NORTON CO -- SAWHEEL000 OUTBOUND DIAMOND OR CUBIC BORON NITRIDE GRINDING -- 5130-00D004101 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SAWHEEL000 OUTBOUND DIAMOND OR CUBIC BORON NITRIDE GRINDING
MSDS Date:03/24/1995
FSC:5130
NIIN:00D004101
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:NORTON CO
Address:1 NEW BOND ST
Box:15008
City:WORCESTER
State:MA
ZIP:01606-0008
Country:US
Info Phone Num:508-795-2690
Emergency Phone Num:508-795-2690
CAGE:44197
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:NORTON CO
Address:1 NEW BOND ST
Box:15008
City:WORCESTER
State:MA
ZIP:01606-0008
Country:US
Phone:508-795-2690/508-795-5000
CAGE:44197

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

Ingred Name:SILVER (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
CAS:7440-22-4
RTECS #:VW3500000
Fraction by Wt: 80-85%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:0.01 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:0.1 MG/M3; 9495
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB

Ingred Name:COBALT (SARA 313)
CAS:7440-48-4
RTECS #:GF8750000
Fraction by Wt: 55-60%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:0.1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:0.02 MG/M3; A3; 9495

Ingred Name:COPPER (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
CAS:7440-50-8
RTECS #:GL5325000
Fraction by Wt: 80-85%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:0.1MG/M3 FUME/1 DUST
ACGIH TLV:0.2 MG/M3 FUME; 9495
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

Ingred Name:TIN
CAS:7440-31-5
RTECS #:XP7320000
Fraction by Wt: 20-25%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:2 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:2 MG/M3; 9495

Ingred Name:GRAPHITE, NATURAL
CAS:7782-42-5
RTECS #:MD9659600
Fraction by Wt: 15-20%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:15 MPPCF; Z-3
ACGIH TLV:2 MG/M3 RDUST; 9495

Ingred Name:SILICON CARBIDE
CAS:409-21-2
RTECS #:VW0450000
Fraction by Wt: 65-73%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9495

Ingred Name:ALPHA-ALUMINA (ALUMINUM OXIDE) (SARA 313)
CAS:1344-28-1
RTECS #:BD1200000
Fraction by Wt: 75-81%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9495

Ingred Name:NICKEL (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
CAS:7440-02-0
RTECS #:QR5950000
Fraction by Wt: 75-82%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:1 MG/M3; 9495

Ingred Name:PHOSPHOROUS (YELLOW) (SARA 302/313) (CERCLA)
CAS:7723-14-0
RTECS #:TH3500000
Fraction by Wt: 1%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:0.1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:0.02 PPM; 9495
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB

Ingred Name:MANGANESE (SARA 313)
CAS:7439-96-5
RTECS #:OO9275000
Fraction by Wt: 3%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:C 5 MG/M3 DUST
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3 DUST 9495

Ingred Name:MOLYBDENUM
CAS:7439-98-7
RTECS #:QA4680000
Fraction by Wt: 1%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:10 PPM.
ACGIH TLV:10 PPM.

Ingred Name:SILICON
CAS:7440-21-3
RTECS #:VW0400000
Fraction by Wt: 5%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9495

Ingred Name:SILICA, CRYSTALLINE - QUARTZ
CAS:14808-60-7
RTECS #:VV7330000
Fraction by Wt: 1%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:SEE TABLE Z-3
ACGIH TLV:0.1 MG/M3 RDUST;9495

Ingred Name:TUNGSTEN CARBIDE
CAS:12070-12-1
RTECS #:YO7250000
Fraction by Wt: 70-75%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:5 MG W/M3
ACGIH TLV:5 MG W/M3

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:EXPOSURE MAY CAUSE EYE, SKIN &
    RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION.NO KNOWN HEALTH EFFECTS FROM
    INGESTION,BUT IT IS NOT RECOMMENDED.CHRONIC:PROLONGED/REPEATED
    EXPOSURE TO DUST MAY AFFECT BREATHING CAPA CITY.THIS PRODUCT
    CONTAINS A CHEMICAL,CRYSTALLINE SILICA,NICKEL,COBALT KNOWN TO STATE
    OF CA.TO CAUSE CANCER/BIRTH DEFECT
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CRYSTALLINE SILICA, NICKEL, COBALT ARE
    LISTED BY NTP AS AN ANTICIPATED CARCINOGEN AND IARC AS A 2A
    SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES-REDNESS, TEARING, DISCOMFORT.
    SKIN-REDNESS, ITCHING, DISCOMFORT. INHALED-SNEEZING, COUGHING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:INHALED-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF
    BREATHING STOPPED. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN-WASH
    AFFECTED AREAS WITH SOAP & WATER. OBTAIN MEDICAL ASSISTANCE.
    EYES-WASH WITH LO TS OF WATER. OBTAIN 1ST AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE,
    IF NEEDED. INGESTED-CALL A POISON CONTROL CENTER, HOSPITAL
    EMERGENCY ROOM OR PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.

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

Extinguishing Media:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. DLA-HMIS: USE MEDIA
    APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. DLA-HMIS: WEAR
    SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND FULL PROTETCIVE GEAR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Spill Release Procedures:FOLLOW NORMAL CLEAN-UP PROCEDURES.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:ALWAYS HANDLE AND STORE WHEELS IN A
    CAREFUL MANNER. ALWAYS VISUALLY INSPECT ALL WHEELS BEFORE MOUNTING.
    ALWAYS USE MOUNTING BLOTTERS.
Other Precautions:ALWAYS CHECK MOUNTING FLANGES FOR EQUAL AND CORRECT
    DIAMETER. ALWAYS BE SURE WORK REST IS PROPERLY ADJUSTED. ALWAYS USE
    A SAFETY GUARD COVERING AT LEAST ONE-HALF OF THE GRINDING WHEEL.

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

Respiratory Protection:RESPIRATORS ARE REQUIRED WHEN AIRBORNE
    CONTAMINANT LEVELS EXCEED THE TLV(S). ENGINEERING OR ADMINISTRATIVE
    CONTROLS ARE PREFERRED METHODS OF CONTROLLING EXPOSURE.
Ventilation:HANDLE IWTH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. SEE OSHA 29 CFR 1910.94
    (VENTILATION) AND 29 CFR 1910.1000 (AIR CONTAMINANTS).
Protective Gloves:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES W/SIDE SHIELDS.
Other Protective Equipment:USE OF THIS PRODUCT MAY CREAT ELEVATED SOUND
    LEVELS. HEARING PROTECTION SHOULD BE WORN IAW 29 CFR 1910.134.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING,
    DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
TSCA-ALL COMPONENTS OF THIS PRODUCT ARE REGISTERED UNDER THE REGULAIONS
    OF THE TOXIC SUBSTANCE CONTROL ACT (TSCA).

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

HCC:N1
Appearance and Odor:SOLID ARTICLE; ODORLESS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:IN USE, DUST.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:USE STANDARD LANDFILL METHODS CONSISTENT WITH
    APPLICABLE LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS. PRODUCTS WITH
    LISTED FLUORIDES MAY HAVE SLIGHTLY SOLUBLE FLUORIDE SWARF. NORTON
    CO. HAS DEVELOPED A WHEEL  RECYCLING PROGRAM-INTERESTED-CALL:
    508-795-5000.

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