BQJVC - 319 ALUMINUM CASTINGS
- MSDS: BQJVC
- Manufacturer: FAIRFIELD ALUMINUM CASTINGS COMPANY
- Product Name: 319 ALUMINUM CASTINGS
- National Stock Number: 9540-00F026684
Product Identification
Product ID:319 ALUMINUM CASTINGS
MSDS Date:11/13/1985
FSC:9540
NIIN:00F026684
MSDS Number: BQJVC
Responsible Party
FAIRFIELD 52556
US
Emergency Phone: 515-472-2191
Info Phone: 515-472-2191
Preparer: DOUGLAS R SIX
Cage: 1P518
Contractor
Telephone: 515-472-2191
Cage: 1P518
Ingredients
COPPER (DUST & MIST), BRONZE POWDER
CAS: 7440-50-8
RTECS: GL5325000
Fraction By Weight: 0.03-5%
OSHA PEL 0.1 MG(CU)/M3 (FUME)
ACGIH TLV: 0.2 MG/M3 (FUME)
EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS
DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS
IRON
CAS: 7439-89-6
RTECS: NO4565500
Fraction By Weight: 0.06-2%
MANGANESE, MN COMPOUNDS
CAS: 7439-96-5
RTECS: OO9275000
Fraction By Weight: .03-0.8%
OSHA PEL (C) 5 MG/M3 DUST
ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3 DUST 9293
MAGNESIUM
CAS: 7439-95-4
RTECS: OM2100000
Fraction By Weight: .05-7.5%
NICKEL (SOLUBLE) (SUSPECTED HUMAN CARCINOGEN BY NTP, IARC,
CAS: 7440-02-0
RTECS: QR5950000
Fraction By Weight: 0.05-3%
OSHA PEL 1 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV: 0.05 MG/CUM IC
SILICON
CAS: 7440-21-3
RTECS: VW0400000
Fraction By Weight: 4.5-20%.
OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293
TIN (AS SN)
CAS: 7440-31-5
RTECS: XP7320000
Fraction By Weight: 0.1-0.5%
OSHA PEL 2.0 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV: 2.0 MG/CUM
TITANIUM (DRY POWDER) (TI)
CAS: 7440-32-6
RTECS: XR1700000
Fraction By Weight: .04-.25%
OSHA PEL 15 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/CUM
ZINC
CAS: 7440-66-6
RTECS: ZG8600000
Fraction By Weight: .03-4.5%
ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/CUM
EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS
DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS
ALUMINUM (POWDER)
CAS: 7429-90-5
RTECS: BD0330000
Fraction By Weight: BALANCE
OSHA PEL 15 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/CUM (DUST)
CHROMIUM METAL, CHROMIUM, CHROME (SUSPECTED A1 HUMAN
CAS: 7440-47-3
RTECS: GB4200000
Fraction By Weight: 0.1-0.4%
OSHA PEL 1 MG/CUM (CEILING)
ACGIH TLV: 0.5 MG/CUM
EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB
DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB
Hazards
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES/SKIN: IRRITATION. INHALATION:
NOSE & THROAT IRRITATION. HIGH LEVELS CAN RESULT IN A SWEET OR
METALLIC TASTE IN THE MOUTH.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SEE INGREDIENTS
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: CAN CAUSE SILICOSIS, W/SHORTNESS OF
BREATH, REDUCED CAPACITY TO DO WORK & WEAKENS THE DEFENSES AGAINST
OTHER LUNG DISEASES.
First Aid
First Aid:EYE: FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINS. SKIN:
BRUSH OFF EXCESS DUST. WASH AREA W/SOAP & WATER. INHALATION: REMOVE
TO FRESH AIR. INGESTION: OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.
Fire Fighting
Extinguishing Media:IN CASE OF A METAL POWDER/DUST FIRE, USE A CLASS
"D" FIRE EXTINGUISING AGENT. ISOLATE FIRE. DON'T USE WATER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR SELF-CONATINED
BREATHING APPARATUS & PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:LIKE ALL COMBUSTIBLE SOLIDS, DUST FROM
THIS PRODUCT CAN FORM EXPLOSIVE MIXTURES IN AIR. LOWER EXPLOSIVE
LIMITS FOR ALUMINUM DUST: 45000 MG/CUM.
Accidental Release
Spill Release Procedures:NO SPECIAL STEPS ARE NECESSARY FOR BULK
MATERIAL. IF QUANTITIES OF DUST ARE SPILLED, REMOVE BY VACUUMING OR
WET SWEEPING TO PREVENT HEAVY CONCENTRATIONS OF AIRBORNE DUST.
CLEAN UP PERSONNEL SHOULD WEA R RESPIRATORS & PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Handling
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE MATERIAL AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLE
MATERIAL; KEEP DUST AWAY FROM IGNITION SOURCES.
Other Precautions:AVOID BRATHING DUSTS OR FUMES. WELDING, CUTTING &
GRINDING ON CASTINGS CAN GENERATE TOXIC FUMES OR DUST. ALUMINUM
GRINDING DUST & CUTTING CHIPS CAN PRODUCE AN INTENSE FIRE.
Exposure Controls
Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPROVED FOR DUSTS/FUMES.
Ventilation:GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST TO KEEP TLV/PEL BELOW ACCEPTABLE
LEVELS.
Eye Protection:RECOMMENDED
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE & WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE
REUSE. WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MATERIAL POTENTIALLY CONTAMINATED W/COATING, PAINTS, PRESERVATIVES,
CUTTING OILS, ETC. TAKE PRECAUTIONS. DUST/CHIPS FROM CASTING CAN
REACT VIOLENTLY W/HALOGENS (AS CHLORINE/BROMINE), HALOGENATED HYDRO
CARBONS & OXIDANTS. ALUMINUM IN CASTINGMAY REACT W/ACIDS OR
CAUSTICS, PRODUCING EXPLOSIVE HYDROGEN GAS.
Chemical Properties
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:4220F ALUMI
Spec Gravity:2.708 ALUMINUM
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:SILVER COLORED SOLID BARS W/NO ODOR
Stability
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
HALOGENS, BROMATES, CHLORATES, IODATES, OXIDIZERS, CAUSTICS & ACIDS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN GAS
Disposal
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/FEDERAL, STATE &
LOCAL REGULATIONS.
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