Product ID:ALL TRW CARBIDE GRADES(EXCEPT NI-14 & UC-6
MSDS Date:11/25/1985
FSC:9350
NIIN:00D000781
MSDS Number: BBDHX

TRW CARBIDE DIVISION

ROGERS, AR
US

Emergency Phone: 501-636-1515

Info Phone: 501-636-1515

Cage: 64700

TRW CARBIDE DIVISION

ROGERS, AR US

Telephone: 501-636-1515

Cage: 64700

COBALT (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-48-4

RTECS: GF8750000

Fraction By Weight: 3-30%

OSHA PEL 0.05 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.05 MG/M3;DUST 9394

TANTALUM CARBIDE

CAS: 12070-06-3

Fraction By Weight: 0-52%

CHROMIUM CARBIDE

CAS: 12012-35-0

Fraction By Weight: 0-5.1%

CHROMIUM ION (CR 3+)

CAS: 16065-83-1

RTECS: GB6261000

Fraction By Weight: 0-4.5%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.5 MG/M3

TUNGSTEN CARBIDE

CAS: 12070-12-1

RTECS: YO7250000

Fraction By Weight: 41-97%

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3 AS W

Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATING TO SKIN,EXCESS
NOSE,THROAT;ASTHMA,COUGHING,WHEEZING,CHEST TIGHTNESS,WEIGHT LOSS.

First Aid:EYE:FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNT OF WATER;SKIN:WASH WITH SOAP &
WATER;INHALE:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR,GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF
NEEDED;ING:IF SUBSTANTIAL QUANTITIES ARE SWALLOWED,DILUTE WITH
LARGE AMOUNS OF WATER.INDUCE VOMITING,SEEK MEDICAL HELP.

Extinguishing Media:CO*2, FOAM, DRY CHEM & H*2O FOG.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CNTND BRTHG APP
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DUSTS MAY PRESENT A FIRE OR EXPLOSION
HAZARD UNDER RARE FAVORING CONDITIONS OF PARTICLE SIZE,IGNIT.

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF SPILL.CLEAN UP USING METHODS
WHICH AVOID DUST GENERATION SUCH AS VACUUM.WET DUST MOP OR WET
CLEAN-UP.IF AIRBORNE DUST IS GENERATED.USE AN APPROPRIATE
NIOSH-APPROVED RESPIRATOR.

Handling and Storage Precautions:MAINTAIN GOOD HOUSEKEEPING PROCEDURES
TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATON DURING GRINDING.AVOID DUST INHALATION &
DIRECT SKIN CONTACT.

Respiratory Protection:IF EXCED TLV,NIOSH/MSHA APPR SELF-CNTND BRTHG
APP (POS PR MODE)
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO ELIMINATE MISTS/FUMES/GASES.
Protective Gloves:RECOMMENDED.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:NONE
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS DATED 11-25-85.

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:11-15
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:DARK GRAY METAL,NO ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS.STRONG ACIDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROPRIATE
GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS.MAY BE SOLD AS SCRAP FOR RECLAIM.

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