Before using our products, please read the safety guide provided with our wheels for important safety information.

Amflex Abrasive Products’ wheels are manufactured with only high quality abrasives, resins and fiberglass reinforcing, keeping the users safety as our top concern.

WARNING: GRINDING WHEELS AND CUTOFF WHEELS ARE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS WHEN USED IMPROPERLY!

Wheel Speed:
DO NOT EXCEED THE MAXIMUM OPERATING SPEED for the wheel.
Using a speed higher than what the wheel is rated for, is a common cause of wheel breakage.
Check the machine speed with a tachometer, before each new wheel is mounted.

Safety Guards:
Check to ensure that a properly designed safety guard is in place and is in good condition.

Grinding Machines:
The user should be familiar with the machines’ operating instructions. All grinders should be inspected before using to check for any damage to the machine, its’ flanges or safety guards. The operating speed of the machine should be compared to the max rpm of the wheel being used. Check for proper type and size of flanges, verifying that they are flat and free from burrs or wear.

Eye and Body Protection:
Always wear impact resistance safety glasses and protective clothing.

The following is not intended to be an all inclusive list, but should serve as a guide to the care, use and protection when operating abrasive wheels.

Proper care:

• Do always handle and store wheels in a careful manner.
• Do unpack wheels upon receipt: do not leave in the shipping carton.
• Do store wheels on a flat, smooth, solid surface in a dry area.
• Do not store wheels on their edge.
• Do not store wheels in a damp area.

Proper Use:

• Do visually check all wheels for possible damage before mounting.
• Don’t use a wheel that has been dropped or damaged.
• Do make sure the machine speed does not exceed the operating speed marked on the wheel.
• Don’t ever exceed the maximum operating speed established for the wheel.
• Do check mounting flanges for equal and correct minimum diameter.
• Don’t use mounting flanges on which the bearing surfaces are not clean, flat and free from burrs.
• Don’t tighten the mounting nut excessively.
• Don’t force a wheel onto the machine or alter the size of the arbor hole. If the arbor hole is too tight or too loose, get a different wheel that fits.
• Do make sure work piece is held firmly in place. Clamp work when using non-reinforced wheels.
• Do always use a properly designed safety guard.
• Do allow newly mounted wheels to run at operating speed with guard in place for at least one minute before cutting.
• Don’t grind on the side of the wheel.
• Don’t start the machine until the wheel guard is in place.
• Don’t stand directly in front of a cutoff wheel whenever the machine is started.
• Don’t cut material for which the wheel is not designed.
• Don’t jam, cock, bend or pinch the wheel.

Proper protection:

• Do always select the right wheel for your application.
• Do always use wheel guards and check for well maintained equipment.
• Do always wear impact resistant safety glasses or some type of eye protection when grinding.
• Don’t cut without proper ventilation and personal protective clothing.
• Do remember that the wheel can break during operation and can be dangerous when used or handled improperly.

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) publishes a document called “Safety Requirements for the Use, Care and Protection of Abrasive Wheels” which lists the standards for the proper use, handling and storage of abrasive wheels. Failure to comply can result in serious physical injury. Included in this ANSI B7.1 Standard are:

Section 1: Scope and Definitions
Section 2: Handling and Storage
Section 3: General Machine Conditions
Section 4: Safety Guards
Section 5: Flanges
Section 6: Mounting
Section 7: Standard Speeds
Section 8: Special Speeds
Section 9: General Operating Rules
Section 10: Mounted Wheels

It is the users responsibility to refer to and comply with ANSI B7.1 and OSHA safety requirements. A copy of the ANSI B7.1 Standard may be purchased with our abrasive wheels.

AMFLEX ABRASIVE PRODUCTS
Tel.: (888) 8Amflex (826-3539), Fax: (413) 568-7917, e-mail: info@amflexabrasives.com

Material Safety Data Sheet Organic Bonded Grinding & Cutoff Wheels

EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 1-888-826-3539 HMIS RATING: 1-0-0-E

Composition as per 29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(4)

Chemical Name	Percentage	Common Name	CAS Number	OSHA PEL Permissible Exposure Limit	ACGIH TLV Threshold Limit Value	NTP/IARC/ OSHA Carcinogen Status
Aluminum Oxide*	0.0 - 95.0	Aluminum Oxide	1344-28-1	15 mg/M3 1	10 mg/M3	Not Listed
Silicon Carbide	0.0 - 95.0	Silicon Carbide	409-21-2	15 mg/M3 1	10 mg/M3	Not Listed
Zirconium Oxide	0.0 - 9.0	Zirconium Oxide	1314-23-4	5 mg/M3 (as Zr)	5 mg/M3 (as Zr)	Not Listed
Phenol/Formaldehyde Binder**	5.0 - 20.0	Cured Phenolic Resin	None Found	None Found	None Found	Not Listed
Fiberglass ^	0.0 - 7.0	Reinforcing fiber	65997-17-3	15 mg/M3	10 mg/M3	Not Listed
Graphite	0.0 - 2.0	Graphite	7782-42-5	15 mppcf	2 mg/M3 (Dust)	Not Listed
Calcium Oxide	0.0 - 3.0	Lime	1305-78-8	5 mg/M3	2 mg/M3	Not Listed
Fluorides~#	1.0 - 15.0	Fluoride Compounds	Various	2.5 mg/M3 (as F)	2.5 mg/M3 (as F)	Not Listed
Calcium Compounds~	1.0 - 12.0	Calcium Compounds	Various	15 mg/M3 1	10 mg/M3 (Dust)	Not Listed
Sulfates & Sulfides~	0.0 - 15.0	Sulfur Compounds	Various	15 mg/M3 1	10 mg/M3 (Dust)	Not Listed
Rubber	0.0 - 2.0	Liquid Rubber	78-79-5	None Found	None Found	Not Listed

