MSDS 73204

NORTON USA FORMAT MSDS: ALBTX001

            MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
                                             NORTON

PART#  66261009190
DATE PRINTED: JUL 31,  2007
MSDS NO. ALBTX001            OUTBOUND
Aluminum Oxide Bear Tex Product

SECTION 1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY INFORMATION

PRODUCT NAME
Aluminum Oxide Bear Tex Product
TRADE  NAME
Bear Tex
MANUFACTURER (4)
Saint-Gobain Abrasives, Inc.
910 C. Austin Drive
Pharr, TX 78577  USA
956-283-9093
REVISION DATE
1/22/2007
MSDS PRINT FORMAT
NUSA

SECTION 2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

SUBSTANCE DESCRIPTION          PERCENT           CAS#

Aluminum Oxide, Non-fibrous  15.000 - 25.000    1344-28-1
Backing (Poly/Nylon)         45.000 - 55.000       N/A
Binder System           **   10.000 - 30.000       N/A

** SUBSTANCE IS A COMPOUND AND/OR MIXTURE
OTHER
Not Applicable

SECTION 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

INHALATION ACUTE EXPOSURE EFFECTS
May cause coughing at high concentrations and shortness of breath.
INHALATION CHRONIC EXPOSURE EFFECTS
May affect breathing capacity.
EYE CONTACT ACUTE EXPOSURE EFFECTS
Dust may irritate eyes.
SKIN CONTACT ACUTE EXPOSURE EFFECTS
Not absorbed through the skin: may cause abrasions.
INGESTION ACUTE EXPOSURE EFFECTS
No known adverse effects, but ingestion not recommended.

SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES

INHALATION
Remove to fresh air.  Obtain medical assistance if needed.
SKIN CONTACT
Wash affected area with soap and water. If  needed, obtain medical assistance.
EYE CONTACT
Wash with large amounts of water. Obtain first aid and medical assistance, if
needed.
INGESTION
Obtain medical assistance, if necessary.

SECTION 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES
Use self-contained breathing apparatus.
HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS / COMBUSTION
Not Applicable
HAZARD RATING SOURCE

HEALTH
1
FLAMMABILITY
0
REACTIVITY
0
OTHER

SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

CLEAN-UP
Eliminate ignition sources.

SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

HANDLING
Handle with adequate ventilation for nuisance dust.

SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

VENTILATION PROTECTION
Handle with adequate ventilation. See OSHA 29 CFR 1910.94
(ventilation) and 29 CFR 1910.1000 (Air contaminants).
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
As needed, approved dust respirators. See OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134.
EYE PROTECTION
Recommended.
OTHER PROTECTION
Not Applicable

SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

APPEARANCE & ODOR
Nylon Backed Coated Abras. Material.

SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

INCOMPATIBILITIES
None
DECOMPOSITION
Not Applicable

SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

CARCINOGENICITY
Not Applicable
LD50/LC50
Values are not appropriate or available.

SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

CHEMICAL FATE
Not Applicable

SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

WASTE DISPOSAL
Follow landfill methods consistent with applicable federal, state and local
laws.

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
Backing (Poly/Nylon)
                                PPM      0.0000    0.0000    0.0000
Binder System
                                PPM      0.0000    0.0000    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

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.

KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS:

EQ = Equal              LT = Less Than      GT = Greater Than
AP = Approximately      TR = Trace          ND = No Data available

The information contained in this MSDS was obtained from current and reliable sources, however, the data is provided without any warrenty, expressed or implied, regarding its correctness or accuracy. Since the conditions or handling, storage and disposal of this product are beyond the control of Imperial Supplies LLC, Imperial will not be responsible for loss, injury, or expense arising out of the products improper use. No warranty, expressed or inferred, regarding the product described in this MSDS shall be created or inferred by any statement in this MSDS. Various government agencies may have specific regulations regarding the transportation, handling, storage, use, or disposal of this product which may not be covered by this MSDS. The user is responsible for full compliance.

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