Metabo Corporation

Organic Bonded Grinding Wheels

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SECTION 1 : Chemical Product and Company Identification

MSDS Name: Organic Bonded Grinding Wheels
Manufacturer Name:Metabo Corporation
Address:
	1231 Wilson Drive West Chester, PA 19380 Emergency Telephone ##: (800) 638-2264
Product Description:
	TYPE: Any Grade
Manufacturer MSDS Revision Date:
	11/11/03
Trade Names:
	Organic Bonded Grinding Wheels
Chemical Family: Any Grade
NFPA
Health: 1
Flammability: 0
Reactivity: 0
Other:

	Contact: Richard E. Lawson Common Name or Specification: Organic Bonded Grinding Wheels HAZARD RATING: Please rate consistent with NFPA Code
Product Codes:

SECTION 2 : Hazardous Ingredients/Identity Information

Chemical Name
Alpha-Alumina

CAS#
1344-28-1

Percent
MAX: 90%

OSHA PEL TWA: 10 mg/m3 (Total Dust)
ACGIH TLV TWA: 10 mg/m3 (Total Dust)
Carcinogen: No

	COMMON NAME: Aluminum Oxide REG*: Yes

Chemical Name
Silicon Carbide

CAS#
409-21-2

Percent
MAX: 90%

OSHA PEL TWA: 10 mg/m3 (Total Dust)
ACGIH TLV TWA: 10 mg/m3 (Total Dust)
Carcinogen: No

	COMMON NAME: Silicon Carbide REG*: Yes

Chemical Name
Zirconia Alumina

CAS#
70692-95-4

Percent
MAX: 90%

OSHA PEL TWA: 5 mg/m3 (as Zirconium)
ACGIH TLV TWA: 5 mg/m3 (as Zirconium)
Carcinogen: No

	COMMON NAME: Zirconia Alumina REG*: Yes

Chemical Name
Fluorides (as F)

CAS#
15096-52-3

Percent
MAX: 3%

OSHA PEL TWA: 2.5 mg/m3
ACGIH TLV TWA: 2.5 mg/m3
Carcinogen: No

	COMMON NAME: Cryolite REG*: Yes

Chemical Name
Pyrite FeS2

CAS#
1309-36-0

Percent
MAX: 2%

OSHA PEL TWA: No Applicable Information Found
ACGIH TLV TWA: 2.0 mg/m3
Carcinogen: No

	COMMON NAME: Pyrite REG*: Yes

Chemical Name
Glass, Fibrous or Dust

CAS#
65997-17-3

Percent
MAX: 10%

OSHA PEL TWA: 15 mg/m3-Total Dust
ACGIH TLV TWA: 10 mg/m3-Total Dust
Carcinogen: No

	COMMON NAME: Fiberglass REG*: Yes

Comments:
	COMPOSITION PER 29CFR 1910.1200 (G) (4).

	The grinding wheel may be comprised of 1 or more of the following abrasives: Chemical Name: Alpha-Alumina Chemical Name: Silicon Carbide Chemical Name: Zirconia Alumina The chemicals listed below may be a part of the bond system: Chemical Name: Fluorides (as F) Chemical Name: Pyrite FeS2 Chemical Name: Glass, Fibrous or Dust

SECTION 3 : Physical And Chemical Characteristics


Physical State/Appearance:
	Solid Product
Odor:
	May give off odor in use.
Vapor Pressure:
	No Applicable Information Found
Vapor Density:
	No Applicable Information Found
Boiling Point:
	No Applicable Information Found
Melting Point:
	No Applicable Information Found
Solubility:
	IN WATER: Slight IN ALCOHOL: No Applicable Information Found IN OTHER SOLVENT: No Applicable Information Found
Specific Gravity:
	2-4
Evaporation Point:
	No Applicable Information Found
Percent Volatile:
	BY VOL: No Applicable Information Found
FlashPoint:
	No Applicable Information Found
Upper Flammable Explosive Limit:
	Not Applicable
Lower Flammable Explosive Limit:
	Not Applicable

SECTION 4 : Fire And Explosion Hazards


Explosion:
	EXPLOSION POTENTIAL: No Applicable Information Found
Flash Point:
	No Applicable Information Found
Flash Point Method:
	Not Applicable
Upper Flammable or Explosive Limit: Not Applicable
Lower Flammable or Explosive Limit: Not Applicable
Extinguishing Media:
	Use Water
Fire Fighting Instructions:
	None

