BYFCY - AI-1064 CHROMIUM CARBIDE-NICHROME

Product Identification

Product ID:AI-1064 CHROMIUM CARBIDE-NICHROME
MSDS Date:08/01/1991
FSC:3439
NIIN:01-380-2115
MSDS Number: BYFCY

Responsible Party
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

Contractor
MILLER THERMAL TECHNOLOGIES,INC.,ALLOYS INTL. DIV.
BAYTOWN, TX 77521-1215 US

Telephone: 713-426-5535

Cage: 06677

Ingredients

CHROMIUM CARBIDE

CAS: 12012-35-0

Fraction By Weight: 93%

OSHA PEL 0.5 MG CR/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.05 MG CR/M3


NICKEL (SARA 313) (CERCLA), 80%

CAS: 7440-02-0

RTECS: QR5950000

Fraction By Weight: SEE #4%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3; 9495


CHROMIUM (SARA 313) (CERCLA), 20%.

CAS: 7440-47-3

RTECS: GB4200000

Fraction By Weight: SEE #4%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.5 MG/M3; 9495

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB


INGREDIENTS 2 & 3 TOGETHER.

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

Fraction By Weight: 7%


CHROMIUM (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 7440-47-3

RTECS: GB4200000

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.5 MG/M3; 9495

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB


CARBON


NICKEL (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 7440-02-0

RTECS: QR5950000

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3; 9495


CHROME


NONE TO

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

Fraction By Weight: NONE.

Hazards

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EFFECTS ASSOCIATED W/OVEREXPOSURE TO
METAL DUSTS MAY INCLUDE RESPIRATORY IRRIT, CONJUNCTIVITIS,
PNEUMOCONISIS, ETC.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CONTAIN NICKEL & CHROMIUM.
Effects of Overexposure:RESPIRATORY IRRITATION, CONJUNCTIVITIS,
PNEUMOCONISIS, ETC.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid

First Aid:IF IRRIT OCCURS FLUSH EYES, WASH SKIN, REMOVE TO FRESH AIR,
AS APPLICABLE. CONTACT PHYSICIAN.

Fire Fighting

Extinguishing Media:CLASS D FIRE:DO NOT USE WATER.USE DRY CHEMICAL, DRY
SAND, OR CO2 TO SMOTHER FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE MAY BE ISOLATED & ALLOWED TO BURN ITSELF
OUT. DO NOT DISTURB BURNING METAL WHILE EXTINGUISHING THE FIRE.
FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD USE SCBA & PROT CLOTH/EQPMT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EXPLOSIONS MAY BE INITIATED BY EXPOSING
ANY CONCEN DUST SUSPENSION IN ENCLOSED INDUSTRIAL AREA TO A
SPARK/FLAME REGARDLESS OF CHEM NAUTRE OF DUST.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:AVOID AIRBORNE DUST GENERATION.WHERE POSSIBLE
USE VAC SUSTION TO CLEAN SPILLED MATL.USE HIGH EFFICIENCY
PARTICULATE ARRESTING(HEPA)FILT IF VAC EXHAU DISCHARGED INTO
WORKAREA.USE DUST SUPPRESSANT WHERE SWEEPING NECESSARY.USE PPE
WHEN CLEANUP.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID & CONTROL OPERATIONS WHICH
CREATE DUSTING. KEEP IN CLOSED CONTAINERS. DO NOT STORE NEAR STRONG
OXIDIZERS.
Other Precautions:NONE HOWEVER PER WARNING LABEL SUBMITTED W/MSDS:AVOID
PROLONG SKIN CONTACT & INHALING DUST.MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC RX.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:INDUSTRY AREAS USE NIOSH APPROVED SCHEDULE 21C
RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION:RECOMMENDED WHERE DUSTING MAY
OCCUR.MECH(GEN):USE FOR GENERAL AREA CONTROL.
Protective Gloves:FOR EXTENEDED USAGE.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES OR GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:WORK CLOTHES. DO NOT WEAR CONTACT LENSES.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH/SHOWER WELL AFT HNDLG.WASH CONTAMIN CLOTH
BEF REUSE.USE GOODHOUSE CLEANING PRAC TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Chemical Properties

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

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS, STRONG OXIDIZERS, STRONG BASES & MOISTURE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:GENERATION OF AIRBORNE DUST.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE.

Disposal

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

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