Product ID:K6T
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:3455
NIIN:00N009162
MSDS Number: BCRTD

KENNAMETAL INC

981 SOUTH
LATROBE, PA 15650
US

Emergency Phone: 412-539-5000

Cage: EO189

KENNAMETAL, INC.

231 LATROBE, PA 15650-0231 US

Telephone: 412-539-5000

Cage: 85597

TUNGSTEN CARBIDE

CAS: 12070-12-1

RTECS: YO7250000

Fraction By Weight: 70-98%

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

Fraction By Weight: 2-30%

OSHA PEL 0.1 MG/M3;AS CO

ACGIH TLV: 0.05 MG/M3;DUST 9293

Effects of Overexposure:OVEREXP TO METAL POWDR,DUST,MIST FROM
GRIND,SWEEP IS HEALTH HAZ.EYE,SKIN,MUC MEMB IRRIT(SEE SUPP DAT

First Aid:INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR IMMED.STOP BREATHING,GIVE ARTIFICL
RESP.KEEP WARM,AT REST.GET MED ATTN IMMED.SKIN:REMOVE CONTAM
CLOTHES&SHOES IMMED.WASH W/SOAP&H*20 15-20 MIN.GET MED
ATTN.EYE;WASH IMMED W/L RG AMT H*20,LIFTING LIDS,15-20 MIN.(SEEOTHR
PREC)

Extinguishing Media:LOCALIZED POWDER FIRES:DRY SAND,DRY
DOLOMITE,NACL,SODA ASH.
Fire Fighting Procedures:COOL FIRE EXP CNTNR W/H*2O FROM SIDE UNTIL AFT
(SEE SUPP DAT
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FINELY DIVIDED POWDR/DUST FROM GRIND
EXPECT TO BE FIRE/EXPLO HAZ WHEN EXP TO HIGH TEMP/IGNITN SOURCE

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP W/MINIMUM DUST GENERATION & PLACE
INTO SUITABLE CLEAN,DRY CONTAINERS FOR LATER DISPOSAL OR
RECLAMATION. CLEAN UP RESIDUE USING A HIGH-EFFICIENCY PARTICULATE
FILTER VACUUM OR WET CLEAN UP. USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATORY
PROTECTION.

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID DUST DISPERSION.FINELY DIVIDED
PARTIC,DUST,FUME POSS FLAM/EXPLO.KEEP FROM IGNITN SOURCE.STORE IN
CLEAN,DRY,COOL AREA.REMOVE DUST BY WASH/VACUUM.
Other Precautions:INCOMPAT:AMMONIUM NITRATE&METAL/BRF*5,HYDRAZINIUM
NITRATE,NITRYL FLUORIDE,ACETYLENE.FIRST AID:GET MED ATTN
IMMED.INGEST-IMMED GIVE LRG AMT H*2O,THEN INDUCE VOMIT (IF
CONSCIOUS).CALL MD IMMED.

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATR APPROPRIATE FOR
EXPOS OF CONCERN
Ventilation:PREFER LOCAL EXHAUST,ACCEPT GENERAL MECH -KEEP EXP Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS (FPN
Eye Protection:SFTY GLASSES W/SIDESHLDS
Other Protective Equipment:PROT CLOTHES&EQUIP TO PREV RPTD/PRLNG SKIN
CONTACT; EYEWASH.
Supplemental Safety and Health
OVEREXP:TEMP/PERM RESP DISEASE W/POSS DISABILITY/DEATH.SOME LUNG&SKIN
CONDITN WORSEN W/EXP.LUNG&SKIN SENSITIZATN FROM
DUST.FIRE/EXPLO:FIRE OUT.LRG FIRE-USE UNMANND HOSE HOLDR/LET
BURN.USE SCBA

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:5198F,2870C
Spec Gravity:12-16
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:GRAY POWDER OR SOLID (MELTING PT:2723F,1495C)

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CLF*3,FLUORINE,NO*2,N*20,IF*5,LEAD OXIDE,(SEE OTHR PRECAUTIN
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMP MAY RELEASE ACRID SMOKE
& IRRITATING FUMES.

Waste Disposal Methods:SEND TO AN APPROPRIATE RECLAMATION FACILITY IF
AVAILABLE. IF MATERIAL CANNOT BE SENT TO RECLAMATION
FACILITY,DISPOSAL SHOULD BE MADE IN COMPLIANCE W/FEDERAL,STATE &
LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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