BRZQW - FERROSILICON-ALL GRADES
- MSDS: BRZQW
- Manufacturer: AMERICAN ALLOYS INC
- Product Name: FERROSILICON-ALL GRADES
- National Stock Number: 3439-00N043771
Product Identification
Product ID:FERROSILICON-ALL GRADES
MSDS Date:03/09/1988
FSC:3439
NIIN:00N043771
MSDS Number: BRZQW
Responsible Party
US
Emergency Phone: 304-882-3248
Info Phone: 304-882-3248
Preparer: W. SULLIVAN
Cage: 6K864
Contractor
Telephone: 304-882-2853
Cage: 6K864
Ingredients
SILICON
CAS: 7440-21-3
RTECS: VW0400000
Fraction By Weight: 45-79%
OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293
IRON(PEL AS IRON OXIDE)
CAS: 7439-89-6
RTECS: NO4565500
Fraction By Weight: 21-53%
OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 (MFR)
ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 (MFR)
ALUMINUM
CAS: 7429-90-5
RTECS: BD0330000
Fraction By Weight: 1.25%
OSHA PEL 15MG/M3 TDUST,5RDUST
ACGIH TLV: 10MG/M3 DUST
0.6-1.4
CAS: 7440-70-2
RTECS: EV8040000
Fraction By Weight: SEE ING
OSHA PEL N/K
ACGIH TLV: N/K
Hazards
LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:NONE UNLESS GROSS OVEREXPOSURE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:EXCESSIVE EXPOSURE-EYE, SKIN, RESPIRATORY
IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:CHRONIC EXPOSURE MAY CAUSE
PNEUCONIOSIS.
First Aid
First Aid:EYES: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. SKIN: FLUSH
SKIN. INHAL: BREATHE FRESH AIR. INGEST: CALL MD IMMED .
Fire Fighting
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL, SAND, WATER SPRAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:ONLY VERY FINE MATERIAL (-325 MESH) WILL
SUSTAIN COMBUSTION.
Accidental Release
Spill Release Procedures:NORMAL CLEANUP.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Handling
Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP DRY.
Other Precautions:DO NOT USE WET MATERIAL IN MOLTEN METAL.
Exposure Controls
Respiratory Protection:STANDARD FOR NUISANCE DUST. USE NIOSH/MSHA
APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: RECOMMENDED.
Protective Gloves:STANDARD.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:NONE.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Chemical Properties
HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:2240F,1227C
Spec Gravity:4.55(H2O=1)
Solubility in Water:NIL
Appearance and Odor:GRAY, ODORLESS LUMP
Stability
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ALKALIES, ACIDS, SEAWATER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SMALL AMOUNTS OF H, AS, H3, OR PH3 MAY
EVOLVE OVER TIME.
Disposal
Waste Disposal Methods:LANDFILL. DISPOSE OF I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE AND
LOCAL REGULATIONS .
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