Product ID:AI-1173
MSDS Date:08/01/1991
FSC:3439
NIIN:01-380-1803
MSDS Number: BYGBM

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

TUNGSTEN CARBIDE

CAS: 12070-12-1

RTECS: YO7250000

Fraction By Weight: 83%

OSHA PEL 5 MG W/M3

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG W/M3

COBALT (SARA 313)

CAS: 7440-48-4

RTECS: GF8750000

Fraction By Weight: 17%

OSHA PEL 0.1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.02 MG/M3; A3; 9495

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INHALATION OF DUST OR FUMES MAY
CAUSE SERIOUS RESPIRATORY IRRITATION; MAY CAUSE ASTHMA AND
INTERSTITIAL FIBROSIS. CONTACT MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC SKIN REACTIONS OR
EYE IRRITATION. CHRONIC: NONE SPEC IFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NO INGREDIENT OF A CONCENTRATION OF 0.1%
OR GREATER IS LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN OR SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALED-COUGHING, SNEEZING, SHORTNESS OF
BREATH. EYES-REDNESS, IRRITATION. SKIN-REDNESS, IRRITATION.
INGESTED-NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:INHALED-REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE. IF NEEDED, RESTORE BREATHING.
SKIN/EYES-WASH THOROUGHLY WITH CLEAN WATER. CONTACT A PHYSICIAN IF
IRRITATION OCCURS. INGESTED-IF CONSCIOUS, INDUCE VOMITING. GET
MEDICAL AT TENTION.

Extinguishing Media:WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL. NITROGEN
OR OTHER INERT GAS WHEN IN CONFINED AREA WHERE O2 CAN BE EXCLUDED.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:METAL CARBIDE/COBALT DUST MAY PRESENT A
FIRE HAZARD UNDER FAVORING CONDITIONS & STRONG IGNITION SOURCE.

Spill Release Procedures:USE CLEAN-UP METHODS WHICH AVOID CREATING
DUST. VACUUM OR DAMP MOP. IF AIRBORNE DUST GENERATED, USE
NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR WITH DUST CARDTRIDGE. VENTILATE AREA
OF SPILL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY, WELL-VENTILATED
PLACE AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS. AVOID DAMPNESS IN STORAGE.
Other Precautions:MAINTAIN GOOD HOUSEKEEPING PROCEDURES TO PREVENT
ACCUMULATION OF DUST. NO EATING, DRINKING OR SMOKING IN WORK OR
STORAGE AREAS. AVOID INGESTION, INHALATION OR SKIN 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:WORK GLOVES.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES OR FACESHIELD OR GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:FIRE-RESTANT CLOTHES AROUND SPARK GENERATOR.
PROTECTIVE WORK CLOTHES-APRON, COVERALLS. DLA-HMIS: EYE WASH
AVAILABLE.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:5200F,2871C
Vapor Density:0.570#/IN3
Spec Gravity:13.9
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:GRAY POWDER; ODORLESS.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, STRONG MINERAL ACIDS, ACETYLENE, HYDRAZINIUM
NITRATE, AMMONIUM NITRATE, BROMINE PENTAFLUORIDE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

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

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