BSFHZ - METEC 2030 TUNGSTEN CARBIDE COBALT

Product Identification

Product ID:METEC 2030 TUNGSTEN CARBIDE COBALT
MSDS Date:01/25/1989
FSC:3439
NIIN:00-499-5737
MSDS Number: BSFHZ

Responsible Party
METALLURGICAL TECHNOLOGIES INC
14436 MAX RD RT 4 BOX 4752
PEARLAND, TX 77581-9709
US

Emergency Phone: 713-485-7765

Info Phone: 713-485-7765

Cage: 63726

Contractor
METALLURGICAL TECHNOLOGIES,INC
PEARLAND, TX 77581 US

Telephone: 713-485-7765

Cage: 63726

Ingredients

TUNGSTEN,AS W,INSOLUBLE COMPOUNDS.

CAS: 7440-33-7

RTECS: YO7175000

Fraction By Weight: 83% %

OSHA PEL 5 MG/M3/ 10 STEL

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3/10 STEL;9293


CARBON BLACK

CAS: 1333-86-4

RTECS: FF5800000

Fraction By Weight: 5% %

OSHA PEL 3.5 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 3.5 MG/M3; 9293


COBALT (SARA III),DUST AND FUME

CAS: 7440-48-4

RTECS: GF8750000

Fraction By Weight: 12% %

OSHA PEL 0.1 MG/M3;AS CO

ACGIH TLV: 0.05 MG/M3;DUST 9293

Hazards

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NOT GIVEN FOR PRODUCT
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:MAY CAUSE IRRITATION OF THE UPPER
RESPIRATORY TRACK IF INHALED FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS COMPOUND CONTAINS NO INGREDIENTS AT
CONCENTRATIONS OF 0.1% OR GREATER THAT ARE CARCINOGENS OR SUSPECT
CARCINOGENS.
Effects of Overexposure:UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE. RESTORE BREATHING. KEEP
WARM AND QUIET. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN: WASH AFFECTED AREA
THOROUGHLY WITH SOAP AND WATER. IF IRRITATION PERSISTS, GET MEDICAL
ATTENTION. EYES: FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES.
GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:NONFLAMMABLE
Lower Limits:NOT GIVEN
Upper Limits:NOT GIVEN
Extinguishing Media:CLASS D (E.G. MET-L-X POWDER)
Fire Fighting Procedures:BE CAREFUL TO AVOID BLOWING OF POWDER WITH
PRESSURIZED EXTINGUISHERS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:GIVES OFF CARBON DIOXIDE AND/OR CARBON
MONOXIDE WHEN BURING IN OXYGEN-CONTAINING ATMOSPHERE.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:NORMAL PRECAUTIONS FOR HANDLING DUSTY
MATERIALS. USE DUST MASK AND GLOVES.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A DRY AREA. KEEP CONTAINERS
CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:ANTI-DUST RESPIRATOR
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST AND MECHANICAL (GENERAL) VENTILATION TO
MAINTAIN EXPOSURE LEVELS. AVOID IGNITION.
Protective Gloves:RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:RECOMMENDED
Other Protective Equipment:LONG SLEEVED SHIRT
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER AFTER HANDLING PRODUCT
AND BEFORE EATING DRINKING OR SMOKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Chemical Properties

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:10800F,5982
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:0F,-18C
Vapor Pres:<< 1
Vapor Density:HIGH
Spec Gravity:16
Evaporation Rate & Reference:<<1 (BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:GREY POWDER, NO ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NIL

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:PREVENT WASTE FROM CONTAMINATING SURROUNDING
ENVIRONMENT. DISCARD ANY PRODUCT, RESIDUE, DISPOSAL CONTAINER OR
LINER IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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