WATLOW GORDON -- MAGNESIUM OXIDE & ALUMINUM OXIDE INSULATION PRODUCTS  -- 5640-00F052754
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:MAGNESIUM OXIDE & ALUMINUM OXIDE INSULATION PRODUCTS
MSDS Date:01/31/1993
FSC:5640
NIIN:00F052754
MSDS Number: CDCBN
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:WATLOW GORDON
Address:5710 KENOSHA ST
Box:500
City:RICHMOND
State:IL
ZIP:60071-5000
Country:US
Info Phone Num:815-678-2211
Emergency Phone Num:815-678-2211
Preparer's Name:ALAN HARNACKE
CAGE:GO650
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CLAUD S. GORDON COMPANY
Address:5710 KENOSHA
Box:City:RICHMOND
State:IL
ZIP:60071
CAGE:93768
Company Name:WATLOW GORDON
Address:5710 KENOSHA ST
Box:500
City:RICHMOND
State:IL
ZIP:60071-5000
Country:US
Phone:815-678-2211
CAGE:GO650

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

Ingred Name:MANGANESE *96-4*
CAS:7439-96-5
RTECS #:OO9275000
OSHA PEL:5 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/CUM (DUST)

Ingred Name:ALUMINUM OXIDE, BAUXITE, ALUMINA, DIALUMINUM TRIOXIDE
    *96-4*
CAS:1344-28-1
RTECS #:BD1200000
OSHA PEL:15 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/CUM

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES: MILD IRRITANT. INHALATION: MAY
    CAUSE IRRITATION OF MUCOUS MEMBRANE & AFFECT BREATHING CAPACITY.
    INGESTION: MILD IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, DRYNESS, COUGHING, SHORTNESS OF
    BREATH.

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

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15 MINS. SKIN: REMOVE & WASH AFFECTED
    AREAS. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR AS NEEDED.
    INGESTION: GIVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN
    ALL CASES.

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

Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:PRODUCT WILL NOT BURN.

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

Spill Release Procedures:USE DRY CLEANUP PROCEDURES & AVOID DUSTING.

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

Respiratory Protection:RESPIRATOR REQUIRED IF RECOMMENDED EXPOSURE
    LIMITS ARE EXCEEDED, USE NIOSH/OSHA APPROVED. WET CUTTING
    &/GRINDING WILL PREVENT DUSTING OF PRODUCT.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST RECOMMENDED.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE/USE STANDARD LANDFILL METHODS
    IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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