Product ID:ALUMINUM ALLOYS CONTAINING CHROMIUM (KDS-4A)
MSDS Date:07/01/1993
FSC:3439
NIIN:01-218-5212
MSDS Number: BTHPV

KAISER ALUMINUM & CHEMICAL CORP

6177 SUNOL BLVD
PLEASANTON, CA 94566-7769
US

Info Phone: 510-847-5892

Cage: 9B092

KAISER ALUMINUM & CHEMICAL CORP

MULBERRY, FL 33860 US

Telephone: 941-425-1195

Cage: 9B092

ALUMINUM (SARA III) THIS IS BASE METAL FOR THIS PRODUCT.

CAS: 7429-90-5

RTECS: BD0330000

Fraction By Weight: 80-99.7%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 DUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 DUST; 9394

THE NEXT 8 INGREDIENTS ARE ALLOYING ELEMENTS IN THE PRODUCT

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

CHROMIUM (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-47-3

RTECS: GB4200000

Fraction By Weight: 0.1-1.0%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.5 MG/M3; 9394

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

COBALT (SARA III),DUST AND FUME

CAS: 7440-48-4

RTECS: GF8750000

Fraction By Weight: 1-10%

OSHA PEL 0.1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.05 MG/M3;DUST 9394

COPPER (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-50-8

RTECS: GL5325000

Fraction By Weight: 1-10%

OSHA PEL 0.1MG/M3 FUME/1 DUST

ACGIH TLV: 0.2 MG/M3 FUME; 9394

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

IRON OXIDE FUME

CAS: 1309-37-1

RTECS: NO7400000

Fraction By Weight: 1-10%

OSHA PEL 10 MG/M3 (FE)

ACGIH TLV: 5MG/M3(FE)FUME,B2;94

MAGNESIUM OXIDE

CAS: 1309-48-4

RTECS: OM3850000

Fraction By Weight: 1-10%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 PARTICULATE

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3;TDUST; 9394

MANGANESE (SARA III)

CAS: 7439-96-5

RTECS: OO9275000

Fraction By Weight: 1-10%

OSHA PEL C 5 MG/M3 DUST

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3 DUST 9394

SILICON

CAS: 7440-21-3

RTECS: VW0400000

Fraction By Weight: 10-20%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9394

ZINC OXIDE

CAS: 1314-13-2

RTECS: ZH4810000

Fraction By Weight: 1-10%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9394

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:EYES: MAY IRRITATE EYES WHEN WELDING
OR PLASMA CUTTING. SKIN: NOT LIKELY TO BE A HEALTH PROBLEM.
INHALATION: NOT LIKELY UNLESS MACHINED, WELDED OR REMELTED.
EXPOSURE TO ZINC OXIDE FUME CAN RESULT IN " ZINC CHILLS" (METAL
FUME FEVER). INGESTION: NOT LIKELY TO BE A HEALTH PROBLEM.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:PER MFG. MSDS: CHROMINUM IS LISTED IN
NTP. ITS PRESENCE IS NOT EXPECTED A CARCINOGENIC RISK. (SEE SUPPL.
FOR ADDED INFO.
Effects of Overexposure:UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION, EYE
IRRITATION, SKIN IRRITATION, FEVER, CHILLS, NAUSEA, VOMITING AND
MUSCULAR PAIN. RECOVERY IS USUALLY COMPLETE IN 24 TO 48 HOURS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:SKIN: REMOVE PARTICLES BY THOROUGHLY WASHING WITH SOAP AND
WATER. EYES: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. GET
PHYSICIAN IF IRRITATION PERSISTS. INHALATION: REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE.
GET PHYSICIAN IF EXPERIENCING BREATHING DIFFICULTY. INGESTION:
CALL PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.

Flash Point:NONFLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:DRY POWDER OR SAND. DO NOT USE WATER OR HALOGEN ON
DUST FIRES.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DAMP ALUMINUM DUST MAY SPONTANEOUSLY HEAT
WITH LIBERATION OF HYDROGEN TO FORM EXPLOSIVE AIR MIXTURE. FINELY
DIVIDED ALUMINUM WILL FORM EXPLOSIVE MIXTURE IN AIR.

Spill Release Procedures:NOT APPLICABLE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:ACIDS & BASES IN CONTAINER WITH
ALUMINUM MAY GENERATE EXPLOSIVE MIXTURES WITH HYDROGEN. DO NOT
TOUCH CAST ALUMINUM METAL OR HEATED ALUMINUM IF HOT.
Other Precautions:FINELY DIVIDED ALUMINUM WILL FORM EXPLOSIVE MIXTURE
IN AIR. IT WILL ALSO FORM EXPLOSIVE MIXTURE IN AIR IN PRESENCE OF
BROMATES, IODATES, OR AMMONIUM NITRATE.

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR
EXPOSURE OF CONCERN.
Ventilation:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
ACCUMULATION OF ALUMINUM FINES COULD RESULT IN A DEGREASER FIRE OR
EXPLOSION. VAPOR DEGREASER MUST BE PROPERLY MAINTAINED TO LIMIT THE
RISK OF EXPLOSION. ADDED INFO. ON CARCINOGENICITY PER MFG.-LUBRIC
ANTS CONTAINING POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS ARE LISTED IN IARC
ON MINERAL OILS. IT IS LOW CONCENTRATION IN PRODUCT.

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:950F,510C
Spec Gravity:2.5-2.9
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:METALLIC APPEARANCE WITH NO ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ANHYDROUS BROMINE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:ACIDS AND BASES IN CONTACT WITH ALUMINUM
MAY GENERATE EXPLOSIVE MIXTURES WITH HYDROGEN.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:WELD OF ALUMINUM ALLOYS MAY GENERATE
CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE, OZONE, NITROGEN OXIDES, INFRA-RED
RADIATION.

Waste Disposal Methods:USED OR UNUSED PRODUCT SHOULD BE TESTED TO
DETERMINE HAZARD STATUS AND DISPOSAL REQUIREMENTS UNDER FEDERAL,
STATE AND LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS. DISPOSER MUST COMPLY WITH
FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL DIS POSAL OR DISCHARGE LAWS.

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