Contractor Grade Bonded Abrasives
(Resinoid Bonded Abrasive Products) Material Safety Data
Sheet (MSDS)
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 J. Hettes
Section II - Hazardous Ingredients / Identity Information
Hazardous Components (Specific Chemical Identity,
Common Name(s)
%
Optional
CAS#
OSHA PEL
Limits
ACGIH
TLV
Product may contain one or more of the following abrasives:
Cubitron Final Fired Mineral
-
#321
15mg/m3
-
Aluminum Oxide
+50%
1344-28-1
Total Dust
10mg/cubic meter
Silicon Carbide
+50%
409-21-2
Total Dust
10mg/cubic meter
Zirconium Oxide
+10%
1344-28-1
5mg/m3
5mg/cubic meter
Cured Phenolic Resin
+6%
None Available
*NAIF
10mg/cubic meter
May contain one or more of the following:
Sulphur
+1%
7704-34-0
*NAIF
10mg/cubic meter
Pyrite (FeS2)
+1%
1309-36-0
*NAIF
2.0mg/cubic meter
Lime (CaO)
+1%
None Available
5mg/m3
2.0mg/cubic meter
Fluorites (as F)
+1%
None Available
2.5mg/m
2.5mg/cubic meter
Glass Mesh
+1%
None Available
*NAIF
10mg/cubic meter
DPR Rubber
+1%
None Available
*NAIF
N/A
Section III - Physical / Chemical Characteristics Boiling Point: N/A
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg.): N/A
Vapor Density (AIR=1): N/A
Solubility in Water: Slight
Specific Gravity (H2O=1): 1.6 - 3.0 3.86 - 3.92 g/cc
Melting Point: N/A
Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate=1): N/A
Appearance and Odor: Various colors - may give off odor in use
Section IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data Flash Point (method used): Non-flammable
Flammable Limits: Non-flammable LEL: N/A UEL: N/A
Extinguishing Media: Non-flammable Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Wear full protective clothing, including helmet, self-contained positive pressure or pressure demand breathing apparatus, bunker coat and pants, bands around arms, waist and legs, face mask and protective covering for exposed areas of the head.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Does not burn or explode.
Section V - Reactivity Data Stability: Very stable
Conditions to avoid: None known
Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid): None known
Hazardous Decomposition or Byproducts: None known
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
Section VI - Health Hazard Data Routes of Entry: During grinding Inhalation? Yes Sign? No Ingestion? No
Health Hazards (Acute And Chronic): Dust from grinding under OSHA as inert or nuisance dust TLV 15mg/cubic meter
Eye Contact: Mild eye irritation. Signs/symptoms can include redness, swelling, pain and tearing.
Mechanical eye irritation: Signs/symptoms can include irritation, redness, scratching of the cornea and tearing.
Dust created by cutting, grinding, sanding or machining may cause eye irritation.
Skin Contact: Mild skin irritation: Signs/symptoms can include redness, swelling and itching.
Mechanical skin irritation: Signs/symptoms can include itching and redness.
Inhalation: Fibrosis (general): Signs/symptoms can include shortness of breath and persistent coughing.
Irritation (upper respiratory): Sign/symptoms can iclude soreness of the nose and throat, coughing and sneezing.
Dust from cutting, grinding, sanding or machining may cause irritation of the respiratory system.
If Swallowed: Ingestion is not a likely route of exposure to this product.
Irritation of the gastrointestinal tissues. Signs/symptoms can include pain, vomiting, abdominal tenderness, nausea, blood in vomitus.
Carcinogenicity: NTP? No IARC Monographs? No OSHA Regulated? No
Signs And Symptoms of Exposure: Shortness of breath
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated By Exposure: Any respiratory ailments
Eye Contact: Immediately flush eyes with large amounts of water. Get immediate medical attention.
Skin Contact: Flush skin with large amounts of water. If irritation persists, get medical attention.
Inhalation: If signs/symptoms occur, remove person to fresh air. If signs/symptoms continue, call a physician.
If Swallowed: Do not induce vomiting. Drink two glasses of water. Call a physician.
Section VII - Precautions For Safe Handling And Use Steps to be taken in case material is released or spilled: Wheels should be carefully examined for damage. Use normal clean-up procedures for grinding dust.
Waste disposal method: Standard landfill methods consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws.
Precautions to be taken in handling and storage: Refer to ANSI Standard B7.1, Section 2.
Other Precautions: Refer to ANSI Standard B7.1
Section VIII - Control Measures Respiratory protection (specify type): Avoid prolonged breathing of dust. Select one of the following NIOSH approved respirators based on airborne concentration of contaminants and in accordance with OSHA regulations: Half-mask respiratory, full-face dust respirator.
Ventilation: Use with appropriate local exhaust ventilation. Provide sufficient ventillation to maintain emissions below recommended exposure limits. If exhaust ventilation is not adequate, use appropriate respiratory full-face dust respirator.
Local Exhaust: Required if TLV is exceeded Special: **N/A
Mechanical (General): Recommended Other: **N/A
Protective Gloves: Wear appropriate gloves when handling this material.
Eye Protection: Avoid eye contact. Wear safety glasses with side shields.
Other Protective Clothing or Equipment: Hearing protection is required.
Prevention of Accidental Ingestion: Do not ingest.
Recommended Storage: **N/A
Work/Hygienic Practices: Removal of grinding dust.
Fire and Explosion Avoidance: **N/A
*NAIF = No Applicable Information Found
**N/A = Not Applicable
