CHHNX - GA-2009/GA-2008
- MSDS: CHHNX
- Manufacturer: CONVENTIONAL SEALING COMPANY
- Product Name: GA-2009/GA-2008
- National Stock Number: 5330-00-641-2008
Product Identification
Product ID:GA-2009/GA-2008
MSDS Date:01/01/1994
FSC:5330
NIIN:00-641-2008
MSDS Number: CHHNX
Responsible Party
HOUSTON, TX 77018
US
Emergency Phone: 713-699-0269
Info Phone: 713-699-0269
Cage: 0R361
Contractor
Telephone: 713-699-0169
Cage: NO759
Ingredients
ASBESTOS, CHRYSOTILE
CAS: 12001-29-5
RTECS: CI6478500
Fraction By Weight: 45%
OSHA PEL 0.2 FIBERS/CC
ACGIH TLV: 2 FIBERS/CC,A1; 9596
VISCOUS RAYON
Fraction By Weight: 15%
POLYTETRAFLUOROETHYLENE
Fraction By Weight: 33-43%
SILICONE OIL
Fraction By Weight: 20-35%
Hazards
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: EXPOSURE TO DUST MAY PRODUCE
IRRITATION TO RESPIRATORY SYSTEM. CHRONIC: EXPOSURE TO VAPORS FROM
CURING OPERATIONS. MAY PRODUCE DERMATITIS. EXPOSURE TO DUST MAY
LEAD TO VARIOUS LUNG DISEASES INC LUDING CANCER. ALSO MAY PRODUCE
CANCER OF GI TRACT IF INHALED OR INGESTED OVER LONG PERIODS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:OVEREXPOSURE TO AIRBORNE CONCENTRATIONS
OF ASBESTOS MAY LEAD TO ASBESTOSIS AND MESOTHELIOMA.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: COUGHING, WHEEZING, SHORTNESS OF
BREATH.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PREEXISTING RESPIRATORY DISORDERS
MAY BE AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE TO DUSTS.
First Aid
First Aid:INHALED: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. OBTAIN MEDICAL ADVICE. SKIN:
WASH EXPOSED AREA WITH SOAP AND WATER. EYE: FLOOD WITH WATER FOR 15
MINUTES. IF IRRITATION OCCURS, GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTED:
CONSULT A PHYSICIAN.
Fire Fighting
Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:WATER OR FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE A SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WHEN
FIGHTING FIRES INVOLVING CHEMICAL PRODUCTS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:ASBESTOS PARTICULATE MAY BE RELEASED IN A
FIRE. PTFE MAY ALSO BE RELEASED WHEN THERMALLY DECOMPOSED, MAY
CAUSE POLYMER FEVER & FLU-LIKE SYMPTOMS.
Accidental Release
Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION. VACUUM OR WET
CLEAN IF DUST IS INVOLVED. ANY VACUUM SYSTEM SHOULD BE EQUIPPED
WITH AN OUTLET "HEPA" FILTER TO PREVENT REINTRODUCING ASBESTOS
FIBERS TO THE ATMOSPHERE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Handling
Handling and Storage Precautions:HANDLE IN A MATTER TO MINIMIZE
FORMATION OR RETENTION OF AIRBORNE DUST.
Other Precautions:AS MANUFACTURED, LOCKED-IN ASBESTOS DOES NOT PRESENT
A HAZARD. ONLY WHEN THE ITEM IS SUBJECTED TO ABRASIVE ACTIONS &
DUST IS GENERATED, THEN ASBESTOS FIBERS MAY BE RELEASED & BECOME
AIRBORNE.
Exposure Controls
Respiratory Protection:IF EXPOSURES EXCEED ESTABLISHED LIMITS, A NIOSH/
MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR ASBESTOS SHOULD BE USED OR FOLLOW
GUIDANCE IN TABLE I OF THE ASBESTOS STANDARD IN 29 CFR.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST IS RECOMMENDED IN SITUATIONS WHERE DUST IS
GENERATED BY ABRASIVE ACTIONS, ABRASION OR OTHER MEANS.
Protective Gloves:AS REQUIRED FOR TASK AT HAND.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES W/SIDE SHIELDS OR GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:AS REQUIRED FOR TASK AT HAND, AND THE
GUIDANCE SET FORTH BY YOUR SAFETY OFFICE OR IH PERSONNEL
Work Hygienic Practices:DO NOT INHALE DUST CREATED BY ABRADING ACTIONS.
WASH HANDS AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING, DRINKING, OR SMOKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
LAUNDER CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Chemical Properties
HCC:T6
Spec Gravity:2.2-2.4
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE TO OFF-WHITE, SLIPPERY ROPE-LIKE MATERIAL.
Stability
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. DLA-HMIS: STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS,
STRONG MINERAL ACIDS, AND STRONG ALKALIS
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID INCOMPATIBLES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:PTFE.
Disposal
Waste Disposal Methods:DUST SHOULD BE HANDLED AS A HAZARDOUS AIR
POLLUTANT I/A/W 40CFR61 SUBPART "M" PERTAINING TO ASBESTOS. USE
LANDFILLS APPROVED FOR ASBESTOS DISPOSAL. NOTE IF ITEM UNDER
CONSIDERATION FOR DISPOSAL IS "FR IABLE OR NON-FRIABLE".
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