Product ID:AI-1067 CHROMIUM CARBIDE-NICHROME
MSDS Date:08/01/1991
FSC:3439
NIIN:01-380-1878
MSDS Number: BYFCS

MILLER THERMAL TECHNOLOGIES,INC.,ALLOYS INTL. DIV.

1901 ELLIS SCHOOL ROAD
BAYTOWN, TX 77521-1215
US

Emergency Phone: 713-426-5535

Info Phone: 713-426-5535

Cage: 06677

MILLER THERMAL TECHNOLOGIES,INC.,ALLOYS INTL. DIV.

BAYTOWN, TX 77521-1215 US

Telephone: 713-426-5535

Cage: 06677

CHROMIUM (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 7440-47-3

RTECS: GB4200000

Fraction By Weight: 80%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.5 MG/M3; 9495

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

CARBON

Fraction By Weight: 12%

NICKEL (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 7440-02-0

RTECS: QR5950000

Fraction By Weight: 8-17%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3; 9495

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INGESTION MAY CAUSE NAUSEA.
INHALATION MAY CAUSE IRRITATION OF UPPER RESPIRATORY SYSTEM.
CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN OR EYE IRRITATION. CHRONIC: REPEATED OR
PROLONGED EXPSOURE MAY CAUSE CANCER (NICK EL).
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CONTAINS NICKEL WHICH IARC AND NTP LIST
AS A SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:INGESTED-NAUSEA. SKIN-IRRITATION.
INHALED-COUGHING, WHEEZING, SNEEZING, SHORTNESS OF BREATH, BLACK
SPUTUM, DYSPNEA. EYES-REDNESS, TEARING, DISCOMFORT.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:EYES-IRRIGATE WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. SKIN-REMOVE
CONTAMIANTED CLOTHES AND FLUSH WITH LOTS OF WATER. INGESTED-INDUCE
VOMITING IF VERY LARGE AMOUNTS INGESTED. CONSULT MEDICAL PERSONNEL.
INHALED-REMO VE TO FRESH AIR. CONSULT A PHYSICIAN.

Extinguishing Media:CLASS D FIRE: DO NOT USE WATER. USE DRY CHEMICAL,
DRY SAND OR CARBON DIOXIDE TO SMOTHER FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:GENTLY COVER THE BURNING POWDER & FORM A RING
AROUND IT WITH THE DRY INERT EXTINGUISHING MATERIAL AND ALLOW IT TO
BURNISELF OUT. WEAR SCBA.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY PRESENT A FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD
AT HIGH LEVELS OF DUST CONCENTRATIONS WHEN EXPOSED TO A STRONG
IGNITION SOURCE.

Spill Release Procedures:USE METHODS WHICH AVOID CREATING DUST, SUCH AS
DAMP MOPPING, VACUUMING. WEAR APPROPRIATE RESPIRATORY AND PERSONAL
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID AND CONTROL OPERATIONS WHICH
CREATE DUSTING. KEEP IN CLOSED CONTAINERS. MAINTAIN GOOD
HOUSEKEEPING PROCEDURES.
Other Precautions:NO EATING, DRINKING OR SMOKING IN WORK AREA. WASH
THOROUGHLY BEFORE EATING, SMOKING. AVOID INGESTION, INHALATION,
SKIN CONTACT OR EYE CONTACT.

Respiratory Protection:IF ENGINEERING CONTROLS FAIL OR NON-ROUTINE USE
OR AN EMERGENCY OCCURS; WEAR AN MSHA/NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR OR
AN AIR-SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR OR SCBA, AS REQUIRED. USE IN ACCORDANCE
WITH 29 CFR 1910.13 4 AND MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDATIONS.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE MECHANICAL VENTILATION OR LOCAL EXHAUST TO
MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV(S).
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS-LEATHER.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:WORK CLOTHES.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:6.8
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:GRAY POWDER-NO ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
HYDRAZINIUM NITRATE, AMMONIUM NITRATE, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, ACIDS, STRONG
OXIDIZING AGENTS, STRONG ALKALIS AND MOISTURE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MAY CAUSE TOXIC CHROMIUM COMPOUNDS.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

Waste Disposal Methods:PLACE IN CLOSED CONTAINERS AND DISPOSE OF IN
ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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