SAFETY DATA SHEET
Potassium Tetrafluoroborate
Non-woven Products
SDS #8/9
1. IDENTIFICATION
Product Identity / Trade Name: Non-woven Products (Nylon Brushes and Surface Cleaning Belts and Discs)
Product Use: Abrasive materials used for sanding metals, concrete, masonry and building materials.
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: March 31, 2015
2. HAZARD(S) IDENTIFICATION
Classification: Not classified as hazardous as defined by the GHS and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200.
Label Elements: None Required.
3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Mixtures:
*The titanium dioxide 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 carcinogen.
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 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: Dust may cause mechanical eye and skin irritation.
Dust may cuase nose, throat and upper respiratory tract irritation. .
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United Abrasives SDS #8/9
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)
10 mg/m3 TWA ACGIH TLV
15 mg/m3 TWA OSHA PEL (total dust)
Aluminum Potassium Fluoride (as Al metal)
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)
Potassium Fluoroborate (as fluorides)
2.5 mg/m3 TWA ACGIH TLV
2.5 mg/m3 TWA OSHA PEL
Non-woven Products (3/31/15)
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
Personal precautions, protective equipment, and emergency procedures: Wear appropriate protective
clothing as needed to avoid eye and skin contact.
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. 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.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities: Store in a dry location.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure guidelines:
Note: Consider also components from base materials and coatings.
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