Product ID:ALUMINUM 4043
MSDS Date:02/09/1990
FSC:3439
NIIN:00-476-0475
MSDS Number: BJQRW

THERMACOTE-WELCO CO SUB OF FOSTER WHEELER CORP

YORK RD
KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC 28086
US

Emergency Phone: 704-739-6421

Info Phone: 704-739-6421

Cage: 24559

THERMACOTE-WELCO CO SUB OF FOSTER WHEELER CORP

828 KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC 28086 US

Telephone: 803-554-6261

Cage: 24559

ALUMINUM (SARA III)

CAS: 7429-90-5

RTECS: BD0330000

OSHA PEL 15MG/M3 DUST/5 FUME

ACGIH TLV: 10MG/M3 DUST; 9192

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

COPPER (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-50-8

RTECS: GL5325000

OSHA PEL 0.1MG/M3 FUME/1 DUST

ACGIH TLV: 0.2MG/M3 FUME; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

IRON OXIDE

CAS: 1309-37-1

RTECS: NO7400000

OSHA PEL 10 MG/M3 (FE)

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3(FE),B2; 9293

MAGNESIUM OXIDE

CAS: 1309-48-4

RTECS: OM3850000

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 PARTICULATE

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3;TDUST; 9293

MANGANESE (SARA III)

CAS: 7439-96-5

RTECS: OO9275000

OSHA PEL (C) 5 MG/M3 DUST

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3 DUST 9293

SILICON

CAS: 7440-21-3

RTECS: VW0400000

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

SILVER (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-22-4

RTECS: VW3500000

OSHA PEL 0.01 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

TIN

CAS: 7440-31-5

RTECS: XP7320000

OSHA PEL 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3; 9192

ZINC OXIDE

CAS: 1314-13-2

RTECS: ZH4810000

OSHA PEL 15MG/M3 TDUST/5 FUME

ACGIH TLV: 10MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:FUMES AND GASES CAN BE DANGEROUS TO
YOUR HEALTH. ARC RAYS CAN INJURE EYES AND BURN SKIN. ELECTRIC SHOCK
CAN KILL. NOISE CAN DAMAGE HEARING.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Effects of Overexposure:ACUTE:METALLIC TASTE,NAUSEA,TIGHTNESS OF
CHEST,FEVER,DIZZINESS,DRYNESS,IRRITATION OF EYES,NOSE AND THROAT.
CHRONIC:EXCESSIVE LEVELS MAY CAUSE BRONQUIAL ASTHMA,LUNG FIBROSIS
AND PNEUMOCONIOSIS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:AGGRAVATION OF EXISTING RESPIRATORY
OR ALLERGIC CONDITIONS.HIGHER LEVEL OF LUNG RELATED PROBLEMS AMONG
SMOKERS.

First Aid:REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE AND OBTAIN PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION. IF
NOT BREATHING,GIVE CPR/OXYGEN. EMPLOY FIRST AID TECHNIQUES
RECOMMENDED BY AMERICAN RED CROSS.

Extinguishing Media:DRY POWDER OR SAND. DO NOT USE WATER OR HALOGEN ON
DUST FIRES.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS WHEN FIGHTING CHEMICAL FIRES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DAMP ALUMINUM DUST MAY SPONTANEOUSLY HEAT
WITH LIBERATION OF HYDROGEN TO FORM EXPLOSIVE AIR MIXTURE.

Spill Release Procedures:CLEAN UP ANY GRINDING DUST OR WASTE RESIDUE
AND PLACE IN APPROPIATE DISPOSAL CONTAINER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN DRY AREA. ELECTRODES EXPOSED
TO MOISTURE MAY EXPLODE VIOLENTLY IF USED.
Other Precautions:TRAIN WELDER TO KEEP HIS HEAD OUT OF THE
FUMES.MONITOR AIR TO ENSURE ACCEPTABLE EXPOSURES.AVOID ELECTRICAL
SHOCK BY MAINTAINING DRY WORK AREA. WELDING ARC CAN IGNITE
COMBUSTIBLES AND FLAMMABLES.

Respiratory Protection:FUME RESPIRATOR OR AIR SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR IN
CONFINED SPACES OR WHERE VENTILATION DOES NOT KEEP EXPOSURE BELOW
TLV.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO KEEP BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:WELDER'S GLOVES.
Eye Protection:HELMET OR FACE SHIELD WITH FILTER LENS.
Other Protective Equipment:SUBSTANTIAL DARK CLOTH,ARM
PROTECTOR,APRON,HAT AND SHOULDER PROTECTION. AIR SAMPLING TO
DETERMINE CORRECTIVE MEASURES.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY BEFORE EATING,SMOKING OR
USING SANITARY FACILITIES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FINELY DIVIDED ALUMINUM WILL FORM EXPLOSIVE MIXTURES IN AIR.IT WILL
ALSO FORM EXPLOSIVE MIXTURES WITH HYDROGEN.

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:950F,510C
Spec Gravity:2.5-2.9
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:METALLIC APPEARANCE. NO ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:FUMES OF METALS AND METAL OXIDES FROM
ELECTRODE AND BASE METAL, CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE, OZONE,
NITROGEN OXIDES.

Waste Disposal Methods:CONSULT WITH YOUR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL
OFFICER.DISPOSE OF FUMES,FLUX OR WELD GRINDING RESIDUE FROM THE
WORK AREA OR FROM FILTERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL,STATE AND
LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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