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| MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET |
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| SECTION 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION |
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PRODUCT NAME : BUEHLER ZIRMET DISCS, ZIRMET BELTS, METSPLICE BELTS
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 15-5132, 16-4316, 16-5400, 61-4216
PRODUCT USE/CLASS : Abrasive
SUPPLIER:
Buehler, Ltd.
41 Waukegan Road
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
EMERGENCY: 800-424-9300
INFORMATION: 847-295-6500
PREPARER: Technical Department, PHONE: 847-295-6500
PREPARE DATE: 05/22/06; 22 May 06
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| SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS |
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ITEM ------------ CHEMICAL NAME ------------- CAS NUMBER WT/WT%
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01 Aluminum oxide 1344-28-1 15.0-30.0
02 Zirconium 7440-67-7 15.0-30.0
03 Inorganic Fluorides NONE - MIX 1.0-5.0
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ACGIH OSHA COMPANY
ITEM TLV-TWA TLV-STEL PEL-TWA PEL-CEILING TLV-TWA SKIN
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01 10 mg/m3 N.E. 15 mg/m3 N.E. N.E. NO
02 5 mg/m3 N.E. 5 mg/m3 N.E. N.E. NO
03 2.5mg/m3 N.E. 2.5mg/m3 N.E. N.E. NO
(See Section 16 for abbreviation legend)
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| SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION |
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EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: Dust irritating to respiratory tract.
ACUTE EFFECTS - EYE CONTACT: Mechanical irritant. Contact may cause
tearing and redness.
ACUTE EFFECTS - SKIN CONTACT: Mechanical irritant. Prolonged contact may
cause skin abrasion.
ACUTE EFFECTS - INHALATION: Dust or vapors may be slightly irritating to
respiratory tract. Prolonged inhalation of dust may be harmful.
ACUTE EFFECTS - INGESTION: Not expected to present a hazard in normal
industrial use.
CHRONIC OVEREXPOSURE EFFECTS: Not Applicable.
OTHER INFORMATION: Not Applicable.
PRIMARY ROUTE(S) OF ENTRY: INHALATION
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| SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES |
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EYE CONTACT: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water. Get medical
attention, if irritation persists.
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EYE CONTACT: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water. Get medical
attention, if irritation persists.
SKIN CONTACT: Wash with soap and water. Get medical attention if
irritation develops or persists.
INHALATION: No specific treatment is necessary since this material is not
likely to be hazardous by inhalation. If exposed to excessive levels of
dusts or fumes, remove to fresh air and get medical attention if cough or
other symptoms develop.
INGESTION: If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting. Give victim a glass of
water or milk. Call a physician or poison control center immediately.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
NOTES TO PHYSICIAN: Not Applicable.
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| SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES |
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FLASH POINT: N.A. LOWER EXPLOSIVE LIMIT: N.A.
UPPER EXPLOSIVE LIMIT: N.A.
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: N/A
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: N/A
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Not Applicable.
SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES: Does not burn.
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| SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES |
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STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED: N/A
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| SECTION 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE |
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HANDLING: Minimize dust generation and accumulation.
STORAGE: Not Applicable.
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| SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION |
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ENGINEERING CONTROLS: General ventilation usually adequate.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: If exposure levels are unknown, if levels exceed
TLV/PEL, or if effects occur, use NIOSH-approved dust/mist respirator in
accordance with applicable health and safety regulations and manufacturer's
recommendations.
SKIN PROTECTION: Clean clothing to cover skin.
EYE PROTECTION: Safety glasses or goggles.
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Cloth or synthetic gloves
HYGIENIC PRACTICES: Follow good general industrial safety practices during
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| SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES |
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BOILING RANGE : N.A. VAPOR DENSITY : N/A
ODOR : NONE ODOR THRESHOLD : N/A
APPEARANCE : Solid wheel EVAPORATION RATE: N/A
SOLUBILITY IN H2O : Insoluble
FREEZE POINT : N/A SPECIFIC GRAVITY: > 2
VAPOR PRESSURE : N/A pH @ 0.0 % : N/A
PHYSICAL STATE : N/A VISCOSITY : N/A
COEFFICIENT OF WATER/OIL DISTRIBUTION: N/A
(See Section 16 for abbreviation legend)
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| SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY |
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CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Not Applicable.
