3M™ Abrasive Products, 947D Flap Discs 02/25/14
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Hazardous Decomposition or By-Products
Substance Condition
Carbon monoxide During Combustion
Carbon dioxide During Combustion
5.3. Special protective actions for fire-fighters
No unusual fire or explosion hazards are anticipated.
SECTION 6: Accidental release measures
6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Observe precautions from other sections.
6.2. Environmental precautions
Avoid release to the environment.
6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Not applicable.
SECTION 7: Handling and storage
7.1. Precautions for safe handling
For industrial or professional use only. Avoid breathing of dust created by sanding, grinding or machining. Damaged
product can break apart during use and cause serious injury to face or eyes. Check product for damage such as cracks or nicks
prior to use. Replace if damaged. Always wear eye and face protection when working at sanding or grinding operations or
when near such operations. Avoid release to the environment. Combustible dust may form by action of this product on
another material (substrate). Dust generated from the substrate during use of this product may be explosive if in sufficient
concentration with an ignition source. Dust deposits should not be allowed to accumulate on surfaces because of the potential
for secondary explosions.
7.2. Conditions for safe storage including any incompatibilities
No special storage requirements.
SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection
8.1. Control parameters
Occupational exposure limits
Ingredient C.A.S. No. Agency Limit type Additional Comments
Filler 1317-65-3 US Dept of
Labor - OSHA
TWA(as total dust):15
mg/m3;TWA(respirable
fraction):5 mg/m3
Filler 1332-58-7 Amer Conf of
Gov. Indust.
Hyg.
TWA(respirable fraction):2
mg/m3
KAOLIN, TOTAL DUST 1332-58-7 US Dept of
Labor - OSHA
TWA(as total dust):15
mg/m3;TWA(respirable
fraction):5 mg/m3
Aluminum, insoluble compounds 1344-28-1 Amer Conf of
Gov. Indust.
Hyg.
TWA(respirable fraction):1
mg/m3
Ceramic Aluminum Oxide / 1344-28-1 Chemical TWA:1 fiber/cc