MATERIAL SAFETY DATASHEET

1. Product Identification

2. Composition / Information on Ingredients

Exposure Guidelines

3. Hazard Identification

Emergency Overview

TARGET ORGANS: Skin, eyes, and lungs

CAUTION: Handling or machining of these products may produce respirable dust particles. Dust may irritate eyes, skin respiratory tract.

Inhalation: Dust may cause irritation or soreness of throat and nose.

Eye Contact: Dust may cause temporary irritation or inflammation.

Skin Contact: May cause temporary dryness, irritation or rash.

Ingestion: Ingestion is unlikely. May cause gastrointestinal disturbances. Never induce vomiting without the advice of a physician.

Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure: Respiratory effects may be aggravated by smoking. Pre-existing respiratory problems may be aggravated by dust.

The Hazardous Materials Identification System (HMIS)-

Note: * denotes potential for chronic effects.

4. First Aid Measures

Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Rinse mouth to clear throat and expel liquid. Blow nose to evacuate dust. Dust from group 8 products should not be inhaled as it may cause permanent lung injury (silicosis). Consult a physician if irritation persists.

Eye Contact: Products can be physical irritants to eyes. Do not rub eyes. Keep hands or contaminated body parts away from eyes. Remove contact lenses. Flush with water. If irritation persists, consult a physician.

Skin Contact: Products are irritants. Wash with soap and water. For dryness, a skin cream may be helpful. Do not apply anything to a rash. Consult a physician if irritation persists.

Ingestion: Drink plenty of water. Do not induce vomiting without advice of a physician. Seek medical attention.

Note to Physicians: Aluminum Oxide dusts have caused no systemic or pathological problems. The material is inert in the body. Some individuals may experience allergic sensitivity reactions. These are generally limited to mild occupational dermatitis. Chronic inhalation may result in pleural plaques not associated with cancers. Other effects principally derived from physical abrasion.

Many of these products contain a small percentage of amorphous silica, however, not in sufficient quantity to produce free crystalline silica upon heating. Dusts are therefore considered of the inert (nuisance) type and would not be expected to cause permanent damage to tissues on inhalation unless the exposure is severe. Chronic exposure may produce radioplaque deposits in the pulmonary system with little or no parenchymal reactions. Some individuals may exhibit allergenic reactions ranging from asthmatic symptoms to benign pneumoconiosis.

Products in group 8 contain crystaline silica (cristobalite). The (IARC) has classified crystalline silica inhaled in the form of quartz or cristobalite carcinogenic to humans.

5. Fire Fighting Measures

Materials are not combustible.

6. Accidental Release Measures

Spill Procedures: Clean up procedures should minimize formation of airborne dusts. Remove dust by vacuuming using HEPA filtration where possible. Liquid products (groups 3 & 4) should be cleaned up with sponge, mop or cloth.

Release into Air: Prevent release of airborne particulates where possible. Not a regulated hazardous substance. See section 8 for appropriate engineering controls.

Release into Water: Release into water is not appropriate. Not a regulated hazardous substance. Landfill dusts and debris consistent with local regulations.

7. Handling and Storage

Storage: These materials are stable and may be stored in a dry place indefinitely. Physical abrasion may produce small amounts of respirable dusts. Liquid and moist products (groups 4, 5, 7) should be stored in a sealed container. See precautions under section 8.

Normal Use: Materials are stable under normal use and are not expected to produce significant hazardous by-products or emissions.

Machining and Cutting: These materials may produce respirable and nuisance dusts when machined or cut. See section 8 for exposure controls and personal protection during machining or installation procedures.

High Temperature Conditions: Service significantly above the product design temperature may increase friability and the possibility of generating airborne fibers or particulates. While not considered problematic during use, airborne fibers may complicate removal activities. It is recommended that product use be carefully matched to design parameters.

After Service:. Appropriate ventilation and respiratory protection should be provided in compliance with OSHA standards. Strict adherence to recommended safe work practices is advised. Product removal must consider the possibility of usage above design temperatures. . See section 8 for appropriate respiratory protection during removal.

8. Exposure Controls

9. Physical/Chemical Properties

10. Stability and Reactivity

Stability: Materials are stable.

Chemical Incompatibilities: Powerful oxidizers; fluorine, chlorine trifluoride, manganese trioxide, oxygen difluoride, etc.

