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r BRAKEGATE LIMITED * 6 Broad Street Place, London EC2M 7ND England R.S.A.- P O. Box 78*521. Stndton 21*8 Tranxvaal. South Africa W: (27-11) 788-4513 Tlx: *-27188 SA U.SA..PO Box 1*095 Watt Alla. Waconjm 53214 414/383-2020 November 20, 1985 Mr. E. E. Wang J-M A/C PIPE CORPORATION 1051 Sperry Road Stockton, CA 95206 Dear Mr. Wang: Please find enclosed manufactuer supplied Material Safety Data Sheet to comply with 0SHA enacted Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). Should you have any questions or need further information, please advise us. Sincerely yours, BRAKEGATE LIMITED B. Heering Enclosure NOV. 22 1985 Director: Bernard Heering D 004157 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET MC-X-01046 (345) SPEC./MSDS NUMBER DATE Nov. 4, 1985 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION TRADE NAME Asbestos MANUFACTURER'S NAME Griqualand Exploration & Finance Corp. ADORESS (STREET) P.0. Box 69 CITY STATE Kuruman, Cape Province RSA GENERIC NAME .Crocidolite Asbestos CAS NUMBER 1332-21-4 PHONE NUMBER (EMERGENCY) (011-27-11)339-5458 ZIP CHEMICAL STRUCTURE Na:Fe5(0H)Si,011)_______________________ I PRODUCT INGREDIENTS CHEMICAL AND/OR COMMON NAME CAS NUMBER Crocidolite Asbestos Occupational Exposure Limits 1332-21-4 PEL TLV 2.0 f/cc - 8 hr. TWA 0.2 f/cc 'Ceiling cone. ACGIH, Documentation of 10.0 f/cc TLVs at 27 OSHA Standard at 29 CFR 1910.1001 (Fibers measured are those_longer tban_tlian_ 5__.mieons__ 100.0 TLV/PEL * II PHYSICAL DATA BOILING POINT VAPOR PRESSURE n/a n/a SOLUBILITY IN WATER VAPOR DENSITY (AIR -1) n/a n/a APPEARANCE AND ODOR Blue fiberous dry material - no odor. SPECIFIC GRAVITY 3.2-3.3 PERCENT VOLATILE n/a MELTING POINT n/a EVAPORATION RATE ( "^n/a Ill FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA PI ASH POINT n/a EXTINGUISHING MEDIA non-flammable FLAMABLE LIMITS LEL FLAMMABLE LIMITS . __________________ ____ nZa________ n/a.........I____ LnZa___ , SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES none UNUSUAL FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARDS none UEL 1 ,na___ IV HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION HAZARD BY ROUTES OF EXPOSURE (Indicate chronic and acute) INHALATION-Cbrpnic-Avoid inhalation, Overexposure Pleural tnicKenlng,effusion ana plaques are non gether. that have been associates uifh exposure INGESTION no increased hazard evidenced. EYE Acute- may cause eye irritation. cient evidence for the carcinogenicit of asbestos in humans. Caution is ad' ac KT-oafhlng asbestos may ratiae__.seri< bodily harm. SKIN CONTACT/ABSORPTION Acute- may cause skin irritation._____________________________ SIGNS and SYMPTOMS ASSOCIATED WITH EXPOSURE OVER TLV-Asbestosis is associated with symptoms of la breathing,chest pain, weakness and chest tightness. Symptoms are not usually manifest unt 15-20 years after exposure. MEDICAL CONDITIONS WHICH MAY BE AGGRAVATED Respiratory ailments. ANY OF PART I LISTED AS CARCINOGENS? (NTP, IARC. OSHA) NOV. 22 1985 Yes D 004158 HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION CONTINUED ON BACK V . HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION (Continued) i EMERGENCY/FIRST AID PROCEDURES inhalation-Avoid breathing dust when handling,dunping,and mixing. Use respirator if airborne cor, Generations exceed OSHA limits (see Sec. VI). _______________ INGESTION EYE CONTACT In case of eye irritation, gently rinse with water. If irritation persists get medical beln SKIN CONTACT Remove slivers from skin promptly. If irritation persists get medical help. SKIN ABSORPTION n/a VI CONDITIONS FOR SAFE USE (When over TLV) RESPIRATORY PROTECTION -Re\i?a^le_or_ si CTO6Y6qhtnhf6TFagsu PvSha6n6 SfnCfOiY*."1)heblyEmLoreTypp.. EYE PROTECTION (see "Other.." this Sec.) prp.s, for exposures more than 1UUX' the pirators must be NIOSH approved. PROTECTIVE GLOVES (see "Other..'* this Sec.) OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING/EQUIPMENT-If the ceiling concentration (see Sec. I) limit is exceeded, clothing providing whole body covering must be supplied and its use required. ventilation requirements'"Local ventilation if engineering controls are inadequate, (see OSHA Title 29 CFR Part 1910.1001, c (i), (ii).___________________________________________________________________ IS MATERIAL STABLE? Yes INCOMPATIBILITY n/a HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS none VII REACTIVITY DATA WILL HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION OCCUR? No CONDITIONS TO AVOID Avoid creating and breathing dust. VIII SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES STEPS TO BE TAKEN if MATEIAL IS SPILLED OR RELEASED-Avoid creating or breathing dust. Collect dust by HEI vacuum or in wet state (wet sweeping.wet wiping) to prevent emission of airborne fibers. WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD-Bags,waste and scrap should be disposed of in a manner which all avoid airborne concentratxons of asbestos, such as the use of aust-tight trash Dags or containers. Ensi that disposal complies with all applicable fee eral, state ana local regulations. RCRA REGULATED Yes No RCRA NUMBER CERCLA (Superfund) REPORTABLE QUANTITY DOT REGULATED 3E3 Yes No DOT PROPER SHIPPING NAME Asbestos DOT HAZARD CLASS ORM-C DOT NUMBER IX SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS D STORAGE-Do not create or breath dust. Do not dry sweep or use ai -------- ' " ' e^qrueipTmenesnpt hwoimtheo. uUt sie|>nrporhidoinogkstin_loading such as venti on all stages of handling, use and disposal. Follow good housekeeping practices, such as Hnqf~y glirfanpg fn p-rpwnf acmmiil arinn nf a cfioefna mrttia-f rvf ng . rtllgf.-- Avni ft Inhaiarlfin- OTHER precautions -Substantial medical evidence indicates that smoking increases the risk from asbestos exposure. Those working with asbestos should not smoke. PREPARED BY PHONE NO. TITLE 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 AND DISCLAIMS ALL LIABILITY FROM RELIANCE THEREON. . D 004159