Section I
Manufacturer's Name: Weiler Corporation
Address: One Weiler Drive, Cresco, PA 18326
Emergency Telephone Number: (570) 595-7495
Telephone Number for Information: (570) 595-7495
Date prepared: January 6, 2012
Name of preparer: Frank Hettes
Section II - Hazardous Ingredients / Identity Information Hub: The hub is an "article" and does not release or result in exposure to a hazardous chemical under normal conditions of use.
Abrasive Material: Fastcut resin cloth A (180 & C) x 875 F
Specific Chemical Identity: Cryolite (Na1AIF6)
OSHA PEL: 15mg/M3
Section III - Physical / Chemical Characteristics Boiling Point: **N/A
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg.): **N/A
Vapor Density (AIR=1): **N/A
Solubility in Water: Not known
Specific Gravity (H2O=1): **N/A
Melting Point: **N/A
Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate=1): **N/A
Appearance and Odor: Solid
Section IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data Flash Point (method used): Not known
Flammable Limits: Not known
Extinguishing Media: Water, Carbon dioxide, Foam, Dry Chemical
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: None
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: None
Section V - Reactivity Data Stability: Stable
Conditions to avoid: **N/A
Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid): **N/A
Hazardous Decomposition or Byproducts: **N/A
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
Section VI - Health Hazard Data Health hazards (Acute and chronic): During use dust - fluoride (as F) - 2.5 mg/m3, inert or nuisance dust; respirable fraction - 5 mg/m3. (Federal OSHA permissable exposure limit)
Carcinogenicity: Not known
Signs and symptoms of exposure: **N/A
Medical conditions generally aggravated by exposure: Not known
Emergency and First Aid procedures:
Inhalation - provide fresh air
Eye - flush with plenty of water, mechanical irritations only
Skin - may cause abrasions; obtain medical assistance if needed
Section VII - Precautions For Safe Handling And Use Steps to be taken in case material is released or spilled: No special procedures
Waste disposal method: No special procedures
Precautions to be taken in handling and storing: Normal precautions should be taken for nuisance dust and particulates generated during grinding which will be principally from the workpiece rather than the product.
Other Precautions: Utilize approved respiratory protection for nuisance dust.
Section VIII - Control Measures Respiratory protection (specify type):
Ventilation: Utilize local exhaust to keep airborne concentration below limits.
Local Exhaust:
Mechanical (General):
Special:
Other:
Protective gloves: Recommended when grinding
Eye protection: Face shield or safety goggles when grinding
Other protective clothing or equipment: Safety glasses and protective clothing must be worn when operating power brushes
Work/Hygienic Practices: **N/A
