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? Material Safety Data Sheet
Required under USDL Safety and Health Regulations
% tor Shipyard Employment (29 CFR 1915)
U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
PLAINTIFF'S,,
OMB No. 1218-0074 Expiration Date 05/31 /86
Section 1 Manufacturer's Name
LAC D`AMIANTE DU QUEBEC, LTEE
Address (Number. Street. City. State, and ZIP Code)
P.0. Box 608
Black Lake, Quebec, Canada
60N 1A0
Section II - Hazardous Ingredients
Emergency Telephone Number
Chemical Name and Synonyms
Trade Name and Synonyms
Hydrated Magnesium Silicate Chrysotile asbestos fibre
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-- 3W-2Si02-2H20
Painta, Preservatives, and Solvents
Pigments
- Not applicable (NA)
Catalyst
it
% TLV (Units) Alloya and Metallic Coatings Base Metal
Alloys
.
Vehicle
Metallic Coatings
ii
Solvents
ii '
Filler Metal Plus Coating or Core Flux
Additives
ii
Others
Others
ii
Hazardous Mixtures ol Other Liquids, Solids or Gases
Chrvsotile Asbestos (Min.) 95% 2 fibres/cc* * nv (Units)
NA
ii
n " n
- % TLV (Units)
* Onlv fibres areater than 5 micrometres in lenqth. 0SHA ceiling concentratio is * 10 fibres/cc (>5 pm). See 0SHA regulation 29CFR1910.1001 for additional req lire nents.
Section III - Physical Data
Boiling Point (*F)
Specific Gravity (H,0*1)
NA
2.4-2.6
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg.)
.
Percent Volatile by Volume (%) NA
NA
Vapor Density (AIR1)
Evaporation Rate
NA i)
NA
Solubility in Water
__________ insoluble
Appearance and Odor
__________ odorless, white fibrous form
Section IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point (Method Used)
Flammable Limits'
Lei Uel
nonflammable
NA
Extinguishing Media
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Special Fire Fighting Procedures
Wear NIOSH/MSHA approved self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards
None
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Section V - Health Hazard Out
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ThreshQ'a Limit Value
Effects of Overexposure
(see Section II)
Chronic inhalation of asbestos may cause symptoms of variable cough, dispnea. chest pains,
weakness and decreased chest expansion. Later findings may include asbestosis -- a diffuse
but non-uniform fibrosis of the lungs, and respiratory cancer.
Emergency First Aid Procedures
None specific, remove from exposure and see an occupational physician.
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Section VI Reactivity Data
Stability
Unstable
Conditions to Avoid
Stable
X
Incompatability (Materials to Avoid)
None
Hazardous Decomposition Products
. None
Hazardous
Polymerization
May Occur
Will Not Occur X
Conditions to Avoid
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Section VII - Spill or Leak Procedure*
Steps to be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled
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A clean-up procedure (i.e. vacuuming or wetting) which minimizes exposure is required.
Place all 'material in closed containers with approved labels. If the possibi hty of dust
exposure exists, wear NIOSH/MSHA approved respiratory protection (see below).
Waste Disposal Method
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Dispose of material in accordance with all Federal, State and local vair pollution, water
pollution and solid waste regulations. Recommend disposal in an EPA approved hazardous
waste landfill.i
Section VIII - Special Protection Information
Respiratory Protection (Specify Type)
NIOSH/MSH A approved for toxic dusts or asbestos (see below)
Ventilation - Local Exhaust
Special
Reauired (see below)
Mechanical (General)
Other i
Protective Gloves
Required (see below)
Eye Protection
Recommended
omer Protective Equipment Protective clothing is required if exposures exceed the OSHA ceiling limit nr cignifirant, rnntart occurs . Remove all work clothing before .leaving plant prpmisP-S.--
Section IX - Special Precaution*
precautions to be Taken m Handling and storing Local exhaust ventilation, material wetting and/or respiratory
protection is required for all sawing, grinding, cutting, bulk handling, spraying,
demolition, removal or other activities where dust exposure may occur.
omer Precautions
inhalation or ingestion of dust. Do not smoke. Practice good housekeepir
and personel hygiene procedures. Avoid asbestos dust becoming airborne and remove spillac
by vacuuming loose fibre or wetting before clean-up. Do not dry sweep. Repair damaged
vacuum haos immediately. Place all material in closed containers properly labelled
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Andri Gauthier
Vice-president senior Operations
IAQ
June 13, 1985
Mr. E.E. Wang J-M Manufacturing Company, Inc.
1051 Sperry Road, Stockton, Cal. 95206
Dear Sir:
Further to your request, please find enclosed Material Safety Data Sheet for chrysotile asbestos fibres, grades 5R3 and 4T3.
Please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned if any other information is required.
/dbm Enel. 1 cc: DWilkinson - Stockton
BCiaccio - Denison File
Yours truly A. Gauthier
Lac d'Amiante du Quebec, Lt6e Black Lake, Quebec, GON 1AO
(418) 423-4221 Cable LAQBESTOS BLACK LAKE T6lex 05-833586
JUN. 241985
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