Product ID:C-901 ALLOY FORGINGS
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:3439
NIIN:00N015108
MSDS Number: BKPTP

BENSALEM ALLOYS LTD

STREET RD AT I-95
BENSALEM, PA 19020
US

Emergency Phone: 215-639-2200

Info Phone: 215-639-2200

Cage: 0MCP1

BENSALEM ALLOYS LTD

BENSALEM, PA 19020 US

Telephone: 215-639-2200

Cage: 0MCP1

COPPER (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-50-8

RTECS: GL5325000

Fraction By Weight: 99.75%

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

SILVER (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-22-4

RTECS: VW3500000

Fraction By Weight: 0.25%

OSHA PEL 0.01 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

INCLUDING FACE SHIELDS & SPECIALLY TINTED GLASS.

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:COPPER:MELTING, GRINDING, CUTTING OF
COPPER MAY PRDCE FUMES/DUST EXPOS & BRTHG FUMES/DUST MAY PRESENT
POTNTLY SIGNIFICANT HLTH HAZ. FUMES OF COPPER MAY CAUSE METAL FUME
FEVER W/FLU-LIKE SYMPS & SKIN & HAIR DISCOLORATION. WHILE
INDUSTRIAL DERM HAS NOT BEEN REPORTED, KERATINIZATION OF HANDS &
SOLES (SEE EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:OF FEET HAS BEEN REPORTED.
SYSTEMICALLY AS WELL, COPPER DUST/FUME IRRIT OF UPPER RESP TRACT,
METALLIC TASTE IN MOUTH & NAUSEA. SILVER:LOCAL EFFECT OF EXPOS TO
METALLIC SILVER MAY DERIVE FROM IMPLANT OF SMALL PARTICLES IN SKIN
OF THOSE EXPOSED. USUALLY FOUND IN HANDS/FINGERS & MAY CAUSE PERM
(SEE SUPP DATA)
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:EYE:FLUSH WELL W/RUNNING WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES TO
REMOVE PARTICULATE. GET MD. SKIN:VACUUM OFF EXCESS DUST. WASH WELL
W/SOAP & WATER. AVOID BLOWING PARTICULATE INTO ATMOSPHERE.
INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GET MD. INGEST:GET MD IF LARGE
QUANTITIES OF MATERIAL HAVE BEEN INGESTED.

Extinguishing Media:SPEICAL MIXTURES OF DRY CHEMICAL OR SAND.
Fire Fighting Procedures:SOLID MASSIVE FORM IS NOT COMBUSTIBLE.
FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS ARE MODERATE
WHEN MATERIAL IS IN FORM OF DUST AND EXPOSED TO HEAT, FLAMES,
CHEMICAL REACTION OR CONTACT W/POWERFUL OXIDIZERS.

Spill Release Procedures:NO SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS NECESSARY FOR SPILLS OF
BULK MATL. IF LG QTYS SPILLED, REMOVE BY VACUUMING/WET SWEEPING TO
PREVENT HEAVY CONCENTRATIONS OF AIRBORNE DUST. CLEANUP PERSONNEL
SHOULD WEAR NIOSH/MSH A APPROVED RESPIRATORS & PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE MATERIAL AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLE
MATERIALS & KEEP DUST FROM SOURCES OF IGNITION.
Other Precautions:SEE ALL OTHER SECTIONS OF MSDS.

Respiratory Protection:IF EXPOS ABOVE PEL/TLV, USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED
RESPIRATOR FOR FUME/DUST, DEPENDENT UPON SOURCE OF AIRBORNE
CONTAMINANT.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST REQUIRED IF DUST/FUME CREATED IN HNDLG OR
WORKING ON MATERIAL. VENT REQUIRED IF DUST/FUME CREATED.
Protective Gloves:REQUIRED FOR MELT, GRIND,(SEE SUPP DATA)
Eye Protection:REQUIRED FOR MELT, GRIND,(SEE SUPP DATA)
Other Protective Equipment:AS REQUIRED FOR WORK DONE ON OR WITH METAL.
Work Hygienic Practices:AS REQUIRED FOR WORK DONE W/FORGINGS. ALWAYS
EVALUATE JOBS DONE ON PROD I/A/W OSHA OR RELEVANT STATE, FED OR
LOCAL STD.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EFTS OF OVEREXP:DISCOLORATION SIMILAR TO THAT OF TATOOING. PROT
GLOVES:CUT, WELD OPERATIONS. SELECT GLOVE APPRVD FOR SPECIFIC
OPERATION. EYE PROT:CUT, WELD OPERATIONS. MINIMUM REQUIREMENT OF
CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES W/SIDE SHIELDS FOR THESE OPERATIONS.
MELTING/WELDING MAY REQUIRE SPECIAL PROT (SEE INGRED 3)

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1550-2150
Spec Gravity:7.5-9.0
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE.
Appearance and Odor:YELLOW TO GOLD SOLID W/NO ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS, BASES AND OXIDIZERS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:MOLTEN METAL MAY REACT VIOLENTLY W/WATER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:METAL FUME OR DUST.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
REGULATIONS.

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