KAR PRODUCTS -- METAL CUT-OFF WHEELS, 76516  -- 8040-00N050871
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:METAL CUT-OFF WHEELS, 76516
MSDS Date:02/02/1990
FSC:8040
NIIN:00N050871
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:KAR PRODUCTS
Address:461 NORTH THIRD AVENUE
City:DES PLAINES
State:IL
ZIP:60016
Country:US
Info Phone Num:708-296-6111
Emergency Phone Num:708-296-6111
CAGE:GO039
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:KAR PRODUCTS
Address:461 NORTH THIRD AVENUE
Box:City:DES PLAINES
State:IL
ZIP:60016
Country:US
Phone:847-296-6111
CAGE:5L381
Company Name:KAR PRODUCTS
Address:461 NORTH THIRD AVENUE
City:DES PLAINES
State:IL
ZIP:60016
Phone:(312) 296-6111
CAGE:GO039

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:ALUMINUM OXIDE (2:3); (ALUMINUM OXIDE) (AL*2O*3)
CAS:1344-28-1
RTECS #:BD1200000
Fraction by Wt: 32.7%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:15 MG/M3 (MFR)

Ingred Name:PHENOL-FORMALDEHYDE RESIN
Fraction by Wt: 40.47%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:15 MG/M3 (MFR)

Ingred Name:IRON (III) OXIDE; (IRON OXIDE) (FE*2O*3)
CAS:1309-37-1
RTECS #:NO7400000
Fraction by Wt: 6.29%
OSHA PEL:10 MG/M3 (FE)
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3 FUME (FE)

Ingred Name:ALMANDITE GARNET; (GARNET) (ALMANDITE) (FE*3AL*2(SIO*4)*3)
Fraction by Wt: 7.6%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:15 MG/M3 (MFR)

Ingred Name:CRYOLITE; (SODIUM ALUMINUM FLUORIDE) (NA*3ALF*6)
Fraction by Wt: 7.77%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:15 MG/M3 (MFR)

Ingred Name:FIBERGLASS; (AMORPHOUS SILICA) (SIO*2)
Fraction by Wt: 4.9%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:0.8 MG/M3 (MFR)

Ingred Name:ACRYLIC RESIN
Fraction by Wt: 0.16%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:15 MG/M3 (MFR)

Ingred Name:PIGMENT; (INORGANIC, VARIOUS)
Fraction by Wt: 0.11%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:15 MG/M3 (MFR)

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:PNEUMOCONIOSIS, SILICOSIS, EMPHYSEMA.
    DEPOSITS OF DUST IN EYES, EARS & NASAL PASSAGES; IRRITATION OF
    MUCOUS MEMBRANES; COUGHING; SNEEZING.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NASAL, BRONCHIAL OR PULMONARY
    CONDITIONS WHICH TEND TO RESTRICT BREATHING.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INGEST:CALL MD IMMEDIATELY . INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
    SUPPORT BREATHING (GIVE O*2/ARTF RESP) . SKIN:FLUSH W/COPIOUS
    AMOUNTS OF WATER. CALL MD . EYES:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR, IRRIGATE E
    YES FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES, CONTACT MDIF NECESSARY.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE .
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT .

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:NORMAL CLEAN-UP PROCEDURES.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:NORMAL HANDLING & STORAGE METHODS
    USING CAUTION NOT TO DROP OR CRUSH.
Other Precautions:DO NOT USE AT SPEEDS GREATER THAN THE "NOT-TO-EXCEED"
    SPEED PRINTED ON THE HUB ASSEMBLY.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATORS MAY BE REQUIRED.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST RECOMMENDED. MECHANICAL (GENERAL) USEFUL.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:NOT REQUIRED.
Work Hygienic Practices:KEEP CLOTHING & AREA CLEAN.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Solubility in Water:NONE
Appearance and Odor:SOLID, VARIOUS COLORS, MAY HAVE SLIGHT PHENOLIC
    ODOR.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:STANDARD LANDFILL METHODS CONSISTENT
    W/APPLICABLE, LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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