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

MSDS NAME:VALVE GRINDING COMPOUND, VGC360
NIIN:00N088545
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CHSMR
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:NIAGARA GRINDING WHEEL INC
Box:856
City:BUFFALO
State:NY
ZIP:14207
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-638-5038
Emergency Phone Num:800-638-5038
CAGE:0BXF4
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:NIAGARA GRINDING WHEEL INC
Address:255 GREAT ARROW AVE
Box:City:BUFFALO
State:NY
ZIP:14207
Country:US
Phone:716-875-1335
CAGE:0BXF4

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

Name:SILICON CARBIDE
CAS:409-21-2
RTECS #:VW0450000
Fraction by Wt: 30%
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST

Name:CALCIUM STEARATE
CAS:1592-23-0
RTECS #:WI3000000
Fraction by Wt: 10%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Name:MINERAL OIL, PETROLEUM DISTILLATES, HYDROTREATED (SEVERE)
    HEAVY NAPHTHENIC; (MINERAL OIL)
CAS:64742-52-5
RTECS #:PY8035001
Fraction by Wt: 52%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Name:POLYOXYETHYLENESORBITOL OLEATE
CAS:9005-65-6
RTECS #:WG2932500
Fraction by Wt: 5%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Name:BENTONITE; (WYOMING BENTONITE)
CAS:1302-78-9
RTECS #:CT9450000
Fraction by Wt: 3%
OSHA PEL:5 MG/M3 (DUST)
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3 (DUST)

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN USED FOR YEARS
    WITH NO KNOWN ILL EFFECTS. INHALATION:NO KNOWN ADVERSE EFFECTS.
    SKIN:SOME MAY EXPERIENCE IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SUPPORT BREATHING (GIVE O*2/ARTF
    RESP) . INGEST:DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.
    SKIN:WASH AFFECTED AREAS W/SOAP & WATER. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.
    EYES:FLU SH W/LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.

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

Flash Point:360F,182C
Extinguishing Media:EXTINGUISH W/WATER FOG, CO*2, DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM,
    EARTH OR SAND.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT . WATER MAY CAUSE FROTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Spill Release Procedures:FLUSH W/WATER, ABSORB W/SAND OR INERT
    MATERIAL, SWEEP OR SCOOP UP & REMOVE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID CONTACT W/EYES; CONTAINS FINE
    ABRASIVES. STORE IN COOL AREA. DO NOT GET IN EYES ON ON CLOTHING.
    NORMAL CLEAN-UP PROCEDURES.
Other Precautions:KEEP AWAY FROM SPARKS & OPEN FLAMES.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR
    EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:USE W/PROPER VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE OR POLYETHYLENE GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH FOUNTAIN & DELUGE SHOWER WHICH MEET
    ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA .
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:650F,343C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:200F,93C
Spec Gravity:0.9-1.4
Solubility in Water:46-90%
Appearance and Odor:FLUID GREASE; BLAND ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:OPEN FLAME.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO/CO*2 IF INCOMPLETE COMBUSTION.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
    REGULATIONS . INCINERATE. STANDARD LANDFILL METHODS.

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