MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 02480 Pg. 1
Issued: 11/19/07
1. Chemical Product and Contact Information
Velvet Rayon
Product Name: Part Number:
Polishing Disc 810-468
LECO Corporation
3000 Lakeview
St. Joseph, Michigan 49085
Information: 269-983-5531
Chemtrec: 800-424-9300
(Chemtrec Int'l: 703-527-3887)
2. Composition/Information on Ingredients
OSHA ACGIH Other Typical %
Component CAS No. PEL (mg/m3) TLV (mg/m3) Limits (ppm) by Weight
Formaldehyde 50-00-0 0 0 1 (OSHA TWA, > 0.1
8-hour)
Rayon Not estab. Not estab. Not estab. Balance
3. Hazard Identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Minor fire hazard and no spill hazard; minor health hazard. Basically rayon cloth.
Potential Health Effects
EYES: May cause burning sensation or irritation
SKIN: Some individuals may develop skin sensitivity to low levels of formaldehyde.
INHALATION: No effects from normal exposure.
INGESTION: Not available.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED: At very low levels some individuals may have
allergic sensitization to formaldehyde.
CHRONIC OVEREXPOSURE: Not available.
ACUTE OVEREXPOSURE: Excessive exposure to formaldehyde may cause respiratory tract
irritation.
CARCINOGENICITY: None.
P/N: 810-468
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4. First Aid Measures
EYES: Normal first-aid procedures. If symptoms persist, a physician should be consulted.
SKIN: Normal first-aid procedures. If symptoms persist, a physician should be consulted.
INHALATION: Remove individual from the area and provide fresh air. If symptoms persist, a
physician should be consulted.
INGESTION: Normal first-aid procedures. If symptoms persist, a physician should be consulted.
5. Fire Fighting Measures
FLAMMABLE PROPERTIES: Not available.
Flash Point: Not available. Method Used: Not applicable.
Flammable Limits (% by Volume in Air):
Lower: None. Upper: None.
AUTO-IGNITION TEMPERATURE: Not available.
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: Not available.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water, dry chemical, carbon dioxide.
FIREFIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS: No unusual hazards expected.
6. Accidental Release Measures
SMALL/LARGE SPILL: Not available.
7. Handling and Storage
HANDLING: No special precautions.
STORAGE: Keep container closed.
8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Local ventilation.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: None required.
SKIN AND HAND PROTECTION: None.
EYE AND FACE PROTECTION: Safety glasses with side shields.
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: None.
P/N: 810-468
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9. Physical and Chemical Properties
APPEARANCE: Not available.
BOILING POINT: Not available.
FREEZE-MELT POINT: Not available.
VAPOR PRESSURE (mm): Not available.
VAPOR DENSITY (air = 1): Not available.
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Not available.
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: Not available.
pH: Not available.
ODOR: Formaldehyde exhibits a pungent odor.
PERCENT VOLATILES: Not available.
EVAPORATION RATE (Butyl Acetate = 1): Not available.
10. Stability and Reactivity
CHEMICAL STABILITY: Stable.
INCOMPATIBILITY: Not available.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Not available.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: None.
11. Toxicological Information
None reported.
12. Ecological Information
Not available.
13. Disposal Consideration
Sanitary landfill or incineration.
14. Transportation Information
U.S.A. DOT: Not regulated.
P/N: 810-468
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15. Regulatory Information
U.S. FEDERAL REGULATIONS:
TSCA STATUS: On Toxic Substance Control Inventory.
CERCLA REPORTABLE QUANTITY: Formaldehyde, 100 lbs.
SARA TITLE III:
Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances: Formaldehyde.
Section 311/312 Hazardous Categories: Acute, Fire.
Section 313 Toxic Chemicals: Formaldehyde.
RCRA STATUS: Not regulated.
CANADIAN REGULATIONS:
WHMIS: Not regulated.
16. Other Information
Hazard Index: (0 - 4, 4 = Extreme)
Health: 1 Fire: 1 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: 810-468
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