Product ID:ALLOY C-81100 FORGINGS
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:3439
NIIN:00N015117
MSDS Number: BKPTZ

BENSALEM ALLOYS LTD

STREET ROAD 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: 100%

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

LITHIUM

CAS: 7439-93-2

RTECS: OJ5540000

Fraction By Weight: TRACE

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:MELTING, GRINDING, CUTTING OF COPPER
MAY PRODUCE FUMES OR DUST EXPOSURE AND BREATHING THESE FUMES OR
DUST MAY PRESENT POTENTIALLY SIGNIFICANT HEALTH HAZARDS. FUMES OF
COPPER MAY CAUSE METAL FUME FEVER WITH FLU-LIKE SYMPTOMS AND SKIN
AND HAIR DISCOLORATION. WHILE INDUSTRIAL DERMATITIS HAS NOT BEEN
(SEE EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: REPORTED, KERATINIZATION OF THE HANDS
AND THE SOLES OF THE FEET HAS BEEN REPORTED. SYSTEMICALLY AS WELL,
COPPER DUST AND FUME CAUSE IRRITATION OF THE UPPER RESPIRATORY
TRACT, METALLIC TASTE IN THE MOUTH, AND NAUSEA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Extinguishing Media:USE SPECIAL MIXTURES OF DRY CHEMICAL OR SAND.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED
SCBA AND FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:SOLID, MASSIVE FORM IS NOT COMBUSTIBLE.
MODERATE FIRE HAZARD IN DUST FORM WHEN EXPOSED TO HEAT, FLAMES,
CHEM RXN, OR CNTCT W/POWERFUL OXIDIZERS.

Spill Release Procedures:NO SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS ARE NECESSARY FOR
SPILLS OF BULK MATL. IF LARGE QTYS OF DUST ARE SPILLED, REMOVE BY
VACUUMING OR WET SWEEPING TO PVNT HEAVY CONC OF AIRBORNE DUST.
FOLLOW FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGS CONCERNING THE DISPOSAL OF
WASTE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE MATERIAL AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLE
MATERIALS AND KEEP DUST FROM SOURCES OF IGNITION.
Other Precautions:USE PRECAUTIONS IN LIFTING AND PREVENT DROPPING.

Respiratory Protection:IF EXPOSURE ABOVE THE PEL OR TLV, USE A
NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR FUME OR DUST, DEPENDENT UPON THE
SOURCE OF AIRBORNE CONTAMINANT.
Ventilation:REQUIRED IF DUST OR FUME CREATED IN HANDLING OR WORKING ON
THIS MATERIAL.
Protective Gloves:AS APPROP FOR MELT, GRIND, CUT, WELD OPS
Eye Protection:SEE SUPP DATA
Other Protective Equipment:AS REQUIRED FOR THE WORK DONE ON OR WITH THE
METAL.
Work Hygienic Practices:AS REQUIRED FOR THE WORK DONE WITH THESE
FORGINGS. ALWAYS EVAL JOBS DONE I/A/W OSHA/RELEVANT STATE, FED, OR
LOCAL STDS.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EYE PROT: REQD FOR MELT, GRIND, CUT, OR WELD OPERATIONS. MINIMUM
REQUIREMENT OF CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES . MELTING AND WELDING MAY
REQUIRE SPECIAL EYE PROTECTION INCLUDING FACESHIELDS AND SPECIA LLY
TINTED GLASS. GRINDING OPERATIONS MAY ALSO REQUIRE FACESHIELD.

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1800F,982C
Spec Gravity:7.5-9.0
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:RED SOLID WITH NO ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS, BASES, AND OXIDIZERS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:STABLE UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS OF
TRANSPORT AND STORAGE. MOLTEN METAL MAY REACT VIOLENTLY WITH WATER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:METAL FUME OR DUST.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND
LOCAL REGULATIONS. CLEANUP PERSONNEL SHOULD WEAR NIOSH/MSHA
APPROVED RESPIRATORS AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.

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