NORTON COMPANY -- RESINOID BONDED GRINDING WHEELS  -- 5130-00F009416
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:RESINOID BONDED GRINDING WHEELS
MSDS Date:02/11/1992
FSC:5130
NIIN:00F009416
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:NORTON COMPANY
Address:1 NEW BOND ST
Box:15008
City:WORCESTER
State:MA
ZIP:01615-0008
Country:US
Info Phone Num:508-795-5000
Emergency Phone Num:508-795-5000
Preparer's Name:RONALD L KARBOWSKI
CAGE:FO413
=== 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
Company Name:NORTON COMPANY
Address:1 NEW BOND ST
Box:15008
City:WORCESTER
State:MA
ZIP:01615-0008
Country:US
Phone:508-795-5000
CAGE:FO413

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

Ingred Name:CRYSTALLINE-QUARTZ SILICA, SILICA DUST    (SUSPECTED HUMAN
    CARCINOGEN BY IARC-GROUP 2A; SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN NTP) *97-2*
CAS:14808-60-7
RTECS #:VV7330000
Fraction by Wt: <1%
Other REC Limits:0.05 MG/CUM (NIOSH)
OSHA PEL:10 MG/CUM %RESP SIO2
ACGIH TLV:0.1 MG/CUM RESP DUST

Ingred Name:ALUMINUM OXIDE, BAUXITE, ALUMINA, DIALUMINUM TRIOXIDE      
    *97-2*
CAS:1344-28-1
RTECS #:BD1200000
Fraction by Wt: 90%
OSHA PEL:15 MG/CUM TOTAL DUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/CUM TOTAL DUST

Ingred Name:SILICON CARBIDE
CAS:409-21-2
RTECS #:VW0450000
Fraction by Wt: 90%
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/CUM

Ingred Name:ZIRCONIA ALUMINA
Fraction by Wt: 90%

Ingred Name:FLUORIDES
Fraction by Wt: 3%

Ingred Name:CALCIUM OXIDE; LIME
CAS:1305-78-8
RTECS #:EW3100000
Fraction by Wt: 3%
OSHA PEL:5 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:2 MG/CUM

Ingred Name:FIBERGLASS, FIBROUS (FIBER) GLASS, GLASS FIBERS *97-2*
RTECS #:LK3651000
Fraction by Wt: 10%
Other REC Limits:3000000 FB/CUM
OSHA PEL:15 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/CUM

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: MAY AFFECT BREATHING
    CAPACITY. SKIN/EYES: IRRITATION. GRINDING MAY CREATE ELEVATED SOUND
    LEVELS WHICH MAY AFFECT HEARING.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SEE INGREDIENTS
Effects of Overexposure:COUGH, IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING RESPIRATORY
    CONDITIONS.

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

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR IF NEEDED. SKIN:
    WASH W/SOAP & WATER. EYES: WASH W/LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. OBTAIN
    MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

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

Extinguishing Media:WATER
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE

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

Spill Release Procedures:NORMAL CLEANUP PROCEDURES.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:USE ADEQUATE VENTILATION.

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

Respiratory Protection:AS NEEDED, FOR APPROVED DUST RESPIRATORS.
Ventilation:LOCAL/MECHANICAL (GENERAL): RECOMMENDED.
Protective Gloves:RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:RECOMMENDED
Other Protective Equipment:HEARING PROTECTION AS NEEDED.
Supplemental Safety and Health
THE GRINDING WHEEL MAY BE COMPRISED OF ALPHA-ALUMINA #1344-28-1,
    SILICON CARBIDE #409-21-2, ZIRCONIA ALUMINA #10046282A.

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

Spec Gravity:2.4
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:SOLID PRODUCT: MAY GIVE OFF ODOR IN USE

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:COOLANTS.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:STANDARD LANDFILL METHODS IAW/FEDERAL, STATE &
    LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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