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BRAKEGATELIMITED 6 Broad Street Place! London EC2M 7N0 England flSX:P.aBai4St.SMZt4C laaa4, Goofr MMa IA(2r-l1|T43Q*TlEM7MSA USjLP.a Bon 14005 Whrt H>h.*r*niki&3214 4I4A8M0B) November 21, 1985 Hr. E. B. Wang J-M A/C PIPE CORPORATION 1051 Sperry Bead Stockton, CA 95206 Subject: C&G Asbestos Fiber Dear Mr. Wang: Please nd 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, BBAKEGATE LIMITED Enclosure cc: Darrel Wilkinson, Stockton Sarold Stone, Denison B. Heering MOV. 25 1985 director. Bernard Heeiing JMM 00000298 SC-SEC-0766 SC-JMM-3031 Galav/eras Asbestos Ltd. MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Date of Preparation November 12, 1985 Emergency Telephone Number 'CHEMTREC - 1-800/424-9300 SECTION 1 -- PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Chemical Name A Synonyms: Trade Name A Synonyms: Asbestos Chemical Family: Fibrous Mineral Silicates Typical Formula: MgjfS^OgHOH)^ SECTION 11 -- HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS Ingredient Percent Occupational Exposure Limits PEL TLV Vapor Pressure Chrysotile Asbestos Approx. ' 100% C.A.S. Number: fi'2bor-29j-_5:;. U.N. Shipping Number: 2590 (white asbestos) H.M. I.S. Rating Numbers: 2 fibres/cc 8 hr. TWA Ceiling Con centration 10 fibres/cc Chrysotile2.0 flbrcs/cc ACCIH. Documentation of TLVs at 27 OSHA Standard at 29 CFR 1910.1001 N. A. Health-*(Possible Chronic Effects) Flammability 0 Reactivlty-0 7 Fibres measured are those longer c. than 5 microns. SECTION III -- PHYSICAL DATA Boiling Range: N/A Volatile Volumne: N/A Specific Gravity (^0=1): 2.4-2.6 Appearance and Odor: White fibrous dry material-no odor Vapor Density: N/A Evaporation Rate Faster/Slowcr than Ether; Wt/Gal: Variable N/A JMM 00000299 P O. Box 127 CopperopoGs, California 95226 Telephone (209) 785-2201 * Telex 359458 GALACOPf DEC. O 2 1385 Material Safety Data Sheet Noyember 12, 1985 ./Rage 2- - ; ' SECTION IV -- FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA Flammability Classification: ( Non-flammable) Flash Point: N/A OSHAi N/A DOT: N/A LEL: N/A .Extinguishing Media: (Use that which is appropriate for surrounding fire) Foam 'Alcohol* Foam CO^ Dry Chemical. Water Fog Other Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: None Special Firefighting Procedures: None Section V -- HEALTH HAZARD DATA Effects of Overexposure: ' Acute - May cause eye and/or skin irritation. Chronic - Overexposure to asbestoG can cause asbestosis, a scarring of the lungs. Pleural thickening, effusion, and plaques are nondisabiing conditions, seen separately or together, that have been associated with asbestos exposure. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has determined that there is sufficient evidence for the carcino genicity of asbestos in humans. Signs and Symptoms of Overexposure: Asbestosis is associated with symptoms of labored breathing, chest pain, weakness and chest tightness. Symptoms are not usually manifest until 15-20 years after exposure. Primary Route(s) of Entry: Dermal Inhalation Ingestion Emergency and First Aid Procedures: Remove asbestos slivers from skin promptly. In case of eye irritation, gently rinse with water. If irritation persists, get medical help. Special Note: r 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 -- REACTIVITY DATA StablUty: Stable Hazardous Polymerization: Will Not Occur Hazardous Decomposition Products: None Conditions to Avoid: Avoid creating and breathing dust. Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid): None JMM 00000300 Material Safety Data Sheet Noyeinber .12, 1985 _ .Page 3 section vn ~ SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES Steps to be Taken In Case Material is Released or Spilled: "' ' . r Avoid creating dust. Collect dust by HEPA vacuum or in the wet state (wet sweeping, wet wiping) to prevent emission of airborne fibres. Waste Disposal Method: Found at 40 CFR l*VJ gtondardM-awtoawoidlor Jtech twatr or operator of any town* Mood andcr At provision# of llaw4uiUi (t)Pcposllafl athrstn* mnUlnJng . MA material al watte disposal rites operated la accordatiro arita fha pmWbna af| ALUS aad . (1)Dbdlsa m vtsAls rmlsalons to At ootrida air doing Aa coUectiaa. pmratting (ipcfadlng tndoeratlao). picturing transporting. or deporttloo oi aay atbcstot-coritslnlng wtitt material inwnlnl hr Ac toarce. or oh one of A* ditpool method* specified tn . paragraphs (b)(1). (2). cr fl) erf tHs"' ' taction, at faBowe (t)TVoal material arHh wato: mile . (Q MU aabeitat araate bom control device* wttb water to form a atony adequately wet cAcr asbestos- matafnfng watte nretertafc and (UlfWhetg.novlslbUemitrious to At ooteida air boa coSecliairomdnsr' and tHfng operettaa.' or use At owtboda specified by 101.134 to dean aoritrinwa containlnt particulate etbortot material briars they escape to. at ora tented to. At outside air. and (81) After wetting, aaal all asbestos- ooclsrnlng watte malarial la Uak-Ught conUlnert while wet and . . (hr) Label the container* specified In paragraph (b)| lUtll) u follow:: - caution Cootafas Aabrvto, Avstf Opening or (mtegCntitae . '' AMltlhtg Aabattot b haraidoos toTnlWtll . _.......................... - Alternatively. use warning label* tptrlllwl by Occopathoial Safety and Health Standard* of At Department of Labor. Occupational Safety aad Health Administration (OSHA) under 20 CFR imaionigKzKH). (2) ftrew etbcatot-conlainlng watte material Into uonlrtablc forma: (Q Farm aB aahsitue'aiitsliiTiig watte material Into naafttoble pellet* or other shapes: aad- (BlDitdtargaoovteMaawltatentto iIm milihli tif frottcoOictkB cod prucattiag epersttoos. or M tba methods speriScd by | 6L134tocbea mjlnloQi osotfliiiit^ MW - 9m. -- . Uoi(1 Ml IM l*t teeerwMSk OmsvIM. HNwClwir, atbettet material betas they tacape to. or an wanted la, Ac outside sir. (3)Use an alternative dltpotal method that hat received prior approval by Aa Administrator. . Spedng between cor two liaea must be at least aqoef to Ae lwlght of Ae upper al the two line*. (2) The perimeter of the dispose! site must be fenced la a manner adequate to defer access by Ae genera] public. | tt-tS* tote *m disposal *t*a To be an acceptable site for dirpoeil of ssbeslos-cnnlnmlng waste material under 1161.151 and *1.152. aa active waste disposal site must meet Ac requirements of this section (a) EjAer Aera must be no visible emission* to Ac outride air front toy active watte disposal rite where asbestos-containing waits material bat been deposited, or the requirements of parugaph (c| or (d| of Ihla tcclioo taust be met. (b) Unless * natural barrier adequately deters access by the general public either warning sign* and fencing mutt be installed and maintained aa follows, or A* requirements of parsgraph (c)(I| of this section oust be met. (1) Warning signs must ba displayed at til entrance* and at lotervel* of TOO at (330 ft) or lest along the property line of (3) Uponrsqoeot and supply of appropriate Information. Aa Administrator adU determine whether a fence at a natural barrier adequately deter* access by At general public. (c) Rather Aon meet Ae no visible emission requirement of paragraph (a) of this scdiafia active watte disposal oil* would b* so acceptable rite if et Ac end of etch operaling day. or ot leaat once every 26-baur period while Ae rite Is in continuous operation. Ae ashestoseoateinlng watte material which was deposited at tba rite during As _ operating day or previous 24-hour period la covered wiA either. (1| At least 15 centimeter* (6 Inches) of compacted ootiasbsstos containing materiel, or. (2) A resinous or petroleum-based dust suppression agent Act effectively ' binds dust and controls wind erosion. This agent must be sacd sa Uw tile or along Aa perimeter or Ae recommended far tha particular dost by sections of Ae rile where asbitoe- Aa manufacturer of Aa dost containing waste material It deposited. suppression agent. Other equally . The weaning signs out elfactive dost suppression agent* may (!) Be potted fat such a meaner aad be used upoa prior approval by Ac location that t person can easily retd Administrator. For purpose* of Alt Aa legend: and paragraph, waste aunfccase oil la not (li) Conform lo At requirements of 51 considered a dust suppression agent. an x M an (10* X M~) upright fennel (d| Rather Asa meet As no visible signs specified in 28 CFR 1810.1tS(d|(4) . emission requirement of paragraph (a) of and Ala paragraph: and fifi] Display the following legend la Ae lower panel with letter sizes and j this section, an sellvs stasis disposal ' rite would be on acceptable rite if on aitemillve control method far emission* style* of visibility at leaat equal to that bat received prior approval by Ae Aon specified in (hit paragraph. Administrator Is used. (Secs, m ad tOt(s) ef the Clsee Air Aa as emended (42 UiC 7412. M0l|*M JMM 00000301 Material Safety Data Sheet November 12. 