Silicon Carbide Cast Abrasive Wheel 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 25, 2009
Name of preparer: Frank J. Hettes
Section II - Hazardous Ingredients / Identity Information
Hazardous Components,
(Specific Chemical Identity, Common Name(s)
CAS#
OSHA PEL
*REG.
(Y/N)
ACGIH
TL
Carcinogen
(Y/N)
% (optional)
Silicon Carbide
(Durite)
409-21-2
15 mg/m3
Y
10 mg/m3
N
50-60%
Urethane
(Aromatic Isocyanate)
26447-40-5
0.02 PPM
Y
0.2 mg/m3-C
N
40-50%
Acrylic Latex
(Synthetic Rubber Latex)
-
-
-
-
-
-
Phenolic Resin
-
-
-
-
-
-
Section III - Physical / Chemical Characteristics Boiling Point: **N/A
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg.): **N/A
Vapor Density (AIR=1): **N/A
Solubility in Water: **N/A
Solubility in Alcohol: **N/A
Specific Gravity (H2O=1): **N/A
Melting Point: **N/A
Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate=1): **N/A
Appearance and Odor: Nylon backed coated abrasive
Section IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data Flash Point (method used): **N/A
Flammable Limits: LEL: **N/A UEL: **N/A
Extinguishing Media: Carbon dioxide, foam, water.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Backing and resin may decompose into irritating gas
(use respiratory protection)
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: **N/A
Section V - Reactivity Data Stability: ***NAIF
Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid): ***NAIF
Hazardous Decomposition or Byproducts: ***NAIF
Hazardous Polymerization: ***NAIF
Section VI - Health Hazard Data
Primary Route(s) of Entry
Acute and chronic Health effects and effects of overexposure
First and
Medical Information
Inhalation (during use)
Acute: May cause coughing, shortness of breath (dust).
Chronic: May effect breathing capacity.
Remove to fresh air. Obtain medical assistance, if needed.
Ingestion
No known adverse affects, but ingestion not recommended.
Obtain first aid or medical assistance, if needed
Skin (contact
& absorption)
Not absorbed through skin; may cause abrasions.
Obtain first aid or medical assistance, if needed.
Eye
Dust may irritate eyes.
Wash with large amounts of water. Obtain first aid or medical assistance, if needed.
Other Potential
Health Risks
***NAIF
***NAIF
Section VII - Precautions For Safe Handling And Use Steps to be taken in case material is released or spilled: Normal clean up procedure.
Waste disposal method: Standard landfill methods consistent with applicable Federal, State and Local laws.
Precautions to be taken in handling and storage: Handle with adequate ventilation for nuisance dust. See OSHA 20 CFR 1910.94 (Ventilation) and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1000 (Air Contaminates).
Section VIII - Control Measures Respiratory protection (specify type): As needed, approved dust respiratory (OSHA 24 CFR 1910.134)
Ventilation:
Local Exhaust: Recommended
Mechanical (General): Recommended
Special: ***NAIF
Other: ***NAIF
Protective gloves: As desired by user
Eye protection: Recommended
Other protective clothing or equipment: ***NAIF
Work/Hygienic Practices: See sections VII and VIII
* = Materials are regulated by OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200. Hazard Communication Standard.
