SDS

SDS #13
Coated Abrasives
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Most Important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed: Use may generate dust that may cause eye
and respiratory tract irritation. Dust may be acutely toxic by inhalation. Cryolite may cause harm to breast-fed
children. Inhalation or ingestion of Cryolite may cause damage to lungs or may cause skeletal fibrosis.
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed: None known.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing Media: Use class D extinguishing media on fines, dust, or molten metal. Use coarse water spray
on chips and fires. Do NOT use halogenated extinguishing agents on small chips or fines. Do NOT use water for
fires involving molten metal. These fire extinguishing agents will react with burning metal.
Special Hazards Arising from the Manufactured Article
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 sanded, machined or ground.
Hazardous Combustion Products: None known.
Advice for Fire-Fighters: Wear an approved, positive pressure, self-contained breathing apparatus and full
protective clothing.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Precautions, Protective Equipment and Emergency Procedures:
Minimize generation of dust. Use appropriate protective equipment to avoid inhalation and eye contact if dust is
generated.
Environmental Precautions:
Prevent product from entering drains. Do not flush into surface water or storm drains. Notify authorities as
required by local, state and federal regulations.
Methods and Material for Containment and Cleaning Up:
Collect in a material that minimizes the creation of dust and place in a container for disposal. Nonsparking tools
should be used. Dust deposits should not be allowed to accumulate on surfaces, as these may form an explosive
mixture if they are released into the atmosphere in sufficient concentrations. Avoid dispersal of dust in the air (i.e.,
clearing dust surfaces with compressed air).
Reference to Other Sections: Refer to Section 8 for personal protective equipment and Section 13 for proper
disposal.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for Safe Handling: Use only with adequate ventilation. Avoid generating and 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.
Keep product away from heat, flames and other sources of ignition. Potential dust explosion hazard - use good
housekeeping to prevent accumulation of dust in the work area. Dry powders can build static electricity charges
when subjected to friction of transfer and in mixing operations. Provide adequate precautions, such as electrical
grounding and bonding, or inert atmospheres.
Conditions for Safe Storage, Including any Incompatibilities: Store in a dry location.