Product ID:BLUE-GARD STYLE 3200
MSDS Date:08/10/1993
FSC:5330
NIIN:01-288-0775
MSDS Number: BXXMK

GARLOCK INC

1666 DIVISION STREET
PALMYRA, NY 14522
US

Emergency Phone: 315-597-4811

Info Phone: 315-597-4811

Preparer: HAROLD R HUGHES

Cage: 76380

GARLOCK INC.

PALMYRA, NY 14522-9355 US

Telephone: 315-597-4811

Cage: 6L329

SILICA, CRYSTALLINE - QUARTZ;(CRYSTALLINE SILICA)

CAS: 14808-60-7

RTECS: VV7330000

Fraction By Weight: 2.5%

OSHA PEL SEE TABLE Z-3

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG/M3 RDUST

FIBERS, SYNTHETIC; (SYNTHETIC FIBER)

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

STYRENE-BUTADIENE ELASTOMER

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:PRODUCT DOES NOT POSE A HEALTH HAZARD
UNDER ORDINARY CONDITIONS OF USE. A HAZARD WOULD ARISE ONLY IF THE
PRODUCT WAS SUBJECT TO MECH ACTIONS WHICH COULD CAUSE FIBERS &/DUST
TO BE RELEASED FROM ELASTOM ER MATRIX. INHAL OF SUFFICIENT QTY OF
FIBERS &/DUST COULD CAUSE RESP PROBLEMS & HAS THE POTENTIAL TO
(EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SILICA, CRYSTALLINE-QUARTZ: IARC
MONOGRAPSH, SUPPLEMENT. VOL 7, PG 341, 1987: GROUP 2A. NTP 7TH
REPORT ON (SUPDAT)
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: CAUSE LASTING LUNG DAMAGE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:BREATHING AIRBORNE FIBERS OR
PARTICULATES MAY AGGRAVATE ANY EXISTING LUNG DISORDERS OR
BRONCHITIS.

First Aid:INHAL: MOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF VICTIM IS UNCONSCIOUS, EXHIBITS
BREATHING DFCLTY/IF RECOVERY IS NOT PROMPT, CONT MD FOR TREATMENT.
EYE: FLUSH W/POTABLE AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.
SKIN: FLU SH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER. SEE MD. INGEST: CALL MD
IMMEDIATELY.

Extinguishing Media:WATER, FOAM, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:PRODUCTS SMOKE & SOME HAZARDOUS
DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS WHEN BURNED.

Spill Release Procedures:NO SPECIAL ACTION FOR SOLID PIECES OF PRODUCT.
VACUUM UP ANY DUST FROM OPERATIONS SUCH AS GASKET CUTTINGS.
ALTERNATELY, DAMPEN AREA BEFORE WIPING OR SWEEPING. DO NOT DRY WIPE
OR SWEEP.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN CLEAN, DRY PLACE AWAY FROM
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS. DO NOT GRIND/MACHINE PRODUCT. NORMAL WASH
UP AFTER HANDLING RECOMMENDED.
Other Precautions:WHEN REMOVING USED GASKETS, AVOID EXCESSIVE MECH
ACTIONS & PLACE RESIDUE IN PLASTIC BAG FOR DISP. AS A PREC, A
HALF-FACE RESP W/HIGH EFFICIENCY FILTERS SHOULD BE WORN BY
INDIVIDUALS WHEN ENGAGING IN R EMOVAL OF USED GASKETS THAT ARE
(SUPDAT)

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE
FOR EXPOSURE OF CONCERN.
Ventilation:NO SPECIAL REQUIREMENT UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS OF USE.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGS.
Other Protective Equipment:EMERGENCY EYEWASH & DELUGE SHOWER MEETING
ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EXPLAN OF CARCIN: CARCINOGENS, 1994: ANTICIPATED TO BE CARCINOGEN.
OTHER PREC: FRIABLE OR WHICH REQUIRE AGGRESSIVE SCRAPING &/WIRE
BRUSHING TO REMOVE.

Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:OFF-WHITE SHEET OR GASKETS - SLIGHT ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
AVOID STORAGE W/STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:DIRECT FLAME WILL IGNITE PRODUCT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE UNDER CERTAIN
CIRCUMSTANCES, POSS SMALL AMOUNTS OF HYDROGEN CYANIDE. THERE MAY BE
OTHERS UNKNOWN TO MFR.

Waste Disposal Methods:NORMAL LANDFILL. COMPLY W/LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL
REGULATIONS.

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