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SAFETY DATA SHEET for Coated Abrasive by Saint-Gobain Abrasives, Inc.
Product identifier: Coated Abrasive
Manufacturer: Saint-Gobain Abrasives, Inc., 1 New Bond Street, Worcester, MA 01615
Phone: 508-795-5000
Emergency phone: 508-795-5000

Hazards:
- Eye: Dust may cause slight irritation
- Skin: Dust may cause temporary mechanical irritation
- Inhalation: Dust may cause mechanical irritation of nose, throat, and respiratory tract
- Ingestion: Unlikely, but may cause gastrointestinal irritation
Chronic health effects: Not expected with good hygiene and safety precautions, but excessive exposure to phenol formaldehyde polymer may cause skin sensitization and airway obstruction

Composition:
- Inorganic fluorides (5-10% by weight)
- Calcium Silicate (5-10% by weight)
- Aluminum Oxide, Non-fibrous (30-60% by weight)
- Phenol formaldehyde polymer (10-30% by weight)
- Paper - Processed Cellulose (10-30% by weight)

First aid measures:
- Eye contact: Flush eyes with water, seek medical attention if irritation persists
- Skin contact: Wash skin with soap and water, seek medical attention if irritation develops
- Inhalation: Remove person to fresh air, seek medical attention if symptoms persist
- Ingestion: Unlikely, but seek medical attention if symptoms persist

Fire fighting measures:
- Suitable extinguishing media: Any media suitable for surrounding fires
- Unsuitable extinguishing media: None
- Protective equipment: Self-contained breathing apparatus, full protective gear

Accidental release measures:
- Containment: Not necessary
- Cleanup: Shovel or sweep up, avoid creating dusty conditions, dispose of according to regulations

Handling and storage:
- Handling: Handle with adequate ventilation, wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection
- Storage: No special storage conditions required

Exposure controls:
- Engineering controls: General dilution ventilation, local exhaust ventilation
- Individual protection measures: Eye/face protection, skin protection, respiratory protection, hearing protection

Physical and chemical properties:
- Physical state: Solid article
- Odor: Odorless
- Flash point: Not applicable

Stability and reactivity:
- Chemical stability: Stable under normal conditions
- Possibility of hazardous reactions: None
- Conditions to avoid: Heat, sparks, open flame
- Hazardous decomposition products: Dust, decomposing odors, ammonia, formaldehyde

Toxicological information:
- Acute toxicity: Not tested
- Calcium Silicate: RTECS Number (not specified)