Product ID:WELDING ROD FOR VITALLIUM ALLOY
MSDS Date:03/16/1987
FSC:3439
NIIN:00F010014
MSDS Number: BHRPM

AUSTENAL DENTAL, INC

5101 SOUTH KEELER AVENUE
CHICAGO, IL 60632

Emergency Phone: (312) 735-0601

Info Phone: (800) 621-0176

Cage: EO702

AUSTENAL DENTAL, INC

CHICAGO, IL 60632

Telephone: (800) 621-0176

Cage: EO702

SILICON

CAS: 7440-21-3

RTECS: VW0400000

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

TUNGSTEN

CAS: 7440-33-7

RTECS: YO7175000

OSHA PEL 5 MG/M3/ 10 STEL

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

GRAPHITE, SYNTHETIC

CAS: 7440-44-0

RTECS: FF5250100

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

CHROMIUM, ION (CR 3+)

CAS: 16065-83-1

RTECS: GB6261000

ACGIH TLV: 500 UG/M3

COBALT (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-48-4

RTECS: GF8750000

OSHA PEL 0.1 MG/M3;AS CO

ACGIH TLV: 0.05 MG/M3;DUST 9293

MANGANESE (SARA III)

CAS: 7439-96-5

RTECS: OO9275000

OSHA PEL (C) 5 MG/M3 DUST

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3 DUST 9293

MOLYBDENUM (INSOLUBLE)

CAS: 1439-98-7

OSHA PEL 15 MG/CUM

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/CUM

NICKEL (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-02-0

RTECS: QR5950000

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3; 9192

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: RESPIRATORY DISEASE,
COUGHING, SHORTNESS OF BREATH, WHEEZING, DECREASED PULMONARY
FUNCTION, ASTHMA-LIKE SYMPTOMS, METAL FUME FEVER, METALLIC TASTE,
FATIGUE, NAUSEA, CHILLS, PARKINSON-LIKE CNS DISORDER, LANGUOR,
SLEEPINESS, WEAKNESS IN LEGS & DOUBLE VISION. SKIN: DERMATITIS,
IRRITATION & SENSITIZATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CHROMIUM, NICKEL, COBALT, & COBALT ALLOY
ARE CONSIDERED TO BE ANIMAL CARCINOGENS.
Effects of Overexposure:INDIVIDUALS WHO MAY HAVE HAD ALLERGIC REACTION
OR SENSITIVITY TO METALS SUCH AS CHROME, COBALT/NICKEL MAY
ENCOUNTER SKIN RASH/DERMATITIS. PERSONS W/IMPAIRED PULMONARY
FUNCTION, AIRWAY DISEASES & CONDI TIONS SUCH AS ASTHMA, EMPHYSEMA,
BRONCHITIS MAY INCURE FURTHER DISABILITY IF EXCESSIVE DUST/FUMES
ARE INHALED.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:DERMATITIS & SENSITIZATION.

First Aid:INHALATION: MOVE TO FRESH AIR. GET MED ATTN. SKIN: WASH
W/SOAP & WATER. OBTAIN MED ATTN. INGESTION: DRINK LARGE QUANTITIES
OF WATER & ATTEMPT TO INDUCE VOMITING IF CONSCIOUS. OBTAIN MED
ATTN. EYES: FL USH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER. OBTAIN MED ATTN.

Extinguishing Media:THIS ALLOY IS NONCOMBUSTIBLE. USE EXTINGUISHING
MEDIA APPROPRIATE TO THE SURROUNDING FIRE CONDITIONS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:IF THIS MATERIAL IS REDUCED TO POWDER FORM,
CAUTION MUST BE USED TO PREVENT FIRE OR EXPLOSION.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:TO EXTINGUISH A METAL POWDER FIRE USE DRY
SAND, DRY GRAPHITE OR OTHER CLASS D FIRE EXTINGUISHING POWDER.

Spill Release Procedures:IF THIS MATERIAL IS IN POWDER OR DUST FORM,
CLEAN-UP BY USING A HIGH EFFICIENCY PARTICULATE AIR FILTRATION
SYSTEM.

Handling and Storage Precautions:THIS PRODUCT MUST BE HANDLED
ACCORDINGLY TO SIZE, SHAPE & QUANTITY OF MATERIAL INVOLVED. SOLID
FORM POSES NO STORAGE PROBLEM. AVOID BREATHING FUMES.
Other Precautions:STORE METAL POWDER IN A DRY AREA. DON'T STORE NEAR
MINERAL ACIDS. PERSONS SHOULD WASH THEIR HANDS BEFORE SMOKING &
CONSUMING FOOD OR DRINK. CONTACT LENSES SHOULD NOT BE WORN IF
WORKING W/METAL DUST & POWDER.

Respiratory Protection:NONE NECESSARY IF FUMES ARE MAINTAINED Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP Protective Gloves:NONE
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:SUITABLE WORK CLOTHES.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS W/SOAP & WATER BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING OR SMOKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
INDIVIDUALS WHO MAY HAVE HAD ALLERGIC REACTION OR SENSITIVITY TO METALS
SUCH AS CHROME, COBALT & NICKEL MAY ENCOUNTER SKIN RASH/DERMATITIS.
PERSONS W/IMPAIRED PULMONARY FUNCTION, AIRWAY DISEASES & CON
DITIONS SUCH AS ASTHMA, EMPHYSEMA, CHRONIC BRONCHITIS MAY INCURE
FURTHER DISABILITY IF EXCESSIVE DUST/FUMES ARE INHALED.

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1263 C
Spec Gravity:8.66
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:SOLID, SILVER GRAY COLOR W/NO ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
MINERAL ACIDS & OXIDIZING AGENTS
Hazardous Decomposition Products:VARIOUS ELEMENTAL METALS, METAL
OXIDES, & HYDROGEN GAS.

Waste Disposal Methods:CHECK FEDERAL, STATE, & LOCAL EPA REGULATIONS
CONCERNING DISPOSAL.

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