Product ID:W-J 615-45 D,THERMALOX 995,METALLIZED
MSDS Date:04/16/1992
FSC:5915
NIIN:01-028-5622
MSDS Number: BNQCP

WATKINS-JOHNSON CO (SEE SUPPL. DATA)

3333 HILLVIEW AVE
PALO ALTO, CA 94304-1204
US

Emergency Phone: 415-813-2907/BRUSH INC.419-862-2745

Info Phone: 415-813-2509

Preparer: RICK SOLANO

Cage: 14482

WATKINS-JOHNSON CO

PALO ALTO, CA 94304-1204 US

Telephone: 415-813-2907

Cage: 14482

TITANIUM DIOXIDE

CAS: 13463-67-7

RTECS: XR2275000

Fraction By Weight: <2%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

MANGANESE (SARA III)

CAS: 7439-96-5

RTECS: OO9275000

Fraction By Weight: <2%

OSHA PEL (C) 5 MG/M3 DUST

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3 DUST 9293

MOLYBDENUM

CAS: 7439-98-7

RTECS: QA4680000

Fraction By Weight: <10%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3; 9293

BERYLLIUM OXIDE

CAS: 1304-56-9

RTECS: DS4025000

Fraction By Weight: >86%

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE- THERE IS NO ACUTE INHALATION
HAZARD. HANDLING OF SOLID SHAPES PRESENTS NO DERMATITIS OR SKIN
ABSORPTION PROBLEM. MAY CAUSE EYE IRRITATION. INGESTION: UNLIKELY.
CHRONIC- INHALATION MAY CAUSE BER YLLIOSIS, A SERIOUS CHRONIC LUNG
DISEASE, WITH COUGH, CHEST PAIN, SHORTNESS OF BREATH, WEIGHT LOSS,
WEAKNESS & FATIGUE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CONTAINS BERYLLIUM COMPOUND WHICH IS
PROBABLY CARCINOGENIC TO HUMAN.
Effects of Overexposure:THERE IS NO ACUTE INHALATION HAZARD. HANDLING
OF SOLID SHAPES PRESENTS NO DERMATITIS OR SKIN ABSORPTION PROBLEM.
MAY CAUSE EYE IRRITATION. INGESTION IS UNLIKELY. PROLONGED
INHALATION MAY CAUSE BERYLLI OSIS, A SERIOUS CHRONIC LUNG DISEASE,
WITH COUGH, CHEST PAIN, SHORTNESS OF BREATH, WEIGHT LOSS, WEAKNESS
& FATIGUE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH IMPAIRED RESPIRATORY
FUNCTION MAY BE MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO THE EFFECTS OF THE SUBSTANCE.

First Aid:GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST. EYE/SKIN:FLUSH
WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. HOLD EYELIDS OPEN. INHALED:REMOVE TO
FRESH AIR & PROVIDE OXYGEN/CPR IF NEEDED. ORAL:FLUSH OUT MOUTH WITH
WATER. SEE K MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CO2, FOAM OR DRY CHEMICAL. WATER SPRAY
MAY BE USED TO KEEP FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS COOL & FLUSH SPILLS
AWAY
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND
NIOSH-APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL
FACEPIECE OPERATED IN THE POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE KNOWN.

Spill Release Procedures:THE ONLY PRECAUTION IN HANDLING BERYLLIUM
OXIDE IS TO GUARD AGAINST THE POSSIBILITY OF GRINDING & CRUSHING
ACTION. IF THIS SHOULD OCCUR, VACUUM UP THE PARTICLES & PROPERLY
DISPOSE OF THEM WEARING PROP ER RESPIRATOR & PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
NODRY SWEEP.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT APPLICABLE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORAGE- STORE IN CONTAINER. USE WITH
ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Other Precautions:DO NOT RAISE DUST. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN.
AVOID BREATHING DUST. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING MATERIAL. ALL
CONTAMINATED CLOTHING SHOULD BE PLACED IN SEALED CONTAINERS AND
SENT TO SPECIAL LAUNDRY FACILITIES.

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. IF WORKPLACE EXPOSURE
LIMIT IS EXCEEDED, A NIOSH APPROVED AIR SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR OR HIGH
EFFICIENCY CARTRIDGE RESPIRATOR IS REQUIRED.
Ventilation:PROVIDE SUFFICIENT MECHANICAL (GENERAL AND/OR LOCAL
EXHAUST) VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV(S).
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:DUST-RESISTANT SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION, EMERGENCY SHOWER,
APPROPRIATE LABORATORY COAT TO COVER EXPOSED SKIN
Work Hygienic Practices:DO NOT PERMIT EATING, DRINKING OR SMOKING NEAR
THIS MATERIAL.
Supplemental Safety and Health
THE WATKINS-JOHNSON COMPANY HAS UTILIZED THE BRUSH WELLMAN INC.'S
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET WHICH WAS REVISED 10-08-85. THEIR CAGE
IS 4B151.

HCC:T3
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:4617F,2547C
Spec Gravity:2.86(FIRED PART
Appearance and Odor:WHITE SOLID

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
MOISTURE
Stability Condition to Avoid:FIRE, TEMPERATURES ABOVE 1200C
Hazardous Decomposition Products:VOLATILE BERYLLIUM HYDROXIDE CAN BE
FORMED WHEN FIRING SOLID BEO PARTS AT HIGH TEMPERATURES (OVER
1200C) AND MOISTURE.

Waste Disposal Methods:BECAUSE OF ITS VALUE, BERYLLIUM OXIDE SCRAP IS
NORMALLY RECYCLED. FOR LANDFILLING, 1) SEAL IN TWO PLASTIC BAGS. 2)
PLACE IN A DOT CONTAINER APPROVED FOR POISON B. 3)LABEL WITH DOT
HAZARD WARNING LABEL S. SHIP TO DISPOSAL SITE. OBSERVE ALL
REGULATIONS.

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