT
SCREENING FOR ALLERGIES AND HISTORIES OF SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY BE
BENEFICIAL TO DETERMI NE PERSONS SENSITIVE TO CASHEW MATERIALS

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. IF WORKPLACE EXPOSURE
LIMIT IS EXCEEDED, A NIOSH APPROVED AIR SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR OR DUST
RESPIRATOR IS ADVISED.
Ventilation:PROVIDE SUFFICIENT MECHANICAL (GENERAL AND/OR LOCAL
EXHAUST) VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV(S).
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:DUST-RESISTANT SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION, EMERGENCY SHOWER,
APPROPRIATE LABORATORY COAT TO COVER EXPOSED SKIN
Work Hygienic Practices:DO NOT PERMIT EATING, DRINKING OR SMOKING NEAR
THIS MATERIAL.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MANUFACTURER STATES THAT THE FRICTION MATERIAL IS AN "ARTICLE"
ACCORDING TO OSH'S HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD AND IS THEREBY
EXCLUDED FROM ANY REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD. CONTAINS NO
ASBESTOS.

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:NOT KNOWN
Spec Gravity:1.5 - 3.5
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NOT RELEVANT
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:DARK GREY COLOR, FRICTION MATERIAL ODOR

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE KNOWN.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NOT KNOWN
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE

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

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