MSDS NAME:PACKING MATERIAL
NIIN:00-197-8495
MSDS Number: BQVNX
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:JOHN CRANE-HOUDAILLE INC MARINE & GOVERNMENT GROUP
Address:6400 OAKTON ST ; FORMERLY PACKING CO
City:MORTON GROVE
State:IL
ZIP:60053-2725
Country:US
Info Phone Num:708-967-2400
Emergency Phone Num:708-967-2400/2879
Preparer's Name:DGSC-SSH
CAGE:71724
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:JOHN CRANE-HOUDAILLE INC MARINE & GOVERNMENT GROUP
Address:6400 OAKTON ST ; FORMERLY PACKING CO
Box:City:MORTON GROVE
State:IL
ZIP:60053-2725
Country:US
Phone:708-967-2400/2879
CAGE:71724
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:MINOR EYS/SKIN IRRITATION.
INGESTION- IRRITATION OF GI TRACT. INHALATION-IRRITATION OF
RESPIRATORY TRACT. CHRONIC: ASBESTOSIS, LUNG CANCER, &
MESOTHELIOMA, ALL OF WHICH ARE DISABLING AND FATAL D ISEASES OF THE
LUNG. INHALATION AND INGESTION OF ASBESTOS FIBERS MAY CAUSE CANCER
OF THE BOWEL. SMOKING INCREASES RISK.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:ASBESTOS IS A KNOWN HUMAN CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: FATIGUE AND SHORTNESS OF BREATH
THAT GETS WORSE WITH TIME AND EVENTUALLY BECOMES DISABLING. EYES:
IRRITATION. SKIN: IRRITATION. INGESTION: MILD STOMACH DISTRESS.
DIARRHEA, VOMITING, AND NA USEA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:ASTHMA, EMPHYSEMA, AND TUBERCULOSIS
ARE ALL GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE TO ASBESTOS FIBERS.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SEE DOCTOR. EYES: RINSE
THOROUGHLY WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. SEE DOCTOR. SKIN: WASH
THOROUGHLY WITH SOAP AND WATER. IF IRRITATION PERSISTS, SEE DOCTOR.
INGESTION: DIL UTE WITH WATER. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING.SEE DOCTOR.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point:NOT RELEVANT
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM OR DRY CHEMICAL
FOR SURROUNDING FIRE. USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED
CONTAINERS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. EVACUATE ALL
NON-ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:COMBUSTION OR HEAT OF FIRE MAY PRODUCE
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS AND VAPORS. MAY RELEASE ASBESTOS
FIBERS.
Spill Release Procedures:VACUUM THE MATERIAL WITH A HEPA FILTERED
VACUUM. THE EQUIPMENT SHALL BE USED & EMPTIED SO AS TO MINIMIZE THE
RE- ENTRY OF ASBESTOS INTO THE WORKPLACE. OTHERWISE, WET THE
MATERIAL WITH WATER & SURFACTA NT AND THEN SHOVEL OR MOP UP
CONTAMINATION.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:MATERIAL IS NONFRIABLE & WILL NOT SHED
FIBERS IN NORMAL USE AND STORAGE.
Other Precautions:IF IT IS NECESSARY TO CUT OR IMPACT THE MATERIAL
WHILE INSTALLING IT, WEAR A RESPIRATOR AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
USED MATERIAL SHALL BE IDENTIFIED AND DISPOSED OF IN ACCORDANCE
WITH ALL LOCAL, STATE A ND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. WEAR A NIOSH APPROVED
HEPA RESPIRATOR IF REQUIRED.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST SUFFICIENT TO ENTRAP ALL PARTICULATE
EMISSIONS. HEPA FILTER REQUIRED. NO LEAKS ON PRESSURE SIDE OF FAN.
Protective Gloves:COTTON OR LEATHER IF FRIABLE
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES OR GOGGLES IF FRIABLE
Other Protective Equipment:USE COVERALLS OR DISPOSABLE CLOTHING IF
NEEDED. EYE WASH STATION AND EMERGENCY SHOWER SHOULD BE AVAILABLE.
Work Hygienic Practices:WET WORK TO THE DEGREE POSSIBLE. WASH HANDS
AFTER HANDLING MATERIAL. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NO MSDS WAS AVAILABLE FROM MANUFACTURER. THIS MSDS WAS PREPARED BY THE
PROFESSIONALS OF DGSC-SSH WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY. IT IS THE USER'S
RESPONSIBILITY TO GATHER INFORMATION AND USE THE MATERIAL PROPER LY
TO PROTECT EMPLOYEES AND ENVIRONMENT.
HCC:T6
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:SOLID, NO ODOR.
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, HYDROFLUORIC ACID, AND STRONG ALKALIS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESSIVE HEAT OR FIRE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF CARBON. OTHER POSSIBLE TOXIC
DECOMPOSITION FUMES.
Waste Disposal Methods:WET THE MATERIAL WITH WATER AND SURFACTANT.
PLACE IN 6 MIL THICK POLYETHYLENE PLASTIC BAG. PLACE THESE BAGS
INTO ANOTHER POLY BAG OR A SAFE PLACE UNTIL IT CAN BE SHIPPED TO AN
APPROVED DISPOSAL SITE. IDENTIFY WITH ASBESTOS CANCER WARNING
LABEL.
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This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.