MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 02459 Pg. 1
Issued: 11/19/07
1. Chemical Product and Contact Information
Diamond Grinding
Product Name: Part numbers:
Disc 810-356 810-370
810-396 810-397
LECO Corporation 810-938 810-399
810-401 810-403
3000 Lakeview
810-405 810-614
St. Joseph, Michigan 49085
810-615 810-617
Information: 269-983-5531
810-618
Chemtrec: 800-424-9300
(Chemtrec Int'l: 703-527-3887)
2. Composition/Information on Ingredients
OSHA ACGIH Typical %
Component CAS No. PEL (mg/m3) TLV (mg/m3) by Weight
Nickel 7440-02-0 1 1 < 10
Steel Mixture Not estab. Not estab. > 90
3. Hazard Identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
No significant spill, fire or health hazard. Solid, with no odor.
Potential Health Effects
EYES: Dust may cause eye irritation.
SKIN: May cause skin irritation. Nickel compounds may cause an allergic skin reaction.
INHALATION: Dust may cause respirator tract irritation.
INGESTION: Metallic taste, nausea, fever, and death.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED: Not available.
CHRONIC OVEREXPOSURE: Not available.
ACUTE OVEREXPOSURE: Not available.
CARCINOGENICITY: NTP: Class 2 Carcinogen, IARC: Class 2B Carcinogen.
P/N: 810-356
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4. First Aid Measures
EYES: Flush eyes with plenty of water. If irritation persists, call a physician.
SKIN: Flush skin with plenty of water. If irritation persists, call a physician.
INHALATION: Provide fresh air. If irritation persists, call a physician.
INGESTION: Do not induce vomiting. Call a physician.
5. Fire Fighting Measures
FLAMMABLE PROPERTIES: Non-flammable
Flash Point: None. Method Used: Not applicable
Flammable Limits (% by Volume in Air):
Lower: None. Upper: None.
AUTO-IGNITION TEMPERATURE: Not applicable.
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: None.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Carbon dioxide, water, foam.
FIREFIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS: None.
6. Accidental Release Measures
SMALL/LARGE SPILL: Observe precautions from other sections. Collect spilled material.
7. Handling and Storage
HANDLING: Not available.
STORAGE: Keep container closed.
8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Use material only in areas with sufficient ventilation to maintain
dust concentration below recommended exposure limits.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Avoid inhalation of dust.
SKIN AND HAND PROTECTION: Avoid prolonged skin contact. Wash thoroughly after handling
and before eating, drinking, or smoking.
EYE AND FACE PROTECTION: Avoid eye contact.
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Wear protective clothing as necessary to avoid skin contact.
P/N: 810-356
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9. Physical and Chemical Properties
APPEARANCE: Gray solid.
BOILING POINT: Not applicable.
FREEZE-MELT POINT: Not applicable.
VAPOR PRESSURE (mm): Not applicable.
VAPOR DENSITY (air = 1): Not applicable.
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Insoluble.
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 7.9.
pH: Not applicable.
ODOR: None.
PERCENT VOLATILES: Not applicable.
EVAPORATION RATE (Butyl Acetate = 1): Not applicable.
10. Stability and Reactivity
CHEMICAL STABILITY (CONDITIONS TO AVOID): Stable.
INCOMPATIBILITY: Nickel reacts with nitric acid.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Carbon monoxide/carbon dioxide.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: None.
11. Toxicological Information
None reported.
12. Ecological Information
Not available.
13. Disposal Consideration
Dispose of waste product in a sanitary landfill. Since regulations vary, consult applicable
regulations or authorities before disposal.
14. Transportation Information
U.S.A. DOT: Not regulated.
P/N: 810-356
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15. Regulatory Information
U.S. FEDERAL REGULATIONS:
TSCA STATUS: On Toxic Substance Control Inventory..
CERCLA REPORTABLE QUANTITY: Nickel, 100 lbs.
SARA TITLE III:
Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances: None.
Section 311/312 Hazardous Categories: Chronic.
Section 313 Toxic Chemicals: Nickel.
CANADIAN REGULATIONS:
WHMIS: D2A
16. Other Information
Hazard Index: (0 - 4, 4 = Extreme)
Health: 1 Fire: 0 Reactivity: 0
Prepared By:
Jason Whitt
Information herein is given in good faith as authoritative and valid; however, no warranty, expressed
or implied can be made.
P/N: 810-356
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