* Aluminum Oxide is at least 96% pure, usually containing other metallic oxides as impurities.
** Free Phenol [108-95-2](PEL & TLV: 5ppm) and free Formaldehyde [50-00-0] (PEL: 0.75ppm, TLV: 1ppm) may be present in trace amounts.
^ Present only in fiberglass reinforced wheels.
~ Substance is a compound and/or mixture.
# Maximum Fluoride Content, as F is 9.05%. Fluoride may be released in trace amounts under normal use.
1 As Total Dust, 5mg/M3 respirable fraction.

Physical and Chemical Characteristics:

• Specific Gravity: 2.0 to 4.0
• Odor: No Detectible Odor
• Appearance: Light or Medium gray, Brown, Black, or Maroon Colored, Porous Solid
• Solubility in Water: Insoluble to Slight

• Primary Routes of Entry: Eyes and Inhalation

Signs and Symptoms of Overexposure During Grinding:

Route of Entry	Acute Effect	Chronic Effect
Eyes	Dusts may irritate eyes	None expected
Inhalation	Dusts may cause irritation to nose, throat or lungs resulting in coughing or shortness of breath	Continued excessive exposure to abrasive grains may affect breathing capacity. Signs of excessive exposure might include deposits of material in the eyes, ears, nasal passages and irritation of the mucous membranes.
Ingestion	Non-toxic, but ingestion should be avoided	None Expected
Skin	Dust may irritate some individuals	None Expected

Medical Conditions Generally Recognized as Being Aggravated by Exposure: May aggravate existing respiratory problems.

Dust generated from the intended use of this product may contain trace amounts of inorganic fluorides. Excessive exposure to fluoride has been shown in NIOSH studies to increase bone density. Dust generated from the intended use of this product may contain trace levels of phenolic resins which may under excessive exposure cause skin sensitization and airway obstruction.

Emergency First Aid Procedures:

Route of Entry	First Aid Procedure
Eyes	Irritant. Treat as a foreign body in the eye. Flush with large amounts of clean water for at least 15 minutes. If irritation persists, obtain medical assistance.
Inhalation	Classified as a nuisance dust. Remove to fresh air. Provide artificial respiration as needed and obtain medical assistance.
Ingestion	Obtain medical assistance. Contact poison control center.
Skin	Wash affected areas with soap and water. Obtain medical assistance if aggravated skin conditions persist.

Fire and Explosion Hazard Data:

Flash Point:	Not applicable.
Flammable Limits:	LEL: Not Applicable UEL: Not Applicable
Extinguishing Media:	Water, foam or CO2.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:	Toxic fumes are evolved on burning.
Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards:	Fumes from burning cured Phenol/Formaldehyde resin may contain trace amounts of formaldehyde which can cause eye, nose and throat irritation. The short term exposure limit for formaldehyde is 2ppm. Breathing apparatus should be worn to fight serious fires in confined spaces.

Stability:	Stable.
Hazardous Polymerization:	Will not occur.
Decomposition Products:	During use, dust and decomposing organic fumes are generated which may contain trace amounts of phenol, formaldehyde and fluorides. In most cases, the material removed from the workpiece will be significantly greater than the grinding wheel components. Coolants or other surface residues may produce other decomposition products.
Conditions to be Avoided:	No applicable information found.

Control Measures:

Ventilation:	Good local exhaust ventilation is essential for dry grinding operations as per ANSI Z88.2, OSHA 29 CFR 1910.94 (Ventilation).
Respiratory Protection:	Use an approved respirator when airborne contaminant levels exceed TLVs and PELs as per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 or 139 (Respirators), and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1000 (Air Contaminants).
Eye Protection:	Wear eye protection as per ANSI Z87.1 and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.33.
Hand Protection:	Use Gloves as required. (Arm sleeves or barrier creams may be useful in the prevention of dermatitis).
Other Protection:	Exercise good personal hygiene. Hearing protection may be required as per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.95 (Hearing Protection) during normal use.

Precautions for Safe Handling and Use:

Spills or leaks:	Collect and pick up materials following normal precautions for inert nuisance dusts.
Disposal:	Standard Landfill methods consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws.
Storage:	Store in a cool, dry place and as per ANSI B7.1.
Normal Usage:	Observe recommended operating speeds. Provide adequate ventilation for nuisance dusts. Also, see ANSI B7.1.

Date of Preparation: April 10, 1998 revised June 7, 2004.

The information and recommendations set forth herein are taken from sources believed to be accurate as of the date hereof; however, no warranty is made with respect to the accuracy of the information or the suitability of the recommendations, and no liability is assumed to any user thereof.