RICHARD KLINGER INC -- COMPRESSION PACKING STYLE 49/490  -- 5330-00N025756
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:COMPRESSION PACKING STYLE 49/490
MSDS Date:05/26/1989
FSC:5330
NIIN:00N025756
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:RICHARD KLINGER INC
Address:2350 CAMPBELL RD
City:SIDNEY
State:OH
ZIP:45365
Country:US
Info Phone Num:513-498-1181
Emergency Phone Num:513-498-1181
Preparer's Name:PHIL CORNOCK
CAGE:K0076
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:KLINGER RICHARD INC
Address:2350 CAMPBELL RD
Box:City:SIDNEY
State:OH
ZIP:45365-9501
Country:US
Phone:937-498-1181
CAGE:9U500
Company Name:RICHARD KLINGER LTD
Box:City:SIDCUP KENT DA14 5AG UNITED KINGDOM
Phone:01-300-7777
CAGE:K0076

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:TETRAFLUORO ETHYLENE POLYMER; (TEFLON)
CAS:116-14-3
RTECS #:KX4025000

Ingred Name:GRAPHITE
CAS:7782-42-5
RTECS #:MD9659600
OSHA PEL:15 MPPCF RDUST
ACGIH TLV:2 MG/M3 RDUST; 9293

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:(ACUTE & CHRONIC)PTFE WILL NOT SUPPORT
    COMBUST BUT AT TEMPS >200C WILL BEGIN TO DEGRADE W/EVOLUTION OF
    VAPS WHICH MAY BE HARMFUL IF ALLOWED TO CONC IN THE WORKPLACE.
    EXPSD WORKERS MAY EXHIBIT FLU-LIKE	SYMP WHICH NORMALLY WILL PASS
    OFF WITHIN 36-48 HRS FOLLOWING EXPOS. OBSERVATIONS INDICATE SUCH
    ATTACKS(EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: DO NOT HAVE ANY LASTING EFFECTS NOR
    THAT THE EFFECTS ARE CUMULATIVE. THEIR OCCURENCE INDICATES
    VENTILATION IS INADEQUATE AND SHOULD BE IMPROVED.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE KNOWN.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:WORKERS EXPSD TO THERMAL DEGRADATION PRODS SHOULD BE REFERRED
    IMMED TO PHYSICIAN FOR TREATMENT OF IRRIT. SKIN: WORKERS SHOULD BE
    REQ TO WASH EXPSD SKIN SURFACES W/SOAP & WATER AFTER HNDLG. INGEST:
    CAL L MD IMMED . INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SUPPORT BREATHING
    (GIVE O*2/ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION) . EYES: IMMED FLUSH W/POTABLE
    WATER FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 MIN, SEEK ASST FROM MD .

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:DOES NOT FLASH
Extinguishing Media:MATL WILL NOT SUPPORT COMBUST. USE MEDIA SUITABLE
    FOR SURROUNDING FIRE .
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:POLYTETRA-FLUORETHYLENE POLYMER (PTFE)
    WILL NOT SUPPORT COMBUST BUT AT TEMPS >200C WILL BEGIN TO DEGRADE
    W/EVOLUTION OF VAPS WHICH MAY BE HARMFUL IF (SUPP DATA)

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:VACUUM ANY DUST RELEASED.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:USE OSHA APPROVED DUST MASK IF
    MECHANICAL PROCESSING RESULTS IN EXCESSIVE DUST RELEASE.
Other Precautions:CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN THAT FLY OR DUST FROM PTFE IS
    NOT ALLOWED TO CONTAMINATE TOBACCO OR OTHER SMOKING MATERIALS.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:IF OVEREXPOSED TO PTFE THERMAL DEGRADATION
    PRODUCTS, USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED HIGH EFFICIENCY FILTER
    RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL: RECOMMENDED. LOCAL EXHAUST: AT ELEVATED
    TEMPERATURES.
Protective Gloves:PROTECTIVE GLOVES RECOMMENDED.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:NOT NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Work Hygienic Practices:EXPOS TO ANY INHALABLE MATL SHOULD BE MINIMIZED
    BY ADEQUATE, EFFECTIVE CONTAINMENT & PERSONAL CLEANLINESS.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EXPLO HAZ: ALLOWED TO CONCENTRATE IN THE WORKPLACE. IN A FIRE, HYDROGEN
    FLUORIDE MAY BE EVOLVED.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:1.70
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:GRAYISH BLACK BRAIDED COMPRESSION PACKING, SLIPPERY
    TO TOUCH, NO ODOR.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NOT RECOMMENDED FOR MOLTEN ALKALI METALS, ELEMENTAL FLUORINE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:FLUORIDE

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:APPROVED LANDFILL IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL,
    STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS AND ORDINANCES.

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