BYFDC - AI-1047 NICHROME-ALUMINUM COMPOSITE

Product Identification

Product ID:AI-1047 NICHROME-ALUMINUM COMPOSITE
MSDS Date:08/01/1991
FSC:3439
NIIN:01-381-5136
MSDS Number: BYFDC

Responsible Party
MILLER THERMAL TECHNOLOGIES,INC.,ALLOYS INTL. DIV.
1901 ELLIS SCHOOL ROAD
BAYTOWN, TX 77521-1215
US

Emergency Phone: 713-426-5535

Info Phone: 713-426-5535

Cage: 06677

Contractor
MILLER THERMAL TECHNOLOGIES,INC.,ALLOYS INTL. DIV.
BAYTOWN, TX 77521-1215 US

Telephone: 713-426-5535

Cage: 06677

Ingredients

NICKEL (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 7440-02-0

RTECS: QR5950000

Fraction By Weight: 74%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3; 9495


CHROMIUM (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 7440-47-3

RTECS: GB4200000

Fraction By Weight: 20 - 50%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.5 MG/M3; 9495

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB


ALUMINUM (SARA 313)

CAS: 7429-90-5

RTECS: BD0330000

Fraction By Weight: 6%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 DUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 DUST; 9495


NONE TO

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

Fraction By Weight: NONE

Hazards

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHAL:BRONCHITIS, SIDEROSIS;
CANCER-MAY BE CONNECTED TO PULMINARY FIBROSIS. EYE
CONTACT:MECHANICAL IRRITATION, CONJUNCTIVITIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CONTAINS NICKEL & CHROMIUM.
Effects of Overexposure:BRONCHITIS, SIDEROSIS, CANCER CONNECTED TO
PULMINARY FIBROSIS. MECHANICAL EYE IRRIT, CONJUNCTIVITIS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid

First Aid:EYE CONTACT:FLUSH IMMED W/LG AMTS OF WATER. EYELIDS SHOULD BE
HELD AWAY FROM EYEBALLS TO INSURE THOROUGH RINSING. DO NOT RUB
EYES. OBTAIN MED ATTN IF IRRIT STAYS. INHAL:REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE.
IF SUBJEC T IS NOT BREATHING FOLLOW STANDARD PROCEDURE. SKIN:REMOVE
FROM EXPOSURE. WASH SKIN W/SOAP/WATER. INGEST:NONE.

Fire Fighting

Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, DRY SAND, GRAPHITE TO SMOTHER FIRE.
TYPE D.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE WATER ONLY IN MIST/FOG APPLICATION TO
AVOID SPREADING POWDER/ACCUMULATED DUST IN SURROUNDING
AREAS.FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR SCBA & PROTECTIVE CLOTH(SUPPLEM)
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:AVOID AIRBORNE DISPERSION OF ANY FINELY
DIVIDED POWDER IN ENCLSD INDUSTRIAL AREA TO REDUCE POT FOR DUST
IGN.RXS W/WATER,ALKALIS,ACIDS TO PRODUCE HYDROGEN.(SUPP)

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:AVOID AIRBORNE DUST GENERATION.WHERE POSSIBLE
USE VAC SUCTION TO CLEAN SPILL MATL.USE HIGH EFFICIENCY PARTICULATE
ARRESTING(HEPA)FILTER IF VAC EXHAU IS DISCHARGED INTO WORKPLACE.USE
DUST SUPPRESSANT W HERE SWEEPING NECESSARY.PERSONAL
SAFETY(SUPPLEME)

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN CLSD CNTNRS.DO NOT STORE NEAR
STRONG OXIDIZERS.DO NOT STORE IN AREAS PROTECTED BY AUTOMATIC
SPRINKLER.
Other Precautions:PROPER GROUDING OF EQPMT ESSENTIAL.USE NON-SPARKING
TOOLS.ALL ELECTRICAL EQPMT MUST BE EXPLO-PROOF.AVOID STATIC
BUILUP/DISCHARGE.HOWEVER PER WARNING LABEL SUBMITTED W/MSDS:AVOID
PROLONG SKIN CONTACT & INHALING DUST.MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC RX.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH APPROVED DUST RESPIRATORS SELECTED
ACCORDING TO OSHA 29CFR 1910.134 WHERE AIRBORNE LEVELS OF MATLS
EXCEED THE RECOMMENDED EXPO LIMITS. NUISANCE DUST MASK, 3M TYPE
8710 OR EQUIVALENT.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL(GEN):EXPLO/PROOF.USE ADEQUATE VENTI IN ORDER TO
MAINTAIN AIRBORNE PARTICULATE LEVELS Protective Gloves:MUST BE CONDUCTIVE.
Eye Protection:SAF GLASSES OR GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:DO NOT WEAR CONTACT LENSES.HAVE EYE BATHS
READILY AVAILABLE WHERE EYE CONTACT CAN OCCUR.WORK CLOTHES.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.USE GOOD HOUSEKEEPING
PRACTICES TO PREVENT ACCUMULATION OF DUST. NO SMOKING IN WORKAREA.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FIREFIGHTING:EQPMT.COVER TO ELIMINATE OXYGEN. FIRE/EXPLO HAZ:DUST/AIR
MIXTURE MAY EXPLODE VIOLENTLY WHEN IGN.HIGH HEAT OF FIRE MAY CAUSE
UNDERLYING CONCRETE TO FRACTURE. SPILL:RECOMMENDATION DESCRIBED
ELSEWHERE ON MSDS APPLY TO EXPO DURINGSPILL CLEANUP PROCEDURES.USE
NON-SPARKING CONDUCTIVE TOOLS.AVOID DUST CLOUDS.

Chemical Properties

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:8.41
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE.
Appearance and Odor:LIGHT TO DARK GRAY COLOR, FINE POWDER, NO ODOR.

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
PURE OXYGEN OR OTHER STRONG OXIDIZERS, WATER, ACIDS, ALKALIS,
HALOGENATED HYDROCARBONS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:GENERATION OF AIRBORNE DUST.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Disposal

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

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