Effects of Overexposure:CHRONIC OVEREXPOSURE TO AIRBORNE CONCENTRATIONS
OF ASBESTOS MAY LEAD TO ASBESTOSIS & MESOTHELIOMA
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. OBTAIN MEDICAL ADVICE. SKIN:
WASH WITH SOAP & WATER. EYE: FLOOD WITH WATER. IF IRRITATION
OCCURS, SEE A PHYSICIAN. INGESTION: CONSULT A PHYSICIAN. CHANGE
CLOTHING, IF NECESSARY/AVOID DUSTS PARTICLES IN OTHER AREAS
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point:NONE
Fire Fighting Procedures:COMBUSTION PRODUCTS OF THIS MATERIAL MAY BE
TOXIC. USE SCBA.
Spill Release Procedures:VACUUM OR WET CLEAN IF DUST IS INVOLVED.
VACUUM SYSTEM SHOULD BE EQUIPPED WITH AN OUET HEPA FILTER TO
PREVENT REINTRODUCING ASBESTOS FIBERS TO THE ATMOSPHER
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:HANDLE TO MINIMIZE FORMATION OR
RETENTION OF DUST.
Respiratory Protection:IF >TLV, A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR
ASBESTOS.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION IS RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES/FACE SHIEL
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS DATE: 4/85
Waste Disposal Methods:DUST SHOULD BE HANDLED AS HAZARDOUS AIR
POLLUTANT IN ACCORDANCE W/40 CFR 61 SUBPART M PERTAINING TO
ASBESTOS. USE LANDFILLS FOR ASBESTOS DISPOSAL. SCRAP PARTS ARE NOT
FRIABLE AND ARE NOT RESTRICTED UN DER AIR POLLUTION REGULATIONS.
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