Product ID:COPPER ALLOY CASTING
MSDS Date:04/10/1989
FSC:4730
NIIN:01-113-9247
MSDS Number: BPVQW

FEDERAL BRONZE PRODUCTS INC

50 WHEELER POINT RD.
NEWARK, NJ 07105
US

Emergency Phone: 201-589-4930

Info Phone: 201-589-4930

Cage: 8A838

FEDERAL BRONZE PRODUCTS INC

NEWARK, NJ 07105 US

Telephone: 201-589-4930

Cage: 8A838

ALUMINUM (SARA III)

CAS: 7429-90-5

RTECS: BD0330000

OSHA PEL 15MG/M3 DUST/5 FUME

ACGIH TLV: 10MG/M3 DUST; 9293

ANTIMONY (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-36-0

RTECS: CC4025000

OSHA PEL 0.5 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.5 MG SB/M3; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

COPPER (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-50-8

RTECS: GL5325000

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3 DUST

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3 DUST

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

IRON

CAS: 7439-89-6

RTECS: NO4565500

OSHA PEL 10 MG/M3 AS FE2O3

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3 AS FE2O3

LEAD (SARA III)

CAS: 7439-92-1

RTECS: OF7525000

OSHA PEL 0.05 MG/M3;1910.1025

ACGIH TLV: 0.15 MG/M3;DUST 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

MAGNESIUM

CAS: 7439-95-4

RTECS: OM2100000

OSHA PEL 10MG/M3 AS MGO

ACGIH TLV: 10MG/M3 AS MGO

MANGANESE (SARA III)

CAS: 7439-96-5

RTECS: OO9275000

OSHA PEL (C) 5 MG/M3 DUST

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3 DUST 9293

NICKEL (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-02-0

RTECS: QR5950000

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3; 9293

PHOSPHOROUS (YELLOW) (SARA III)

CAS: 7723-14-0

RTECS: TH3500000

OSHA PEL 0.1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG/M3; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

SILICON

CAS: 7440-21-3

RTECS: VW0400000

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

TIN

CAS: 7440-31-5

RTECS: XP7320000

OSHA PEL 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3; 9293

ZINC (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-66-6

RTECS: ZG8600000

OSHA PEL 5 MG ZNO/M3

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG ZNO/M3; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

SILICA

CAS: 14808-60-7

RTECS: VV7330000

OSHA PEL SEE TABLE Z3

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG/M3 RDUST;9293

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS THIS MATERIAL
IS NON-HAZARDOUS.PROCESSING BY GRINDING,BUFFING,HEATING,WELDING
PRODUCES DUST AND FUMES WHICH CAUSE ACUTE EFFECTS RANGING FROM
IRRITATION TO DERMATITIS AND A WIDE RANGE OF CHRONIC EFFECTS.THESE
HAZARDSARE BEYOND THE SCOPE OF THIS DOCUMENT, BUT ARE COVERED IN
THE ORIGINAL MSDS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:PERTAINS ONLY TO DUST AND
FUMES:LEAD-NTP,IARC.ANTIMONY
TRIOXIDE-ACGIH.SILICA-IARC,RTECS.NICKEL-NTP,IARC.
Effects of Overexposure:THE ITEM IS NON-HAZARDOUS UNLESS PROCESSED BY
HEATING OR GRINDING. THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS ARE DEALT WITH
RIGOROUSLY BY ELEMENT IN THE ORIGINAL MSDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:SMOKERS ARE AT INCREASED RISK FROM
EXPOSURE TO FUMES AND DUST.

First Aid:EYES;FLUSH WELL WITH RUNNING WATER TO REMOVE
PARTICULATES.CALL PHYSICIAN.SKIN:VACUUM OFF EXCESS DUST.WASH WITH
SOAP AND WATER.INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.CALL
PHYSICIAN.INGEST:UNLIKELY TO OCCUR.IF NESCE SSARY CALL PHYSICIAN.

Extinguishing Media:USE MIXTURES OF DRY CHEMICALS OR SAND.
Fire Fighting Procedures:THIS MATERIAL IS NOT COMBUSTIBLE UNDER NORMAL
CONDITIONS.FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS IN FIGHTING THE SURROUNDING FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MODERATE FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD WHEN
MATERIAL IS A DUST AND EXPOSED TO HEAT,FLAMES,CHEMICAL REACTIONS OR
STRONG OXIDIZERS.

Spill Release Procedures:UNLIKELY TO OCCURE. IN CLEANING UP
DUST,PERSONNEL SHOULD USE RESPIRATORS AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.IF
BULK MATERIAL IS SPILLED,VACUUM OR WET SWEEP;AVOID MAKING DUST.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT APPLICABLE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE MATERIAL AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLE
MATERIAL. KEEP SOURCES OF IGNITION AWAY FROM DUST.
Other Precautions:NONE.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR FUMES OR
DUST.SELECT ACCORDING TO THE SITUATION.
Ventilation:LOCAL OR GENERAL(MECHANICAL) TO REMOVE DUST OR FUMES.
Protective Gloves:USE TYPE APPROPRIATE FOR TASK.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDESHIELD(MINIMUM)
Other Protective Equipment:FACESHIELD REQUIRED FOR GRINDING AND
MELTING(WITH TINTED GLASS).HAVE EYE WASH,SHOWER AND WATER
AVAILABLE.
Work Hygienic Practices:NO FOOD IN WORK AREA.WASH BEFORE LEAVING
WORK.SEPERATE WORK CLOTHING FROM STREET CLOTHING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
THIS MATERIAL IS CONSIDERED TO BE AN ARTICLE IN NORMAL USE. IT BECOMES
HAZARDOUS WHEN PROCESSED BY HEATING OR GRINDING. AS A FULL
DESCRIPTION OF THESE HAZARDS IS BEYOND THE SCOPE OF THIS DOCUMENT,
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE USER TO REFER TO THE ORIGINAL MSDS
BEFORE ANY FURTHER PROCESSING IS DONE.

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1550F,843C
Spec Gravity:7.5-9.0
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:YELLOW TO REDDISH SOLID;NO ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS,BASES AND STRONG OXIDIZERS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:MOLTEN METAL MAY REACT VIOLENTLY WITH
WATER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:METAL FUMES FROM HEATING.GRINDING MAY
RELEASE SILICA.

Waste Disposal Methods:IN CLEANING UP DUST, PERSONNEL SHOULD USE
RESPIRATORS AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH
FEDERAL,STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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