Anderlon MSDS Sheet

MSDS - Anderlon Brushes - Aluminum Oxide

Section 1 - Product Identification
Manufacturer's Name: Anderson Products - 1040 Southbridge Street - Worcester, MA 01610
Information and Emergency No.: (508) 755-6100
Product Name/Trade Name: Anderlon Brushes - Aluminum Oxide
Common Name/Grade: Wheel, Cup, End, Roll Cleaning and Stem-Mounted
Revised: January 25, 2006
Name of preparer: Frank J. Hettes

Section 2 - Hazardous Ingredients
Note: Products under normal conditions do not represent an inhalation, Ingestion or Contact Health Hazard.

Base Metal, Alloying Elements and Metallic Coatings	CAS#	ACGIH TLV (mg/m3)(2)
Metal Component: Iron Filaments: Polyhexamethylene (Nylon 612) Aluminum Oxide (Non-Fibrous)	7439-89-6 26098-55-5 1344-28-1	TWA - 10 mg/m3

Inert abrasive grit is 40% or less (Aluminum Oxide)
(1) % of Alloying Material Varies With Grade of Material. (2) 1985-1986 ACGIH Threshold Limit Value.

Section 3 - Physical Data
Material is (at normal conditions): Stable at room temperature
Melting Point (Base Metal): Fumes may be generated if Anderlon filaments are exposed to excessive heat
Appearance and Odor: Tan - No Odor
Specific Gravity: N/A

Section 4 - Fire and Explosion
Extinguishing Media: Water, Fog, Coz, Dry Chemical or Foam Extinguishing Systems
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Avoid inhaling fumes, self-contained breathing apparatus approved by NOISH should be used.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards:

Section 5 - Reactivity Data
Stability: Stable
Conditions to Avoid: Do Not Inhale Smoke or Fumes
Hazardous Decomposition Products: When exposed to excessive heat, nylon can decompose and may release small amounts of caprolactam, volatile oligomers, carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, nitriles, ketones, and a wide variety of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen compounds of various chemicals.
Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid): Normal conditions of use

Section 6 - Health Hazard Data
Note: Steel products in the natural state do not present an inhalation, Ingestion or contact hazard; however, operations such as burning, welding, sawing, brazing and grinding may release fumes and/or dusts which may present health hazards if TLV'S are exceeded.

Major exposure hazard: Inhalation: Skin Contact: Skin Absorption: Eye Contact: Ingestion:

Effects of Overexposure:
Inhalation: Mechanical cutting, grinding or shaping of filaments may release particulate matter into the workplace. Fumes may be generated if filaments are exposed to excessive heat.
Ingestion: Avoid ingestion as with any inert non-edible material.
Skin: Avoid contact with the skin, when handling filaments, gloves should be worn to minimize cuts and abrasions.
Eyes: Avoid eye contact with the material and its components. Safety glasses should be worn in all manufacturing areas.
Permissible Concentration Air: Not Applicable for monofilament
Unusual Chronic Toxicity: None known under normal conditions of use and at ambient temperatures.

Emergency and First Aid Procedures: Abrasions - Cleanse the wound being sure to remove any foreign material apply a suitable antiseptic and apply a sterile, dry bandage to the area to prevent contamination of the affected area. See a nurse or physician especially if evidence of infection appears.

Section 7 - Spill or Leak Procedures
Spill or Leak Procedures: N/A
Waste Disposal Methods: In compliance with local, state and federal regulations.

Section 8 - Special Protection
Respiratory: High dust concentrations of aluminum oxide may cause irritation and lung damage.
Ventilation: Respiratory Protection: Use a properly fitted NIOSH approved dust/fume respirator, when engineering controls are not sufficient to lower exposure levels below the applicable exposure limit.
Eye Protection and Protective Clothing: See section 9

Section 9 - Special Precautions
Protective Clothing and Equipment: In normal power brushing operations, the material being removed, (such as burrs, scale, dirt, weld slag, or other residue) will fly off the brush with considerable force, along with the brush filaments, which break off due to fatigue. The potential of serious injury exists for both the brush operator and others in the work area (possibly 50 or more feet from the brush). Before rotating the brush, the operator and others in the area are required to wear protective eye equipment and face equipment, such as safety goggles or full face shields worn over safety glasses with side shields, along with protective clothing in accordance with ANSI Z87.1 (Occupational Eye & Face Protection).

The information in this MSDS was obtained from sources which we believe are reliable. However, the information is provided without any representation or warranty, express or implied, regarding the accuracy or correctness.

The conditions or methods of handling, storage, use and disposal of the product are beyond our control and may be beyond our knowledge. For this and other reasons, we do not assume responsibility and expressly disclaim liability for loss, damage or expense arising out of, or in any way connected with, the handling, storage, use or disposal of the product.

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