MSDS 73240

Sia Fibral

Safety Data Sheet according to 91/155/EEC            Fibral
                                                     Finish First
Product name: FIBRAL STANDARD & HEAVY DUTY RANGE
              ALUMINUM OXIDE GRADES
                                             Version: 3
                                             Supersedes issue 2
                                             Dated 08.06.99

Date of revision: 12 July 2001

1.SUBSTANCE / PREPARATION AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT NAME: FIBRAL STANDARD & HEAVY DUTY RANGE
              ALUMINUM OXIDE GRADES:

Hand pads: Rolls: Sheets: Discs: Mops: Spindle Mounted Wheels: Flap Wheels: Lap
Mops: Disc Wheels: PCB Brushes which incorporate the Fibral Standard Range -
Aluminum Oxide Grades.

Product code:    4170, 4180, 4397, 4400, 4460, 4470, 4471, 4480, 4481, 4600,
                 4602, 4603, 4609, 4660, 4660H, 4670, 4671, 4673, 4680,
                 4683, 4790.
Company;    sia Fibral
Telephone:  01422 313200          Fax: 01422 313225
Information department:  Abrasives
Emergency contact:  B Crompton

2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
      Chemical nature (substance):
      CAS-Reg. No:     Chemical name:
      EEC-No:          EINECS-No:
      Further information:

      Chemical nature (preparation):
      Description:
      Hazardous ingredients:
      CAS-Reg. No:           Chemical name:  Content:    Unit:
      Hazard symbols:        Risk phrases:

      Further information:

The Fibral material is a non woven abrasive material used for the cleaning and
stripping of metal and is not a chemical as above, and as regarded by EEC
guidelines 91/155/EWG. Despite this fact an EEC safety data sheet is provided
in order to give the necessary information for a safe handling of the non woven
material.

This product is made up from the following raw materials: Polyamide fibres,
cured Phenol Formaldehyde resin, Aluminum Oxide and alumino silicate refractory
aggregate abrasive grits and color.
Note: The alumino silicate contains no free crystalline silicon.

Footnote: On the basis of the information available to us, abrasive materials
are non toxic both in storage and in use, but precautions need to be taken to
avoid inhalation and contact with dust particles generated in use (see section
8).

3. POSSIBLE HAZARDS

Fire fighting hazards as section 5 below.
Inert in storage, but a nuisance dust generated during end-use. Proper
precautions should there fore be taken by end users as described in Section 8.

4. FIRST-AID MEASURES

See item 3 above. The following is only applicable in end use.
General advice:  The only hazard is from non toxic dust particulates
                 In end use.
Inhalation:      No special treatment necessary for short exposures
                 (see note 8).
Skin contact:    No special treatment necessary, i.e. safe to handle.
Eye contact:     Irrigation with water to clear dust. Consult eye
                 specialist.
Ingestion;       No special treatment necessary for isolated occurrences.
                 Do not ingest.
Information for the doctor: These fabrics are non toxic except when burning
                 (see 5 below).

5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

Suitable extinguishing media:    Any can be used.
Unsuitable extinguishing media:  None.
Exposure hazards:            During a fire irritating and toxic gases
                             may be evolved during thermal
                             decomposition and combustion.
                             Decomposition products can include
                             carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, trace
                             formaldehyde, and other products of
                             decomposition.
Protective equipment for fire-fighters:  Full emergency equipment with self-
                             contained breathing apparatus must be worn.
                             
Further information:         The trace formaldehyde generated can
                             Cause eye, nose and throat irritation,
                             Maximum exposure limit is 2ppm ref.
                             H.S.E. document EH40/91.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions.
Environmental precautions:   Not applicable as this is a pre-formed
                             fabric type.
Methods for cleaning up:     Material not a chemical.
Further information:

