United Abrasives-Sait 38072, 63244, 72820, 76208, 79105 User Manual

SAFETY DATA SHEET

Coated Abrasives

SDS #4

1. IDENTIFICATION

Product Identity / Trade Name: Coated Abrasives - Resin over Resin, Cotton Cloth, Fiber, Polyester Backing

or Paper (Dry Wall Sheets, Cloth or Paper Sheets, Flap Wheels, Flap Discs,
Fiber Discs, PSA Cloth Discs, Paper Stearate Discs, Shop Rolls, Abrasive Belts,
Floor Sanding Products)

Product Use: Abrasive materials used for sanding metals, concrete, masonry and building m aterials.
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: [phone] Emergency Phone: [phone]
Date of Preparation: March 31, 2015

2. HAZARD(S) IDENTIFICATION

As sold, this product is a manufactured article. During processing, dust generated has the following hazards:

Classification:

Physical Health

Not Hazardous Specific Target Organ Toxicity – Repeated

Exposure Category 1 (Respiratory tract, teeth and
bones)

Labeling Elements:

Danger!

Hazard statement(s)

H372 Causes damage to respiratory tract,
teeth and bones through prolonged or
repeated exposure.

3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Precautionary statement(s)

P260 Do not breathe dust.
P264 Wash thoroughly after handling.
P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P314 Get medical attention if you feel unwell.
P501 Dispose of contents and container in accordance with
local and national regulations.

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Chemical name CAS No. Concentration

Aluminum Oxide 1344-28-1 0-50
and/or Silicon Carbide 409-21-2 0-50
and/or Garnet 12178-41-5 0-30
and/or Zirconium Oxide 1314-23-4 0-30
Cured Phenolic or Urea Formaldehyde Resin N/A 5-40
and/or Calcium Carbonate 1317-65-3 0-25
and/or Calcium Stearate 1592-23-0 5-10
and/or Calcium Sulfate 7778-18-9 0-5
and/or Zinc Stearate 557-05-1 0-10
and/or Cryolite (as fluorides)* 15096-52-3 0-15
and/or Potassium Fluoroborate 14075-53-7 5-0
and/or Flame Retardant Proprietary 0-8
And/or Kaolin 1332-58-7 0-5
and/or Crystalline Silica, Quartz* 14808-60-7 0.1-1
Cotton or Polyester Cloth N/A 15-55
and/or paper backing N/A 20-65
and/or fibre N/A 35-70

* Test data indicates that the crystalline silica in this product is inextricably bound in a manner that no exposure
occurs during normal use and handling. Therefore this product is not classified as a carcinoge n.

The specific identity and/or exact percentage has been withheld as a trade secret.

4. FIRST-AID MEASURES

Ingestion: If sanding dust is swallowed, seek medical attention.
Inhalation: If overexposed to sanding dust, remove victim to fresh air and get medical attention.
Eye Contact: Flush eyes thoroughly with water, holding open eyeli ds. 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 duct may cause nose, throat and upper respiratory irritation. Exposure to dust generated from
processing the base material or coatings may present additional health hazards.

Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment, if necessary: Immediate medical
attention is generally 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/explosion hazards from the base material being processed. Many materials create
flammable/explosive dusts or turnings when sanded, 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

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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 spills as required to 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. Consider potential exposure to
components of the base materials or coatings being sanded or ground. Refer to OSHA’s substance specific
standards for additional work practice requirements where applicable.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities: Store in a dry location.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure guidelines:

Aluminum Oxide

Silicon Carbide

Garnet
Zirconium Oxide (as Zr)

Cured Phenolic or Urea Formaldehyde Resin
Calcium Carbonate

Calcium Stearate
Calcium Sulfate

Zinc Stearate

Cryolite (as fluorides)
Potassium Fluoroborate (as fluorides)
Flame Retardant

Kaolin

Cotton or Polyester Cloth
Crystalline Silica, Quartz

5 mg/m3 ACGIH TLV (respirable fraction) (as Al metal)
15 mg/m3 TWA OSHA PEL (total dust)
5 mg/m3 TWA OSHA PEL (respirable fraction)
3 mg/m3 TWA ACGIH TLV (respirable fraction)
10 mg/m3 TWA ACGIH TLV (inhalable fraction)
15 mg/m3 TWA OSHA PEL (total dust)
5 mg/m3 TWA OSHA PEL (respirable fraction)
None Established

5 mg/m3 TWA ACGIH TLV
10 mg/m3 STEL ACGIH TLV
5 mg/m3 TWA OSHA PEL
None Established

15 mg/m3 TWA OSHA PEL (total dust)
5 mg/m3 TWA OSHA PEL (respirable fraction)
None Established
10 mg/m3 TWA ACGIH TLV (inhalable)
15 mg/m3 TWA OSHA PEL (total dust)
5 mg/m3 TWA OSHA PEL (respirable fraction)
10 mg/m3 TWA ACGIH TLV
15 mg/m3 TWA OSHA PEL (total dust)
5 mg/m3 TWA OSHA PEL (respirable fraction)

2.5 mg/m3 TWA ACGIH TLV

2.5 mg/m3 TWA OSHA PEL

2.5 mg/m3 TWA ACGIH TLV

2.5 mg/m3 TWA OSHA PEL
None Established
2 mg/m3 TWA ACGIH TLV (respirable)
15 mg/m3 TWA OSHA PEL (total dust)
5 mg/m3 TWA OSHA PEL (respirable fraction)
None Established
10 mg/m
% Silica + 2

(respirable) OSHA PEL

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