Product ID:325 PACKING
MSDS Date:08/01/1993
FSC:5330
NIIN:00-612-6134
MSDS Number: BTRKF

R M ENGINEERED PRODUCTS INC

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

Emergency Phone: 803-744-6261

Info Phone: 803-744-6261/FAX803-744-0461

Cage: 10009

R M ENGINEERED PRODUCTS, INC.

NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29405 US

Telephone: 843-744-6261

Cage: 10009

ASBESTOS, CHRYSOTILE (SARA III)

CAS: 12001-29-5

RTECS: CI6478500

Fraction By Weight: 12-63%

OSHA PEL 0.2 FIBERS/CC

ACGIH TLV: 2 FIBERS/CC; A1;9394

GRAPHITE (NATURAL)

CAS: 7782-42-5

RTECS: MD9659600

Fraction By Weight: 2-17%

OSHA PEL 15 MPPCF; Z-3

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3 RDUST; 9394

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONT KNWON
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:NONE UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS OF USE.
HOWEVER EXPOSURE TO DUST/FUMES FROM MACHINING OR HEATING MAY CAUSE
SKIN,EYE,RESP PASSAGES IRRIT. OVEREXPOSURE TO ASBESTOS DUST/FIBERS
MAY CAUSE LUNG CANCER & ASBES TOSIS. METAL FUMES/PARTICULATES MAY
PRODUCE "METAL FUME FEVER". POSSIBLE EYE,NOSE,THROAT,UPPER RESP
TRACT,SKIN IRRIT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CONTAINS ASBESTOS WHICH IS LISTED BY NTP
AND IARC AND REGULATED BY OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:TIGHTNESS OF CHEST, METALLIC TASTE IN MOUTH,
COUGH, DIZZ, FEVER, CHILLS, HEADACHE, NAUSEA & DRY THROAT. "METAL
FUME FEVER" SYMPTOMS INCLUDE CHILLS, FEVER, MUSCULAR PAIN, NAUSEA,
VOMITING. SYMPTOMS USU ALLY DISAPPEAR WITHING 36-48 HOURS WITHNO
TREATMENT.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:ASTHMA, EMPHYSEMA, CHRONIC LUNG AND
RESPIRATORY DISEASES, AS WELL AS SKIN DISORDERS AND OTHER
PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS.

First Aid:INHAL:MOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE ARTI RESP IF NOT BREATH. IF
BREATH DIFFICULT GIVE OXYGEN. GET MED ATTN. EYE:FLUSH W/LOTS OF
WATER FOR @ LEAST 15MINS. IF IRRIT OCCURS GET MED ATTN. SKIN:WASH
W/MILD SOAP & WATER. IF IRRIT DEVELOPS GET MED ATTN.
INGEST:UNLIKELY.

Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL, WATERFOG 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:NONE KNOWN.

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.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT APPLICABLE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID CREATING DUST. DO NOT PHYSICALLY
DAMAGE MATERIAL CREATING DUST.
Other Precautions:NONE

Respiratory Protection:NOT REQUIRED UNDER NORMAL OPERATING CONDITONS.
USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR DUST/FIBERS WHEN NEEDED.
Ventilation:USE LOCAL EXHAUST TO REMOVE DUST OR FUMES IF GENERATED.
Protective Gloves:USE LEATHER, COTTON OR RUBBER AS NEEDED.
Eye Protection:OSHA APPROVED SAFETY GLASSES W/SIDE SHIE
Other Protective Equipment:NO CONTACT LENSES. USE CLOTHING SUFFICIENT
TO PREVETN SKIN CONTACT FROM DUST/FUMES WHEN NEEDED.
Work Hygienic Practices:FOLLOW GOOD INDUSTRIAL HOUSEKEEPING & PERSONAL
HYGIENE PRACTICES.WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY BEF EAT/SMOKE.WASH CLOTH
BEF REUS
Supplemental Safety and Health
PRODUCT IS CONSIDERED "ARTICLE" AS DEFINED BY OSHA HCS 29CFR1910.1200.
PRODUCT NOT CONSIDERED HAZ IN THE FROM SHIPPED OR IN ITS END USE
APPLICATION. HOWEVER IF PRODUCT IS MISHANDLED OR ENDURES FURTHER
PROCESSING (CUTTING,GRINDING,MACHINING) & CAUSES DUST TO BE CREATED
HAZ LEVELS OF CONSTITUENTS COULD BE GENERATED.

HCC:N1
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:BRAIDED PACKING MATERIAL WITH NO CHARACTERISTIC
ODOR. SLIPPERY TO THE TOUCH.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE UNDER NORMAL CONDITONS OF USE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE, AND
OTHER POSSIBLE TOXIC DECOMPOSITION FUMES MAY BE EMITTED.

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

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