Product ID:STAINLESS STEEL
MSDS Date:11/25/1985
FSC:9530
NIIN:00D004848
MSDS Number: BYTJB

A.M.CASTLE & CO.

3400 N. WOLF ROAD
FRANKLIN PARK, IL 60131
US

Emergency Phone: 312-455-7111 DAY 312-455-8986 NIGHT

Info Phone: 312-445-7111

Cage: 11045

DRESSER INDUSTRIES, INSTRUMENT DIV.

STRATFORD, CT 06497-5145 US

Telephone: 203-385-0472

Cage: 38056

NIOBIUM (ALSO CALLED COLUMBIUM)

CAS: 7440-03-1

Fraction By Weight: <2%

NITROGEN

CAS: 7727-37-9

RTECS: QW9700000

Fraction By Weight: <2%

ACGIH TLV: ASPHYXIANT; 9495

TIN

CAS: 7440-31-5

RTECS: XP7320000

Fraction By Weight: <2%

OSHA PEL 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3; 9495

IRON

CAS: 7439-89-6

RTECS: NO4565500

Fraction By Weight: 60-88%

CHROMIUM (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 7440-47-3

RTECS: GB4200000

Fraction By Weight: 10-30%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.5 MG/M3; 9495

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

NICKEL (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 7440-02-0

RTECS: QR5950000

Fraction By Weight: 0-27%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3; 9495

MANGANESE (SARA 313)

CAS: 7439-96-5

RTECS: OO9275000

Fraction By Weight: <6%

OSHA PEL C 5 MG/M3 DUST

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3 DUST 9495

MOLYBDENUM

CAS: 7439-98-7

RTECS: QA4680000

Fraction By Weight: <6%

OSHA PEL 10 PPM.

ACGIH TLV: 10 PPM.

COPPER (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 7440-50-8

RTECS: GL5325000

Fraction By Weight: <6%

OSHA PEL 0.1MG/M3 FUME/1 DUST

ACGIH TLV: 0.2 MG/M3 FUME; 9495

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

TITANIUM,

CAS: 7440-32-6

RTECS: XR1700000

Fraction By Weight: <6%

PHOSPHORUS, AMORPHOUS, RED

CAS: 7723-14-0

RTECS: TH3495000

Fraction By Weight: <2%

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

SULFUR

CAS: 7704-34-9

RTECS: WS4250000

Fraction By Weight: <2%

SILICON

CAS: 7440-21-3

RTECS: VW0400000

Fraction By Weight: <2%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9495

CARBON

Fraction By Weight: <2%

LD50 LC50 Mixture:PRODUCT'S LD50 (ORAL RAT) WAS NOT STATED
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:STEEL PRODUCTS IN THE NATURAL STATE DO
NOT PRESENT AND INHALATION, INGESTION OR CONTACT HAZARD. HOWEVER
OPERATIONS SUCH AS BURNING, WELDING, SAWING, BRAZING & GRINDING MAY
RELEASE FUMES &/OR DUSTS WHI CH MAY PRESENT HEALTH HAZARDS IF TLV'S
ARE EXCEEDED. CHRONIC INHALATION MAY LEAD TO SIDEROSIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:EPIDEMIOLOGICAL STUDIES OF WORKERS
MELTING & WORKING W/NICKEL & CHROMIUM CONTAINING ALLOYS ARE NOT AT
INCREASED RISK.
Effects of Overexposure:METAL FUME FEVER (FROM INHALATION OF
IRON):METALLIC TASTE IN MOUTH,DRY IRRITATED THROAT,CHILLS,FLU-LIKE
SYMPTOMS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:MFR GAVE NO INFORMATION ON MSDS.

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

Fire Fighting Procedures:STEEL PRODUCTS IN THE SOLID STATE PRESENT NOT
FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD.

Spill Release Procedures:MFR GAVE NO INFORMATION ON MSDS.
Neutralizing Agent:MFR GAVE NO INFORMATION ON MSDS.

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 & FLAMMABLE MATERIALS.

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA - APPROVED DUST & FUME RESPIRATOR
SHOULD BE USED TO AVOID EXCESSIVE INHALATION OF PARTICULATES WHEN
EXPOSURE EXCEEDS TLV'S.
Ventilation:USE LOCAL VENTILATION WHEN WELDING, BURNING, SAWING,
BRAZING, GRINDING OR MACHINING WHEN EXPOSURE EXCEEDS TLV'S.
Protective Gloves:MFR GAVE NO INFORMATION ON MSDS.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES OR GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE
UTILIZED AS REQUIRED BY THE WELDING STANDARDS.
Work Hygienic Practices:MFR:? HMIS:USE GOOD INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE
PRACTICES FOR WELDING. MINIMIZE CONTACT & WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER
HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
THIS MSDS COVERS TYPES 3XX SERIES, 4XX SERIES.

HCC:N1
NRC/State Lic Num:NONE
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:>2500F,>137
Spec Gravity:APPROX. 7
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NEGLIGIBLE
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:GRAY-BLACK SOLID, NO ODOR

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
REACTS WITH STRONG ACID TO PRODUCE HYDROGEN GAS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:METALLIC DUST OR FUMES MAY BE PRODUCED
DURING WELDING, BURNING, GRINDING & POSSIBLY MACHINING. SEE ANSI
Z49.1.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:MFR GAVE NO INFORMATION ON MSDS.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS

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