Product ID:SEMI-METALLIC DISC BRAKE, BSI-7033-4EE
MSDS Date:02/27/1989
FSC:2530
NIIN:00N056995
MSDS Number: BWYRQ

BRAKE SYSTEMS INC

900 N CHURCH RD
ELMHURST, IL 60126
US

Emergency Phone: 312-455-2662

Info Phone: 312-455-2662

Cage: 81604

BRAKE SYSTEMS, INC.

STRATFORD, CT 06497 US

Telephone: (203) 375-3341

Cage: 5N955

BARIUM SULFATE

CAS: 7727-43-7

RTECS: CR0600000

Fraction By Weight: 5-15%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST

CARBONACEOUS FRICTION ENHANCERS

Fraction By Weight: 15-30%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 (MFR)

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 (MFR)

CURED PHENOLIC BINDER

Fraction By Weight: 5-10%

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

PARTICULATES; (STEEL & IRON PARTICULATES)

Fraction By Weight: 55-65%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 (MFR)

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 (MFR)

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:BRAKE DUST MAY CAUSE EYE, SKIN
OR RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION. CHRONIC:LONG TERM OVEREXPOSURE TO
AIRBORNE BRAKE DUST MAY CAUSE DECREASED PULMONARY FUNCTION W/SUCH
SYMPTOMS AS CHEST TIGHTNESS, S HORTNESS OF BREATH & COUGH.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:RESPIRATORY TRACT PROBLEMS.

First Aid:INGEST:CALL MD IMMEDIATELY . INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
SUPPORT BREATHING (GIVE O*2/ARTF RESP) . SKIN:FLUSH W/COPIOUS
AMOUNTS OF WATER. CALL MD . EYES:FLUSH W/WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 M
INUTES. CONSULT MD IF IRRITATION DEVELOPS.

Extinguishing Media:CO*2, WATER, FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FINE DRY DUST EXCEEDING MINIMUM EXPLOSIVE
CONCENTRATION CAN EXPLODE IN PRESENCE OF IGNITION SOURCE.

Spill Release Procedures:VACUUM OR WET SWEEP ACCUMULATIONS OF BRAKE
DUST.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:HANDLE W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION FOR
NUISANCE DUST. DO NOT USE COMPRESSED AIR FOR CLEANING.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Respiratory Protection:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED MECHANICAL FILTER
RESPIRATOR IF AIRBORNE DUST CONCENTRATION EXCEEDS OSHA PEL.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: AS REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH FOUNTAIN & DELUGE SHOWER WHICH MEET
ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA . WEAR LONG SLEEVED, LOOSE FITTING CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:EMPLOYEE SHOULD BE INSTRUCTED IN PROPER
PERSONAL HYGIENE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Spec Gravity:3-3.5 (H*2O=1)
Solubility in Water:NONE
Appearance and Odor:DARK GREY SOLID; SLIGHT PHENOLIC ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
AVOID STRONG OXIDIZERS DUE TO ORGANIC CONTENT.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:INCOMPLETE COMBUSTION MAY RELEASE
TOXIC MATERIALS.

Waste Disposal Methods:CONTAIN DUST OR MATERIALS & DISPOSE OF AS PER
FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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