BMTLP - ALUMINIUM ALLOYS

Product Identification

Product ID:ALUMINIUM ALLOYS
MSDS Date:10/02/1989
FSC:3439
NIIN:00-178-8590
MSDS Number: BMTLP

Responsible Party
KESSLER, STANLEY AND CO INC
103 QUEENS DR
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA 19406-3518
US

Cage: 69736

Contractor
KESSLER, STANLEY AND CO INC
340 KING OF PRUSSIA, PA 19406-3518 US

Cage: 69736

Ingredients

ALUMINUM (SARA III)

CAS: 7429-90-5

RTECS: BD0330000

Fraction By Weight: 80-90%

OSHA PEL 15MG/M3 DUST/5 FUME

ACGIH TLV: 10MG/M3 DUST; 9192


COBALT (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-48-4

RTECS: GF8750000

Fraction By Weight: <10%

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

Fraction By Weight: <10%

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

CAS: 7439-89-6

RTECS: NO4565500

Fraction By Weight: <10%

OSHA PEL 5 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 AS FE2O3


MAGNESIUM

CAS: 7439-95-4

RTECS: OM2100000

Fraction By Weight: <10%


MANGANESE (SARA III)

CAS: 7439-96-5

RTECS: OO9275000

Fraction By Weight: <10%

OSHA PEL (C) 5 MG/M3 DUST

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3 DUST 9293


SILICON

CAS: 7440-21-3

RTECS: VW0400000

Fraction By Weight: <10%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293


TIN

CAS: 7440-31-5

RTECS: XP7320000

Fraction By Weight: <10%

OSHA PEL 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3; 9192


ZINC (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-66-6

RTECS: ZG8600000

Fraction By Weight: <10%

OSHA PEL 10 MG ZNO/M3

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG ZNO/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

Hazards

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: WELDING FUMES MAY RESULT IN
"METAL FUME FEVER",OR DRYNESS OR IRRITATION OF THROAT, NOSE, AND
EYES. CHRONIC: NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NO INGREDIENT OF 0.1% OR GREATER
CONCENTRATION IS LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN OR SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: COUGHING, WHEEZING. DIZZINESS,
NAUSEA. EYES: REDNESS, ITCHING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SEE DOCTOR. EYES: FLUSH WITH
PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. SEE DOCTOR.

Fire Fighting

Extinguishing Media:DRY PWDER OR SAND
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DAMP ALUMINIUM DUST MAY SPONTANEOUSLY
HEAT WITH LIBERATION OF HYDROGEN TO FORM EXPLOSIVE AIR MIXTURES.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. IF DUST
CREATED SWEEP UP DUST AND PLACE IN CONTAINER FOR LATER DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE.
Other Precautions:AVOID CREATING DUST. DO NOT WET ANY DUST CREATED;
THIS MAY CAUSE PRODUCTION OF FLAMMABLE HYDROGEN GAS.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE MECHANICAL VENTILATION. USE IN WELL VENTILATED
AREA.
Protective Gloves:LEATHER WORK GLOVES
Eye Protection:WELDERS FACESHIELD/SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:CLOTHING TO PREVENT BURNS FROM WELDING
OPERATIONS.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Chemical Properties

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:440F,227C
Spec Gravity:2.5-2.9
Solubility in Water:INSOLUABLE
Appearance and Odor:METALLIC SOLID WITH NO ODOR.

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
WATER AND HALOGEN AS EXTINGUISHING MATERIALS. ANHYDROUS BROMINE, SODIUM
HYDROXIDE, IODATES, AND AMMONIUM NITRATE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN ON WETTING AND HEATING OR
MIXING WITH INCOMPATIBLES.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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