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.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CONTAINS ASBESTOS [12001-29-5] WHICH IS
LISTED BY NTP AND IARC AND REGULATED BY OSHA AS A 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 REQUIRED
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY
CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:COMBUSTION OR HEAT OF FIRE MAY PRODUCE
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS AND VAPORS.
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 & SURFACTAN T AND THEN SHOVEL OR MOP UP
CONTAMINATION.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:ITEM IS NONFRIABLE & WILL NOT SHED
FIBERS IN NORMAL USE AND STORAGE. USED ITEMS SHALL BE WETTED
BEFORE, DURING & AFTER DISASSEMBLY.
Other Precautions:IF IT IS NECESSARY TO CUT OR IMPACT THE ITEM WHILE
INSTALLING IT, WEAR A RESPIRATOR AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. USED
ITEMS SHALL BE IDENTIFIED AND DISPOSED OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL
LOCAL, STATE AND FEDE RAL REGULATIONS.
Respiratory Protection:WEAR A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED HEPA RESPIRATOR IF
REQUIRED. WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS IF REQUIRED FOR
HIGH LEVELS OF CONTAMINATES.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST SUFFICIENT TO ENTRAIN ALL PARTICULATE
EMISSIONS. HEPA FILTER REQUIRED. NO LEAKS ON PRESSURE SIDE OF FAN.
Protective Gloves:COTTON OR LEATHER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES OR GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:USE COVERALLS OR DISPOSABLE CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:WET WORK TO THE DEGREE POSSIBLE. WASH HANDS
AFTER HANDLING ITEM. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
HCC:T6
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:GREY AND ODORLESS.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, STRONG MINERAL ACIDS, AND STRONG ALKALIS
Stability Condition to Avoid:ACCUMULATIONS OF DUST
Hazardous Decomposition Products:ASBESTOS DUST
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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