MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Aluminum Potassium fluoride
Resinoid Bonded Abrasi ves
MSDS #1/2
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product Identity / Trade Name: Grinding and Cutting Wheels, Resinoid (Type 1, Type 27, Type 28, Type 29),
Cup Wheels (Type 11) Cones and Plugs (Type 16, Type 17 and Type 18),
Mounted Points
Product Use: Abrasive materials used for cutting and grinding metals, concrete, masonry and building materials.
Manufacturer: United Abrasives, Inc.
185 Boston Post Road
North Windham, CT 06256
Internet: www.unitedabrasives.com
Information Phone: (860) 456-7131 Emergency Phone: (860) 456-7131
MSDS Date of Preparation: September 22, 2015
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
This product is a black, brown or reddish colored solid wheel with no odor.
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Dust may cause eye and respiratory irritation. Dust particles may cause abrasive injury to the eyes.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
United Abrasives MSDS #1/2
OSHA PEL
ACGIH TLV
5 mg/m3 (Respirable
15 mg/m3 (total dust)
1 mg/m3 (respirable) (as Al
Silicon Carbide
10 mg/m3 (inhalable)
3 mg/m3 (respirable)
Zirconium Oxide (as zircomium
compounds)
5 mg/m3 (Respirable
15 mg/m3 (total dust)
5 mg/m3 (Inhalable)
Calcium Compounds
Resinoid Bonded Abrasi ves
Ingestion: If grinding dust is swallowed, seek medical attention.
Inhalation: If overexposed to grinding dust, remove victim to fresh air and get medical attention.
Eye Contact: Flush eyes thoroughly with water, holding open eyelids. Get medical attention if irritation persists.
Obtain immediate medical attention for foreign body in the eye.
Skin Contact: Wash dust from skin with soap and water. Launder contaminated clothing before reuse.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing Media: Use any media that is appropriate for the surrounding fire.
Special Firefighting Procedures: None needed.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: This product is not combustible, however, consideration must be given to
the potential fire/explosion hazards from the base material being processed. Many materials create
flammable/explosive dusts or turnings when machined or ground.
Hazardous Combustion Products: None known.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Pick up, sweep up or vacuum and place in a container for disposal. Minimize generation of dust. Notify authorities as
required by local, state and federal regulations.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Recommended Work Practices: Use only with adequate ventilation. Avoid breathing dust. Wash thoroughly after
handling and use, especially before eating, drinking or smoking. Refer to ANSI B7.1, Safety Requirements for the
Use, Care and Protection of Abrasive Wheels for additional information. Consider potential exposure to components
of the base materials or coatings being ground. Refer to OSHA’s substance specific standards for additional work
practice requirements where applicable.
Storage: Store in accordance with ANSI B7.1. Protect abrasive wheels from damage.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Guidelines:
fraction)
fraction)
metal)
1 f/cc
Page 2 of 5