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

MSDS NAME:FLEXICARB FILLED SPIRAL WOUND GASKET
NIIN:00-411-6542
MSDS Number: CGDXM
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:FLEXITALLIC L.P.
Address:6915 LAPORTE ROAD
City:DEER PARK
State:TX
ZIP:77536
Country:US
CAGE:LO343
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:FLEXITALLIC GASKET CO
Address:6915 LAPORTE RD
Box:City:DEER PARK
State:TX
ZIP:77536
Country:US
Phone:713-479-3491
CAGE:5N484
Company:FLEXITALLIC L.P.
Address:6915 LAPORTE ROAD
Box:City:DEER PARK
State:TX
ZIP:77536
Country:US
CAGE:LO343

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

Name:NICKEL (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
CAS:7440-02-0
RTECS #:QR5950000
Fraction by Wt: <10%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:1 MG/M3; 9596

Name:CHROMIUM (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
CAS:7440-47-3
RTECS #:GB4200000
Fraction by Wt: <15%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:0.5 MG/M3; 9596
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB

Name:MOLYBDENUM
CAS:7439-98-7
RTECS #:QA6800000
Fraction by Wt: <3%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:10 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3

Name:SILICA, CRYSTALLINE - QUARTZ
CAS:14808-60-7
RTECS #:VV7330000
Fraction by Wt: <2%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:SEE TABLE Z-3
ACGIH TLV:0.1 MG/M3 RDUST;9596

Name:GRAPHITE, NATURAL
CAS:7782-42-5
RTECS #:MD9659600
Fraction by Wt: <95%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:15 MPPCF; Z-3
ACGIH TLV:2 MG/M3 RDUST; 9596

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:GRAPHITE: INHALATION: ACUTE: EXPOSURE
    MAY RESULT IN DYSPNEA, BLACK SPUTUM, AND FIBROSIS.
    CHRONIC-PROLONGED EXPOSURE MAY CAUSE PNEUMONCONIOSIS. IT IS
    REPORTED THAT DISEASES OF THE RESPIRATOIRY AND CARD IOVASCULAR
    SYSTEM MAY BE AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT CARCINOGENIC.
Effects of Overexposure:GRAPHITE: INHALATIONA: ACUTE-EXPOSURE MAY
    RESULT IN COUGH.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:DISEASES OF THE RESPIRATORY AND
    CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM MAY BE AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE.

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

First Aid:INHALATION-MOVE TO FRESH AIR. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION.
    EYE-FLUSH WITH WATER TO REMOVE PARTICULATE. OBTAIN MEDICAL
    ATTENTION. SKIN-WASH THOROUGHLY WITH SOAP AND WATER. IF PERSISTSNT
    IRRITATION DEVELOP S, OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTION-OBTAIN
    MEDICAL ATTENTION.

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

Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, CHEMICAL OR FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:A SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS,
    OPERATING IN THE POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE & FULL FIRE FIGHTING
    PROTECTIVE CLOTHING SHOULD BE WORN FOR COMBATIVE FIRES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION OR COMBUSTION MAY
    PRODUCE DENSE SMOKE, OXIDES OF CARBON, AND LOW MOLECULAR WEIGHT
    ORGANIC COMPOUNDS WHEOSE COMPOSITION ISNT CHARACTERIZED.

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

Spill Release Procedures:IF A RELEASE OF DUST OCCURS DURING MACHINING,
    ABRADING OR RIVETING REMOVE DUST BY VACUUMING OR WET MOPPING.
    VACUUM USED FOR THIS PURPOSE SHOULD BE EQUIPPED WITH HEPA FILTERS.
    DO NOT USE COMPRESSED AIR  TO BLOW DUST FORM THE WORKPLACE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:SHIPPING AND STORAGE MAY RESULT IN
    ACCUMULATION OF DUST IN SHIPPING CONTAINERS. IF THIS OCCURS DISPOSE
    OF THE CONTAINER IN AIRTIGHT POLYETHYLENE BAG.
Other Precautions:DO NOT USE COMPRESSED AIR TO BLOW DUST FROM STORAGE
    CONTAINERS.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH-APPROVED RESPIRATOR IS EXPOSURE TO
    DUST, VAPORS OR FUMES IN CONCENTRATIONS EXCEED PEL OR TLV IS
    POSSIBLE. (SEE 29 CFR 1910.134 FOR RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
    STANDARDS).
Ventilation:ANY OPERATION WHICH MAY PRODUCE DUST, SHOULD BE ADEQUATELY
    EXHAUSTED TO PREVENT INHALATION OF DUST.
Protective Gloves:GLOVES MAY BE WORN.
Eye Protection:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Other Protective Equipment:OTHER PROTECTIVE GARMETS MAY BE WORN.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

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

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:NONE
Spec Gravity:1.0-1.5
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:SOLID, BLACK COLOR, NO ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:STABLE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL OF SOLID WASTE IS REGULATED BY FEDERAL
    AND STATE LAW. WASTE SHOULD BE PLACED IN AIRTIGHT CONTAINERS, AND
    DISPOSED OF PROPERLY. CONTACT LOCAL REGULATORY AGENCY FOR GUIDANCE.

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