Product ID:17-4 PRECIPITATION HARDENING STAINLESS STEE
MSDS Date:11/15/1985
FSC:9520
NIIN:00N032281
MSDS Number: BPKHT

CANNON-MUSKEGON CORP

2875 LINCOLN ST
MUSKEGON, MI 49443-0506
US

Emergency Phone: 616-755-1681

Info Phone: 616-755-1681

Cage: 1K641

CANNON-MUSKEGON CORP

MUSKEGON, MI 49443-0506 US

Telephone: 616-755-1681

Cage: 1K641

NICKEL (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-02-0

RTECS: QR5950000

Fraction By Weight: 4.1%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3

MOLYBDENUM

CAS: 7439-98-7

RTECS: QA4680000

Fraction By Weight: 0.20%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3; 9293

IRON

CAS: 7439-89-6

RTECS: NO4565500

Fraction By Weight: BASE

OSHA PEL 10 MG/M3 (FE)

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3 (FE)

COPPER (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-50-8

RTECS: GL5325000

Fraction By Weight: 30%

OSHA PEL 0.1MG/M3 FUME;1 DUST

ACGIH TLV: 0.2MG/M3 FUME

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

COLUMBIUM

CAS: 7440-03-1

Fraction By Weight: <0.3%

TANTALUM

CAS: 7440-25-7

RTECS: WW5505000

Fraction By Weight: <0.3%

OSHA PEL 5 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3 DUST

CARBON BLACK; (CARBON)

CAS: 1333-86-4

RTECS: FF5800000

Fraction By Weight: 0.04%

OSHA PEL 3.5 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 3.5 MG/M3

MANGANESE (SARA III)

CAS: 7439-96-5

RTECS: OO9275000

Fraction By Weight: 0.4%

OSHA PEL (C) 5 MG/M3 DUST

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3 DUST 9293

SILICON

CAS: 7440-21-3

RTECS: VW0400000

Fraction By Weight: 0.7%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

CHROMIUM (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-47-3

RTECS: GB4200000

Fraction By Weight: 16%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.5 MG/M3

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:NORMAL HANDLING OF ALLOYS IN BULK FORM
PRESENTS FEW HLTH HAZS WHEN NORMAL SAFETY PRACTS ARE FOLLOWED.
EXCESSIVE OVEREXPOSURE TO DUST/FUMES MAY RESULT IN SKIN, EYE &/OR
RESPIRATORY IRRITATION OR COMPLI CATIONS. INGESTION OF LARGE DOSES
OF NICKEL, CHROMIUM & THEIR COMPOUNDS HAS BEEN SHOWN TO CAUSE (EFTS
OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CHROMIUM:GROUP 1(IARC), GROUP 1(NTP).
NICKEL:GROUP 2B(IARC), GROUP 2(NTP).
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:INTESTINAL & PULMONARY DISORDERS IN
TEST ANIMALS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:INGEST:CALL MD IMMEDIATELY . EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH
W/POTABLE WATER FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 MINUTES, SEEK ASSISTANCE FROM
MD . SKIN:BURNS - RELIEVE PAIN W/COLD WATER APPLICATIONS, PREVENT
CON TAMINATION, TREAT FOR SHOCK, SEE MD. INHAL:REMOVE VICTIM TO
FRESH AIR. IF BREATHING HAS STOPPED, BEGIN ARTF RESP. SEE MD.

Flash Point:NON-COMBUSTIBLE
Extinguishing Media:USE DRY CHEMICAL EXTINGUISHING MEDIA.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:METAL IN BULK FORM IS NOT COMBUSTIBLE.
FIRE & EXPLO HAZS EXIST WHEN METAL DUST PARTICLES ARE EXPOSED TO
HEAT, FLAMES OR CHEMS WHICH SUPPORT COMBUSTION.

Spill Release Procedures:LARGE QUANTITIES OF DUST & FINE SCRAP SHOULD
BE VACUUMED OR SWEPT WET TO KEEP AIRBORNE CONCENTRATIONS TO A
MINIMUM.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:THORO VENT AREA (OR USE PROPER
NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESP EQUIP), SHUT OFF GAS & ELEC BEFORE
ENTERING.
Other Precautions:TLV SHOULD BE OBSERVED WHEN MELTING OR CUTTING.

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED PERSONAL RESPIRATORY
EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE USED IF CONCENTRATIONS EXCEED TLV LIMITS.
Ventilation:USE LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION ADEQUATE TO KEEP AIRBORNE
DUST & FUME CONCENTRATIONS BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:WHEN METAL IS MOLTEN, HEAT RESISTANT CLTHG
SHLD BE WORN. IF AIRBORNE CONCS EXCEED THOSE SPECIFIED, NIOSH/MSHA
(SUPDAT)
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
OTHER PROT EQUIP:APPROVED PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE USED.

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:>2560F,>140
Spec Gravity:7.8
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:SILVER-GRAY METALLIC COLOR, NO ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
MOLTEN METAL MAY REACT VIOLENTLY W/WATER. AVOID CONTAMINATION
W/PETROLEUM PRODUCTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID WET OR DAMP STORAGE AREAS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Waste Disposal Methods:RECYCLE OR FOLLOW FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
REGULATIONS.

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