BLXRF - METALLIC CONDUCTOR-SILVER PLATED 'A' NICKEL
- MSDS: BLXRF
- Manufacturer: W L GORE AND ASSOCIATES INC
- Product Name: METALLIC CONDUCTOR-SILVER PLATED 'A' NICKEL
- National Stock Number: 5340-00N018011
Product Identification
Product ID:METALLIC CONDUCTOR-SILVER PLATED 'A' NICKEL
MSDS Date:01/11/1990
FSC:5340
NIIN:00N018011
MSDS Number: BLXRF
Responsible Party
PHOENIX, AZ 85044
Emergency Phone: 301-392-3700
Info Phone: 602-431-0077 302-738-4880
Preparer: MARTIN J. HEALY CIH
Cage: 0ADM8
Contractor
Telephone: 302-368-3700/ 703-527-3887
Cage: 17217
Ingredients
NICKEL
CAS: 7440-02-0
RTECS: QR5950000
Fraction By Weight: >90%
OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3 (METAL)
ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3 (METAL)
SILVER
CAS: 7440-22-4
RTECS: VW3500000
Fraction By Weight: <10%
OSHA PEL 0.01 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV: 0.01 MG/M3
EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB
DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB
Hazards
LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE/CHRONIC:SPECIALTY FINE WIRE IS
GENERALLY NOT CONSIDERED HAZARDOUS IN FORM SHIPPED. HOWEVER, IF
YOUR PROCESS INVOLVES GRINDING, MELTING, WELDING, CUTTING OR ANY
OTHER PROCESS THAT CAUSES A RELEAS E OF DUST, FUME OR GAS, IN
CONCENTRATIONS GREATER THAN ALLOWABLE EXPOS LIMITS, THE FOLLOWING
EFTS (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NICKEL: CLASS 2 (NTP); CLASS 2B (IARC).
CADMIUM CLASS 2(MT);CLASS 2A (IARC).
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:MAY BE OBSERVED:ACUTE:METALLIC TASTE,
IRRITATION OF EYES, NOSE, THROAT & SKIN, NAUSEA, TIGHTNESS OF CHEST
& FEVER. CHRONIC:SKIN SENSITIZATION, NEUROLOGICAL DAMAGE &
RESPIRATORY DISEASE. INGES T OF LG ENOUGH QTYS TO CAUSE ADVERSE
HLTH EFTS UNLIKELY.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:SOME WORKERS MAY BE AFFECTED BY
PRE-EXISTING RESPIRATORY OR ALLERGIC CONDITIONS.
First Aid
First Aid:INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR & GET MD IMMED. GIVE CPR IF
NEEDED. CALL MD. SKIN: WASH AFFECTED AREA THOROUGHLY W/SOAP &
WATER. IF IRRITATION OCCURS, CALL MD. INGEST: INDUCE VOMIT IF
CONSCIOUS & CALL MD. EYE: FLUSH THOROUGHLY W/WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
MINUTES, HOLDING LIDS OPEN. CALL MD.
Fire Fighting
Flash Point:NOT FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:METALIC CONDUCTOR IS NOT FLAMMABLE. USE
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED PRESSURE DEMAND SCBA
& FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE.
Accidental Release
Spill Release Procedures:SHOVEL SOLID INTO CONTAINER. MINIMIZE DUST.
VACUUMING PREFERRED.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Handling
Handling and Storage Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Other Precautions:THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS ONE OR MORE CHEMICALS SUBJECT
TO THE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS OF SARA TITLE III SEE 313; STATE
RIGHT TO KNOW LAWS (MA,NJ,PA); AND/OR CALIF PROP 65.
Exposure Controls
Respiratory Protection:RESPIRATOR PROTECTION IS NOT NORMALLY REQUIRED
UNDER ANTICIPATED CONDITIONS OF USE. IF RESPIRATORS ARE NECESSARY,
USE ONLY NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATORS.
Ventilation:USE LOCAL MECH EXHST VENT WHEN PROCESSING MATL. COULD
RELEASE DUSTS, FUMES OR GASES IN CONCS >ALLOWABLE EXPOS LIMITS.
Protective Gloves:PROTECTIVE GLOVES RECOMMENDED.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
HAZ DECOMP PRODS: THESE CONSTITUENTS MAY INCLUDE OXIDES OF METALS,
CHROMATES, FLUORIDES, CO, CO2, OZONE & NOX.
Chemical Properties
HCC:N1
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NOT APPLICABLE.
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE.
Appearance and Odor:METALIC CONDUCTOR, SERVE WIRE SHIELD, BRAID, FOIL
SHIELD. NO ODOR.
Stability
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACETYLENE, STRONG ACIDS & BASES & OXIDIZING AGENTS SUCH AS HYDROGEN
PEROXIDE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:FUMES & GASES FROM WELDING/HIGH TEMP
CUTTING MAY CONTAIN CONSTITUENTS DIFFERENT THAN THOSE LISTED IN
INGRED. (SUPP DATA)
Disposal
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF ACCUMULATED WASTE I/A/W APPLICABLE
FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.
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