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Material Safety Data Sheet:
May be used to comply with . OSliA's Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200. SUindstd must be consulted for specific requirements. .
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Section 1 Manufacturer's Name
LAB Cltrysotile, Inc. Address (Number. SSixxi. City, Stars, and ZIP Code)
835 Mooney, P.O. Box 459,
Thetford Mines, Quebec, Canada
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Form Approved .....OMB No.-1218-0072
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Emoryoncy Tek?ptiooe Number 418-338-7500
. .. Telephone Number for Information _ 418-338-7500
Date Prepared
January .1592-
Signature of Preparer (optional)
Section II -- Hazardous Ingredients/Identity Information
Hazardous Components (Specific Chemical Identity: Common Name(s))
Other limits OSHA PELACGIH TLVRecommended______________ % (options!)
1. Hydrated magnesium silicate (3MqO~2SlC)j-2B20) , ChrysoLile Asbestos Fibre
(All grades)
8-hr T.W.A. 0.2 F/cc
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Section III -- Physical/Chemical Cliaracteristics
Boling Point Vapor Pressure (mm Hg.) Vapor Density (AIR = 1)
N.A. :
N.A.
N.A.
Solubility in Water
Insoluble
Specific Gravity (H2O 1)
Mehing Point
De shydrate above
Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate " 1)
> H CD > m 2.A - 2.
580C
N.A.
Appearance and Odor
Odorless#
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fibrous
form
Section IV -- Fire and Explosion Hazard Darta
Rash Point (Mathod Used]
Non flammable
Extinguishing Media
N.A.
S(xxial Fire (fighting Procedures
N.A.
Flammable Limits N.A.
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N.A.
Unusual Fire end Explosion Hazards
None flViirnriiiro IiFtMiyi
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Section V-- Reactivity Data.^
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None' adous Decomposition or Byproducts
H.isudcx.is Potyrrieritaiion
May Occur
None Conditions to Avoid
Will Not Occur
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Section VI -- Health Hazard Data
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Routed) of Entry:
Inhalation? Yes.
Skin? NO
Health Hazards (Acute and Chronic) Acute: no immediate reaction to overexposure.
Inossfon? NO
Chronic: long term overexposure may cause asbestosis. lung cancer'and
Carcinogenicity:
mesothelioma of the pleura and peritoneum.
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IARC Monographs? Yes
OSHA Regulated? Yes
Signs and Symptoms of Exposure
None
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Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
Symptbns of variable cough/ dispnea, chest pains, weakness
Emergency and First Aid Procedures
and decreased chest expansion._______________________________________________________________ .
No acute, toxicity. Avoid breathing dust. Remove, from
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exposure and see an occupational physician..
Section Vll -- Precautions for Safe Handling and Use___________________________________________________________
Steps to Be Taken in Case Material Is Released or Spilled Dse approved respiratory and protective equipement. Clean with HEPA filtered vacuuming
equipment and/or, if sweeping is necessary, wet down the spillage. Place- all material
in sealed impermeable bags or other closed impermeable containers.
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Waste Disposal" Method Dispose of material in accordance with all federal, state or local air pollution and *^ solid waste regulations. Recommend disposal in an EPA approved hazardous waste land fill.
Precautions to Be Taken in Handling and Storing
T-or-ai pvharct ^nr.ilatinnf -materTaT wtihincr _?mdZnr respiratory protection is;-required-----
for all sawing,grinding, cutting, bulk handling, spraying, demolition, removal or other activities where dust exposure may occur.
Other Precautions Smoking greatly increases the risk of serious bodily harm.____________________________________
Section VIII -- Control Measures
Respiratory Protection (SpcxHyType) fitt purifying respirator with H.E.P.A filters (except disposable respirator) or sapplied-air respirator (see 05HA standards 1910.1001 g and 1928.56h)
VentazBon
local Exhaust
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Special
Mechanical (General)
- Other
Xedive Gloves Required
Eye Protection Recommended Dust mav cause irritations and'ebrasions
Other Protective CfoChing or Equipment protective clodiing is required it exposure-exceeds, the ostiA
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` Avoid creating dust. Tfse all dust control equipments. Use personnal protective equi;
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Remove all work clothing before leaving p525t?. Pratice good house keepriyujSEa?w-M1-sw>4577S
nood personal hygiene procedures. Do not smoke. J
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