9282-100 General Drive, Plymouth, Mi. 48170-4607
Ph: 734-207-0338 Fax: 734-207-0820
Material Safety Data Sheet
Section 1: Chemical Product and Company Identification
Address: 9282-100 General Drive
Plymouth, Mi. 48170-4607
Website www.americhipta.com
Email t.frasier@americhipta.com HMIS Hazard Rating
Product Name: Health: 0
Resin Bonded Abrasive Products
Common Name: Flammability: 0
Grinding Wheels or Sticks & Stones Reactivity: 0
December 27, 2004
Effective: Personal Protection: E
Section 2: Composition/ Information on Ingredients
May Contain One or More of the Following Ingredients
ACGIH OSHA CARC. Max.
Chemical Name CAS# TLV PEL Y/N %
Aluminum Oxide 1344-28-1 10 mg/m3 10 mg/m3 N 95.0
Silicon Carbide 49-21-2 10 mg/m3 10 mg/m3 N 95.0
Zirconia Oxide NA 5 mg/m3 5 mg/m3 N 50.0
Cured Resin NA 10 mg/m3 NA N 20.0
Calcium Oxide 1305-78-9 2 mg/m3 5 mg/m3 N 2.8
Fibrous Glass NA 10 mg/m3 NA N 16.0
Iron Disulphide 12068-85-8 NA NA N 33.2
DPR Rubber 78-79-5 NA NA N 2.6
Kyanite 1302-76-7 NA NA N 22.7
Black Beauty 68476-96-0 10 mg/m3 15 mg/m3 N 9.1
Potassium Fluoborate 14075-53-7 2.5 mg/m3 2.5 mg/m3 N 2.5
Graphite 7782-42-5 15 mg/m3 NA N 1.2
Wollastonite 12983-17-0 NA NA N 1.5
Feldspar 68476-25-5 10 mg/m3 10 mg/m3 N 1.1
Fluorspar 7789-75-5 2.5 mg/m3 NA N 2.5
Barium Sulfate** 7727-43-7 10 mg/m3 10 mg/m3 N 5.1
Calcium Carbonate 471-34-1 10 mg/m3 15 mg/m3 N 5.6
Pumice 1322-09-8 NA NA N 3.5
Prophyllite 12269-78-2 NA 10 mg/m3 N 1.1
Sulfur 7704-34-9 NA 15 mg/m3 N 1.3
Cryolite 15096-52-3 10 mg/m3 5 mg/m3 N 7.9
Potassium Sulfate 7778-80-5 NA NA N 7.2
** subject to SARA 313 Reporting (See Section 15)
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Material Safety Data Sheet 鈥? For Vitrified Products 鈥? Americhip Tool & Abrasive
Section 3: Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview:
Dust may be irritating. May cause delayed lung damage. Low hazard for usual industrial or
commercial handling.
Section 3: Hazards Identification (Continued)
Potential Health Effects:
Prolonged exposure to grinding dust may cause respiratory problems or aggravate
Inhalation:
existing conditions. Inhalation during grinding can cause coughing and shortness
of breath.
Dust generated during grinding may irritate eyes.
Eye Contact:
Excessive contact with dust may cause irritation.
Skin Contact:
No known effects, but ingestion is not recommended.
Ingestion:
Some grinding operations may cause noise or vibration irritation. Grinding wheels
Other:
are not a know carcinogen.
Section 4: First Aid Measures
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water. Get medical attention if irritation
Eyes:
persists.
Wash skin with soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation develops or
Skin:
persists.
Remove to fresh air.
Inhalation:
If hearing problems persists, obtain medical assistance if necessary.
Other:
Section 5: Fire Fighting Measures
None
Flash Point:
None
Flammable Limits:
Any media appropriate for surrounding fire.
Extinguishing Media:
None from this product. Consideration must be given to the potential
Fire Fighting Equipment:
fire/explosion hazards from the material being processed. Many materials create
flammable/explosive dusts when ground.
Section 6: Accidental Release Measures
Use normal clean up procedure.
Clean Up:
Dispose of in accordance with local, state and federal regulations.
Disposal:
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Section 7: Handling and Storage
Do not use at speeds greater than product was made to be used. Inspect wheels for
Handling:
damage on arrival and prior to mounting on machine. Avoid skin and eye contact
with grinding dust. Use in well ventilated area.
Wheels should not be exposed to water or other solvents; and temperature or
Storage:
humidity condition that causes condensation on wheels or freezing temperature.
See ANSI B7.1,2,3.
Section 8: Exposure Controls/ Personal Protection
Use NIOSH approved respirators as required to maintain exposure below
Respiratory Protection:
Threshold Limit Values (TLV). See OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134.
Leather, cloth, rubber or vinyl gloves as desired by user.
Skin Protection:
Safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields are recommended.
Eye Protection:
See OSHA 29 CFR 1910.133.
See OSHA 29 CFR 1910.215 concerning hearing protection.
Hearing Protection:
Local exhaust ventilation as necessary to keep dust levels below Threshold Limit
Engineering Controls:
Values (TLV)
Use according to instruction packed with wheels. Visually inspect and sound test
Other Precautions:
all wheels before mounting for possible damage. Do not operate above maximum
operating speed marked on the wheel. Always use a guard. Refer to ANSI B7.1
for the 鈥淪afety Requirements for the Use, Care and Protection of Abrasive
Wheels.鈥?
Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Solid
Physical Form:
Brown, Blue, Red, Pink, White, Purple, Green or Black.
Color:
None
Odor:
Not Applicable.
Boiling Point:
Not Applicable.
Vapor Pressure:
Not Applicable.
Vapor Density:
Very Slightly.
Solubility in Water:
1.5 鈥? 3.1
Specific Gravity:
Not Applicable.
Freezing Point:
Not Relevant.
PH:
Not Applicable.
Melting Point:
Not Applicable.
Evaporation Rate:
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Material Safety Data Sheet 鈥? For Vitrified Products 鈥? Americhip Tool & Abrasive
Section 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability (Conditions to This is a stable material. Avoid over speed and unsafe use conditions.
Avoid)
Incompatibility: (Specific Avoid strong acids or bases.
Material to Avoid)
Will not occur.
Hazardous Polymerization:
Dusts are generated in use. In most cases, dusts from the workpiece will be
Hazardous Decomposition:
significantly greater from the grinding wheel. Coolants may produce other
decomposition products.
Section 11: Toxicological Information
No Information Available
Section 12: Ecological Information
No Information Available
Section 13: Disposal Considerations
Dispose of in accordance with local, state and federal regulations.
Section 14: Transport Information
Grinding Wheels are not a DOT hazardous material.
Section 15: Regulatory Information
This product does not contain and was not manufactured with any ozone depleting Chemicals.
This product is not subject to SARA 313 reporting.
Section 16: Other Information
The information and recommendations set forth are taken from sources believed to be accurate.
Americhip Tool and Abrasive makes no warranty with respect to the accuracy of this information
or the suitability of these recommendations, assumes no liability to any user thereof. It is the
responsibility of the user to comply with all laws and procedures applicable to the safe use and
handling of the product and to determine the suitability of the product for its intended use.
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