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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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SPEC./MS0S NUMBER
OATE Nov. 4, 1985
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
TRADE NAME Asbestos
GENERIC NAME Chrysotile Asbestos
MANUFACTURER'S NAME-Minerals Marketing Corp. of Zimbabwi CAS NUMBER
as agents for Shabanie & Mashaba Mines (Pvt) Ltd.
12001-29-5
ADDRESS (STREET) P.0. Box 552
PHONE NUMBER (EMERGENCY) (011-263-9)76635
CITY Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
STATE
ZIP CHEMICAL STRUCTURE Mg,,(Si90O(0H)i
I PRODUCT INGREDIENTS
CHEMICAL AND/OR COMMON NAME
Ashestns
^Occupational Exposure Limits
PEL
TLV
2.0 f/cc -8 hr. TWA
2.0 f/cc
Ceiling cone. 10.0 f/cc
OSHA Standard at 29 CFR 1910.1001
ACGIH. Documentation of TLV's at 27
CAS NUMBER 12001-29-5
% 100.0
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TLV/PEL *
II PHYSICAL DATA
BOILING POINT n/a
VAPOR PRESSURE
n/a
SOLUBILITY IN WATER n/a
VAPOR DENSITY (AIR-1) n/a
APPEARANCE AND OOOR
white fiberous dry material - no odor
SPECIFIC GRAVITY
2.4-2.6
PERCENT VOLATILE
n/a
MELTING POINT
n/a
EVAPORATION RATE
1 "^n/a
III FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
FLASH POINT n/a
FLAMMABLE LIMITS
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
non-flammable. No fire or explosion hazard;
FLAMABLE LIMITS n/a
SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES
none
UNUSUAL FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARDS
none
LEL _kza______
UEL tn/a
IV HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
HAZARD BY ROUTES OF EXPOSURE (Indicate chronic and acute)
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the lunt or toget
that have been associated wl th exposure The TABH hag Hptprm'lnprl fhaf t-hore* ! c guff -I rlpnr
INGESTION no-increased hazard evident.
evidence for the carcinogenicity of asbe:
humans. Caution is advised as breathing ;
\acfnc may
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EYE
Acute-mav cause eve irritation. SKIN CONTACT/ABSORPTION
Acute-mav cause skin irritation.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS ASSOCIATED WITH EXPOSURE over TLV-Asbestosis is associated with symptoms of lab>
breathing.chest pain,weakness and chest tightness. Symptoms are not usually manifest until
15-20 years after exposure.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS WHICH MAY BE AGGRAVATED
Respiratory ailments.__________________________
ANY OF PART I LISTED AS CARCINOGENS? (NTP. IARC. OSHA)
Yes
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BRAKEGATE LIMITED
6 Broad Street Place. London EC2M 7ND England
R.SA: P O. Box 784521. SonOton 2148 Trsfttvul. South Afnea Ttf: (27-11768*4313 Tlx: 4*27186 $A
U.SA..PO Box 14095 Wtst Allis. Wisconsin 53214 414/383-2020
November 21, 1985
Mr. E. E. Wang J-M A/C PIPE CORPORATION 1051 Sperry Road Stockton, CA 95206
Subject: C&G Asbestos Fiber
Dear Mr. Wang:
Please find enclosed manufacturer supplied Material Safety
Data Sheet to comply with OSHA enacted Hazard Communication
Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).
Should you have any questions or need further information,
please advise us.
Sincerely yours,
BRAKEGATE LIMITED
Enclosure
cc: Darrel Wilkinson, Stockton Harold Stone, Denison
B. Heering
NOV. 251985 Director: Bernard Heering
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V . HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION (Continued)
EMERGENCY/FIRST AIO PROCEDURES_________________________________________________________ INHALATION-Avoid breathing dust when handling,dumping,and mixing. Use respirator if airborne concentrations exceed QSHA limits (see Sec. VI),_______________________________ INGESTION
EYE CONTACT In case of eye irritation, gently rinse with water. If irritation persists pat med-fral
SKIN CONTACT
Remove asbestos slivers from skin promptly. If irritation persists get medical help.
SKIN ABSORPTION
n/a
hptp
VI CONDITIONS FOR SAFE USE (When over TLV)
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION -Reusable or single use air purifying respirator-for exposures which do not
?uSeeinvh? PEL Csee^sec. l^^by more than 10X,.tJRowered air purifying respirator-for exposures more han--LQX-hnlr lass..chan. 1QQX,-the PEL. TyptH-G ~continoua flew or pressure-demand*:--supplied 'air
EYE PROTECTION
respirator for exposures more than 10QX
(see Other., this Sec.)
PEL. All respirators must be NIOSH anprr
PROTECTIVE GLOVES
(See "Other.." this Sec.)
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OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING/EQUIPMENT-If the ceiling concentration (see Sec* 1) limit is exceeded, cloth
providing whole body covering must be supplied and its use required.
ventilation REQUIREMENTS-Local ventilation if engineering controls are inadequate. (See Title 29 CFR Part 1910.1001. c (i) & (ii)).
VII REACTIVITY DATA
ts MATERIAL STABLE? Yes
INCOMPATIBILITY n/a
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
None
WILL HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION OCCUR? No
CONDITIONS TO AVOID Avoid creating and breathing dust.
VIII SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IF MATElAL IS SPILLED OR RELEASED-Avoid creating or breathing dust. Collect dust by HEPA vacuum or in wet state(wet sweeping,wet wiping) to prevent emission of airborne fibers.
WcoAnScTEendD_ IeSrPaOtSiAoLnMsEToHOfDa-sBbaegssto,ws,assteucahnads
scrap should be disposed of in a manner which all avoid the use of dust-tight trash bags or containers. Ensure
airbi that
RCRA REGULATEO
G Yes No
DOT REGULATEO
ii Yes No
RCRA NUMBER
DOT PROPER SHIPPING NAME
Asbestos
CERCLA (Superfund) REPORTABLE QUANTITY
DOT HAZARD CLASS ORM-C
DOT NUMBER
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IX SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
1G AND STORAGE-Do not create or breath dust. Do not dry sweep or use air
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closure or control measures. Use dust supression.control measures, such as ventilation or wetwo
at all stages of handling, use and disposal. Follow goed housekeeping practices, such as wet wi
misty SlirfflPPS, EO prevonr apptimtlaflnn n f achocfne onnl-a-lw^^
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OTHER precautions -Substantial medical evidence indicates that smoking increases the risk from
asbestos exposure. Those working with asbestos should not smoke.
PREPAREO BY
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While the information and recommendations set forth herein are believed to be accurate as of the date hereof, THE MANUFACTURER MAKES NO WARRANTY WITH RESPECT THERETO ANO OISCLAIMS ALL LIABILITY FROM RELIANCE THEREON.
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