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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
SUPPLIER: METPREP LTD.
CURRIERS CLOSE
CHARTER AVENUE
COVENTRY CV4 8AW
TELEPHONE: PRODUCT INFORMATION: 024 7642 1222
FAX: 024 7642 1192
CHEMICAL NAME:
PRODUCT: ABRASIVE WHEEL, RUBBER BONDED
PRODUCT NUMBERS: Various
2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
CHEMICAL NATURE: Aluminium Oxide and/or Silicon Carbide Abrasive wheels
INGREDIENT (S): CAS NUMBER: % OSHA LIMIT ACGIH TLV CARCINOGEN
48-92 10 mg /m 3 10 mg /m 3
Aluminium Oxide 1344-28-1 N
48-92 10 mg /m 3 10 mg /m 3
Silicon Carbide 409-21-2 N
The abrasive wheel may be comprised of 1 or more of the above products. The chemicals listed below may be part of
the bond system.
2.5 mg /m 3 2.5 mg /m 3
Fluorides NA 8-24 N
3
5 mg /m 3
Calcium Oxide 1305-78-8 0-1 5 mg /m N
10 mg /m 3
Sulphur 7704-34-9 1-8 NIF N
5 mg /m 3 2 mg /m 3
Red Iron Oxide 1309-37-1 2-10 N
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
If handled and used for abrasive cutting purposes as indicated, the substance presents no critical hazards to man.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
GENERAL INFORMATION: In all cases of doubt, or when symptoms persist, seek medical attention.
INHALATION: In dry applications, abrasive products may generate nuisance dust. There may therefore be a
requirement for local exhaust ventilation and/or respiratory protection. Exposure to this dust should be
adequately controlled and personal exposure kept below 10 mg m-3 8 hour TWA total inhalable dust,
or 5 mg m -3 8-hour TWA respirable dust. In addition, the airborne concentration of the material should
be considered.
SKIN: Should irritation occur, seek medical attention.
EYE: Dust may cause irritation. Abrasive grit in the eyes may cause damage and eye protection is required.
In case of grit in the eyes, seek medical/ophthalmic advice.
INGESTION: NA.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Dry Sand, foam, dry powder or CO2.
UNSUITABLE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: A self-contained breathing apparatus and suitable protective clothing
should be worn in fire conditions.
FURTHER INFORMATION: Organic bonded abrasive products may burn but do not generally propagate flames.
Constituents such as cured resin may fuel combustion, and in a fire toxic gases may be evolved, entailing use of self-
contained breathing apparatus by fire fighters.
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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
PERSONAL PECAUTIONS: NA
ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS: NA
METHODS OF CLEANING UP: NA
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING: Take measures to ensure against mechanical damage. Excessively damp wheels may present an
out of balance situation and this condition should be avoided.
STORAGE: Examination, handling and storage o f abrasive wheels should be in accordance with 鈥淪afety in the
Use of Abrasive Wheels鈥?, Health & Safety Series Booklet HS (G) 17 available from H.M.S.O.
Store in a dry area 10 -30 o C and less than 65% relative humidity.
INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE PRACTICES: Wash face and hands thoroughly with the soap and water after use and before
eating, drinking, smoking or applying cosmetics.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROL / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Respiratory protection: Approved dust respirators may be required depending on airborne dust concentration.
Hand protection: No specific protection required under normal conditions
Eye protection: Wear suitable goggles
Skin protection: No specific protection required under normal conditions
Hazardous substances with occupational exposure limits:
Long term exposure limit mg m -3
CAS-No Material Content (% weight)
1344-28-1 Aluminium Oxide 20 -95 10
409-21-1 Silicon Carbide 20 - 95 10
7704-34-9 Sulphur 0 -20 10
1309-37-1 Red Iron Oxide 2 鈥? 10 5
1305-78-8 Calcium Oxide <1 2
N/A Cured Rubber polymer 4 - 50 10
N/A Fluorides 8 鈥? 25 2.5
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
FORM: Solid
COLOUR: Brown to Black
ODOUR: None as supplied, typical rubber when in use.
NA at 20 O C
PH
NA O C
BOILING POINT:
NA O C
MELTING POINT:
NA O C
THERMAL DECOMPOSITION:
NA O C
IGNITION TEMPERATURE:
NA at 20 O C
VAPOUR PRESSURE:
NA g/cm 3
DENSITY:
NA kg/m 3
BULK DENSITY:
WATER SOLUBILITY: Insoluble
MISCIBILITY WITH WATER: NA
NA at 25 O C
VISCOSITY:
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: No hazardous reactions known.
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INCOMPATIBILITY (MATERIALS TO AVOID): None.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: If abrasive wheels are used in accordance with instructions no
hazardous decomposition products are created.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
NOT APPLICABLE WHEN HAMDLED OR STORED
According to the experience gathered for many years, coated abrasives, when properly used have no adverse effect on
health, refer to the preliminary not about dust and aerosols of grinding fluid.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Based upon current information, there are no special regulations on degradability testing to be observed.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
PRODUCT: Dispose of in a secured, sanitary landfill and in accordance with local regulations. In the U.K., this abrasive
product is not considered as notifiable waste.
14. TRANSPORTATION
LAND TRANSPORT:
ADR
REGULATION: Not dangerous goods 鈥? full transport
RID:
REGULATION: Not dangerous goods 鈥? full transport
AIR TRANSPORT 鈥?
IATA CLASS:
REGULATION Not dangerous goods 鈥? full transport
OCEAN TRANSPORT 鈥?
IMDG CLASS:
REGULATION Not dangerous goods 鈥? full transport
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
EC REGULATIONS 鈥?
EINECS: all chemical listed
EEC Classification:
Risk Phrases:
Safety Phrases:
HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS WHICH MUST BE LISTED ON THE LABEL:
NATIONAL LEGISLATION:
NOTIFICATION STATUS: EINECS Not Required
TSCA
16. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This data sheet was prepared in accordance with Directive 91/155/EEC.
The above information has been gathered from reliable sources and is believed to be correct. However, the information is
provided without any warranty, either expressed or implied. MetPrep Ltd shall not be held liable for any damage resulting
from the handling of or contact with the above product.
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