===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:780044, BOX ASSEMBLY, ARC
NIIN:00-365-8827
MSDS Number: CBRZB
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC CORP,CORPORATE STANDARDS
Address:1310 BEULAH RD
City:PITTSBURGH
State:PA
ZIP:15235-5068
Country:US
Info Phone Num:412-256-1000
Emergency Phone Num:412-256-1000
CAGE:79500
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC CORP INDUSTRIES SERVICE HQ
Address:875 GREENTREE RD PKWY CTR BLDG 8 4TH FL
Box:City:PITTSBURGH
State:PA
ZIP:15220-3501
Country:US
CAGE:8K410
Company:WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC CORP,CORPORATE STANDARDS
Address:1310 BEULAH RD
Box:City:PITTSBURGH
State:PA
ZIP:15235-5068
Country:US
Phone:412-256-1000
CAGE:79500
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:ASBESTOS (FRIABLE) (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
CAS:1332-21-4
RTECS #:CI6425000
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:0.2 FIBERS/CC
ACGIH TLV:0.2 FIBER/CC,A1;9495
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:NON-HAZARDOUS, UNLESS MATERIAL IS CUT,
ABRAZED OR SAWED WHICH COULD PRODCE DUST. DUST IS TOXIC BY
INHALATION. ACUTE:DUST MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO THE EYES AND SKIN.
CHRONIC:INHALATION OF ASBESTOS FIBER S MAY CAUSE ASBESTOSIS AND
MESOTHELIOMA. SMOKING GREATLY ENHANCES THE RISK OF ASBESTOSIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CONTAINS A [1332-21-4] WHICH IS
LISTED BY NTP AND IARC AND REGULATED BY OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, COUGHING, DIFFICULTY IN BREATHING,
SHORTNESS OF BREATH, CHEST &/OR ABDOMINAL PAIN.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PUMONARY DISEASES.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.. EYE CONTACT:FLUSH WITH WATER
FOR 15 MINUTES. SKIN CONTACT:WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. GET MED
ATTENTION IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST. INGESTION:DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING,
CONSULT PH YSICIAN.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Extinguishing Media:WATER, CO2, DRY POWDER OR FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD BE EQUIPED WITH
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CLOUDS OF FINE PARTICLES OF RUBBER MAY
PRODUCE A WEAK EXPLOSION. PYROLYTIC PRODUCTS FROM CHLOROPRENE
RUBBER ARE TOXIC.
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:TREAT DUST AS FREE ASBESTOS FIBERS. DO NOT DRY
SWEEP OR USE BLOWER FOR CLEANING. WEAR DUST MASK OR SCBA. REMOVE
DUST BY HEPA VACUUMS FITTED WITH SPECIAL FILTERS FOR REMOVING
ASBESTOS.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID CREATING DUST. STORE AT NORMAL
ROOM TEMPERATURE. KEEP MATERIAL WELL COVERED.
Other Precautions:DO NOT SAND OR DRY SWEEP WITHOUT RESPIRATORY
PROTECTION. DO NOT SMOKE WHILE WORKING WITH THIS MATERIAL.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:NONE UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS. WEAR NIOSH
APPROVED DUST RESPIRATOR WHEN SANDING, GRINDING, DRILLING OR DRY
SEEPING ASBESTOS DUST.
Ventilation:LOCAL
Protective Gloves:NO
Eye Protection:GOGGLES UNDER DUSTY CONDITIONS
Other Protective Equipment:APRON FOR DUSTY CONDTIONS.
Work Hygienic Practices:DO NOT SMOKE WHILE SANDING, DRILLING, GRINDING
OR SWEEPING DUST.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MATERIAL IS COMPOSITE, ASBESTOS FIBERS ARE CONTAINED, THERE IS MININMUM
HAZARD IN HANDLING. TAKE EXTRA PRECAUTIONS WHILE SANDING, GRINDING,
DRILLING OR SWEEPING DUST.
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
HCC:T6
Vapor Density:0
Spec Gravity:1.65-1.85
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:COMPOSITE MATERIAL
Percent Volatiles by Volume:00
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS, STRONG ACIDS AND BASES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF CARBON, HYDROGEN CHLORIDE
GAS, TOXIC PYROLYTIC PRODUCTS FROM CHLOROPRENE RUBBER, ASBESTOS
FIBERS.
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:STANDARD LANDFILL IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL,
STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
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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.
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