SAFETY DATA SHEET
Resinoid Bonded Abrasives
For Cutting and Grinding Metals
SDS #1
1. 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 Point.
Product Use: Abrasive materials used for cutting and grinding metals.
Restriction on Use: Use only as directed
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
Date of Preparation: February 15, 2017
2. HAZARD(S) IDENTIFICATION
Classification: This product is not classified as hazardous in accordance with the OSHA Hazard
Communication Standard (29CFR 1910.1200).
Hazards not otherwise classified: Most of the dust/fumes generated in the cutting and grinding process is
from the base material. The exposure to the dust/fumes from the material the potential hazard from this
exposure must be evaluated.
Label Elements:
None required.
3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
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United Abrasives SDS #1
Aluminum Potassium Fluoride
Resinoid Bonded Abrasives
For Cutting and Grinding Metals
The specific identity and/or exact percentage has been withheld as a trade secret.
4. FIRST-AID MEASURES
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.
Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayed: May cause mechanical eye and skin irritation.
Inhalation of dust may cause nose, throat and upper respiratory tract irritation. Prolonged inhalation of high
concentration of dust may cause adverse effects on the lungs. Prolonged overexposure may cause damage to
the respiratory tract, bones and teeth by inhalation.
Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment, if necessary: Immediate medical
attention is not required.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable (and unsuitable) extinguishing media: Use any media that is appropriate for the surrounding fire.
Specific hazards arising from the chemical: This product is not combustible, however, consideration must be
given to the potential fire or explosion hazards from the base material being processed. Many materials create
flammable or explosive dusts or turnings when machined or ground.
Special protective equipment and precautions for fire-fighters: Firefighters should wear full emergency
equipment and NIOSH approved positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment, and emergency procedures: Wear appropriate respirator and
protective clothing as needed to avoid eye contact and inhalation of dust.
Environmental precautions: Avoid release into the environmental. Report releases as required by local, state
and federal authorities.
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up: Pick up, sweep up or vacuum and place in a
container for disposal. Minimize generation of dust.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling: 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
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