Product ID:BZN TOOL BLANKS & INSERTS
MSDS Date:11/12/1985
FSC:3415
NIIN:00D000986
MSDS Number: BBDQZ

GENERAL ELECTRIC CO, SPECIALTY MATERIALS DEPT.

6325 HUNTLEY RD.
WORTHINGTON, OH 43085
US

Emergency Phone: 614-438-2205

Info Phone: 614-438-2205

Preparer: P.D.ST.PIERRE

Cage: 0DEN9

GENERAL ELECTRIC CO

WORTHINGTON, OH 43085 US

Telephone: 614-438-2205

Cage: 0DEN9

TUNGSTEN CARBIDE

CAS: 12070-12-1

RTECS: YO7250000

OSHA PEL 5 MG/M3/10 STEL (W)

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3/10 STEL (W)

COBALT (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-48-4

RTECS: GF8750000

OSHA PEL 0.1 MG/M3;AS CO

ACGIH TLV: 0.05 MG/M3;DUST 9293

COBALT (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-48-4

RTECS: GF8750000

OSHA PEL 0.1 MG/M3;AS CO

ACGIH TLV: 0.05 MG/M3;DUST 9293

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:DUST FROM GRINDING MAY CAUSE
IRRITATION TO RESPIRATORY TRACT OR SKIN. IN ADDITION,COBALT MAY
CAUSE SENSITIZATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:W.GERMAN LISTS COBALT AS CAUSING CANCER
IN EXPERIMENTAL ANIMALS. THERE IS NO LISTING BY AGENCIES IN THIS
COUNTRY.
Effects of Overexposure:EYE:IRRITATION. SKIN:IRRITATION,ALLERGIC RASH.
INHALED:IRRITATION. ALSO THE POTENTIAL FOR TRANSIENT OR PERMANENT
RESPIRATORY DISEASE. INGESTED:NO DATA. COBALT HAS BEEN SUGGESTED AS
THE CAUSE OF BLOOD, HEART,ORGAN PROBLEMS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE LISTED. EXPECT RESPIRATORY
PROBLEMS TO BE INCREASED BY EXPOSURE TO GRINDING DUST.

First Aid:EYE:FLUSH WITH WATER. SKIN:WASH WITH SOAP & WATER.
INHALED:REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE. INGESTED:IF SUBSTANTIAL QUANTITY IS
INGESTED,DRINK LARGE QUANTITY OF WATER AND INDUCE VOMITING. FOR ANY
PERSISTANT IRRI TATION OR DISCOMFORT,CALL A PHYSICIAN.

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP AND PLACE IN CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE

Handling and Storage Precautions:PRODUCT IS AN ARTICLE POSING A HAZARD
ONLY WHEN IN ACTUAL USE.

Respiratory Protection:WEAR NIOSH RESPIRATOR WITH CARTRIDGE FOR DUST OR
A SUPPLIED AIR RESPIRATOR IF EXPOSED ABOVE NUISANCE DUST TLV.
Ventilation:USE LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV FOR
NUISANCE DUST.
Protective Gloves:YES:FOR PHYSICAL PROTECTION.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES OR GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHIELDS,APRON
Work Hygienic Practices:USE NORMAL PERSONAL HYGIENE PROCEDURES.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:N1
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:ABRASIVE SOLID. APPEARANCE & ODOR NOT DESCRIBED BY
MFR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
TUNGSTEN CARBIDE IS SOLUBLE IN STRONG ACID.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE I/A/W FEDERAL,STATE,LOCAL REGULATIONS.
PRODUCT IS AN INERT SOLID.

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