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

MSDS NAME:CRYSTOLON, SILICON CARBIDE
NIIN:00F005373
MSDS Number: BBSJM
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:NORTON CO/WORCESTER, MA 01606
Emergency Phone Num:(617) 853-1000
CAGE:FO060
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:NORTON CO
Address:1 NEW BOND ST
Box:15008
City:WORCESTER
State:MA
ZIP:01606-0008
Country:US
Phone:508-795-2690/508-795-5000
CAGE:44197
Company:NORTON CO/WORCESTER, MA 01606
CAGE:FO060

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

Name:SILICON CARBIDE
CAS:409-21-2
RTECS #:VW0450000
Fraction by Wt: 98%
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

Name:SILICA, CRYSTALLINE - TRIPOLI
CAS:1317-95-9
RTECS #:VV7336000
Fraction by Wt: 1%
OSHA PEL:SEE TABLE Z3
ACGIH TLV:0.1 MG/M3 RDUST;9293

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

Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: MAY CAUSE COUGHING, SHORTNESS OF
    BREATH, SKIN ABRASIONS, EYE IRRITATION.

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

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. OBTAIN MEDICAL ASSITANCE.
    INGESTION & SKIN: OBTAIN MEDICAL ASSITANCE, IF NEEED. EYES: WASH
    WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER OBTAIN FIRST AID OR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE,
    IF NEEDE D.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

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

Spill Release Procedures:NORMAL CLEANUP PROCEDURES. RESPIRATORS MAY BE
    REQUIRED.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:HANDLE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION FOR
    NUISANCE DUST.

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

Respiratory Protection:AS NEEDED, APPROVED DUST RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST/MECHANICAL: RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:RECOMMENDED
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS DATE: 09/21/84

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

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:NONE
Spec Gravity:3.2
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NONE
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:CRYSTALLINE/GRANULAR/BLACK/GREEN COLOR/NO ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES

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

Waste Disposal Methods:STANDARD LANDFILL METHODS CONSISTENT WITH
    APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS.

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