BLMSH - PP25

  • MSDS: BLMSH
  • Manufacturer: BAY STATE ABRASIVES
  • Product Name: PP25
  • National Stock Number: 3439-00N023016
Product Identification

Product ID:PP25
MSDS Date:02/28/1990
FSC:3439
NIIN:00N023016
MSDS Number: BLMSH

Responsible Party
BAY STATE ABRASIVES
12 UNION STREET
WESTBORO, MA 01581
US

Emergency Phone: 800-366-4431

Info Phone: 800-366-4431

Cage: 70752

Contractor
BAY STATE/STERLING INC
WESTBOROUGH, MA 01581-1459 US

Telephone: 508-366-4431

Cage: 70752

Ingredients

NICKEL (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-02-0

RTECS: QR5950000

Fraction By Weight: 70-100%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3; 9192


GRAPHITE, NATURAL

CAS: 7782-42-5

RTECS: MD9659600

Fraction By Weight: 0-25%

OSHA PEL 15 MPPCF RDUST

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3 RDUST; 9293


COPPER (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-50-8

RTECS: GL5325000

Fraction By Weight: 0-30%

OSHA PEL 0.1MG/M3 FUME/1 DUST

ACGIH TLV: 0.2MG/M3 FUME; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS


CHROMIUM (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-47-3

RTECS: GB4200000

Fraction By Weight: 0-20%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.5 MG/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB


ALUMINUM (SARA III)

CAS: 7429-90-5

RTECS: BD0330000

Fraction By Weight: 0-10%

OSHA PEL 15MG/M3 DUST/5 FUME

ACGIH TLV: 10MG/M3 DUST; 9192


MOLYBDENUM

CAS: 7439-98-7

RTECS: QA4680000

Fraction By Weight: 0-5%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3; 9293


ALLOY CONTAINS ONE OR MORE OF THE LISTED INGRED. CONSULT

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

Hazards

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SKIN CONTACT MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC RASH.
NICKEL IS NOT TOX IF INGESTED. INTRAMUSCULAR INJECTION &
IMPLANTATION OF NICKEL POWDER PROD LOCALIZED TUMORS IN RATS & MICE.
INHAL OF NATL GRAPHITE DUST IN MASSIV E CONC CAUSES GRAPHITE
PNEUMOCONIOSIS. SYMP INCLUDE:EXPECTORATION OF BLACK SPUTUM, DYSPNEA
& COUGH (EFTS OF OVEREXPOS)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NICKEL & NICKEL CPDS:IARC GRP 1 NTP GRP
2; CHROMIUM & CERTAIN CR CPDS:IARC GRP 1, NTP GRP 1.
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:RADIOGRAPHIC CHANGES INCLUDE
APPEARANCE OF PINPOINT & MACRONODULAR DENSITIES IN ALL LUNG FIELDS.
CHROMIUM METAL IS RELATIVELY NONTOXIC. FERROCHROME ALLOYS HAVE
CAUSED DECREASED PULMONARY FUNC TIONS IN HUMANS. POSSIBLE
HISTOLOGIC FIBROSIS OF LUNGS, WHICH MAY PROGRESS TO CLINICALLY
EVIDENT PNEUMOCONIOSIS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid

First Aid:SKIN:WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER AFTER PROLONGED HANDLING OF
POWDER. EYE:FLUSH WITH GENEROUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
MINUTES. IF IRRITATION PERSISTS GET MD. INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
SUPPORT BR EATHING (GIVE O*2/ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION) . INGEST:CALL
MD IMMEDIATELY. .

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:SEE EXPLOS HAZ
Extinguishing Media:DRY POWDER, DRY SAND, DRY DOLOMITE AND DRY
GRAPHITE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR SCBA WITH FULL
FACEPIECE AND FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:THERE IS A WEAK FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZ WHEN
DUST IS EXPOSED TO HEAT/FLAME. EXPLOSION SEVERITY IS 0.068 COMPARED
TO 1.00 FOR PITTSBURGH COAL DUST. MOST (SUPP DAT)

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND CLOTHING.
COLLECT SPILLED MATERIAL FOR RECLAMATION OR DISPOSAL IN SEALED
CONTAINERS. AVOID INHALATION OF DUST. REMOVE SOURCES OF HEAT &
IGNIT. KEEP AIRBORNE DUST AT MINIM UM WHEN CLEANING UP.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:PROVIDE GEN & LOC EXHAUST VENT TO MEET
TLV REQUIREMENTS IN WORKPLACE. WHERE WORKERS ARE EXPOSED TO DUST,
NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD RESP ARE TO BE WORN.
Other Precautions:MAINTAIN NORMAL HOUSEKEEPING PROCEDURES FOR NUISANCE
DUST. DO NOT PERMIT EATING AND SMOKING IN AREAS WHERE POWDER IS
HANDLED, PROCESSED OR STORED.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:UTILIZE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATORY
PROTECTION DEVICES FOR NUISANCE DUST.
Ventilation:USE LOCAL EXHAUST VENT TO KEEP DUST CONCENTRATIONS BELOW
TLV FOR NICKEL AND CHROMIUM.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES (NEOPRENE/RUBBER)
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION READILY ACCESSIBLE TO AREAS
OF USE.
Work Hygienic Practices:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING SHOULD BE CHANGED ON A
DAILY BASIS.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EXPLOS HAZ:METAL POWDERS ARE COMBUSTIBLE AND CAN FORM EXPLOSIVE MIX
WITH AIR.

Chemical Properties

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:>2400F
Spec Gravity:4.42-8.5
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:METALLIC GRAY POWDER WITH NO ODOR.

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CONTACT W/STRONG ACIDS FORM FLAMM & EXPLOSIVE HYDROGEN GAS. CONTACT
W/SULFER MAY CAUSE EVOLUTION OF HEAT.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC GASES AND VAPORS (NICKEL
CARBONYL AND NO*X) MAY BE RELEASED IN A FIRE INVOLVING NICKEL.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:RECYCLE OR DISPOSE IN SEALED CONTAINERS
ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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