BBDLY - WELDING STUD, ALUMINUM ALLOY

Product Identification

Product ID:WELDING STUD, ALUMINUM ALLOY
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:3438
NIIN:00D000869
MSDS Number: BBDLY

Responsible Party
TRW,INC. NELSON STUD WELDING DIV.
28TH ST & TOLEDO BLVD
LORAIN, OH 44055
US

Emergency Phone: 216-245-6931

Info Phone: 216-245-6931

Preparer: A.L. LOTT,PHD,CIH

Cage: 81505

Contractor
TRW,INC. NELSON STUD WELDING DIV.
LORAIN, OH 44055 US

Telephone: 216-245-6931

Cage: 81505

Ingredients

ALUMINUM (SARA III)

CAS: 7429-90-5

RTECS: BD0330000

Fraction By Weight: >94.0%

OSHA PEL 15MG/M3 DUST/5 FUME

ACGIH TLV: 10MG/M3 DUST; 9394


SILICON

CAS: 7440-21-3

RTECS: VW0400000

Fraction By Weight: <6.0%

OSHA PEL 10 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9394


MAGNESIUM

CAS: 7439-95-4

RTECS: OM2100000

Fraction By Weight: <5.5%


CHROMIUM (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-47-3

RTECS: GB4200000

Fraction By Weight: <0.2%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.5 MG/M3; 9394

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

Hazards

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INHALATION OF WELDING FUMES MAY
CAUSE "METAL-FUME FEVER", AN INFLUENZA-LIKE ILLNESS; ALSO MAY CAUSE
RESPIRATORY IRRITATION. CHRONIC: PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE MAY
CAUSE DERMATITIS AND SKIN SENSITIZATION. MAY ALSO CAUSE ULCERS IN
NOSE, CHRONIC RESPIRATORY IRRITATION AND LUNG CANCER.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CHROMIUM IS LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN BY
IARC AND NTP.
Effects of Overexposure:FEVER, CHILLS, MUSCLE ACHES, METALLIC TASTE IN
MOUTH, IRRITATION OF THROAT, HEADACHE, DIZZINESS, NAUSEA, WEAKNESS,
MENTAL CONFUSION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS

First Aid

First Aid:INHALED: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION OR
OXYGEN AS INDICATED. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. METAL FUME FEVER IS
NORMALLY SELF- LIMITING. EYES: IF PARTICLE ENTERS EYE, FLUSH WITH
WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. SEE DOCTOR IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL
Fire Fighting Procedures:DUST MAY IGNITE AT HIGH TEMPERATURE OR WITH
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS. WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS
AND FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MOLTEN METAL MAY LIBERATE FUMES OF
ALUMINUM, MAGNESIUM, SILICON, AND CHROMIUM.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:GOOD HOUSEKEEPING PRACTICE SHOULD BE PRACTICED
TO KEEP DUST ACCUMULATION DOWN.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:NONE
Other Precautions:NONE

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:IF ENGINEERING CONTROLS FAIL OR NON-ROUTINE USE
OR EMERGENCY OCCURS; USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR WITH
DUST/MIST/FUME CARTRIDGE. USE IAW 29 CFR 1910.134.
Ventilation:USE USE ADEQUATE MECHANICAL VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN
EXPOSURE BELOW TLV/PEL.
Protective Gloves:AS REQUIRED
Eye Protection:AS REQD FOR WORK PERFORMED
Other Protective Equipment:OTHER PROT CLOTHING AS NEEDED DURING WELDING
OPERATIONS.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS FEB 1, 1986.

Chemical Properties

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:<1250F,<677
Appearance and Odor:METALLIC
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS, ACIDS, ALKALIES, MERCURY, HALOCARBONS
Stability Condition to Avoid:CONTACT WITH INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:SCRAP METAL MAY BE RECLAIMED OR DISPOSED OF IN
LANDFILL I/A/W FEDERAL,STATE,LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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