Product ID:TAFA SILICON ALUMINUM WIRE 01S
MSDS Date:06/01/1989
FSC:3439
NIIN:00F017672
MSDS Number: BKWFB

TAFA INCORPORATED

146 PEMBROKE ROAD
CONCORD, NH 03301

Emergency Phone: (603) 224-9585

Info Phone: (603) 224-9585

Cage: FO792

TAFA INCORPORATED

CONCORD, NH 03301 US

Telephone: (603) 224-9585

Cage: FO792

SILICON

CAS: 7440-21-3

RTECS: VW0400000

Fraction By Weight: 5%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

ALUMINUM (SARA III)

CAS: 7429-90-5

RTECS: BD0330000

Fraction By Weight: 95%

OSHA PEL 15MG/M3 DUST/5 FUME

ACGIH TLV: 10MG/M3 DUST; 9192

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: PULMONARY FIBROSIS, METAL
FUME FEVER W/SYMPTOMS OF METALLIC TASTE, NAUSEA, TIGHTNESS OF
CHEST, IRRITATION OF NOSE/THROAT. EYES/SKIN: IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: PULMONARY FIBROSIS, METAL FUME
FEVER W/SYMPTOMS OF METALLIC TASTE, NAUSEA, TIGHTNESS OF CHEST,
IRRITATION OF NOSE/THROAT. SKIN/EYES: IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:RESPIRATORY OR ALLERGENIC
CONDITIONS

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Extinguishing Media:DRY POWDER/TYPE D EXTINGUISHER. NEVER USE WATER AS
AN EXTINGUISHING AGENT MOLTEN METAL REACTS VIOLENTLY W/WATER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS & FULL
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. IF INVOLVED W/FIRE, DON'T ENTER FIRE AREA W/O
PROPER PROTECTION INCLUDING SCBA.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WHEN METALS ARE SPRAYED, FINELY DIVIDED
DUST PARTICLES ARE PRODUCED, THESE ARE COMBUSTIBLE & MAY EXPLODE
WHEN EXPOSED TO A STRONG IGNITION SOURCE.

Spill Release Procedures:SOLID WIRE IS A NON-HAZARDOUS SOLID/NO SPECIAL
PRECAUTIONS ARE REQUIRED. DUST SHOULD BE VACUUMED UP OR SHOVELED, &
DISCARDED IN A DISPOSABLE CONTAINER OR LINER IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY
ACCEPTABLE MANNER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:IF MATERIAL (AS DUST) COMES IN CONTACT
W/WATER A GAS MAY BE GENERATED. IF THIS OCCURS IN A A SEALED
CONTAINER AN EXPLOSION MAY OCCUR.
Other Precautions:THE DUST SHOULD BE STORED IN A DRY, WELL VENTILATED
LOW FIRE RISK AREA. EXPOSURE LIMITS APPLY TO THOSE FUMES WHICH MAY
BE FORMED DURING SPRAYING.

Respiratory Protection:USE AN APPROVED NIOSH/MSHA OR EQUIVALENT
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION W/GRADE D OR BETTER AIR.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: 250-300 FPM AIR (2500 CFM/ARC GUN).
MECHANICAL: APPROVED SPRAY BOOTH.
Protective Gloves:REQUIRED
Eye Protection:GLASS COMPOSITION SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:USE SHADE NUMBER 3 WHEN SPRAYING W/SHIELDED
ARC & NUMBER 5 WHEN LOOKING DIRECTLY AT ARC.
Work Hygienic Practices:USE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PROCEDURES,
ESPECIALLY BEFORE EATING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1174F
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:SILVER METALLIC WIRE W/NO ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CONTACT W/ 1,1,1-TRICHLORETHYLENE (DEGREASER), WATER COMING INTO
CONTACT W/DUST MATERIAL
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF THE METALS, CHROMATES,
FLUORIDES, & COMPLEX METALLICS.

Waste Disposal Methods:SOLID WIRE CAN BE TREATED AS SCRAP METAL.
DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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