Product ID:METEC 4080C
MSDS Date:03/21/1994
FSC:3439
NIIN:00-400-9492
MSDS Number: BTKQT

METALLURGICAL TECHNOLOGIES,INC

14435 MAX ROAD
PEARLAND, TX 77581
US

Emergency Phone: 713-485-7765

Info Phone: 713-485-7765

Cage: 63726

METALLURGICAL TECHNOLOGIES,INC

PEARLAND, TX 77581 US

Telephone: 713-485-7765

Cage: 63726

TUNGSTEN CARBIDE

CAS: 12070-12-1

RTECS: YO7250000

Fraction By Weight: 44%

OSHA PEL 5 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3

COBALT (SARA III),DUST AND FUME

CAS: 7440-48-4

RTECS: GF8750000

Fraction By Weight: 6%

OSHA PEL 0.1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.05 MG/M3;DUST 9394

NICKEL (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-02-0

RTECS: QR5950000

Fraction By Weight: 40.2%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3; 9394

CHROMIUM (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-47-3

RTECS: GB4200000

Fraction By Weight: 6%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.5 MG/M3; 9394

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

SILICON

CAS: 7440-21-3

RTECS: VW0400000

Fraction By Weight: 1.5%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9394

ALUMINUM (SARA III)

CAS: 7429-90-5

RTECS: BD0330000

Fraction By Weight: 0.7%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 DUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 DUST; 9394

BORON OXIDE

CAS: 1303-86-2

RTECS: ED7900000

Fraction By Weight: 1.0%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3; 9394

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:UNKNOWN IARC:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INHALATION: BRONCHITIS. EYE:
MECHANICAL IRRITATION. CHRONIC: SIDENOSIS BY INHALATION. EYE:
CONJUNCTIVITIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NICKEL IS LISTED CARCINOGEN TO MAN BY
NIOSH; CHROMIUM & COBALT CHROMIUM ALLOYS ARE SUSPECTED CARCINOGENS
BY IARC.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: CAUSES IRRITATION TO RESPIRATORY
SYSTEM; SKIN:MAY CAUSE DERMATITIS ON PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO DUST;
EYES: POWDER CAUSES MECHANICAL IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR; SKIN: WASH WITH SOAP AND
WATER; EYES: FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER. IF IRRITATION PERSISTS,
SEEK MEDICAL ASSISTANCE; INGESTION: GET MEDICAL ASSISTANCE.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:GRAPHITE, DOLOMITE OR SODIUM CHLORIDE
Fire Fighting Procedures:DO NOT USE WATER
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT CONSIDERED FLAMMABLE HOWEVER, FINELY
DIVIDED POWDER IN THE FORM OF A DUST CLOUD CAN IGNITE IF CONTACTED
BY IGNITION SOURCE.

Spill Release Procedures:USE WET METHODS OF VACCUM CLEANING INSTEAD OF
DRY SWEEPING TO AVOID GENERATION OF AIRBORNE DUST.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:METAL POWDERS ARE VERY DENSE AND
THEREFORE HAVE HIGH WEIGHT/CUBIC FOOT RATIOS. MAKE SURE PLATFORMS
AND SHELVING MEET WEIGHT REQUIREMENTS.
Other Precautions:DO NOT STORE ADJACENT TO STRONG OXIDIZERS.

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPROVED DUST RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO CREATE SUFFICIENT AIR VELOCITY
Protective Gloves:WORK GLOVES
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES OR GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AND FACE AFTER EACH USE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:2000F,1093C
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:METALLIC GRAY POWDER

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
PURE OXYGEN OR STRONG OXIDIZERS
Stability Condition to Avoid:GENERATION OF AIRBORNE DUST.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

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