SECTION 5 : Health Hazards


Applies to All Ingredients:
Route of Exposure:
	INHALATION (During Grinding) INGESTION (During Grinding) SKIN (During Grinding) EYE (During Grinding)
Potential Health Effects:
Eye Contact:
	(During Grinding): Acute: Dust may irritate eyes.
Skin Contact:
	(During Grinding): Acute: Some may experience skin irritation from dust.
Inhalation:
	(During Grinding): Acute: Possible cough
Ingestion:
	(During Grinding): Acute: No known adverse effects, but ingestion not recommended.
Chronic Eye Contact:a
	(During Grinding): Dust may irritate eyes.
Chronic Skin Contact:
	(During Grinding): Some may experience skin irritation from dust.
Chronic Inhalation:
	(During Grinding): May affect breathing capacity.
Chronic Ingestion:
	(During Grinding): No known adverse effects, but ingestion not recommended.
Other Potential Health Effects:
	Risks (During Grinding): Grinding may create elevated sound levels which may affect hearing and dust which may aggravate preexisting respiratory conditions.

SECTION 6 : Emergency And First Aid Procedures


Eye Contact:
	(During Grinding): Wash with large amounts of water. Obtain first aid and medical assistance, If needed.
Skin Contact:
	(During Grinding): Wash affected areas with soap and water. Obtain medical assistance, if needed.
Inhalation:
	(During Grinding): Remove to fresh air. Artificial respiration as needed. Obtain medical assistance, if needed.
Ingestion:
	(During Grinding): Obtain medical assistance, if needed.
Other First Aid:
	(During Grinding): Obtain medical assistance, if needed. Remove to fresh air.

SECTION 7 : Reactivity Data


Chemical Stability:
	Stable
Conditions to Avoid:
	No Applicable Information Found
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
	(Materials to Avoid): No Applicable Information Found
Hazardous Polymerization:
	Will Not Occur
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
	In use, dust and decomposing odors are generated. In most cases, the material removed from the workpiece will be significantly greater than the grinding wheel components. Coolants may produce other decomposition products.

SECTION 8 : Precautions For Safe Handling


Spill Cleanup Measures:
	Normal cleanup procedures. Evaluate all product in accordance with ANSI B7.1.
Other Precautions:
	No Applicable Information Found


Handling:
	None Normal Use: Handling with adequate ventilation. See OSHA 29 CFR 1910.94 (ventilation) and 29 CFR 1910.1000 (air contaminants)
Storage:
	None

	Normal Storage and Handling: See ANSI Standard B7.1.


Waste Disposal:
	Standard landfill methods consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Products containing flourides may leach a very slight amount in landfills.

SECTION 9 : Control Measures


Engineering Controls:
	Measures to be taken during repair and maintenance of contaminated equipment that has been in contact with this material.
Ventilation System:
	Mechanical (General): Recommended
Local Exhaust:
	Recommended
Other Exhaust Information:
	No Applicable Information Found
Hand Protection Description:
	PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Recommended
Eye/Face Protection:
	Recommended
Respiratory Protection:
	(Specify Type): As needed. For approved dust respirators see OSHA 29CFR 1910.134
Other Protective:
	As needed hearing protection see OSHA 29CFR 1910.95 (Hearing Protection)
Comments:
	See Section 8 & 9

SECTION 10 : Other Information


Applies to all ingredients:
OSHA 29 CFR 1200:
	* Materials are regulated by OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200, Hazard Communication Standard


NFPA:
Fire Hazard: 0
Health: 1
Reactivity: 0
MSDS Revision Date:
	11/11/03
MSDS Author:
	Contact: Richard E. Lawson
Disclaimer:
	FOR COMPANY USE: The information and recommendations set forth herein are taken from sources believed to be accurate as of the date hereof; however, Metabo Corporation makes no warranty with respect to the information or the suitability of the recommendations, and assumes no liability to any user thereof.

	HAZARD RATING: Please rate consistent with NFPA Code Abbreviations: NAIF - No Applicable Information Found N/A - Not Applicable