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

MSDS NAME:SILICON CARBIDE - CARBOLON
NIIN:00F008650
MSDS Number: BGYLD
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:ALMCO INC.
Address:902 E. MAIN ST.
City:ALBERT LEA
State:MN
ZIP:56007
Info Phone Num:(507) 377-2102
Emergency Phone Num:(507) 377-2102
CAGE:FO359
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:ALMCO DIVISION
Address:902-910 E MAIN ST
Box:City:ALBERT LEA
State:MN
ZIP:56007
Country:US
Phone:507-377-2102;800-521-2740
CAGE:94422
Company:ALMCO INC.
Address:902 E. MAIN ST.
City:ALBERT LEA
State:MN
ZIP:56007
Phone:(507) 377-2102
CAGE:FO359

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

Name:CARBON BLACK
CAS:1333-86-4
RTECS #:FF5800000
Fraction by Wt: >3%
Other REC Limits:3.5 MG/CUM (NIOSH)
OSHA PEL:3.5 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:3.5 MG/M3; 9192

Name:SILICON CARBIDE
CAS:409-21-2
RTECS #:VW0450000
Fraction by Wt: >96%
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

=====================  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:INHALATION: CHOKING SENSATION IN
    EXTREMELY DUSTY ATMOSPHERES.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: CHOKING SENSATION IN EXTREMELY
    DUSTY ATMOSPHERES.

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

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO DUST-FREE AREA.

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

Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

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

Spill Release Procedures:NORMAL CLEAN-UP PROCEDURES. RESPIRATORS MAY BE
    REQUIRED.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:HANDLE W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION FOR
    NUISANCE DUST.
Other Precautions:NONE

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

Respiratory Protection:AN APPROVED DUST RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:USE LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP