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MATERI/ - SAFETY DATA SHEET
I PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
manufacturer's name LAC D'AMI ANTE DU QUEBEC, LTEE
REGULAR TELEPHONE NO.
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TRADE NAME SYNONYMS
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Black Lake, Quebec, Canada Asbestos fibreHydrous Magnesium silicate
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II HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS2
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MATERIAL or component
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HAZARO DATA
none
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BOILING POINT. 760 MM HG SPECIFIC GRAVITY (HjO- II VAPOfl (DENSITY (Al - 1 % volatiles BY VOL. fcPPE ARANCE AND OOOR
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Asbestos
III PHYSICAL DATA
is a solid mineral
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MELTING POINT
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2.4-2.6 n/a
VAPOR PRESSURE
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n/a
solubility in HjO*by wt negligible
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n/a Grey, fibrous, --odorless, _ ___________
EVAPORATION RATE 1 BUTYL ACETATE 11 dOeS OOt
evaporate
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IV FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
-LASH POINT TEST METHODI
Non-inflammable
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE
n/a
LAMM ABLE LIMITS IN AIR. X BY VOL.
LOWER
n/a
UPPER
n/a
' XTINGUISHING *EDlA
No fire hazard
pECIAl FIRE M.HIING HOCEOURES
none
NUSUAL FIRE NO EXPLOSION AZARO
none
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. health hazard DATA ROUTES OF EXPOSURE INHALATION
V HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
HAZARD CLASSIFICATION -'
BASIS FOR CLASSIFICATION
Governmental regulations has set 2.0 fibres per cc over 5 microns long on an 8 hour time weighted average.
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SKIN CONTACT SKIN ABSORPTION
n/a n/a
n/a n/a
EYE CONTACT
n/a
n/a
INGESTION
n/a
n/a
EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE ACUTE OVEREXPOSURE
Asbestosis, lung cancer and other fatal diseases may be caused by inhalation of asbestos. Smoking greatly increases lung cancer
CHRONIC OVEREXPOSURE
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES
EYES: SKIN:
n/a n/a
INHALATION:
n/a
INGESTION:
n/a
MOTES TO PHYSICIAN
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conditions contributing to instability
stable
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INCOMPATIBILITY
n/a
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PROOUCTS
n/a
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VI REACTIVITY DATA
CONDITIONS CONTRIBUTING TO HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION
will not occur VII DISPOSAL. SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
AOUATIC TOXICITY IE.G.96 HR. TLMI:
n/a
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD
Discard waste fibre in sealed, properly labelled bags; applicable EPA regulations.
dispose of in accordance with
STEPS to BE TAKEN IF MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED
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Wear approved respirators as instructed. Vacuum loose fibre or wet before clean up. Do not sweep or cause asbestos to become airborne. Repair damaged bags immediately.
neutralizing chemicals
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VIII SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS
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Sufficient to keep dust count below 2.0 fibres per cc over 5 microns on an 8 hour time weighted average.
SPECIFIC personal protective equipment
respiratory (specify in detail) Dystfoe #77 U.S. Bureau of Mines approval #218-97.
not required gloves not required.
OTHER CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT
not required
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IX SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
Danger - Contains asbestos fibres - Avoid creating dust - Asbestosis, lung cancer and other fatal diseases may be caused by inhalation of asbestos.
'jiiiiAing greatly increase^Jung cancer risk.
OTHER HANDLING AND STORAGE REQUIREMENTS
Care should be taken to avoid asbestos dust to become airborne. Remove spillage and j dean storage area by aspiration. Do not smoke. Always operate and maintain ventilation
and other equipment. Wear approved respirators as instructed. Vacuum loose fibre or wet before clean up. Discrad waste fibre in sealed bags. Use vacuum equipment to remove dust from clothes. Repair damaged bags immediately.
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' ADDITIONAL REGULATORY CONCERNS , FEOERAL:
USDA
TSCA IS THIS PRODUCT, OR ALL ITS INGREDIENTS. BEING CERTIFIED FOR INCLUSION ON THE TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROI alI INVENTORY OF CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES?
OTHER STATE:
PREPARED BY TITLE:
COMPANY:
A. Gauthier Sr. Vice-President Operations Lac d'Amiante du Quebec, Ltee,
ADDRESS: Black Lake, GON 1A0, Quebec, Canada
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Return to: Boise Cascade Corporation P.O. Box 50 Boise. Idaho 83728 Attn: Corporate Procurement
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