Product ID:METCO 307NS, 307NS-1, 307NS-2, 307NS-3
MSDS Date:09/06/1994
FSC:3439
NIIN:01-034-1254
MSDS Number: BXSCN

METCO INC, SUB OF THE PERKIN-ELMER CORP

1101 PROSPECT AVENUE
WESTBURY, NY 11590-0201
US

Emergency Phone: 516-334-1300/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 202-483-7616

Cage: 39918

METCO INC, SUB OF THE PERKIN-ELMER CORP

WESTBURY, NY 11590-2724 US

Telephone: 516-334-1300

Cage: 39918

NICKEL (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-02-0

RTECS: QR5950000

Fraction By Weight: 74.5%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3; 9394

COBALT (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-48-4

RTECS: GF8750000

Fraction By Weight: 0.5%

OSHA PEL 0.05 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.05 MG/M3;DUST 9394

CARBON BLACK OR ACTIVATED CARBON

CAS: 7440-44-0

RTECS: FF5250100

Fraction By Weight: 25.0%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3 RDUST; 9394

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RAT) IS NOT RELEVANT.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:NICKEL: HAZARD BY INHALATION & SKIN
CONTACT. INHALATION MAY CAUSE CANCERS OF THE LUNG AND NASAL
SINUSES. SKIN CONTACT MAY CAUSE DERMATITIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NICKEL IS FOUND TO BE A POTENTIAL
CARCINOGEN IN IARC. NICKEL IS LISTED IN THE NTP ANNUAL REPORT ON
CARCINOGENS.
Effects of Overexposure:EYE-POSSIBLE IRRITATION. SKIN-POSSIBLE
DERMATITIS, ECZEMA, IRRITATION. INHALATION-POSSIBLE IRRITATION TO
THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM, RESPIRATORY SENSITIZATION CHARCATERIZED BY
COUGH, WHEEZING AND SHORTNES S OF BREATH. INGESTION-POSSIBLE
IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:CONSULT A PHYSICIAN.

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15-20 MIN WHILE HOLDING EYELIDS
OPEN. IF IRRITATION PERSISTS, CONSULT A PHYSICIAN. SKIN: WASH WITH
SOAP & WATER. INHALATION: EXPOSE TO FRESH AIR. CONSULT A PHYSICIAN
IF IRRI TATION OR RESPIRATORY DISTRESS PERSISTS. INGESTION: CONSULT
A PHYSICIAN.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE CLASS D FIRE EXTINGUISHER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:TREAT AS A METALLIC FIRE. WEAR PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING AND NIOSH-APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:METAL POWDER DUST MAY PRESENT A FIRE/
EXPLOSION HAZARD UNDER FAVORABLE CONDITIONS (PARTICLE SIZE & STRONG
IGNITION SOURCE). WELDING ARC CAN IGNITE COMBUSTIBLES.

Spill Release Procedures:VACUUM LOOSE POWDER ONLY WITH VACUUMS EQUIPPED
WITH HEPA FILTERATION. WIPE THE AREA CLEAN. DO NOT USE WATER FOR
CLEAN UP OPERATION. DO NOT SWEEP. AVOID GENERATING AIRBORNE DUST.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT RELEVANT

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AWAYF FROM INCOMPATIBLES. STORE
PRODUCT IN A WELL-VENTILATED, CLEAN, COOL AND DRY AREA. STORE IN A
MANNER TO MINIMIZE BREAKAGE OF CONTAINER.
Other Precautions:AVOID INGESTION, INHALATION AND EXCESSIVE SKIN
CONTACT. AVOID CONTACT OF POWDER WITH WATER AND OXIDIZERS.

Respiratory Protection:A RESPIRATOR APPROVED BY NIOSH WITH FILTER
CARTRIDGE APPROVED FOR DUST/FUMES.MIST SHOUD BE WORN AT ALL TIMES
DURING THE THERMAL SPRAY PROCESS TO PROTECT THE OPERATOR FROM
EXPOSURE TO DUST AND FUMES.
Ventilation:PRODUCT SHOUD BE USED WITH THE APPROPIATE LOCAL EXHAUST
VENTIATION PROVIDED.
Protective Gloves:AUMINIZED GOVES ARE TO BE WORN, RUBBER.
Eye Protection:LEN SHADES, #5, #9, #10 AND GREATER #11.
Other Protective Equipment:EAR PROTECTION, AN ALUMINIZED APRON & OTHER
APPROPIATE PROTECTIVE COTHING AS NECESSARY TO PREVENT SKIN CONTACT.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NICKEL GRAPHITE POWDER.

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:2200F-2800F
Spec Gravity:7.6
Viscosity:NOT RELEVANT
Solubility in Water:NEGATIVE
Appearance and Odor:POWDER - NO ODOR

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZERS, ACIDS, SULFUR, NICKEL NITRATE "NI(NO3)2", COMBUSTIBLES. AIR,
METALS, OXIDANTS, UNSATURATED OILS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OZONE & NITRIC OXIDE ARE FORMED FROM
PLASMA FLAME. THIS ACTION IS INDEPENDENT OF METAL POWDER.

Waste Disposal Methods:EMPTYY PRODUCT CONTAINERS, PRODUCT WASTE, &
CLEANING MEDIA SHOULD BE STORED & DISPOSED OF ACCORDING TO THE
APPROPIATE LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATORY GUIDELINES.

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