Product ID:IRON BASE ALLOYS
MSDS Date:08/01/1989
FSC:9650
NIIN:00N058880
MSDS Number: BXFNC

CANNON-MUSKEGON CORP

MUSKEGON, MI 49443-0506
US

Emergency Phone: 616-755-1681

Info Phone: 616-755-1681

Cage: 1K641

CANNON-MUSKEGON CORP

MUSKEGON, MI 49443-0506 US

Telephone: 616-755-1681

Cage: 1K641

SULFUR DIOXIDE; (SULPHUR (S)) (SARA 302)

CAS: 7446-09-5

RTECS: WS4550000

Fraction By Weight: <1%

OSHA PEL 5 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 2 PPM;5 STEL

TANTALUM (TA). MFR'S INVALID CAS #7740-25-7.

CAS: 7440-25-7

RTECS: WW5505000

Fraction By Weight: <10%

OSHA PEL 5 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3 DUST

TITANIUM OXIDE; (TITANIUM DIOXIDE) (TITANIUM (TI))

CAS: 13463-67-7

RTECS: XR2275000

Fraction By Weight: <10%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST

TUNGSTEN, AS W/SOLUBLE COMPOUNDS; (TUNGSTEN (W))

CAS: 7440-33-7

RTECS: YO7175000

Fraction By Weight: <20%

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3;3 STEL

VANADIUM PENTOXIDE; (VANADIUM (V)) (SARA 302) (CERCLA)

CAS: 1314-62-1

RTECS: YW2450000

Fraction By Weight: <5%

OSHA PEL 0.5 MG/M3, C

ACGIH TLV: 0.05 MG/M3 RDUST

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

YTTRIUM (YT)

CAS: 7440-65-5

RTECS: ZG2980000

Fraction By Weight: <1%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3

ZIRCONIUM (ZR). MFR'S INVALID CAS #7440-67-2.

CAS: 7440-67-7

RTECS: ZH7070000

Fraction By Weight: <1%

OSHA PEL 5 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3;10 STEL

ALUMINUM (AL) (SARA 313)

CAS: 7429-90-5

RTECS: BD0330000

Fraction By Weight: <10%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 DUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 DUST

BORON OXIDE; (BORON (B))

CAS: 1303-86-2

RTECS: ED7900000

Fraction By Weight: <1%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3

CARBON BLACK; (CARBON (C))

CAS: 1333-86-4

RTECS: FF5800000

Fraction By Weight: <5%

OSHA PEL 3.5 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 3.5 MG/M3

CHROMIUM (CR) (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 7440-47-3

RTECS: GB4200000

Fraction By Weight: <40%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.5 MG/M3

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

COBALT (CO) (SARA 313)

CAS: 7440-48-4

RTECS: GF8750000

Fraction By Weight: <30%

OSHA PEL 0.1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.02 MG/M3

NIOBIUM; (COLUMBIUM (CB))

CAS: 7440-03-1

RTECS: QT9900000

Fraction By Weight: <5%

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

COPPER (CU) (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 7440-50-8

RTECS: GL5325000

Fraction By Weight: <10%

OSHA PEL 0.1MG/M3 FUME;1 DUST

ACGIH TLV: 0.2 MG/M3 FUME

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

HAFNIUM (HF)

CAS: 7440-58-6

RTECS: MG4600000

Fraction By Weight: <1%

OSHA PEL 0.5 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.5 MG/M3

IRON OXIDE; (IRON (FE))

CAS: 1309-37-1

RTECS: NO7400000

Fraction By Weight: BASE

OSHA PEL 10 MG/M3 (FE)

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3 FUME (FE)

LANTHANUM (LA)

CAS: 7439-91-0

Fraction By Weight: <1%

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

MANGANESE (MN) (SARA 313)

CAS: 7439-96-5

RTECS: OO9275000

Fraction By Weight: <20%

OSHA PEL 5 MG/M3 DUST, C

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3 DUST

MOLYBDENUM (MO)

CAS: 7439-98-7

RTECS: QA4680000

Fraction By Weight: <20%

OSHA PEL 10 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 10 PPM

NICKEL (NI) (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 7440-02-0

RTECS: QR5950000

Fraction By Weight: <50%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3

RHENIUM (RE)

Fraction By Weight: <1%

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

SELENIUM (SE) (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 7782-49-2

RTECS: VS7700000

Fraction By Weight: <1%

OSHA PEL 0.2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.2 MG/M3

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

SILICON (SI). MFR'S INVALID CAS #7740-21-3.

