Product ID:A 858 CWB PACKING
MSDS Date:09/01/1991
FSC:5330
NIIN:00-197-8516
MSDS Number: BSBDD

RM ENGINEERED PRODUCTS INC

4854 O HEAR AVE
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29406-4926
US

Emergency Phone: 803-744-6261

Info Phone: 803-744-0461

Preparer: E. K. HANSON

Cage: DO604

RM ENGINEERED PRODUCTS

5205 NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29406 US

Telephone: 803-744-6261

Cage: DO604

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 2.5 MG/M3 RDUST

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3 RDUST; 9293

LEAD (SARA III)

CAS: 7439-92-1

RTECS: OF7525000

OSHA PEL 0.05 MG/M3;1910.1025

ACGIH TLV: 0.15 MG/M3;DUST 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

LD50 LC50 Mixture:PEL FOR ASBESTOS FIBERS 0.2 FIBER/CC
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:A HEALTH HAZARD EXISTS IF FIBERS ARE
RELEASED. BREATHING OF ASBESTOS FIBERS CAN CAUSE LONG TERM
DISABLING EFFECTS INCLUDING ASBESTOSIS AND LUNG CANCER. FREE
FIBERS/DUST FROM GRINDING CAN CAUSE IRRITAT ION OF EYES, SKIN AND
RESPIRATORY PASSAGES.
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:EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION., COUGHING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH PRE-EXISTING SKIN
DISORDERS OR EYE PROBLEMS OR IMPAIRED RESPIRATORY FUNCTION MAY BE
MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO THE EFFECTS OF THE SUBSTANCE.

First Aid:SKIN:WASH WITH SOAP & WATER. EYE:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15
MINUTES, HOLDING EYELIDS OPEN. GET MEDICAL HELP. INHALED:REMOVE TO
FRESH AIR. PROVIDE OXYGEN/CPR IF NEEDED. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION.
INGESTION:G ET MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Flash Point:FIRE OR EXCESSIV
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM OR DRY CHEMICAL
FOR SURROUNDING FIRE. USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED
CONTAINERS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH-APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS WITH FULL FACEPIECE OPERATED IN THE POSITIVE PRESSURE
MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:TOXIC DECOMPOSITION FUMES MAY BE EVOLVED
IN A FIRE.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR RESPIRATORY PROTECTION. VACUUM FIBERS AND
DUSTS USING, A VACUUM CLEANER FITTED WITH A SPECIAL FILTER FOR
ASBESTOS. AVOIDING CREATING DUST. IF SWEEPING IS USED, CONTROL
DUST BY WETTING.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORAGE- STORE IN CLEAN DRY PLACE AWAY
FROM STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Other Precautions:DO NOT BREATHE DUST OR FIBERS. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER
HANDLING.

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED WHERE ADEQUATE VENTILATION
CONDITIONS EXIST. UNDER DUSTY CONDITIONS, A NIOSH-APPROVED DUST
RESPIRATOR IS RECOMMENDED. IF CONCENTRATION EXCEEDS CAPACITY OF
RESPIRATOR, USE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL AND/OR LOCAL EXHAUST) VENTILATION TO
MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV(S).
Protective Gloves:RUBBER RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION, QUICK DRENCH SHOWER AND
IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING
Work Hygienic Practices:DO NOT SMOKE WHILE WORKING WITH PRODUCT. KEEP
WORK AREA CLEAN OF ASBESTOS DUST.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:T6
Appearance and Odor:COPPER COLORED BRAIDED ROPE, ODORLESS

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF CARBON, METAL OXIDES,
ALDEHYDES, FREE ASBESTOS FIBERS AND OTHER TOXIC DECOMPOSITION
PRODUCTS.

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

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