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FLEXOVIT USA, INC

Material Safety Data Sheet


Used to comply with OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200

Flammability

0 SECTION I - NAME AND PRODUCT


Company Name: Flexovit Abrasives Address: 1305 Eden-Evans Road

0 Health 0

0 Reactivity

Angola, NY 14006
Phone: 800-689-3539 Date Updated: 5/1/2009 Product: Unmounted flap wheels

Hazard Rating
NFPA HAZARD RATING CODE

SECTION II - COMPOSITION Ingredient


Silicon Carbide Aluminum Oxide Zirconium Alumina

% By Weight
0-30 0-30 0-30

OSHA Regulate
Yes Yes Yes

Cas #
409-21-2 1349-28-1 1314-23-4

OSHA PEL
15mg/m3 15mg/m 15mg/m3
3

ACGIH TLV
10mg/m3 10mg/m3 10mg/m3

Other Limits
N/A N/A N/A

Carcinogen
No No No

SECTION III - PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS


Physical State Vapor Pressure (mm HG) Vapor Density (Air=1) Solubility in Water Odor/Appearance N/A Boiling Point N/A Freezing Point N/A Melting Point N/A % Volatile
Color of fibre/Coated with abrasive material

N/A N/A N/A N/A

Specific Gravity (H2O=1) Odor Threshold pH Evaporation Rate

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

Coefficient of Water/Oil Distribution

SECTION IV - FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA


Means Of Extinction Flammable Limits Flash Point N/A N/A N/A Lower And Upper Explosion Limits Fire Fighting Procedures: Backing & resin binder will burn or decompose use respiratory protection Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards N/A N/A

SECTION V - REACTIVITY DATA


Stability: Stable Hazardous Decomposition or Byproducts: N/A Incompatability (Materials to Avoid): Hazardous Polymerization: N/A Will not occur

SECTION VI - HEALTH HAZARD DATA Route(s) of Entry


Inhalation Ingestion Skin Eye contact Other potential health risks

Signs and Symptoms of Exposure


Acute-May cause coughing , shortness of breath Chronic-May affect breathing capacity
(Dust) No known adverse affect, but ingestion not recommended

Emergency & First-Aid Procedures


Remove to fresh air, apply artificial respiration as needed. Obtain first aid or medical assistance. Obtain first aid or medical assistance if needed Obtain first aid or medical assistance if needed Wash with large amounts of water. Obtain medical assistance if needed Obtain medical assistance

Not absorbed through skin. May cause abrasions Dust may irritate eyes During use on some materials, elevated sound levels may be created which affect hearing

SECTION VII- STORAGE HANDLING AND USE PROCEDURES


Store in dry area at moderate temperature and humidity

SECTION VIII- CONTROL MEASURES Protection


Respiratory Ventilation Protective Gloves Eye Protection Hearing Protection Hygienic Practices Other

Requirements and Referrals


Use a suitable respirator or dust mask if local exhaust ventilation is not available. Use local exhaust ventilation as required to ensure exposure to dust levels does not exceed MEL or OES Heavy duty cloth or leather gloves recommended Safety goggles or full-face shield should be worn. N/A N/A N/A

COMPANY USE
The information & recommendations set forth herein are taken from sources & references believed to be accurate & complete as of the date herof. However, Flexovit U.S.A., Inc. makes no expressed or implied warranty with respect to the accuracy of the information or the suitability of the recommendations, & assumes no liability to any user therof. Flexovit Unmounted Flap Wheels pg 1 of 1

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