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FILE NAME: Union Carbide (UC) DATE: 1984 DOC#: UC179 DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION: Material Safety Data Sheet - Chrysotile Asbestos t; Galldda 4. { CORPORATION D O NOT DUPLICATE THIS FORM REQUEST AN ORIGINAL Material Safety Data Sheet Calidria Corporation requests that users of "Calidria" Asbestos study this data sheet to become aware of the product's hazards, and promote safe handling of the product by making this information available to its employees, agents, and contractors. If the material is resold, Calidria Corporation requests that the purchaser be furnished a copy o( this data sheet and advised to provide the information herein to its employees, agents and contractors. SECTION I PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Product Name: CALIDRIA ASBESTOS. Chemical/Alloy Name: Chrysotile Asbestos. Synonyms: Asbestos, White Asbestos, Hydrated Magnesium Silicate. C.A.S. Numbers: Formula/Composition: 1332-21-4, 1309-38-2 Mgf,(OH)gSi4 0 io+Fe304 SECTION II PHYSICAL DATA Sizes: 3/8" pellets to powder. Specific Gravity: 2.45 approximately. (H20=l). Odor: None. Appearance: White fibrous solid or pellets. Bulk Density: 15-45 lb/ft^, as packaged. (Depends on product form.) Molecular Weight: Not applicable. Solubility in Water: Very slightly soluble. Melting Point: F (C) Dehydrates above 1112 (600). Boiling Point: F (C) Not applicable. Vapor Pressure: Not applicable. Percent Volatile: Absorbed H 2O 1-4% by weight. Structural H?0 ~ 13% by weight. Evaporation Rate: Not applicable. SECTION III HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS Material Chrysotile or Component (CAS #) Asbestos (1332-21-4) Weight % 95-98% PEL Data (TWA Unless Noted) 2 fibers/cc longer than 5(j (1) (2) (3) (5) 10 fibers/cc longer than 5u, ceiling (1)(2)(3)(5) 0.1 fibers/cc longer chan 5 u (4) 0.2-0.5 fibers/cc longer than 5 p (1) (Proposed) Magnetite Fe304 (1309-38-2) 0.5-2 5 mg/cu m respirable dust 15 mg/cu m total dust 10 mg/cu m total dust (1)(2)(5) (1) (2)(3) Reference*: 1 OSHA Standard 1910.1001 2 MSHA Standard 3 Current ACCtH A NIOSH Reccneeendation 5 C*lidriii Internal Standard Em ergency H.E.L.F? Telephone: 304-744-3487 C alidria Corporation P.O. Box K, King City, California 93930 UCC 025526 * SECTION IV HEALTH HAZARD DATA Calidria^ Asbestos (2 ) ACUTE EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE Route of Exposure: Inhalation: Any dust (including asbestos) which is inhaled in substantial amounts, may irritate the respiratory tract. Extreme exposures can overwhelm the normal] respiratory defense mechanisms and result in temporary difficulty in breathing. Skin Contact : Skin Absorption: Asbestos splinters may penetrate the skin and cause asbestos "corns.' Not applicable. Eye Contact: May cause irritation and abrasions. Ingestion:________ No known effects. CHRONIC EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE Route of Exposure: Inhalation: Overexposure to Chrysotile Asbestos has caused damage to lungs (asbestosis), lung cancer and mesothelioma of the pleura and peritoneum. Symptoms, which are usually not manifested until 15-20 years after exposure, include labored breathing, chest pains, weakness, and chest tightness. Pleural thickening, plaques and effusion are nondisabling conditions, seen separately or together, that have been associated with prolonged asbestos exposure. The risk of lung cancer is greatly increased for those who smoke cigarettes regularly in addition to having asbestos exposures. Skin Contact: Not applicable. Skin Absorption: Not applicable. Eye Contact: Ingestion: Same as acute effects. Usually reversible on removal from exposure. Some studies indicate that asbestos overexposure is implicated as a cause of gastro-intestinal and laryngeal cancers, but the evidence is conflicting. _____________ 1 EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES Route of Exposure: Inhalation: Skin Contact: No acute toxicity: Remove to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, oxygen may be administered. If breathing has stopped, administer artificial respiration. Call a physician. Remove asbestos slivers promptly. If "asbestos corn" develops, surgical removal may be required. Eye Contact: Ingestion: Irrigate gently with water for 15 minutes. Refer to ophthalmologist to rule out possibility of damage to cornea or eyeball by fibers. None indicated. NOTES TO PHYSICIAN A medical surveillance program must be established for asbestos-exposed persons in accordance with the requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's standard for Asbestos (29 CFR Part 1910.1001). UCC 025527 . t4 ______________________________________ SECTION V FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA * Calidria Asbestos (3) Combustibility: Not combustible. ___________ Flammable Limits: Not applicable.