Product ID:601NS
MSDS Date:04/12/1993
FSC:3439
NIIN:01-367-0838
MSDS Number: BPYBM

METCO INC.SUB OF THE PERKIN-ELMER CORP

1101-PROSPECT AVE
WESTBURY, NY 11590
US

Emergency Phone: 516-334-1300/FAX 516-338-2218

Info Phone: 516-334-1300

Cage: LO223

METCO INC.SUB OF THE PERKIN-ELMER CORP

WESTBURY, NY 11590 US

Telephone: 516-334-1300

Cage: LO223

ALUMINUM (SARA III)

CAS: 7429-90-5

RTECS: BD0330000

Fraction By Weight: 53%

OSHA PEL 15MG/M3 DUST/5 FUME

ACGIH TLV: 10MG/M3 DUST; 9293

SILICON

CAS: 7440-21-3

RTECS: VW0400000

Fraction By Weight: 7%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

POLY-P-OXYBENZENE POLYMER

CAS: 26099-71-8

Fraction By Weight: 40%

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INHALATION OF DUST MAY CAUSE
RESPIRATORY IRRITATION, PNEMOCONIOSIS, OR SHAVER'S DISEASE. CONTACT
WITH SKIN AND EYES MAY CAUSE MECHANICAL IRRITATION. INGESTION MAY
CAUSE DIGESTIVE TRACT IRRITATI ON. CHRONIC: NONE SPECIFIED BY
MANUFACTURER.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: COUGHING, WHEEZING, SHORTNESS OF
BREATH. EYES: REDNESS, DISCOMFORT. SKIN: REDNESS, DISCOMFORT.
INGESTED: NAUSEA, VOMITING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS, DERMATITIS

First Aid:INHALED: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. CONSULT WITH DOCTOR IF SYMPTOMS
PERSIST. EYES: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR SEVERAL MINUTES. SEE DOCTOR.
SKIN: WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. INGESTED: GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Extinguishing Media:USE CLASS D EXTINGUISHER
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
BUNKER GEAR. TREAT AS METALLIC FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FINE METAL POWDERS ARE FLAMMABLE AND MAY
EXPLODE WHEN EXPOSED TO HEAT, FLAME, OR STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
HEATED SILICON AND ALUMINUM MAY REACT WITH WATER.

Spill Release Procedures:VACUUM LOOSE POWDER ONLY WITH VACUUM EQUIPPED
WITH HEPA FILTERS. WIPE AREA CLEAN. DO NOT DRY SWEEP. AVOID
GENERATING DUST.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLES. STORE
IN A WELL-VENTILATED, CLEAN, COOL, AND DRY AREA. PROTECT FROM
PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:AVOID INGESTION, INHALATION, AND EXCESSIVE SKIN
CONTACT. AVOID CONTACT OF POWDER WITH WATER AND OXIDIZERS.

Respiratory Protection:IF ENGINEERING CONTROLS FAIL OR ARE UNAVAILABLE;
USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR WITH DUST/FUME/MIST CARTRIDGE.
USE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1910.134.
Ventilation:USE LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURES BELOW REGULATORY
LIMITS.
Protective Gloves:ALUMINIZED DURING PLASMA SPRAY OPERATION
Eye Protection:WELDERS LENSES/HELMET
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION RECOMMENDED
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:>1100F,>593
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:POWDER; NO ODOR

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING AGENTS, STRONG ACIDS, SULFUR
Stability Condition to Avoid:CONTACT WITH INCOMPATIBLES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:UNKNOWN. PLASMA FORMED DURING
OPERATIONS MAY FORM OZONE AND NITRIC ACID.

Waste Disposal Methods:EMPTY PRODUCT CONTAINERS, PRODUCT WASTE, AND
CLEANING MEDIA SHOULD BE STORED AND DISPOSED OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH
LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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