SIA AMERICA, INC. -- 0295 COATED ABRASIVES: SILICON CARBIDE  -- 5350-00F015936
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:0295 COATED ABRASIVES: SILICON CARBIDE
MSDS Date:05/29/1987
FSC:5350
NIIN:00F015936
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SIA AMERICA, INC.
Address:16123 ARMOUR ST., NE.
City:ALLIANCE
State:OH
ZIP:44601
Info Phone Num:(216) 821-3510
Emergency Phone Num:(216) 821-3510
Preparer's Name:G. L. KITTLESON
CAGE:FO813
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:SIA AMERICA, INC
Address:16123 ARMOUR STREET NE
City:ALLIANCE
State:OH
ZIP:44601
Phone:(216) 821-3510
CAGE:FO813

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:SILICON CARBIDE
CAS:409-21-2
RTECS #:VW0450000
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

Ingred Name:AMORPHOUS FUSED SILICA, SILICON DIOXIDE (SIO2), QUARTZ     
    INTENDED CHANGE (IC), SILICON
CAS:60676-86-0
RTECS #:VV7320000
Other REC Limits:30 MG/CUM TOTAL DUST
OSHA PEL:SEE TABLE Z3
ACGIH TLV:0.1 MG/M3 RDUST;9293

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SKIN: VISUAL DEPOSITYS OF MATERIAL,
    ABRASION, & IRRITATION. EYES: VISUAL DEPOSITS OF MATERIAL, &
    IRRITATION. INHALATION: VISUAL DEPOSITS OF MATERIAL IN NASAL
    PASSAGE, COUGHING, BREATHING DIFFICULTY, &	RESPIRATORY
    IRRITATIONS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:SKIN: VISUAL DEPOSITS OF MATERIAL, ABRASION, &
    IRRITATION. EYES: VISUAL DEPOSITS OF MATERAIAL, & IRRITATION.
    INHALATION: VISUAL DEPOSITS OF MATERIAL IN NASAL PASSAGE, COUGHING,
    BREATHING DIFFICULTY, &  RESPIRATORY IRRITATIONS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PULMONARY DISORDERS

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:SKIN/EYES: IRRIGATE W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER. INHALATION:
    REMOVE TO DUST FREE AREA & FRESH AIR.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:WATER, CO2, OR OTHER MEDIA APPROVED FOR ORDINARY
    COMBUTIBLE MATERIALS CLASS A FIRE.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:OBSERVE ORDINARY PRECAUTIONS FOR DUSTS &
    PARTICULATES.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Other Precautions:WEAR PROTECTION WHEN SANDING/GRINDING SINCE NUISANCE
    DUST HAZARDS MAY BE CREATED.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:USE AN APPROVED DUST-FILTER RESPIRATOR IF DUST
    LIMITS ARE EXCEEDED DURING SANDING/GRINDING.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: TO CONTROL EXPOSURE TO AIRBORNE DUST.
    MECHANICAL: HOODS CONNECTED TO EXHAUST DUCTS & DUST COLLECTOR.
Protective Gloves:RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Work Hygienic Practices:ORDINARY WASHING & CLEANLINESS PRACTICES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EXPOSURE LIMITS OF INERT MINERAL DUSTS SHOULDN'T BE EXCEEDED

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Appearance and Odor:GREY TO BLUE/BLACK, GRANULAR W/NO ODOR.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE, &
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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