________ Flash Point (Test Method): Not applicable. Autoignition Temperature; Not applicable. Explosion Tendency: Not applicable._______________ ______________ __________ Extinguishing Media: Use media appropriate for surrounding material in fire situation. Special Fire-Fighting Procedures: Avoid media and procedures that cause airborne dust. Personnel involved in fire-fighting should use NIOSH/MSKA-approved ______________ self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing. Unusual Fire and Explosive Hazard: See above._________ SECTION VI REACTIVITY DATA Stability: Stable (Temperatures in excess of 1112 F (600 C) cause loss of ______________ bound water). _________________ Conditions to Avoid: None._______________________ Hazardous Decomposition Products: N o n e . ____________ Material to Avoid: None. SECTION VII SPILL, LEAK, AND DISPOSAL INFORMATION Steps to be Taken if Material is Spilled or Released: Avoid breathing dust. Notify Safety personnel of spill. Permit only trained clean-up personnel in the spill area. Use wet methods or approved vacuum cleaning system to pick up spilled materials. Use water or other dust suppressants where sweeping is unavoidable. Do not stir up dust. Clean-up personnel should wear approved respirators and protective clothing. Waste and contaminated protective clothing must be placed ______________ in dust-tight containers and be) properly labeled for disposal. Neutralizing Agents: Not applicable.________________ ________ Waste Disposal Method: Bags, friable asbestos, waste and scrap material should be disposed of in a manner which will avoid airborne concentrations of asbestos, such as the use of dust-tight trash bags or containers. Such containers should be labeled in accordance with 40 CFR 61.20. Asbestos is also classified as a hazardous material under CWA 307(a) and has a reportable quantity of one pound. Deposit waste containers in a secured landfill in accordance with Federal, State, and ______________ local regulations. SECTION VIII SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION Ventilation: Provide adequate exhaust ventilation and capture filtration to remove asbestos particulate from the workplace and minimize its dispersion into the environment. Isolate work areas and post signs where asbestos contamination may exceel PEL. Hand- or power-operated tools which may release asbestos in _______________excess of the PEL must be equipped with local exhaust systems. A 2 3 5 2 6 UCC 025528 ----------- ------- ---------------------- Calidria Asbestos (4 ) ' SECTION VIII SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION (Continued) ," 7 *| Personal Protective Equipment: Respiratory Protection (Type): Where asbestos exposure in excess of the permissible limits is anticipated, wear a NIOSH/MSHA-approved respirator; a reusable or single-use air purifying respirator up to 10 times the PEL: a powered air purifying respirator up to 100 times the PEL: a continuous-flow or pressure-demand Type C supplied air respirator for greater than 100 times the PEL. Eye Protection: Goggles are recommended. Follow Safety Rules. Gloves/Clothing: Gloves are recommended during handling. Other: For concentrations in excess of the ceiling limit special clothing, such as coveralls, whole-body clothing, head coverings, gloves, and foot coverings are ______________required under CFR 1910.1001. SECTION IX SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS Precautionary Statements: WARNING CANCER HAZARD Breathing asbestos dust can cause lung damage and cancer. cancer is greatly increased for smokers. The risk of lung Do not create or breathe dust. Do not dry-sweep or use air hose for cleaning. Do not take protective equipment or clothing home. CM Do follow recommended work practices. ^ Do wear approved respiratory protection and protective clothing as required0^ by applicable regulations. ^ Do use vacuum or wet cleaning methods. Do dispose of dust, friable waste materials and contaminated protective equipment in dust-tight containers. FOR INDUSTRIAL USE ONLY I ------------------------ -- .... ..................... i _ _____________________________________________________ ' Precautions for Handling and Storage: Store asbestos in closed containers (dust-tight) in a clean, dry, secure area. Protect containers from damage. Do not open containers in a manner that can release dust without providing proper enclosure or control measures. Use dust suppression control measures at all stages of asbestos handling, use and disposal. Follow good housekeeping practices to prevent accumulation of asbestos-containing dusts. Avoid inhalation of asbestos. Other Precautions: Material Listed as Carcinogen in: National Toxicology Program Annual Report (NTP): Known carcinogen. International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC): Group I - Carcinogenic to humans. OSHA 29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart Z: Occupational Exposure to Asbestos, Notice of _________ Proposed Rulemaking, F.R. Vol. 49 No. 70, p. 14116 et seq. Tues., Apr. 10 Copyright All rights reserved, 1984. : c 1984. !----- ' Effective Date: December 31, 1984. Calidria Corporation believer that the data herein are current as of the effective date of thin data sheet, and that the opinions herein are those of qualified experts. Since the product and the information herein will be used outride the control of Calidrir Corporation, it is the user's responsibility to establish conditions for safe use of the product. The data herein relates only to the product of Calidria Corporation and may not be applicable for products of other tninufeeturers. UCC 025529