BRKSH - ALUMINUM ALLOYS
- MSDS: BRKSH
- Manufacturer: ALUMINUM COMPANY OF AMERICA
- Product Name: ALUMINUM ALLOYS
- National Stock Number: 6750-00-198-4668
Product Identification
Product ID:ALUMINUM ALLOYS
MSDS Date:07/30/1985
FSC:6750
NIIN:00-198-4668
MSDS Number: BRKSH
Responsible Party
PITTSBURGH, PA 15219
US
Emergency Phone: 412-553-4001
Info Phone: 412-553-2881
Cage: 8B995
Contractor
Telephone: 412-553-4001
Cage: 91345
Ingredients
ALUMINUM
CAS: 7429-90-5
RTECS: BD0330000
OSHA PEL 0.1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3
COPPER
CAS: 7440-50-8
RTECS: GL3250000
OSHA PEL 0.2 MG/M3 FUME
EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS
DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS
OZONE
CAS: 10028-15-6
RTECS: RS8225000
ACGIH TLV: 0.1 PPM
Hazards
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ALUMINUM DUST/FINES AND FUMES ARE LOW
HEALTH RISK BY INHALATION. THE POTENTIAL FOR OVEREXPOSURE TO COPPER
FUME. HOWEVER, MAY EXIST WHEN WELDING, FLAME CUTTING, ETC.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS COMPOUND CONTAINS NO INGREDIENTS AT
CONCENTRATIONS OF 0.1% OR GREATER THAT ARE CARCINOGENS OR SUSPECT
CARCINOGENS.
Effects of Overexposure:OVEREXPOSURE TO COPPER FUME CAN RESULT IN
RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION, NAUSEA, AND METAL FUME FEVER.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
First Aid
First Aid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Fire Fighting
Extinguishing Media:USE FIRE FIGHTING METHODS & MATERIALS THAT ARE
APPROPIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS AND FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING WHEN APPROPIATE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DUST CLOUDS MAY BE EXPLOSIVE. PREVENT
FORMATION OF A DUST CLOUD. MOLTEN ALUMINUM MAY EXPLODE ON CONTACT
WITH WATER. REACTS VIOLENTLY WITH WATER, RUST, ETC.
Accidental Release
Spill Release Procedures:COLLECT SCRAP FOR REMELTING.
Handling
Handling and Storage Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Other Precautions:NONE
Exposure Controls
Respiratory Protection:WHER THE EXPOSURE LIMIT IS OR MAY BE EXCEEDED,
USE NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATORY PROTECTION.
Ventilation:USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION TO MEET EXPOSURE LIMITS.
Protective Gloves:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Eye Protection:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
HANDLING MOLTEN ALUMINUM PRESENTA SPECIAL HAZARD.
Chemical Properties
HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:900-1200F
Spec Gravity:0.095-0.113
Solubility in Water:NONE
Appearance and Odor:SOLID, SILVERY, NO ODOR.
Stability
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
WATER, HEAT, STRONG OXIDIZERS, ACIDS & ALKALIES, AND HALOGENATED
COMPOUNDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:STABLE UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS OF USE,
STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATIONS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Disposal
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.
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