MATERIAL Flammability Rating
0
SAFETY Health Reactivity
1 0
DATA SHEET Rating Rating
DATA SHEET 0
HAZARD RATING
Please rate consistent with NFPA
SECTION I - NAME AND PRODUCT Code
MANUFACTURER'S CONTACT
Merit Abrasive Products, Inc. TECHNICAL DEPARTMENT
ADDRESS (CITY, STATE, AND ZIP EMERGENCY TELEPHONE
2770 W. Washington St. Stephenville, TX 76401-3798 (800) 421 - 1936
Victor Rodriguez
TRADE NAME, COMMON NAME, OR SPECIFICATION APPROVED BY:
Grind-O-Flex (Flap Wheel), A/O (resin or glue bond) Jan. 1, 2008
DATE:
CHEMICAL FAMILY OR PRODUCT TYPE ANY
Abrasive product, Grind-O-Flex (Flap Wheel), A/O (resin or glue bond)
SECTION II - COMPOSITION
OSHA CARCIN-
REG* CAS
CHEMICAL NAME % COMMON NAME PERMISSIVE ACGIH OGEN
(Y/N) # EXPOSURE LIMIT TLV (Y/N)
ALUMINUM OXIDE 23-33 ALPHA ALUMINA Y 1344-28-1 15mg/M3 5mg/M3 N
Al2O3 (Abrasive Grain) (Total Dust) (Total Dust)
63-73 Y N/A 15mg/M3 5mg/M3 N
Duroplastic Phenol or Inert or Nuisance Dust
Urea Resin binder, (Total Dust) (Total Dust)
& Inert Backing
5-10 Glue N N/A N/A N/A N
Cured Epoxy Adhesive
*Maximums are required by OSHA 29 CPR 1910.1200 Hazard Communication Standard.
**Please note that steel, aluminum, and/or die cast hardware may be incorporated in this product. These portions in no way represent a hazard when handled in accordance with the measures set below.
SECTION III - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL DATA
BOILING POINT N/A MELTING POINT N/A SPECIFIC GRAVITY N/A
VAPOR PRESSURE N/A PERCENT VOLATILE BY VOL. N/A VAPOR DENSITY N/A
EVAPORATION RATE N/A SOLUBILITY IN WATER N/A SOLUBILITY IN ALCOHOL N/A
SOLUBILITY IN OTHER SOLVENTS APPEARANCE AND ODOR
N/A Wheel-shaped tool with mechanically-mounted abrasive flaps.
SECTION IV - FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
N/A N/A N/A
FLASH POINT (METHOD USED) FLAMMABLE LMTS.
Water, Carbon Dioxide, Foam, Dry Chemical
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
Fiber and resin binder will burn or decompose; use respiratory protection.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURE
N/A
EXPLOSION POTENTIAL
SECTION V HEALTH, FIRST AID AND MEDICAL DATA
PRIMARY ROUTES ACUTE AND CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS FIRST AID AND
OF ENTRY AND EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE MEDICAL INFORMATION
of breath Remove to fresh air; obtain first-aid or
May cause coughing, shortness
INHALATION ACUTE-
May effect breathing capacity
medical assistance as needed
CHRONIC-
Airborne dust during grinding
Dust - no known adverse effects, First aid or medical assistance
INGESTION
Dust during grinding ingestion not recommended as needed
Not absorbed through skin - may cause First aid or medical assistance
SKIN
During grinding abrasion in use as needed
Dust may irritate eyes Wash with water; first aid or
EYE
medical assistance as needed
Airborne dust during grinding
On some materials, elevated sound levels Obtain medical assistance as
OTHER HEALTH RISKS
During grinding may be created which may effect hearing needed
SECTION VI - CORROSIVITY AND REACTIVITY DATA
STABILITY: UNSTABLE STABLE POLYMERIZATION: MAY OCCUR WILL NOT OCCUR
INCOMPATIBILITY (MATERIALS TO AVOID):
N/A
DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:
In use, dust and decomposing resin fumes are generated. In most cases, the material removed from
work piece will be significantly greater than the coated abrasive product components.
CONDITIONS TO BE AVOIDED:
N/A
SECTION VII - STORAGE HANDLING AND USE PROCEDURES
NORMAL STORAGE AND HANDLING:
Handle with adequate ventilation. See OSHA 29 CFR 1910.94 (ventilation) and OSHA 29 CFR
1910.1000 (air contaminants)
NORMAL USE:
Handle with adequate ventilation; See OSHA 29 CFR 1910.94 (ventilation), OSHA 29 CFR
1910.1000 (air contaminants), OSHA CFR 1910.213 (P) Sanding Machines & OSHA CFR 1910.243
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE OF LEAKS OR SPILLS:
Normal clean-up procedures.
TRANSPORTATION:
There are no chemicals included in final product that appear as a "hazardous material" as indicated
in the Department of Transportation's document 49 CFR doc 172.101 App. A.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD:
Standard landfill methods consistent with applicable Federal, State, and local laws.
SECTION VIII - PERSONAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
As needed, approved dust respirator OSHA 24 CFR 1910.134
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION (SPECIFY TYPE)
Recommended
VENTILATION LOCAL
Recommended
X MECHANICAL
(GENERAL)
NAIF
OTHER
Recommended when in use.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES
Recommended OSHA 29 CFR 1910.133 (Face and Eye Protection)
EYE PROTECTION
As needed, hearing protection OSHA 29 CFR 1910.215 (Hearing Protection)
OTHER EQUIPMENT
See Sections VI, VII, and VIII
MEASURES TO BE TAKEN DURING REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF CONTAMINATED EQUIPMENT THAT HAS BEEN IN CONTACT
WITH THIS MATERIAL:
SECTION IX - SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORAGE
Slight formaldehyde or phenolic resin odor from binding system may be released during storage.
OTHER PRECAUTIONS
N/A
N/A = NOT APPLICABLE NAIF= NO APPLICABLE INFORMATION FOUND
FOR COMPANY USE
The information and recommendations set forth herein are taken from sources believed to be accurate
as of the date hereof, however, Merit Abrasive Products, Inc. makes no warranty with respect to the
accuracy of the information or the suitability of the suitability of the recommendations, and assumes no
liability to any user thereof.
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