Product ID:STAINLESS STEEL ORTHODONTIC WIRE
MSDS Date:03/19/1987
FSC:6520
NIIN:01-153-6245
MSDS Number: BJCSN

UNITEK CORPORATION

2724 SOUTH PECK ROAD
MONROVIA, CA 91016

Emergency Phone: (818) 374-4000

Info Phone: (818) 374-4000

Cage: 90444

UNITEK CORPORATION

MONROVIA, CA 91016-5005

Telephone: (213) 445-7960

Cage: 90444

IRON

CAS: 7439-89-6

RTECS: NO4565500

OSHA PEL 10 MG/CUM

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/CUM

CHROMIUM (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-47-3

RTECS: GB4200000

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.5 MG/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

NICKEL (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-02-0

RTECS: QR5950000

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3; 9192

MANGANESE (SARA III)

CAS: 7439-96-5

RTECS: OO9275000

OSHA PEL (C) 5 MG/M3 DUST

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3 DUST 9293

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: METALLIC TASTE, NAUSEA,
TIGHTNESS OF CHEST, FEVER, IRRITATION OF EYES, NOSE, & THROAT.
SKIN: MAY CAUSE SENSITIZATION. INGESTION: NEUROLOGICAL
DAMAGE/RESPIRATORY DISEASE, BRONCHIAL ASTHMA, LUNG FIBROSIS, OR
PNEUMOCONIOSIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NICKEL/CHROMIUM HAVE BEEN DETERMINED BY
THE IARC TO BE SUSPECTED CARCINOGENS.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: METALLIC TASTE, NAUSEA, TIGHTNESS
OF CHEST, FEVER, IRRITATION OF EYES, NOSE, & THROAT. SKIN: MAY
CAUSE SENSITIZATION. INGESTION: NEUROLOGICAL DAMAGE/RESPIRATORY
DISEASE, BRONCHIAL ASTHMA, LUNG FIBROSIS, OR PNEUMOCONIOSIS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:RESPIRATORY ALLERGIC
CONDITIONS/DISEASE

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE VICTIM FROM EXPOSURE & OBTAIN MED ATT. IF
VICTIM IS CONSCIOUS, ADMINISTER OXYGEN. IF NOT BREATHING,
RESUCITATE.

Spill Release Procedures:PICK UP POWDER OR DUST SPILLS BY METHODS SUCH
AS VACUUMING OR WET MOPPING.

Handling and Storage Precautions:NONE

Respiratory Protection:USE APPROPRIATE NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR IF
AIRBORNE DUST EXCEEDS TLV.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL & LOCAL EXHAUST IF REQUIRED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES, GOGGLES
Supplemental Safety and Health

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:2400-2800F
Spec Gravity:7.5-8.5
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:METALLIC GREY; ODORLESS

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:FUMES/GASES

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/STATE & FEDERAL
REGULATIONS.

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