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Chrysotile Asbestos Fiber Material Safety Data Sheet
PLAINTIFF'S EXHIBIT OTX-1S
HI JM Asbestos Inc.
Asbestos, Quebec. Canada J1T3N2 Emergency Telephone No: (819) 879-5433 -- (800) 567-2700
Chemical Name & Synonyms: Chrysotile Asbestos Trade Name & Synonyms: Asbestos Chemical Famify: Fibrous Mineral Silicates Formula: Mga (SizOo) (OH>4
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HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS,
Paints, Preservatives & Solvents Pigments, Catalyst, Vehicle, Solvents, Additives and Others
Alloys and Metallic Coatings Base Metal. Alloys, Metallic Coatings, Filler Metal plus Coating or Core Flux, Others
Hazardous Mixtures of Other Liquids, Solids
or Gases
Chrysotile Asbestos Fiber
Approx. t00%
(*For TLV--See Section V)
TLV (Units)
N/A
N/A
III PHYSICAL DATA
Boiling Point ( F.). Vapor Pressure (mm Hg.)
Vapor Density (Air-1), Solubility in Water
Appearance and Odor:
White Fibrous dry material--no odor
Specific Gravity (HzO = t)
Percent volatile by volume (%)
Evaporation rate (
=1)
N/A N/A
2.4-2.6 N/A N/A
IV FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
Material is non-llammable. No lire or explosion hazard.
HEALTH HAZARD DATA Threshold Limit Value
OSHA Exposure Limits Effective July 1,1976. The 8-hour time-weighted average airborne concentrations ol asbestos fibers to which any employee may be exposed shall not exceed two fibers, longer lhan 5 micrometers, per cubic centimeter ol air.
Ceiling Concentrations. No employee shall be exposed at any time lo airborne concentrations of asbestos libers in excess of 10 fibers, longer than 5 micrometers, per cubic centimeter ol air.
[Refer lo OSHA Standard for Exposure lo Asbestos Dust. 29 CFR 1910. 1001 paragraphs (b)(2) and (b)(3). j
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Emergency and First Aid Procedures Avoid breathing excessive dust when handling, dumping and mixing. See caution label on bag.
VI REACTIVITY DATA
Stability Incompatability (materials to avoid) Hazardous Decomposition Products Hazardous Polymerization
Stable N/A None
Will not occur
VII SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
Steps to be taken in case material is released or spilled
Vacuum clean spillage. Repair broken bags. If sweeping is necessary, wet down spillage. Use approved respiratory equipment when required.
Waste Disposal Method Disposal of waste in accordance with OSHA Standard lor Exposure to Asbestos Dust, 29 CFR 1910. 1001 and EPA National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants 40 CFR 61.
VIII SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
Respiratory Protection Use respirators as recommended by the OSHA Standard for Exposure to Asbestos Dust, 29 CFR 1910. 1001 paragraph (d).
Ventilation Control with mechanical dust collection equipment to within TLV. (See American National Standards Institute booklet, Z9.2--1971).
Other Protective Equipment Use special clothing as required by the OSHA Standard (or Exposure to Asbestos Dust, 29 CFR 1910. 1001 paragraph (d).
IX SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Precautions to be taken in handling and storing Maintain good housekeeping practices. Vacuum clean waste and place in closed containers.
Other precautions
CAUTION LABEL ON BAG: Contains Asbestos
Fibers--Avoid Creating Oust--Breathing
Asbestos Dust May Cause Serious Bodily Harm.
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White ih* information and recommendation* *et forth herein are believed to he accurate a* of the date hereof JM Ashesloi MAKES NO WARRANTY WITH RESPECT THERETO ANO DISCLAIMS ALL LIABILITY FROM RELIANCE THEREON
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