CGW Abrasives 48352 User Manual

Reference / Product name: Coated
Abrasives Group3 (Annex)
Version/Revision (date) : 22.04.2015
Printing date: 22.04.2015

Voluntary product information based on the format of a safety data sheet

for coated abrasives

1. Identification of the product and of the company/undertaking

1.1 Product identifier

Coated abrasives, (Annex-Group3)

1.2 Use of the product

Coated abrasives for the grinding/sanding of different kinds of materials (metals, wood, plastics, marble

& stones, etc.).

1.3 Details of the supplier of the voluntary product information:

Company: CGW - CAMEL GRINDING WHEELS, INC.

Address: 7525 N. OAK PARK AVE.

Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]

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E-mail: [e-mail]

Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Fax: [phone]

Web : www.cgwcamel.com

1.4 Emergency telephone number: 800-447-4248

Hazards identification

2.

2.1. Classification

Not applicable
Abrasives are articles and not dangerous substances or mixtures according to directive 1999/45/EC or
Regulation (EC) N° 1272/2008.
See also section 8 and 16.

2.2. Label elements

Abrasives are articles and not dangerous substances or mixtures and therefore no labelling is required
according to directive 1999/45/EC or Regulation (EC) N° 1272/2008.

2.3. Other hazards

Not known.

Reference / Product name: Coated
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3. Composition/information on ingredients

The product contains the following ingredients which are classified according to 67/548/EEC or
Regulation (EC) Nr. 1272/2008 or for which a community occupational exposure limit value exists:

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Substance EC-N° CAS-N° REACH

Conc. (%)

Registration N°

Cryolite 237-410-6 13775-53-6 05-2114651572-49-

Potassium

fluoroborate

237-928-2 14075-53-7

0000

-

As annexed

As annexed Eye Irrit. 2A H319 Xi; R36

(For full text of H- and R-phrases see section 16)

4. First aid measures

See also section 8 and 16

4.1. Description of first aid measures

Inhalation: Not possible, due to the form of the product

Classification acc. to Regulation
(EC) N° 1272/2008 (CLP)
Hazard classes/
hazard categories

Acute Tox. 4
STOT RE 1
Repr . 2

Aquatic Chronic 2

Hazard
statements

H332
H372
H362

H411

Classification
acc. to
Directive
67/548/EEC

T; R48/23/25
Xn; R20

N; R51/53 R64

Eye contact: Not possible, due to the form of the product

Skin contact: No harmful effects known

Ingestion: Not likely, due to the form of the product; if necessary contact physician

Note to physician: Not available.

4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

Not known.

4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

Not relevant. Treat symptomatically.

5. Fire fighting measures

5.1. Extinguishing media

Extinguishing media: water, foam, sand, powder or C02 as appropriate for surrounding materials

5.2. Special hazards arising from the product

Toxic fumes may occur. Use respiratory protective equipment.

Reference / Product name: Coated
Abrasives Group3 (Annex)
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Printing date: 22.04.2015

5.3. Advice for fire fighters

Extinguishing materials should be selected according to the surrounding area.

6. Accidental release measures

Not applicable.

7. Handling and storage

Follow instructions of grinding machine manufacturers and the relevant national regulations. In addition,
observe the safety recommendations of the manufacturer.

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8. Exposure controls/personal protection

8.1. Control parameters

Before grinding it is recommended to perform a risk assessment and to use personal protection
equipment accordingly.

Occupational exposure limit values and/or biological limit values

Keep exposure to the following components under surveillance.
(Observe also the regional official regulations)

Limit value type
(country of origin)

for EU Cryolite 237-410-6 13775-53-6 2,5 Directive

for EU Potassium

substance EC-N° CAS-N°

237-928-2 14075-53-7

fluoroborate

Long term Short term

mg/m³ ml/m³ (ppm) mg/m³ ml/m³ (ppm)

2,5

Occupational limit value

Peak limit source, remark

2000/39/EC;
Fluoride
(inorganic as F)
Respirable dust as
F

Note: Hazardous dust of the workpiece material may be generated during grinding and/or sanding
operations. National regulations for dust exposure limit values have to be taken into consideration.

8.2. Exposure controls

8.2.1. Individual protection measures

8.2.1.1. Respiratory protection: Use respiratory protective equipment

(type depends on specific application and material being ground)

8.2.1.2. Hand protection: Wear protective gloves

(type depends on specific application and material being ground)