BFBNR - METEC 2030 TUNGSTON CARBIDE COBALT

Product Identification

Product ID:METEC 2030 TUNGSTON CARBIDE COBALT
MSDS Date:01/25/1989
FSC:3439
NIIN:00-499-5737
MSDS Number: BFBNR

Responsible Party
METALLURGICAL TECHNOLOGIES INC
14436 MAX RD RT 4 BOX 4752
PEARLAND, TX 77581-9709
US

Emergency Phone: 713-485-7765

Info Phone: 713-485-7765

Cage: 63726

Contractor
METALLURGICAL TECHNOLOGIES,INC
PEARLAND, TX 77581 US

Telephone: 713-485-7765

Cage: 63726

Ingredients

TUNGSTEN

CAS: 7440-33-7

RTECS: YO7175000

Fraction By Weight: 83.0%

OSHA PEL 5 MG/M3/ 10 STEL

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3/10 STEL;9192


COBALT (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-48-4

RTECS: GF8750000

Fraction By Weight: 12.0%

OSHA PEL 0.1 MG/M3;AS CO

ACGIH TLV: 0.05 MG/M3;DUST 9293


CARBON BLACK

CAS: 1333-86-4

RTECS: FF5800000

Fraction By Weight: 3.0%

OSHA PEL 3.5 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 3.5 MG/M3; 9192

Hazards

Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:IRRITATION OF
EYES,SKIN,RESPIRATORY TRACT DUE TO VAPORS/MIST OR DUST
PROBLEM;INHALATION CAUSES MAIN PROBLEM. CHRONIC:DERMATITIS DUE TO
SENSITIVITY OF AN INDIVIDUAL.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS DATA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS MAY BE
WORSEN.

First Aid

First Aid:EYES:FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR ABOUT 15 MINUTES,CALL A
PHYSICIAN. SKIN:WASH WITH SOAP & WATER. INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH
AIR;SEEK MEDICAL HELP. INGESTION:CONSULT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE SUITABLE MEDIA FOR SURROUNDING FIRES.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA &
FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN FIGHTING CHEMICAL FIRE. USE WATER
SPRAY TO COOL NEARBY CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:GIVES OFF CO AND/OR CO*2 WHEN BURNING IN
OXYGEN CONTAINING ATMOSPHERE.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION.SWEEP OR VACUUM
AND COLLECT FOR PROPER DISPOSAL;AVOID DUST GENERATION.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY AND WELL VENTILATED
AREA.DO NOT CREATE DUST PROBLEM.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR DUST.
Ventilation:LOCAL/GENERAL TO MAINTAIN PEL/TLV;AVOID IGNITION
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES/FACE-SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:EYE-WASH FOUNTAIN,SAFETY SHOWER
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN.DO NOT BREATHE
VAPORS/MIST.WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER EACH USE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Chemical Properties

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:10,800F
Vapor Pres:1 MMHG
Vapor Density:HIGH
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:GREY POWDER ,NO ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0.0

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES, SPARKS, AND OPEN FLAMES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO AND/OR CO*2

Disposal

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

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