MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
MSDS #: 942 Date of Issue:5/02
Date of Revision: 9/06
SECTION 1 -- PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME: RIBSTONE
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Diamond tipped laminated composite polishing stick
FAMILY/CHEMICAL NAME: Carbon (diamond)
PRODUCT USE: Mold and die polishing.
MANUFACTURER/SUPPLIER BORIDE Engineered Abrasives
2615 Aero Park Drive
Traverse City MI 49686-9101
BEA DOCUMENT NO: 942
ORIGINAL ISSUE DATE: May 2002
TELEPHONE NUMBER: 1(800) 662-0336
24-HOUR EMERGENCY NUMBER; 1(231) 922-1959
REVISION DATE: September 25, 2006
SECTION 2 -- INGREDIENTS
MATERIAL CAS # WEIGHT % TLV/PEL
10 mg/m3
Diamond 7782-40-3 3-10%
Carbon/graphite fibers Various 75-85% NE
Cured epoxy resin Withheld 10-20% 10 mg/m鲁
Diamond tipped laminated composite polishing sticks may produce nuisance dust. OSHA sets TLV (threshold limit
value) for nuisance dust at 10 mg/m3 for continuous exposure. NE = not established.
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SECTION 3 -- PHYSICAL DATA
PHYSICAL STATE, APPEARANCE, AND ODOR: Solid; silver/gray on one end. Remainder of the stick is
color coded red (red sticks are blanks with no diamond tip), blue, silver or
gold. Product has no odor.
ODOR THRESHOLD: Not applicable. DENSITY: Not available
VAPOR DENSITY: Not applicable. BOILING POINT: Not applicable.
VAPOR PRESSURE: Not applicable. FREEZING POINT: Not applicable.
EVAPORATION RATE: Not applicable. PH: Not applicable.
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Not applicable. MOLECULAR WEIGHT: Not applicable.
VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS: None.
SECTION 4 -- HEALTH HAZARD DATA
PRIMARY ROUTES OF EXPOSURE: During or after use, the dust produced from use of diamond tipped
laminated composite polishing sticks may be inhaled, ingested or come in
contact with eyes.
Particulate not otherwise classified, use TLV of 10mg/m3 for diamond
EXPOSURE LIMITS:
tipped laminated composite polishing sticks.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE: No information is available on this product as a whole. The
information presented is based on each of the components present.
EYES: Dust can cause irritation, redness and eye watering.
SKIN: N/A
INHALATION (Breathing): Nuisance dust may cause coughing and sneezing.
INGESTION (Swallowing): N/A
MEDICAL CONDITION AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: Nuisance dust may aggravate pre-existing
conditions.
CARCINOGENICITY: None.
EMERGENCY FIRST AID PROCEDURES:
EYES: If irritation occurs, flush eyes with water for 15 minutes lifting upper and
lower lids occasionally. Seek medical attention if irritation or pain
persists.
SKIN: N/A
INHALATION (Breathing): If symptoms of pulmonary involvement develop (coughing, sneezing,
shortness of breath) remove from exposure. If condition persists seek
medical attention.
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SECTION 5 -- FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDE NUMBER: Not Applicable.
FLASH POINT: Not applicable.
FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR: Not known.
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: Not applicable.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Not applicable.
FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: No special requirements.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water, foam, dry chemical or CO2.
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: Complete combustion will produce carbon dioxide and carbon
monoxide.
CONDITIONS OF FLAMMABILITY: Not Available.
SECTION 6 -- REACTIVITY DATA
STABILITY: Stable, not reactive with water.
INCOMPATIBILITY (Material & Conditions to avoid): None.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: NA
SECTION 7 -- PREVENTIVE MEASURES
PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE USE AND HANDLING:
HANDLING PRECAUTION: If usage conditions generate airborne dust, use in well-ventilated area and
avoid breathing dust.
PERSONAL HYGIENE: Use good personal hygiene. Wash hands before eating or smoking. Do
not shake clothing, rags or other items to remove dust.
SHIPPING & STORING PRECAUTIONS: Not Applicable.
SPILL PROCEDURES: Not applicable.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHODS: Dispose in accordance with federal, state, provincial and local
regulations.
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SECTION 7 -- PREVENTIVE MEASURES (cont鈥檇)
CONTROL MEASURES
EYE PROTECTION: Goggles or safety glasses with side shields are recommended.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Not required.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Not normally required. Selection and use of respiratory protective
equipment, if warranted, should be in accordance with OSHA General
Industry Standard 29 CFR 1910.134 in the USA and with CSA Standard
Z94.4-M1982 in Canada.
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Provide process enclosure or local ventilation needed to maintain dust
below applicable exposure limits.
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Hearing protection may be required if mechanical polishing
devices are used with laminated composite sticks. See OSHA 29CFR
1910.95 for noise level statutory limits and hearing protection
requirements.
SECTION 8 -- OTHER REGULATORY INFORMATION
TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
DOT PROPER SHIPPING NAME: None.
DOT HAZARD CLASS: None.
DOT ID NUMBER: None.
SARA TITLE III: Product does not contain toxic chemicals subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of
Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 and 40 CFR Part 372.
SECTION 302 EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE LIST: Not listed
SECTION 313 TOXIC CHEMICALS LIST: Not listed
FEDERAL RCRA HAZARDOUS WASTE: Not listed
REPORTABLE QUANTITY (RQ), UNDER U.S.: Not listed
EPA CERCLA: Not listed
User assumes all risks incident to the use of this product. To the best of our knowledge, the information contained
herein is accurate. However, BORIDE Engineered Abrasives assumes no liability whatsoever for the accuracy or
completeness of the information contained herein. No representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, or
merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose or of any other nature are made hereunder with respect to
information or the product to which information refers. The data contained on this sheet applies to the material as
supplied to the user.
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