AMERICAN TOOL CO INC -- STRAIT-LINE MARKING CHALK (RED)  -- 7510-00-579-9536
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:STRAIT-LINE MARKING CHALK (RED)
MSDS Date:03/01/1995
FSC:7510
NIIN:00-579-9536
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:AMERICAN TOOL CO INC
Address:92 GRANT ST
City:WILMINGTON
State:OH
ZIP:45177
Country:US
Info Phone Num:513-382-3811
Emergency Phone Num:513-382-3811
Preparer's Name:JEFF CURRY
CAGE:LO617
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:AMERICAN TOOL CO INC
Box:UNKNOW
CAGE:1JV00
Company Name:AMERICAN TOOL COMPANIES INC
Address:92 GRANT ST
Box:City:WILMINGTON
State:OH
ZIP:45177
Country:US
Phone:513-382-3811
CAGE:LO617

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

Ingred Name:CALCIUM CARBONATE (CACO*3). LD50:(ORAL,RAT) 6450 MG/KG.
CAS:1317-65-3
RTECS #:EV9580000
Fraction by Wt: 70-80%
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST

Ingred Name:IRON (III) OXIDE; (IRON OXIDE (FE*2O*3))
CAS:1309-37-1
RTECS #:NO7400000
Fraction by Wt: 10-20%
OSHA PEL:10 MG/M3 (FE)
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3 FUME (FE)

Ingred Name:SILICA, CRYSTALLINE - QUARTZ
CAS:14808-60-7
RTECS #:VV7330000
Fraction by Wt: <1.5%
OSHA PEL:0.1 MG/M3 RDUST(MFR)
ACGIH TLV:0.1 MG/M3 RDUST

Ingred Name:ARSENIC (SARA 313) (CERCLA). %: <1 PPM.
CAS:7440-38-2
RTECS #:CG0525000
Fraction by Wt: <0.1%
OSHA PEL:SEE 1910.1018
ACGIH TLV:0.01 MG/M3
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB

Ingred Name:LEAD (SARA 313) (CERCLA). %: <1 PPM.
CAS:7439-92-1
RTECS #:OF7525000
Fraction by Wt: <0.1%
OSHA PEL:SEE 1910.1025
ACGIH TLV:0.15 MG/M3 DUST
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:SEE INGREDIENT 1.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:RESPIRATORY IRRITATION FROM
    EXPOSURE TO DUST OVER RECOMMENDED LEVELS. EYE IRRITATION UPON EYE
    CONTACT. CHRONIC:NOTE:LEAD APPEARS ON THE NAVY LISTING OF
    OCCUPATIONAL CHEMICAL REPRODUCTIVE HAZARDS . SEEK CONSULTATION FROM
    APPROPRIATE HEALTH PROFESSIONALS CONCERNING LATEST HAZARD LIST INFO
    & SAFE (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SILICA, CRYSTALLINE-QUARTZ:IARC
    MONOGRAPHS, VOL 68, 1997:GRP 1. NTP 7TH ANNUAL RPT ON CARCINS,
    1994:ANTIC TO BE CARCIN.
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:HNDLG & EXPOS INFO . SILICA,
    CRYSTALLINE-QUARTZ & SMALL BUT DETECTABLE AMTS OF ARSENIC & LEAD
    ARE KNOWN TO STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH
    DEFECTS/OTHER REPRO HARM. THIS WARN ING IS PROVIDED IN ABSENCE OF
    DEFINITIVE TESTING TO PROVE THAT THESE RISKS DO NOT EXIST. AMTS ARE
    TYPICAL QTYS &(SUPDAT)
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS SUFFERING FROM CHRONIC
    RESPIRATORY DISEASES MAY BE AT INCREASED RISK WHEN EXPOSED TO DUST
    OVER RECOMMENDED LEVELS.

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

First Aid:INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SUPPORT BREATHING (GIVE O*2/ARTF
    RESP) . EYES:FLUSH W/WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES; CONTACT MD.
    SKIN:WASH W/MILD SOAP & WATER. INGEST:DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING; GIVE
    AT	LEAST 2-3 GLASSES OF WATER.

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

Extinguishing Media:MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE .
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:NO SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS NECESSARY; HANDLE AS
    NORMAL NON-HAZARDOUS, SOLID WASTE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:NONE.
Other Precautions:NONE.

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

Respiratory Protection:WEAR NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR DUSTS WHEN
    EXPOSED TO DUSTS OVER RECOMMENDED LEVELS.
Ventilation:ADEQUATE TO CONTROL DUSTING.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH FOUNTAIN & DELUGE SHOWER WHICH MEET
    ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA .
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH CONTAMINATED SKIN W/SOAP & WATER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MP:>1500F,>816C. PH:8.6-8.8 (SATURATED SOLUTION). EFTS OF OVEREXP:MAY
    VARY SLIGHTLY W/DIFFERENT JOBS.

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

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:SUPP DATA
Spec Gravity:3.2 (H*2O=1)
pH:SUPDAT
Solubility in Water:<0.0002 (TRACE)
Appearance and Odor:SOLID, RED POWDER; ODORLESS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS. REACTS VIOLENTLY W/FLUORINE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:REACT W/ACIDS TO LIBERATE CARBON
    DIOXIDE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF AS NON-HAZARDOUS SOLID WASTE I/A/W
    FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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