Product ID:CARBON STEEL HR & CR, A36
MSDS Date:03/01/1990
FSC:9530
NIIN:00N017177
MSDS Number: BLCCW

A M CASTLE & COMPANY

3400 NORTH WOLF RD
FRANKLIN PARK, IL 60131
US

Emergency Phone: 708-455-7111

Info Phone: 708-455-7111

Cage: 11045

CASTLE A M AND CO

FRANKLIN PARK, IL 60131-1319 US

Telephone: 847-455-7111

Cage: 11045

IRON. PEL AND TLV AS IRON OXIDE (FUME)

CAS: 7439-89-6

RTECS: NO4565500

Fraction By Weight: 97-99%

OSHA PEL 10 MG(FE)/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG(FE)/M3

MANGANESE (SARA III)

CAS: 7439-96-5

RTECS: OO9275000

Fraction By Weight: <2%

OSHA PEL (C) 5 MG/M3 DUST

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3 DUST 9293

GRAPHITE, SYNTHETIC

CAS: 7440-44-0

RTECS: FF5250100

Fraction By Weight: <2%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

ALUMINUM (SARA III)

CAS: 7429-90-5

RTECS: BD0330000

Fraction By Weight: <1%

OSHA PEL 15MG/M3 DUST/5 FUME

ACGIH TLV: 10MG/M3 DUST; 9192

PHOSPHOROUS (YELLOW) (SARA III)

CAS: 7723-14-0

RTECS: TH3500000

Fraction By Weight: <1%

OSHA PEL 0.1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

SULFUR. PEL AND TLV AS SO*2.

CAS: 7704-34-9

RTECS: WS4250000

Fraction By Weight: <1%

OSHA PEL 2 PPM; 5 PPM STEL

ACGIH TLV: 2 PPM; 5 PPM STEL

SILICON

CAS: 7440-21-3

RTECS: VW0400000

Fraction By Weight: <1%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

VANADIUM PENTOXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 1314-62-1

RTECS: YW2460000

Fraction By Weight: <1%

OSHA PEL C,0.5 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.05 MG/M3RDUST;9293

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

COLOMBIAN

CAS: 7440-03-1

Fraction By Weight: <1%

BISMUTH

CAS: 7440-69-9

RTECS: EB2600000

Fraction By Weight: <1%

LEAD (SARA III)

CAS: 7439-92-1

RTECS: OF7525000

Fraction By Weight: <1%

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

WELDING/SAWING, BRAZING & GRINDING MAY RELEASE

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SHORT TERM EXPOSURE TO FUMES/DUST MAY
PRODUCE IRRITAITON OF EYES AND RESPIRATORY SYSTEM. INHALATION OF
HIGH CONCENTRATIONS OF FRESHLY FORMED OXIDE FUMES OF IRON,
MANGANESE AND LEAD MAY CAUSE METAL FUM E FEVER CHARACTERIZED BY
METALLIC TASTEIN MOUTH AND IRRITATION OF THROAT & INFLUENZA-LIKE
SYMPTOMS. (EFTS OF OVEREPX)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:CHRONIC INHAL OF HIGH CONCENTRATIONS
OF IRON OXIDE FUMES OR DUST MAY LEAD TO BENIGN PNEUMOCONIOSIS
(SIDEROSIS). INHAL OF HIGH CONC OF FERRIC OXIDE MAY POSS ENHANCE
RISK OF LUNG CANCER DEVELOP MENT IN WORKERS EXPOSED TO PULMONARY
CARCINOGENS. INHAL/INGEST OF LEAD PARTICLES MAY RESULT IN
LEAD-INDUCED (SUPP DATA)
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:INHAL:IF EXPOSED TO EXCESSIVE LEVELS OF METAL FUMES, REMOVE
TO FRESH AIR, GET MD IMMED. EYE:FLUSH WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER
FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. INGEST:CALL MD IMMEDIATELY.

Extinguishing Media:USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING
FIRE .
Fire Fighting Procedures:STEEL PRODUCTS IN THE SOLID STATE PRESENT NO
FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD. WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Spill Release Procedures:NOT APPLICABLE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED DUST AND FUME, RESPIRATOR
SHOULD BE USED TO AVOID EXCESSIVE INHALATION OF PARTICULATES WHEN
EXPOSURE EXCEEDS TLV'S.
Ventilation:LOC EXHST VENT SHOULD BE UTILIZED WHEN WELDING, BURNING,
SAWING, BRAZING, GRINDING/MACHINING WHEN EXPOSURE EXCEEDS TLV'S
Protective Gloves:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:AS REQUIRED BY WELDING STANDARDS.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EFTS OF OVEREXP:SYSTEMIC TOX. SYMPS OF LEAD POISONING INCLUDE ABDOMINAL
CRAMPS, ANEMIA, MUSCLE WEAKNESS & HDCH. PRLNGD EXPOS CAN CAUSE
BEHAVIORAL CHANGES, KIDNEY DMG, CNS DMG & REPRO EFTS. STEEL PRODS
IN NATURAL STATE DO NOT PRESENT AN INHAL, INGEST OR CONTACT HAZ.
HOWEVER, OPERATIONS SUCH AS BURNING, (SEE ING 12)

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:>2500F
Spec Gravity:APPROXIMATELY 7
Appearance and Odor:GRAY-BLACK SOLID, ODORLESS.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
REACTS WITH STRONG ACIDS TO PRODUCE HYDROGEN GAS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:METALLIC DUST OR FUMES MAY BE PRODUCED
DURING WELDING, BURNING, GRINDING AND POSSIBLY MACHINING. REFER TO
ANSI Z49.1

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE
AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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