Product ID:CARBON STEEL; HR & CR LEADED CARBON
MSDS Date:11/25/1985
FSC:9530
NIIN:00D004849
MSDS Number: BYTJC

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

IRON

CAS: 7439-89-6

RTECS: NO4565500

Fraction By Weight: 97-99%

MANGANESE (SARA 313)

CAS: 7439-96-5

RTECS: OO9275000

Fraction By Weight: <2%

OSHA PEL C 5 MG/M3 DUST

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3 DUST 9495

CARBON

Fraction By Weight: <2%

ALUMINUM (SARA 313)

CAS: 7429-90-5

RTECS: BD0330000

Fraction By Weight: <1%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 DUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 DUST; 9495

PHOSPHORUS, AMORPHOUS, RED

CAS: 7723-14-0

RTECS: TH3495000

Fraction By Weight: <1%

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

SULFUR

CAS: 7704-34-9

RTECS: WS4250000

Fraction By Weight: <1%

SILICON

CAS: 7440-21-3

RTECS: VW0400000

Fraction By Weight: <10%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9495

VANADIUM (SARA 313)

CAS: 7440-62-2

RTECS: YW1355000

Fraction By Weight: <1%

NIOBIUM (ALSO CALLED COLUMBIUM)

CAS: 7440-03-1

Fraction By Weight: <1%

BISMUTH

CAS: 7440-69-9

RTECS: EB2600000

Fraction By Weight: <1%

LEAD (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 7439-92-1

RTECS: OF7525000

Fraction By Weight: <1%

OSHA PEL SEE 1910.1025

ACGIH TLV: 0.15MG/M3 DUST; 9495

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

LD50 LC50 Mixture:PRODUCT'S LD50 (ORAL RAT) WAS NOT STATED
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO 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:MANUFACTURER GAVE NO INFORMATION ABOUT
CARCINOGENICITY. HMIS FOUND NO LISTING & DOES NOT EXPECT IT TO BE
CARCINOGENIC.
Effects of Overexposure:METAL FUME FEVER (FROM INHALATION OF
IRON):METALLIC TASTE IN MOUTH,DRY IRRITATED THROAT,CHILLS,FLU-LIKE
SYMPTOMS. INHALATION/INGESTION OF LEAD (POISON):ABDOMINAL CRAMPS,
ANEMIA, MUSCLE WEAKNESS, HEADA CHE.
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 A36, 1018, 1010, 1040 PRESSURE VESSEL QUALITY
LEADED CARBON I,E, 10L42.

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:WELDING 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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