CAS: 7440-21-3

RTECS: VW0400000

Fraction By Weight: <5%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:NORMAL HANDLING OF ALLOYS IN SOLID
FORM PRESENTS MINIMAL HEALTH HAZARDS. PRIMARY ROUTE OF ENTRY IS
THROUGH INHALATION OF DUST OR FUMES. FOR MELTING & CUTTING
CONSIDERATIONS, SEE INGREDIENTS. RESEARCH AGENCY STUDIES INDICATE
SOME INCREASED RISK OF CANCER RESULTING FROM EXPOSURE TO HEXAVALENT
CHROMIUM (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:COBALT:IARC MONOGRAPHS ON EVAL OF CARCIN
RISK OF CHEMS TO MAN, VOL 52, PG 363, 1991:GRP 2B. ANIMAL:PULM
FIBROSIS(SUPDAT)
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:COMPOUNDS & NICKEL REFINING
OPERATIONS. STUDIES OF WORKERS EXPOSED TO CHROMIUM & NICKEL IN
ALLOY PRODUCTION DO NOT INDICATE A HAZARD. EXCESSIVE OR PROLONGED
SKIN CONTACT MAY CAUSE IRRITATION IN SENSITIZED PERSONS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:INGEST:CALL MD IMMEDIATELY . INHAL:REMOVE PERSON TO FRESH
AIR. IF BREATHING HAS STOPPED, BEGIN ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. SEEK
MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN:WASH W/SOAP & WATER. EYES:FLUSH THOROUGHLY
W/W ATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.

Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL OR SAND.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:METAL IN BULK FORM IS NOT COMBUST. FIRE &
EXPLO HAZS EXIST WHEN DUST PARTICLES ARE EXPOS TO HEAT, FLAMES,
STRONG OXIDIZERS OR CHEMS THAT SUPPORT COMBUSTION.

Spill Release Procedures:LARGE QUANTITIES OF DUST SHOULD BE VACUUMED OR
SWEPT WET TO KEEP AIRBORNE CONCENTRATIONS MINIMAL. PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING SHOULD BE WORN IN CLEAN-UP OPERATIONS.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:SMOKING & FOOD SHOULD NOT BE CONSUMED
IN AREAS WHERE METAL DUST IS GENERATED.
Other Precautions:REASONABLE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS MUST ALWAYS BE
OBSERVED.

Respiratory Protection:LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION SHOULD BE ADEQUATE TO
KEEP AIRBORNE CONCENTRATIONS BELOW TLV (OR USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED
RESPIRATORY EQUIPMENT).
Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION ADEQUATE TO KEEP AIRBORNE
METAL DUST CONCENTRATIONS BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH FOUNTAIN & DELUGE SHOWER WHICH MEET
ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA . WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MP:>2200F,>1204C. MATLS TO AVOID:BASES & OXIDIZERS. EXPLAN OF
CARCIN:(BLOOD EFTS). NICKEL:IARC MONOGRAPHS ON EVAL OF CARCIN RISK
OF CHEMS TO MAN, VOL 49, PG 257, 1990:GRP 2B. NTP 7TH ANNUAL RPT ON
CAR CINS, 1994:ANTIC TO BE CARCINOGEN. HUMAN:LUNGS, NASAL CAVITIES.

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:SUPP DATA
Spec Gravity:7.6-9.2 G/CC
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:SILVER-GRAY METALLIC COLOR; NO ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
MOLTEN METAL MAY REACT VIOLENTLY W/WATER. AVOID CONTAM W/PETRO PRODS.
DUST PARTICLES MAY REACT W/STRONG ACIDS, (SUPDAT)
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID DAMP OR WET STORAGE CONDITIONS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Waste Disposal Methods:RECYCLE OR DISPOSE OF ACCORDING TO FEDERAL,
STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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