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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET PART # 05539509962 DATE PRINTED: JUL 14, 2006 MSDS NO. ALVIT001 OUTBOUND CARBORUNDUM Aluminum Oxide Vitrified Product SECTION 1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY INFORMATION -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PRODUCT NAME Aluminum Oxide Vitrified Product MANUFACTURER (1) Saint-Gobain Abrasives, Inc. 1 New Bond Street, MA. 01615 (800) 231-4154 REVISION DATE 5/23/2006 MSDS PRINT FORMAT CANAUSA SECTION 2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUBSTANCE DESCRIPTION PERCENT CAS# Aluminum Oxide, Non-fibrous 30.000-97.000 1344-28-1 Amorphous Silica, Fused 2.000-35.000 60676-86-0 OTHER Not Applicable SECTION 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- INHALATION ACUTE EXPOSURE EFFECTS Dust may be slightly irritating to eyes and respiratory tract at high concentrations. INHALATION CHRONIC EXPOSURE EFFECTS May affect breathing capacity. For products containing Amorphous Silica, Fused, there is limited evidence in animals that excessive and prolonged exposure to this chemical may cause pulmonary fibrosis. EYE CONTACT ACUTE EXPOSURE EFFECTS Dust may irritate eyes. SKIN CONTACT ACUTE EXPOSURE EFFECTS Some may experience skin irritation from dust. INGESTION ACUTE EXPOSURE EFFECTS No known adverse effects, but ingestion not recommended. SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- INHALATION Remove to fresh air. If breathing has stopped, give artificial respiration. Get medical attention immediately. SKIN CONTACT Wash affected areas with soap and water. Obtain medical assistance. EYE CONTACT Wash with large amounts of water. Obtain first aid and medical assistance, if needed. INGESTION Call poison control center, hospital emergency room or physician immediately. SECTION 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES Not Applicable FLASH POINT F C NA HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS/COMBUSTION None HAZARD RATING SOURCE NFPA HEALTH 1 FLAMMABILITY 0 REACTIVITY 0 OTHER SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLEAN-UP Follow normal clean up procedures. SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- HANDLING Always HANDLE AND STORE wheels in a CAREFUL manner. Always VISUALLY INSPECT all wheels before mounting. Always CHECK MACHINE SPEED against the established maximum safe operating speed MARKED ON THE WHEEL. Always CHECK MOUNTING FLANGES for equal and correct diameter. Always USE MOUNTING BLOTTERS. Always be sure WORK REST is properly adjusted. Always USE A SAFETY GUARD covering at least one-half of the grinding wheel. Always allow NEWLY MOUNTED WHEELS to run at operating speed, with guard in place, for at least one minute before grinding. Always TURN OFF COOLANT before stopping wheel to avoid creating an out-of-balance wheel. SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VENTILATION PROTECTION Recommend using local exhaust ventilation when general ventilation is not keeping the airborne concentration below the TLV. RESPIRATORY PROTECTION Respirators are required when airborne contaminant levels exceed the TLV(s). EYE PROTECTION Always WEAR SAFETY GLASSES or some type of eye protection when grinding. OTHER PROTECTION Use of this product may create elevated sound levels. Hearing protection should be worn where required (see OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 and other applicable regulations). SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- APPEARANCE & ODOR Solid article. Odorless. SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- INCOMPATIBILITIES Avoid acids of all types with a pH < 4.0. DECOMPOSITION In use, dusts and decomposing odors may be generated. In most cases, the material removed from the work piece will be significantly greater than the grinding wheel components. Coolants may produce other decomposition products. For products containing phenol and formaldehyde resin, thermal decomposition may produce trace amounts of phenol and formaldehyde. For products containing inorganic fluorides, thermal decomposition may produce trace amounts of fluorides. SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CARCINOGENICITY Silica, Amorphous, Fused - IARC-3, NIOSH-X LD50/LC50 Values are not appropriate or available. SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CHEMICAL FATE Vitrified products do not appreciably decay. SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WASTE DISPOSAL Use standard landfill methods consistent with applicable Federal, State, Provincial and local laws. Products with listed fluorides may have slightly soluble fluoride swarf. RECYCLING PROGRAM - the Company has developed a grinding wheel recycling program. If you are interested in returning your stubs, information can be obtained by dialing Customer Service. SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- HAZARD CLASS This product is not hazardous as defined by the Department of Transportation. (USA) This product is "Not Regulated" under the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act. (CAN) SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EXPOSURE LIMITS/REGULATORY INFORMATION SUBSTANCE DESCRIPTION UNITS OSHA ACGIH MOL Aluminum Oxide, Non-fibrous MG/M3 15.0000 10.0000 10.0000 Amorphous Silica, Fused MG/M3 0.1000 0.1000 0.0000 LEGEND; EXPOSURE LIMIT DESCRIPTIONS CA PROP 65 Not Applicable TSCA Section 8 (b) - Inventory Status All components of this product are registered under the regulations of the Toxic Substance Control Act. DOMESTIC SUBSTANCE LIST All components of this product are found on the Domestic Substance List. SECTION 16. OTHER INFORMATION -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS: EQ= Equal LT=Less Than GT=Greater Than AP=Approximately TR=Trace ND=No Data Available DISCLAIMER The information and recommendations set forth herein are taken from sources believed to be accurate as of the date hereof: however, the Company makes no warranty with respect to the accuracy of the information or the suitability of the recommendations, and assumes no liability to any user thereof.