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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
MG-X-01044 (ims)
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
TRADE NAME Asbestos
MANUFACTURER'S NAME Gricualand Exploration & Finance Coro.
ADDRESS (STREET) P. 0. Box 69
CITY STATE Kuruman, Cape Province, RSA
GENERIC NAME
Crocidolite Asbestos CAS NUMBER
1332-21-4 PHONE NUMBER (EMERGENCY)
f011-27-11) 339-S4SR ZIP CHEMICAL STRUCTURE
Na9Feq(0H)Si,01t
I PRODUCT INGREDIENTS
CHEMICAL AND/OR COMMON NAME
Crocidolite Asbestos
* Occupational Exposure Limits
PEL TLV
0.2 f/cc - 8 Hr. TWA
0.2 f/cc
ACGIH. Documentation of
TLV's at 27
OSHA Standard at
29 CFR 1910.1001
(Fibers measured are those longer than 5 microns.')
CAS NUMBER 1332-21-4
% TLV/PEL
100.0
*
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 Fibrous dry material - no odor.
SPECIFIC GRAVITY
MELTING POINT
3.2-3.3
N/A
PERCENT VOLATILE
EVAPORATION RATE
- N/A_____________ (
N/A
Ill FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
FLASH POINT
N/A
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA Non-- larnmah1 e .
FLAMMABLE LIMITS ^
FLAMABLE LIMITS N/A *
SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES None________________________________________________________________________
UNUSUAL FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARDS None______________________ ____________ __ _________________________________
LEL
1 N/A
UEL __l____ n/_a
IV HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
HAZARD BY ROUTES OF EXPOSURE (Indicate chronic and acute)
inhalation Chronic--Avoid inhalation. Overexposure, can cause,asbestosis, a scarricng of the 1l
Pleural tnicKening, th. at .haa
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INGESTION
advised as breathing asbestos may cause serious bod
No increased hazard evidenced.
EYE
Acute - may cause eye irritation.________________________________ ______ _______________
SKIN CONTACT/A8SORPTION Acute - may cause skin irritation._______________________________________
SIGNS and symptoms associated with EXPOSURE over tlv Asbestosis is associated with symptoms of
labored breathing, chest pain, weakness and chest tightness. Symptoms ar not usually,
manifest until 15-20 years after exposure.
medical conditions which may be aggravated
Respiratory ailments.
_________________________________________
ANY OF PART 1 LISTED AS CARCINOGENS? (NTP, IARC. OSHA)
Yes.
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HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION CONTINUED ON BACK
_V HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION (Continued) SEE ATTACHED FOR FURTHER
EMERGENCY/FIRST AID PROCEDURES
INFORMATION.
inhalation Avoid breaching dust when handling, dumping and mixing. Use respirator if airborne concentrations exceed OSHA limits (see Sec. VI).
INGESTION
EYE CONTACT In case of eye irritation, gently rinse with water. If irritation persists, get medical help.
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) SEE ATTACHED FOR FURTHER
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION See attached._________
EYE PROTECTION
___________________________________________________________
INFORMATION. *
See "Other ... 11 this Section.
__________________________________________ ;
PROTECTIVE GLOVES See "Other ..." this Section.
____________________________________________ ____________________________
OTHER protective clothing/equipment If the PEL limit is exceeded, clothing providing whole body
covering must be supplied and its use required. Employees who trnrlr -In arsas where a-.rKfimo
ventilation requirements exposure is above the PEL must shower at the end of the work shift.
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VII REACTIVITY DATA.
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IS MATERIAL STABLE? Yes INCOMPATIBILITY N/A
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS None
WILL HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION OCCUR? No
CONDITIONS TO AVOID Avoid creating and breathing dnsfc_
......
