Product ID:FRICTION MATERIAL
MSDS Date:03/02/1992
FSC:2530
NIIN:01-144-6230
MSDS Number: BRTCL

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

EIS BRAKE PARTS DIV OF STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS INC

1315 BERLIN, CT 06037-1634 US

Telephone: 203-828-8290

Cage: 80724

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:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic: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.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:IARC CONCLUDED THAT THERE IS SUFFICIENT
EVIDENCE OF CARCINOGENICITY OF CRYSTALLINE SILICA IN ANIMALS;
LIMITED IN HUMANS.
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:EXISTING RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS MAY
BE AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE TO ANY DUST.

First Aid:IF ANY IRRITATION PERSISTS OR IS SEVERE, GET MEDICAL
ATTENTION. EYE:FLUSH W/WATER 15 MIN, HOLD LIDS OPEN. SKIN:REMOVE
CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND LAUNDER BEFORE REUSE. WASH WITH SOAP &
WATER. INHALED:RE MOVE TO FRESH AIR. RESTORE/AID BREATHING AS
NEEDED. INGESTED:IMMEDIATELY GIVE 2 LARGE GLASSES OF MILK OR WATER
AND INDUCE VOMITING. (NOTHING BY MOUTH IF UNCONSCIOUS.) GET
IMMEDIATE MEDICAL CARE.

Extinguishing Media:WATER, (CLASS A, B, OR C)
Fire Fighting Procedures:POSITIVE PRESSURE SCBA SHOULD BE USED,
PERSONNEL NOT HAVING SUITABLE RESPIRATORY PROTECTION SOULD LEAVE
THE AREA TO PREVENT EXPOSURE TO TOXIC COMBUSTION GASES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:POWDER WILL BURN.

Spill Release Procedures:GRINDING, DRILLING, MILLING, ETC. CAN RESULT
IN THE RELEASE OS AIRBORNE DUST. WET SWEEP OR VACUUM. AVOID
GENERATING AIRBORNE DUST AND AVOID BREATHING DUST.
Neutralizing Agent:NO INFORMATION GIVEN ON MSDS BY MFR.

Handling and Storage Precautions:NO INFORMATION GIVEN ON MSDS BY MFR.
Other Precautions:PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING FOR ALLERGIES AND HISTORIES
OF SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY BE BENEFICIAL IN DETERMINING PERSONS
SENSITIVE TO CASHEW MATERIALS.

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPROVED FOR PNEUMOCONIOSIS - FIBROSIS
PRODUCING DUSTS AND DUSTS WITH TLV NO LESS THAN 0.05 MG/M3.
Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV(S).
GENERAL VENTILATION NOT RECOMMENDED FOR DUST EXPOSURES.
Protective Gloves:RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES OR DUST PROOF GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:LONG SLEEVED SHIRTS AND OTHER PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING MAY BE BENEFICIAL TO PREVENT SKIN CONTACT FOR SENSITIVE
PERSONNEL.
Work Hygienic Practices:INSTRUCT EMPLOYEES IN PROPER USE OF CONTROL
MEASURES. USE WET SWEEPING AND VACUUMING TO CONTROL DUST.
Supplemental Safety and Health
KEY2:KT USE WET CLEANING OF OTHER SURFACES. PROPER AND ADEQUATE
PERSONAL HYGIENE SHOULD BE PRACTICED BY EXPOSED WORKERS. USE
BARRIER CREAMS FOR PEOPLE WITH SKIN SENSITIVE TO CASHEW RESINS AND
FIBER G LASS.

HCC:T6
NRC/State Lic Num:NONE
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:"N/A" N
Spec Gravity:1.5 - 3.5
Evaporation Rate & Reference:0
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:INCOMPLETE COMBUSTION WILL CREATE
CARBON MONOXIDE AND CARBON DIOXIDE
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR

Waste Disposal Methods:HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS: 40CFR261 & 262 AND
APPLICABLE STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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