MSDS 73271

                MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

PART #  66261138671
DATE PRINTED: JUL 14, 2006
MSDS NO. NZCOAT001
Alumina/Zirconia Coated Abrasives        OUTBOUND        NORTON
                                                     Nortan Company

SECTION 1.  CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY INFORMATION

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PRODUCT NAME
Alumina/Zirconia Coated Abrasives
TRADE NAME
Norton - CAP Codes:  A8ZZ, E8XX, F8XX, H8XX, R8ZZ, SY6XX
MANUFACTURER (4)
Saint-Gobain Abrasives, Inc.
One New Bond Street
Worcester, MA 01615-0008
(508) 795-5000
REVISION DATE
5/23/2006
MSDS PRINT FORMAT
NUSA

SECTION 2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

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SUBSTANCE DESCRIPTION                   PERCENT                 CAS #
Aluminum Oxide, Non-fibrous          15.000 - 25.000         1344-28-1
Cloth or Paper Backing               45.000 - 55.000           N/A
Binder System                  **    10.000 - 30.000           N/A
Inorganic Fluorides            **     1.000 -  5.000            NA
Zirconium                            20.000 - 30.000         7440-67-7

** SUBSTANCE IS A COMPOUND AND / OR MIXTURE
OTHER


SECTION 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

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INHALATION ACUTE EXPOSURE EFFECTS
Dust may be slightly irritating to eyes and respiratory tract at high 
concentrations.
INHALATION CHRONIC EXPOSURE EFFECTS
Chronic: May affect breathing capacity.
For products containing phenol / formaldehyde resin, dust generated from 
intended use may contain trace amounts of phenol and formaldehyde which under 
excessive exposure may cause skin sensitization and airway obstruction. 

For products containing inorganic fluorides: 
Excessive exposure to inorganic fluorides have been shown to increase bone 
density.
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

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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 

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FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES
Not Applicable
HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS / COMBUSTION
None
HAZARD RATING SOURCE
NFPA
HEALTH
1
FLAMMABILITY
0
REACTIVITY
0
OTHER

SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

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CLEAN-UP
Follow normal clean up procedures.

SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

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HANDLING
Handle with adequate ventilation for nuisance dust.

SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

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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 while sanding.
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

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APPEARANCE & ODOR
Solid article. Odorless.

SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

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INCOMPATIBILITIES
Avoid acids of all types with a pH < 4.0.
DECOMPOSITION
In use, dust and decomposing odors may be generated. In most cases, the material 
removed from the workplace will be significantly greater than the sandpaper 
components. 

SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

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CARCINOGENICITY
Not Applicable
LD50 / LC 50
Values are not appropriate or available.

SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

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CHEMICAL FATE
Not Applicable

SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

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WASTE DISPOSAL
Use standard landfill methods consistent with applicable Federal, State, 
Provincial and local laws. 

SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION 

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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

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                                 EXPOSURE LIMITS / REGULATORY INFORMATION
SUBSTANCE DESCRIPTION          UNITS       OSHA          ACGIH          MOL    
Aluminum Oxide, Non-fibrous
                               MG/M3     15.0000        10.0000       10.0000
Cloth or Paper Packing        
                                PPM       0.0000         0.0000        0.0000
Binder System
                                PPM       0.0000         0.0000        0.0000
Inorganic Fluorides
                               MG/M3      2.5000         2.5000        2.5000
Zirconium
                               MG/M3      5.0000         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

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DISCLAIMER
The information and recommendations set forth here in 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         GR = 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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