Product ID:C355 ALUMINUM CASTINGS
MSDS Date:11/13/1985
FSC:9540
NIIN:00F026780
MSDS Number: BQJZP

FAIRFIELD ALUMINUM CASTINGS COMPANY

603 N EIGHTH ST
FAIRFIELD 52556
US

Emergency Phone: 515-472-2191

Info Phone: 515-472-2191

Preparer: DOUGLAS R SIX

Cage: 1P518

FAIRFIELD ALUMINUM CASTINGS COMPANY

FAIRFIELD 52556 US

Telephone: 515-472-2191

Cage: 1P518

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

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: .05-7.0%

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

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: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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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 Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
HALOGENS, BROMATES, CHLORATES, IODATES, OXIDIZERS, CAUSTICS & ACIDS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN GAS

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/FEDERAL, STATE &
LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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