VIII SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
STEPS TO BE taken if mateial IS SPILLED OR RELEASED Avoid creating or breathing dust. Collect dust by HEP/ Vacuum or in wet state (wet sweepingTrer wlp-ing) *<-. prwwt om-irm nf airhome--fibers---------
waste oisposal METHOD bags,waste and scrap should be disposed of in a manner which all avoid air-
borne concentrations of asbestos, such as the use of dust-tight trash bags or containers. Refer
to ana comply vft-h an applicable terteral j- atare and--Irvrat rcguiatione. ,
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RCRA REGULATED
RCRA NUMBER
CERCLA (Suparfund) REPORTABLE QUANTITY
3 Yas u Nc
OOT REGULATED XX Yas No
OOT PROPER SHIPPING NAME Asbestos
OOT HAZARD CLASS ORM-C
OOT NUMBER
IX . SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS SEE ATTACHED FOR FURTHER INFORMATK
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR HANDLING AND STORAGE 1X3 not create, or breath dust. Do not dry sweep or use ai hose for cleaning. Do not take protective clothing or equipment home. Use no hooks In loading
unloading, protect containers from damage. Do not open containers in a manner that can release dust without providing proper enclosure or contol measures. Use dust supression control measur
S-VCiL.as ventilation nr ypTworklng--af all-.stages of handling, use and disposal. Follow guutl1 liou
other precautions keeping practices, such as wet wiping dusty surfaces, to prevent accumulatio of asbestos containing dust. Avoid inhalation.
CuLsLdiiLial 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 ol the date hereof, THE MANUFACTURER MAKES NO WARRANTY WITH RESPECT THERETO AND DISCLAIMS ALL LIABILITY FROM RELIANCE THEREON.
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Section V - Health Hazard Information (continued)
Special Note: 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).
Section VI - Conditions for Safe Use (When over TLV) (continued)
Respiratory Protection:
Airborne Concentration of Asbestos:
Required Respirator:
Not in excess of 2 f/cc (10 x PEL).
1. Half-mask air-purifying respirator equipped with high-efficiency filters.
Not in excess of 10 f/cc (50 x PEL).
1. Full facepiece air-purifying respirator equipped with high-efficiency filters.
Not in excess of 20 f/cc (100 x PEL).
1. Any powered air-purifying respirator equipped with high-efficiency filters.
2. Any supplied-air respirator operated in continuous flow mode.
Not in excess of 200 f/cc (1000 x PEL)
1. Full facepiece supplied-air respirator operated in pressure demand mode.
Greater than 200 f/cc (1000 x PEL or unknown concentration.)
1. Full facepiece supplied air respirator operated in pressure demand mode equipped with an auxiliary positive pressure selfcontained breathing apparatus.
Note:
a. Respirators assigned for higher environmental concentrations may be used at lower concentrations.
b. A high efficiency filter means a filter that is at least 99.97 percent efficient against mono-dispersed particles of 0.2 micrometers or larger.
c. All respirators must be NIOSH/MSHA approved under 30 CFR Part 11.
Section IX - Special Precautions (continued)
Note: 29 CFR 1910.1001 contains other specific requirements and should be consulted in its entirety prior to working with asbestos.
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BRAKEGATE LIMITED
6 Broad Street Place. London EC2M 7ND England
December 22, 1986
USA P O Box 14095 Wwt Allis. Wisconsin 53214 414/303-2020
A
Mr. Paul Huang J-M A/C PIPE CORPORATION 1051 Sperry Road Stockton, CA 95206
Subject: MSDS Update
Dear Paul
Please -find enclosed an updated MSDS -for your attention on:
Crocidolite Asbestos Fiber
The MSDS provides in-formation pertaining to OSHA rulemaking 29 CFR parts 1910 and 1926 PEL revision. We strongly recommend you refer directly to the OSHA rulemaking -for compliance requirements when handling, using and disposing o-f asbestos.
While Brakegate Ltd. believes the MSDS in-formati-on and recommendations are accurate as o-f the date thereof, it makes no warranty with respect thereto and disclaims all liability -from reliance thereon.
Sincerely yours,
BRAKEGATE LIMITED
B. Heering
cc: Darrel Wilkinson, Stockton
Enclosure. .- MSDS Rev. No. - 3
MN. 0 2 1987 Director; Bernard Heering
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