Product ID:1XXX THRU 7XXX SERIES, ALUMINUM ALLOYS
MSDS Date:11/01/1985
FSC:5335
NIIN:00N028677
MSDS Number: BNBHS

FERGUSON PERFORATING & WIRE CO

130-140 ERNEST ST
PROVIDENCE, RI 02905
US

Emergency Phone: 800-341-9800

Info Phone: 800-341-9800

Cage: 51942

FERGUSON PERFORATING & WIRE CO

PROVIDENCE, RI 02905 US

Telephone: 800-341-9800

Cage: 51942

CHROMIUM

CAS: 7440-47-3

RTECS: GB4200000

Fraction By Weight: <.5%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.5 MG/M3

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

NICKEL

CAS: 7440-02-0

RTECS: QR5950000

Fraction By Weight: <.5%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3

IRON

CAS: 7439-89-6

RTECS: NO4565500

TIN

CAS: 7440-31-5

RTECS: XP7320000

Fraction By Weight: <2%

OSHA PEL 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3

ALUMINUM (BASE METAL)

CAS: 7429-90-5

RTECS: BD0330000

Fraction By Weight: 80-99.7%

OSHA PEL 15MG/M3 DUST;5 FUME

ACGIH TLV: 10MG/M3 DUST

COPPER (ALLOYING ELEMENT)

CAS: 7440-50-8

RTECS: GL5325000

Fraction By Weight: <10%

OSHA PEL 0.1MG/M3 FUME/1 DUST

ACGIH TLV: 0.2MG/M3 FUME/1 DUST

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

MAGNESIUM

CAS: 7439-95-4

RTECS: OM2100000

Fraction By Weight: <10%

ZINC ALLOYING ELEMENT)

CAS: 7440-66-6

RTECS: ZG8600000

Fraction By Weight: <10%

OSHA PEL 10 MG ZNO/M3

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG ZNO/M3

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

COBALT

CAS: 7440-48-4

RTECS: GF8750000

Fraction By Weight: <2%

OSHA PEL 0.1 MG/M3;AS CO

ACGIH TLV: 0.05 MG/M3;DUST 9293

MANGANESE

CAS: 7439-96-5

RTECS: OO9275000

Fraction By Weight: <2%

OSHA PEL (C) 5 MG/M3 DUST

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3 DUST 9293

SILICON

CAS: 7440-21-3

RTECS: VW0400000

Fraction By Weight: <2%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ALUMINUM DUST SHOULD BE TREATED AS A
NUISANCE DUST & HIGH EXPOS MAY PRDCE IRRIT OF EYES & RESP SYS.
POTNTL FOR OVEREXP TO COPPER FUME MAY EXIST WHEN WELD, FLAME
CUTTING, ETC. ON ALLOYS CNTNG HIGH AMT OF COPPER >2.5%. THESE
ALLOYS INCL 2XXX, 7XXX & 4145 WROUGHT ALLOYS. OVEREXP TO COPPER
FUME CAN RSLT (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CHROMIUM: GROUP 1 (IARC), GROUP 1 (NTP).
NICKEL: GROUP 1 (IARC), GROUP 2 (NTP).
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:IN RESP IRRIT, NAUS & METAL FUME
FEVER. NICKEL & CHROMIUM ARE CNTND IN CERTAIN ALLOYS @ LEVELS OF
0.1%/MORE. CHROMIUM & NICKEL & THEIR CMPDS ARE LISTED IN 3RD ANNUAL
RPT ON CARCIN, AS PREPARE D BY NAT'L TOX PROGRAM (NTP). THEIR
PRESENCE IN ALUMINUM ALLOYS, HOWEVER, SHOULD NOT PRESENT CARCIN OR
(SUPP DATA)
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR, SEEK MED AID IMMED. SKIN:FLUSH
WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER. CALL MD . EYES: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR
AT LEAST 15 MIN. INGEST: CALL MD .

Extinguishing Media:DRY POWDER (CLASS D) OR SAND.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT . DO NOT USE WATER OR HALOGEN ON DUST FIRES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DAMP ALUMINUM DUST MAY SPONTANEOUSLY HEAT
WITH LIBERATION OF HYDROGEN TO FORM EXPLOSIVE MIXTURES. MOLTEN MAY
EXPLODE ON CONTACT WITH WATER.

Spill Release Procedures:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:NO SPECIAL HNDLG OF MATL IN ITS INERT
SOLID FORM IS REQD. GLOVES SHOULD BE WORN IN THOSE CASES WHEN SHARP
EDGES, SLIVERS OR BURNS MAY EXIST ON MATL.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED DUST AND FUME, RESPIRATOR
SHOULD BE USED TO AVOID EXCESSIVE INHALATION OF PARTICULATES WHEN
EXPOSURE EXCEEDS TLV'S.
Ventilation:LOC EXHAUST VENT SHOULD BE UTILIZED WHEN WELD, BURN,
SAWING, BRAZING, GRINDING OR MACHINING WHEN EXPOS EXCEEDS TLV'S.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE
UTILIZED AS REQUIRED BY THE WELDING STANDARDS.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EFTS OF OVEREXP:CHEM FORM IN WHICH THEY ARE PRESENT. PLASMA ARC CUTTING
OR WELDING ALUMINUM CAN GENERATE OZONE. OVEREXP TO OZONE CAN RESULT
IN MUCOUS MEMBRANE IRRIT, AS WELL AS PULMONARY CHANGES INCLU DING
IRRIT, CONGESTION AND EDEMA.

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:440-1220
Spec Gravity:>2
Appearance and Odor:SILVER-METALLIC, ODORLESS.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ANHYDROUS BROMINE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Waste Disposal Methods:ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL
REGULATIONS.

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