INCOMPATIBILITY: Strong bases or oxidants. Organic peroxides.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: N/A
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur under normal conditions.
STABILITY: This product is stable under normal storage conditions.
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| SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES |
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No product or component toxicological information is available.
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| SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION |
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ECOLOGICAL TEST DATA: Not Available
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| SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS |
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DISPOSAL METHOD: Material as sold may be disposed of in landfill if local
regulations permit. If material becomes contaminated, follow disposal
instructions for contaminant.
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| TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION |
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DOT PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Not regulated for transport
DOT TECHNICAL NAME: N/A
DOT HAZARD CLASS: N/A HAZARD SUBCLASS: N/A
DOT UN/NA NUMBER: N/A PACKING GROUP: N/A RESP. GUIDE PAGE:
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING NAME: Not regulated for transport
INTERNATIONAL ID NUMBER: N/A
IMDG CLASS (1酶,2酶): N/A PACKING GROUP: N/A
IMDG EMS: N/A IATA CLASS (1酶,2酶): N/A
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| SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION |
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OSHA: Hazardous by definition of Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR
1910.1200)
CERCLA - SARA HAZARD CATEGORY:
This product has been reviewed, and is considered, under applicable
definitions, to meet the following categories: NONE
SARA SECTION 313:
This product contains the following substances subject to the reporting
requirements of Section 313 and 40 CFR part 372:
----------- CHEMICAL NAME ----------- CAS NUMBER WT/WT % IS LESS THAN
No SARA Section 313 components exist in this product.
TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT:
The chemical substances in this product are on the TSCA Section 8
Inventory.
This product contains the following chemical substances subject to the
reporting requirements of TSCA 12(B) if exported from the United States:
----------- CHEMICAL NAME ----------- CAS NUMBER
No components found.
NEW JERSEY RIGHT-TO-KNOW:
The following materials are non-hazardous, but are among the top five
components in this product: Cloth or paper backing, binder system
PENNSYLVANIA RIGHT-TO-KNOW:
The following non-hazardous ingredients are present in the product at
greater than 3%: Cloth or paper backing, binder system
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65:
No Proposition 65 chemicals known to exist in this product.
VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS (VOCS): 0 grams/ltr
CANADIAN WHMIS: This MSDS has been prepared in compliance with Controlled
Product Regulations except for use of the 16 headings.
CANADIAN WHMIS CLASS: NONE
COMPONENT RCRA CLASSIFICATIONS: Not regulated
COMPONENT RCRA CODES: Not Applicable.
CERCLA RQ VALUE (MINIMUM): None known
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| SECTION 16 - OTHER INFORMATION |
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HMIS RATINGS - HEALTH: 0 FLAMMABILITY: 0 REACTIVITY: 0
PREVIOUS MSDS REVISION DATE: 04/24/00
REASON FOR REVISION: revised Section(s): 2, 14, 15
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| SECTION 16 - OTHER INFORMATION |
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LEGEND: N.A. - Not Applicable, N.E. - Not Established,
N.D. - Not Determined
ABBREVIATIONS: ACGIH = American Conference of Governmental Industrial
Hygienists; OSHA = US Occupational Health and Safety Administration; UK =
United Kingdom; TLV-TWA = Threshold Limit Value-Time Weighted Average (8
hrs); STEL = Short-Term Exposure Limit (15 min); C = Ceiling Value; PEL =
Permissible Exposure Limit
DISCLAIMER: To the best of our knowledge, the information contained in
this MSDS is accurate or is obtained from sources believed to be accurate.
However, no liability, expressed or implied, is assumed for the accuracy or
completeness of the information contained herein. Buyer assumes liability
in its use of the material.
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