Hazardous Decomposition Products: none.

11. Toxicology

Epidemiology: N/A Toxicology: N/A

12. Ecological Information

Ecotoxicological Information: No information available.

Distribution: Aluminum oxide and silica are naturally occurring and are widely distributed in igneous rock. Secondary deposits in sedimentary rock may be found.

Chemical Fate Information: The relative inertness of these material indicate that they may be highly persistent in the environment. No information regarding any negative effects of this persistence has been noted.

13. Disposal Information

Disposal: Consult with local, state and federal regulations. In most cases these materials may be land filled safely.

Hazardous Waste Classification: Subject to SARA Title III Notification.

Empty Containers: Empty containers may contain product dust or residue. Do not re-use.

Disposal regulations vary. Consult with all applicable regulations prior to disposal.

14. Transportation Information

Not regulated hazardous substances, no specific regulations apply.

15. Regulatory Information

Regulated Constituent: Aluminum Oxide, Silica (amorphous)

SARA Title III Constituent: listed none

SARA de Minimus Concentration: 1.0% N/A

N.J. Right to Know: listed none

Penn. Right to Know: listed none

Mass. Right to Know: listed none

SARA Note: The listed substance requires reporting under Section 313 of SARA Title III of the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act, annually if above the de Minimus Concentration and threshold quantity.

New Jersey Right to Know Note: The listed substance is found on the New Jersey Hazardous substance list and is subject to reporting under SARA and the New Jersey Worker and Community Right to Know Act.

Pennsylvania Right to Know Note: The listed substance is subject to reporting under the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Worker and Community Right to Know Act. Form HSSF submissions due annually on April1.

Mass. Right to Know Note: Items on the Massachusetts List of Hazardous Substances require specific hazard labeling in the workplace.

WHMIS Status: This is a class D2 controlled product based on an IARC 2B classification for ceramic fibers. Aluminum oxide (CAS no. 1344-28-1) and silica (amorphous) (CAS no. 7631-86-9) are subject to disclosure under the Hazardous Products Act.

California Proposition 65: On July 1, 1990 the state of California added "ceramic fibers (airborne particles of respirable size)" to the list of Proposition 65 chemicals which are "known to cause cancer" by the state. Proposition 65 lists all substances classified by the IARC as a Category 1, 2A or 2B carcinogen. As products in group 9 contain crystaline silica they too are known by the state of California to cause cancer.

Regulated Constituent: Ethyl Acrylate Binder

Decomposition by burning. Hazardous gases: CO, CO2, Small amounts of aromatic and aliphatic hydrocarbons.

The levels of the above gases will vary with combustion conditions, oxygen level and heat.

In unventilated areas, proper respiratory protection should be used.

Decomposition by heat in a starved oxygen atmosphere.

Hazardous gases released: Acrylate monomer, Acrylonitril monomer

Acrylates: Detected by odor at approximately 90 ppb. The recommended exposure should be controlled at or below 5 ppm as an 8 hr. TWA.

Acrylonitriles: At the levels of latex add on and the small amount in the latex polymer as received, there may be trace amounts released under extreme conditions.

Special Precautions:

1. After Service Information: After normal use at elevated temperatures, alumina and amorphous silica will react to form non-hazardous mullite and alpha alumina. After crystalline silica is exposed to temperatures above 1600F (870C) cristobalite and tridymite are formed. Compliance with all guidelines for crystalline silica is required. Removal of these products may generate respirable dust and airborne ceramic fibers.
2. SARA Section 313 Supplier Notification: This product contains the following toxic chemicals subject to the reporting requirements of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 Section 313 (40 CFR 372): Aluminum oxide (fibrous) (CAS no. 1344-28-1).
3. Before Service Information: Group 3: Organic binder will burn off during first heat up. Acrid smoke and irritating fumes may be released. Typical combustion products are carbon, carbon monoxide, and carbon dioxide. Appropriate exhaust and ventilation should be used.

4. If confined, limited air space and ventilation conditions exist, in-plant monitoring should be done to insure compliance.

16. Other

The information contained herein is based on data considered to be accurate as of the preparation or revision date. It is provided in good faith and in compliance with state and federal regulations. No warranty or representation, express or implied is made as to the accuracy or completeness of this information. Other national, state and/or local regulations may apply.