Product ID:SAWHEEL000 OUTBOUND DIAMOND OR CUBIC BORON NITRIDE GRINDING
MSDS Date:03/24/1995
FSC:5130
NIIN:00D004101
MSDS Number: BXWKV

NORTON CO

1 NEW BOND ST
WORCESTER, MA 01606-0008
US

Emergency Phone: 508-795-2690

Info Phone: 508-795-2690

Cage: 44197

NORTON CO

15008 WORCESTER, MA 01606-0008 US

Telephone: 508-795-2690/508-795-5000

Cage: 44197

SILVER (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 7440-22-4

RTECS: VW3500000

Fraction By Weight: 80-85%

OSHA PEL 0.01 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG/M3; 9495

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

COBALT (SARA 313)

CAS: 7440-48-4

RTECS: GF8750000

Fraction By Weight: 55-60%

OSHA PEL 0.1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.02 MG/M3; A3; 9495

COPPER (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 7440-50-8

RTECS: GL5325000

Fraction By Weight: 80-85%

OSHA PEL 0.1MG/M3 FUME/1 DUST

ACGIH TLV: 0.2 MG/M3 FUME; 9495

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

TIN

CAS: 7440-31-5

RTECS: XP7320000

Fraction By Weight: 20-25%

OSHA PEL 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3; 9495

GRAPHITE, NATURAL

CAS: 7782-42-5

RTECS: MD9659600

Fraction By Weight: 15-20%

OSHA PEL 15 MPPCF; Z-3

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3 RDUST; 9495

SILICON CARBIDE

CAS: 409-21-2

RTECS: VW0450000

Fraction By Weight: 65-73%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9495

ALPHA-ALUMINA (ALUMINUM OXIDE) (SARA 313)

CAS: 1344-28-1

RTECS: BD1200000

Fraction By Weight: 75-81%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9495

NICKEL (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 7440-02-0

RTECS: QR5950000

Fraction By Weight: 75-82%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3; 9495

PHOSPHOROUS (YELLOW) (SARA 302/313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 7723-14-0

RTECS: TH3500000

Fraction By Weight: 1%

OSHA PEL 0.1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.02 PPM; 9495

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

MANGANESE (SARA 313)

CAS: 7439-96-5

RTECS: OO9275000

Fraction By Weight: 3 - 3.5%

OSHA PEL C 5 MG/M3 DUST

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3 DUST 9495

MOLYBDENUM

CAS: 7439-98-7

RTECS: QA4680000

Fraction By Weight: 1 - 10%

OSHA PEL 10 PPM.

ACGIH TLV: 10 PPM.

SILICON

CAS: 7440-21-3

RTECS: VW0400000

Fraction By Weight: 5%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9495

SILICA, CRYSTALLINE - QUARTZ

CAS: 14808-60-7

RTECS: VV7330000

Fraction By Weight: 1 - 3%

OSHA PEL SEE TABLE Z-3

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG/M3 RDUST;9495

TUNGSTEN CARBIDE

CAS: 12070-12-1

RTECS: YO7250000

Fraction By Weight: 70-75%

OSHA PEL 5 MG W/M3

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG W/M3

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:EXPOSURE MAY CAUSE EYE, SKIN &
RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION.NO KNOWN HEALTH EFFECTS FROM
INGESTION,BUT IT IS NOT RECOMMENDED.CHRONIC:PROLONGED/REPEATED
EXPOSURE TO DUST MAY AFFECT BREATHING CAPA CITY.THIS PRODUCT
CONTAINS A CHEMICAL,CRYSTALLINE SILICA,NICKEL,COBALT KNOWN TO STATE
OF CA.TO CAUSE CANCER/BIRTH DEFECT
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CRYSTALLINE SILICA, NICKEL, COBALT ARE
LISTED BY NTP AS AN ANTICIPATED CARCINOGEN AND IARC AS A 2A
SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES-REDNESS, TEARING, DISCOMFORT.
SKIN-REDNESS, ITCHING, DISCOMFORT. INHALED-SNEEZING, COUGHING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:INHALED-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF
BREATHING STOPPED. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN-WASH
AFFECTED AREAS WITH SOAP & WATER. OBTAIN MEDICAL ASSISTANCE.
EYES-WASH WITH LO TS OF WATER. OBTAIN 1ST AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE,
IF NEEDED. INGESTED-CALL A POISON CONTROL CENTER, HOSPITAL
EMERGENCY ROOM OR PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.

Extinguishing Media:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. DLA-HMIS: USE MEDIA
APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. DLA-HMIS: WEAR
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND FULL PROTETCIVE GEAR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Spill Release Procedures:FOLLOW NORMAL CLEAN-UP PROCEDURES.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:ALWAYS HANDLE AND STORE WHEELS IN A
CAREFUL MANNER. ALWAYS VISUALLY INSPECT ALL WHEELS BEFORE MOUNTING.
ALWAYS USE MOUNTING BLOTTERS.
Other Precautions:ALWAYS CHECK MOUNTING FLANGES FOR EQUAL AND CORRECT
DIAMETER. ALWAYS BE SURE WORK REST IS PROPERLY ADJUSTED. ALWAYS USE
A SAFETY GUARD COVERING AT LEAST ONE-HALF OF THE GRINDING WHEEL.

Respiratory Protection:RESPIRATORS ARE REQUIRED WHEN AIRBORNE
CONTAMINANT LEVELS EXCEED THE TLV(S). ENGINEERING OR ADMINISTRATIVE
CONTROLS ARE PREFERRED METHODS OF CONTROLLING EXPOSURE.
Ventilation:HANDLE IWTH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. SEE OSHA 29 CFR 1910.94
(VENTILATION) AND 29 CFR 1910.1000 (AIR CONTAMINANTS).
Protective Gloves:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES W/SIDE SHIELDS.
Other Protective Equipment:USE OF THIS PRODUCT MAY CREAT ELEVATED SOUND
LEVELS. HEARING PROTECTION SHOULD BE WORN IAW 29 CFR 1910.134.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
TSCA-ALL COMPONENTS OF THIS PRODUCT ARE REGISTERED UNDER THE REGULAIONS
OF THE TOXIC SUBSTANCE CONTROL ACT (TSCA).

HCC:N1
Appearance and Odor:SOLID ARTICLE; ODORLESS.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:IN USE, DUST.

Waste Disposal Methods:USE STANDARD LANDFILL METHODS CONSISTENT WITH
APPLICABLE LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS. PRODUCTS WITH
LISTED FLUORIDES MAY HAVE SLIGHTLY SOLUBLE FLUORIDE SWARF. NORTON
CO. HAS DEVELOPED A WHEEL RECYCLING PROGRAM-INTERESTED-CALL:
508-795-5000.

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