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling:                    Abrasive material, therefore hand
                             protection recommended.
Protection against fire and explosion:  Normal safety measures for fire: i.e.
                             keep away from heat sources and naked
                             flames as the product is combustible.
                             No explosion risk.
Storage:                     Clean/dry environment.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSON PROTECTION
      N.B. When in end use.
Technical protective measure: None necessary, other than those below.
Exposure control limits:  Aluminum Oxide
                      8 hr TWA: Total inhalable dust 10 mg/m3
                      Alumino silicate
                      8 hr TWA: Total inhalable dust 10 mg/m3
                      8 hr TWA: Respirable dust 5 mg/m3
Personal protective equipment: General coveralls only. Specialist clothing not
                      necessary.
Respiratory protection: Yes - must be adequate to combat nuisance dust.
Hand protection;  Yes - must be adequate to protect hand against abrasion.
Eye protection:  Yes - well fitting goggles to combat dust ingress.
Skin protection:  No other special measures.
General safety and hygiene measures:  Observe recommended running speeds.
                 Ventilate work area for nuisance dust. Food or drink
                 should not be consumed in same area. N.B. if sensible
                 precautions are taken in accordance with good work
                 practices, these products should not be a threat to the
                 workforce.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance:      Non woven abrasive materials.
Color:           Maroon/Brown
Odor:            None
Changes in physical state
      Boiling point/Boiling range (degrees C):  Not applicable
      Melting point               (degrees C):  Softens  at temperatures above
                                  220 degrees C.
      Freezing temperature:       Not applicable.
      Flash point (degrees C):    Not applicable
      Ignition temperature (degrees C): Not applicable
      Auto ignition:              Not applicable
      Explosion hazard:           None
      Explosion limits  (vol.-%): lower:           upper:  Not applicable
      Vapor pressure (mbar):      Not applicable
      Density  (g/cm3):           Not applicable
      Bulk density  (kg/m3):      Not applicable
      Solubility in water:        Not applicable
      Solubility in other solvents:  Not applicable
      Ph-value:                   Not applicable
      Viscosity:                  Not applicable
      Additional information:     These materials are multi
                                  component bonded fiber
                                  abrasive fabrics, not chemicals.
                                  Therefore most clauses above are
                                  not relevant.

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Conditions to avoid:              No hazardous reaction known.
Substances to avoid:              None
Hazardous decomposition products: See note 5
Additional information:           None

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute toxicity:                          No data available.
Specific symptoms in animal experiments: No test conducted.
Irritating effects:                      See not 4.
Sensitization:                           See note 4.
Sub acute to chronic toxicity:           No data available.
Carcinogenicity, mutagen city, teratogenicity:  No data available.
Information from practical experience:  In our experience and according
                                  to the information available to
                                  us the products are not harmful
                                  to health provided they are
                                  correctly handled and processed
                                  according to the given
                                  recommendations.
Additional information:           None

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Information about degradability:  Not bio-degradable
Environmental effects:            No data available
Ecotoxicity:                      No toxic effect expected
Further ecological information:   None

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Product:                     Must be sent to a landfill site approved
                             By Individual national
Disposal code number (Germany): regulations or incinerated in accordance
Contaminated packaging:      with local/national regulations.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Land transport:
      ADR/RID          Class:           Subclass:
      Warning sign:    Hazard-No:       UN-No:
      Name of material:
      Remarks:   Not classed as hazardous under transport regulations.

      Inland ship transport:
      ADN/ADNR         Class:           Subclass:
      Category:
      Name of material:
      Remarks:   Not classed as hazardous under transport regulations.

      Sea transport:
      IMDG       Class:  UN-No:   PG:
      EmS:       MFAG:
      Marine Pollutant:
      Technical name of material:
      Remarks:   Not classed as hazardous under transport regulations.

      Air transport:
      ICAO/IATA-DGR    Class:     UN/ID-No:  PG:
      Technical name of material:
      Remarks:   Not classed as hazardous under transport regulations.

      Additional information:  None

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Labeling according to EEC-Directives:   None required
Symbol and indication of hazards:       None required
Contains:                               None required
Risk phrases:                           None required
Safety phrases:                         None required
Special labeling:                       All packs of material formed into
                                        wheels, discs, brushes contain
                                        special safety labels for end-use
                                        operations.

National regulation  (Germany):
Further information:   Additional labeling will be supplied on request
                       to comply with individual national regulations.

16. OTHER INFORMATION:

The information contained herein is based on the present state of our knowledge
and does not therefore guarantee certain properties. The safety data sheet only
describes the products in aspect to their safety requirements.
Recipients of our product must take responsibility for observing existing laws
and regulations.

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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