=====================  Product Identification  =====================

MSDS NAME:306 STAINLESS BUFFING COMPOUND
NIIN:00N072128
MSDS Number: CBPZF
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:FORMAX MFG CORP
Address:3178 BELLEVUE
City:DETROIT
State:MI
ZIP:48207
Country:US
Info Phone Num:313-921-7030
Emergency Phone Num:313-921-7030
Preparer's Name:HJ MCALEER
CAGE:IO588
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:FORMAX MANUFACTURING CORP
Address:3178 BELLEVUE
Box:City:DETROIT
State:MI
ZIP:48207
Country:US
Phone:313-921-7030
CAGE:84563
Company:FORMAX MFG CORP
Address:3178 BELLVUE
Box:City:DETROIT
State:MI
ZIP:48207
Country:US
Phone:313-921-7030
CAGE:IO588

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Name:CHROMIUM(III) OXIDE; (GREEN ROUGE)
CAS:1308-38-9
RTECS #:GB6475000
Fraction by Wt: 5-10%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:0.5 MG/M3 TWA AS CR

Name:ALUMINUM OXIDE (2:3); (ALUMINUM OXIDE) (SARA 313)
CAS:1344-28-1
RTECS #:BD1200000
Fraction by Wt: 64-72%
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST

Name:STEARIC ACID; (STEARICS)
CAS:57-11-4
RTECS #:WI2800000
Fraction by Wt: 16-10%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Name:FATTY ESTER, REFINED; (FATS TRIGLYCERIDE)
CAS:61789-97-7
Fraction by Wt: 15-08%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:NO	 OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:INHAL:DUST MAY CAUSE COUGHING,
    SHORTNESS OF BREATH. INGEST:NO KNOWN ADVERSE EFTS, BUT INGEST NOT
    REC. SKIN:IRRIT MAY OCCUR DUE TO MECH/CHEM ACTION. EYE:DUST MAY
    IRRIT. CHRONIC:INHAL:MAY AFFECT B RTHG CAPACITY. PRLNGD INHAL OF
    DUST PARTICLES MAY RSLT IN DISABLING PULM FIBROSIS. SYMPS MIGHT
    INCLUDE (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CHROMIUM (III) OXIDE:NTP 7TH ANNUAL
    REPORT ON CARCINOGENS, 1994:KNOWN TO BE CARCINOGENIC.
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZS:MATLS IN EYES, EARS, NASAL PASSAGES,
    IRRIT OF MUC MEMBS. WARNING:DO NOT BRTHE DUST OF CMPDS CNTNING
    ABRASIVE MATLS W/OUT FOLLOWING OSHA SFTY & HLTH STDS FOR DUST ACCUM
    COLLECTION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR, APPLY ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION
    AS NEEDED. OBTAIN FIRST AID OR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE. INGESTION:OBTAIN
    FIRST AID OR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE, IF NEEDED. SKIN:OBTAIN FIRST AID
    OR ME DICAL ASSISTANCE, IF NEEDED. EYE:WASH WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF
    WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. OBTAIN FIRST AID OR MEDICAL
    ASSISTANCE, IF NEEDED.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point Method:COC
Flash Point:>400F,>204C
Extinguishing Media:CO*2, DRY CHEMICAL OR FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT . TREAT BUFFING DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS AS AN OIL FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP INTO CONTAINERS. STORAGE OF BUFFING
    WHEEL AND COMPOUND DEBRIS MAY CONTAIN COMBUSTIBLE LINT.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:HANDLE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION FOR
    NUISANCE DUST WHEN USING. SEE OSHA 29 CFR 1910.24 (VENTILATION) AND
    29 CFR 1910.1000 (AIR CONTAMINANTS).
Other Precautions:KEEP LIQUIDS FROM FREEZING. STORE AWAY FROM EXCESSIVE
    HEAT.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:OSHA 24 CFR/134 NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATORS FOR
    PATICULATES FROM BUFFING DEBRIS.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST:GENERAL ROOM VENTILATION. MECHANICAL
    (GENERAL):RECOMMEND VENTING TO DUST COLLECTORS.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPRVD EMER EYEWASH & DELUGE SHOWER .
    PROT WORK CLTHG, BODY APRON/BELLY PADS, SFTY SHOES, AS NEEDED.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:>300F,>149C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:145F,63C
Spec Gravity:1.5
Solubility in Water:NIL
Appearance and Odor:HARD CAKE-BLAND GREASE ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS OR REDUCING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:ON COMBUSTION HYDROCARBONS MAY FORM TO
    PRODUCE SMOKE, CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:INCINERATE OR DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
    FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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