1905 Page 4 . SECTION VIII -- SAFE HANDLING AND USE INFORMATION Respiratory Protection: . ' Reusable or single-use air purifying respirator -- for expo sures which do not exceed the PEL by more than 10X. Powered air-purifying respirator -- for exposures more than 10X, but less than 100X, the PEL. Type "C" continuous flow or pressure-demand, supplied-air respirator -- for exposures more than 1Q0X the PEL. All respirators must be NIOSH/MSHA approved. Ventilation: Local ventilation if engineering controls are inadequate. Protective Gloves: (See "Other Protective Equipment") Eye Protection: (See "Other Protective Equipment") Other Protective Equipment: If the ceiling concentration limit is exceeded, clothing provid ing whole body covering shall be supplied and its use required. Hygienic Practices: Do not create or breathe dust. Do not dry sweep or use air hose for cleaning. Do not lake protective equipment or clothing home. (See attached pamphlet, "Recommended Practices for Handling Asbestos Fiber" 75 SECTION IX -- SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS . Precautions to be Taken in Handling and Storing: Use no hooks in loading and unloading. - 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 measuressuch as ventilation or wet-working, at all stages of asbestos handling, use and disposal. Follow good housekeeping practices, such as wet-wiping dusty surfaces, to prevent accumulation of asbestos-contain ing dust. Avoid inhalation of asbestos. ' Other Precautions: Smoking greatly increases risk to health. While the information and recommendations set forth herein are believed to be accurate as of the date hereof. CALAVERAS ASBESTOS, LTD. MAKES NO WARRANTY WITH RESPECT THERETO AND DISCLAIMS ALL LIABILITY FROM RELIANCE THEREON. JMM 00000302  raHB8HBUH? Handling Asbestos Fiber Protection from fire, absorption of heat from friction, high tensile strength as a reinforcing material, resis tance to corrosion and Insulation from heat, cold and noise are among the properties of asbestos that result in its use In hundreds of industrial applications and home products. Asbestos is the name given to a group of hydrated silicate minerals that are characterized by fibrous crystallization. Though asbestos is fairly common to the earth's crust, not all deposits are of commercial value. Because asbestos is fibrous and. in a certain range of sizes, can enter the lungs, maximum care should be taken to avoid exposure to asbestos dust and the hazards to health that can result. GENERAL PRECAUTIONS In all stages of handling -- packaging, transporting, unloading, storing, and in-part moving --asbestos fiber bags should be handled carefully and in such a manner as to prevent damage of bags and the generation of dust. Damaged bags should be immediately repaired, re seated or put into dosed receptacles. Any spillage of asbestos fiber should be cleaned up immediately -- either by vacuum equipment or, after thoroughly wetting, by sweeping -- and should be deposited in suitable closed receptacles. Consult and observe OSHA regulations governing asbestos in the workplace; EPA rules in discharge to the ambient air; and other local codes, rules or regulations controlling the handling and use of asbestos fiber. UNLOADING Unitized loads should be lifted intact to and from holds of ships, and off and on land transport by forklift trucks or other suitable handling equipment. Care should be taken to avoid puncturing the asbestos fiber bags during unloading from ships, rail road cars, trucks or other modes of transportation. Hooks or other sharp instruments should not be used. Loose fiber accumulated during transit should be picked up by vacuum cleaner before unloading. STORAGE For storage, fiber bags should be stacked and moved with care to avoid breakage; protected from puncture by moving vehicles; and, if possible, should be isolated from traffic in the warehouse and covered to prevent dust generation. To prevent deterioration of stored bags, the principle of first-in, first-out should be followed. HANDLING Maximum possible enclosure and fully effective dust control systems should be provided at all stages o* in-plant handling where dust is created, such as ir bag opening, fiber dumping and bag disposal oper ations. Loose fiber should be cleaned from wort areas by vacuum cleaner, or after thoroughly wetting by sweeping, and then deposited in covered recep tacles. PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Wearing of respiratory equipment approved for pro tection against asbestos dust should be required a ail stages of asbestos fiber handling where quantities of dust are generated which cannot be kept withir the permissible exposure limits by dust control equip ment or other methods. TRANSPORT Where the use of asbestos requires the transport c loose fiber in open carts or buggies, covers shoul be used to prevent spilling and dust generation. WASTE MATERIALS Waste materials, such as collected dust and empt fiber bags, should be placed In special close receptacles and disposed of in such a manner as t prevent the release of dust. Safety practices outline above in the HANDLING and PROTECTIVE EQUIP MENT sections should be followed during thes operations. Alt dust from exhaust systems should be collecte and safely disposed of, being careful not to releas dust into the outside air. Particular attention shou be paid to the protection of employees whose job is to dispose of collected dust from fabric fitter du collection and similar cleaning operations. D 004167