Product ID:BRASS
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:3439
NIIN:00F003945
MSDS Number: BBPDH

A.M. CASTLE/FRANKLIN PARK, IL 60131

Emergency Phone: (312) 455-7111

Cage: 11045

CASTLE A M AND CO

FRANKLIN PARK, IL 60131-1319 US

Telephone: 847-455-7111

Cage: 11045

COPPER (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-50-8

RTECS: GL5325000

Fraction By Weight: 70%

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

ZINC (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-66-6

RTECS: ZG8600000

Fraction By Weight: 40%

OSHA PEL 10 MG ZNO/M3

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG ZNO/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

TIN

CAS: 7440-31-5

RTECS: XP7320000

Fraction By Weight: <1%

OSHA PEL 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3; 9192

LEAD (SARA III)

CAS: 7439-92-1

RTECS: OF7525000

Fraction By Weight: <4%

OSHA PEL 0.05 MG/M3;1910.1025

ACGIH TLV: 0.15 MG/M3;DUST 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

Effects of Overexposure:SHORT TERM EXPOSURE TO FUMES/DUST MAY PROVIDE
IRRITATION OF EYES AND RESPIRATORY TRACT.

First Aid:IF EXPOSED TO EXCESSIVE LEVELS OF METAL FUMES, REMOVE TO
FRESH AIR, SEEK MEDICAL AID IMMEDIATELY. EYES: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR
AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.

Fire Fighting Procedures:STEEL PRODUCTS IN THE SOLID STATE PRESENT NO
FIRE/EXPLOSION.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DISPERSION ON AIR AND STRONG IGNITION
SOURCE MAY RESULT IN AN EXPLOSION.

Handling and Storage Precautions:IF WELDING, PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE
TAKEN FOR AIRBORNE CONTAMINANTS WHICH MAY ORIGINATE FROM COMNENTS
OF THE WELDING ROD.
Other Precautions:ARC OR SPARK GENERATED WHEN WELDING OR BURNING COULD
BE A SOURCE OF IGNITION FOR COMBUSTABLE AND FLAMMABLE MATERIALS.

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA-APPROVED DUST/FUME, RESP SHOULD BE
USED WHEN EXCEED TLV'S
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP BELOW TLV'S
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES OR GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE
UTILIZED AS REQUIRED.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS DATED: 25 NOV 1985. MELTING POINT: >1600.

Spec Gravity:>8
Appearance and Odor:GOLD/YELLOW COLORED, ODORLESS.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
MERCURY, AMMONIA, ACETYLENE, ACIDS
Stability Condition to Avoid:STRONG ACIDS/BASES/OXIDIZING AGENTS.
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Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC GASES/AEROSOLS/VAPORS MAY
RELEASED IN A FIRE.

Waste Disposal Methods:ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL
REGULATIONS.

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