Product ID:METCO 210NS-1G, MAGNESIUM ZIRCONATE POWDER
MSDS Date:08/19/1992
FSC:3439
NIIN:01-380-4385
MSDS Number: BYSGT

METCO INC, SUB OF THE PERKIN-ELMER CORP

1101 PROSPECT AVENUE
WESTBURY, NY 11590-2724
US

Emergency Phone: 202-483-7616/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 516-334-1300

Cage: 39918

METCO INC, SUB OF THE PERKIN-ELMER CORP

WESTBURY, NY 11590-2724 US

Telephone: 516-334-1300

Cage: 39918

ZIRCONIUM OXIDE

CAS: 7440-67-7

RTECS: ZH7070000

Fraction By Weight: 75.0%

OSHA PEL 5 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3/10 STEL;9495

MAGNESIUM OXIDE

CAS: 1309-48-4

RTECS: OM3850000

Fraction By Weight: 22.0%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 PARTICULATE

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3; FUME; 9495

HAFNIUM OXIDE

CAS: 12055-23-1

Fraction By Weight: 1.5%

CALCIUM OXIDE

CAS: 1305-78-8

RTECS: EW3100000

Fraction By Weight: 0.5%

OSHA PEL 5 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3; 9495

SILICA GEL (SILICON DIOXIDE)

CAS: 112945-52-5

RTECS: VV7310000

Fraction By Weight: 1.0%

OSHA PEL 6 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ZIRCONIUM OXIDE:INHAL HAZ.NUISANCE
DUST.CAN IRRIT SKIN/MUC MEMB. MAGNESIUM OXIDE:INHAL/SKIN HAZ.MAY
CAUSE METAL FUME FEVER,RESP DISTRESS,MUC MEMB.EYE IRRIT. HAFNIUM
OXIDE:INHAL/EYE/SKIN HAZ.IRRIT RESP TRACT.MILD SKIN/EYE IRRIT.
CALCIUM OXIDE:SKIN/EYE/INHAL HAZ.IRRIT NOSE/THROAT.SKIN/EYE
BURNS,DERM. (SUPPLEMENTAL)
Effects of Overexposure:EYE IRRIT, SKIN IRRIT/DERMATITIS, INHAL IRRIT,
INGESTION POSSIBLE IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:RESPIRATORY CONDITONS, DERMATITIS.
TARGET ORGANS:LUNGS, SKIN, RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYES, UPPER RESP
TRACT.

First Aid:EYE:FLUSH W/WATER.IF IRRIT PERSISTS CONSULT PHYSICIAN.
SKIN:WASH W/SOAP/WATER. INHAL:EXPOSE TO FRESH AIR.CONSULT PHYSICIAN
IF IRRIT OR RESPIRATORY DISTRESS PERSISTS. INGEST:CONSULT
PHYSICIAN.

Extinguishing Media:USE CLASS D EXTINGUISHERS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:TREAT AS METALLIC FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FINE METAL DUSTS ARE FLAMM.MAY EXPLODE
WHEN EXPOSED TO HEAT/FLAME/OXIDIZERS.HEATED ZIRCONIUM MAY REACT
W/WATER OR STEAM TO PRODUCE FLAMM HDYROGEN GAS.

Spill Release Procedures:VACUUM LOOSE POWDER ONLY W/VACUUMS EQUIPPED
W/HEPA FILTRATION. WET WIPE AREA CLEAN. DO NOT DRY SWEEP. AVOID
GENERATING AIRBORNE DUST.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLES.STORE
PROD CONTNRS IN WELL-VENTI,CLEAN,COOL,DRY AREA.STORE IN MANNER TO
MINIMIZE PUNCTURES/BREAKAGE OF CNTNRS.
Other Precautions:AVOID INGEST/INHAL/EXCESSIVE SKIN CONTACT.AVOID
CONTACT OF POWDER W/WATER/OXIDIZERS.

Respiratory Protection:RESPIRATOR APPROVED BY NIOSH W/FILTER CARTRIDGES
APPROVED FOR DUST/FUME/MISTS SHOULD BE WORN AT ALL TIMES DURING
THERMAL SPRAY PROCESS TO PROTECT OPERATOR FROM EXPO TO
DUST/FUMES.RESP MAY ALSO BE WORN WHEN PRODUCT HDNGL GENERATES
DUST.
Ventilation:PRODUCT SHOULD BE USED W/APPROPRIATE LOCAL EXHAUST
VENTILATION PROVIDED.
Protective Gloves:ALUMINIZED GLOVE-PLASMA SPRAY,RUBB-OTHER
Eye Protection:SEE OTHER PRECAUTION SECITON OF MSDS.
Other Protective Equipment:EAR PROT-EXCESS NOISE LEVELS.OTHER APPRO
PROT CLOTH AS NECESSARY-PROD HDLG EXCESS SKIN CONTACT.EYEWASH
STATIONS,WASH FAC
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER HANLDING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
HEALTH HAZ:SILICON DIOXIDE:INHAL/SKIN/EYE HAZ.INHAL:SILICOSIS,SKIN/EYE
IRRIT DUE TO ABRASIVENESS.

HCC:V7
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:3500F,1927C
Spec Gravity:1.8-2.1
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE.
Appearance and Odor:POWDER, NO ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZERS, ACIDS, SULFUR.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OZONE & NITRIC ACID ARE FORMED BY
PLASMA FLAME(SIMILAR TO WELDING FUMES).THIS ACTION IS INDEPENDENT
OF THE METAL POWDER.

Waste Disposal Methods:EMPTY PRODUCT CNTNRS/PROD WASTE/CLEANING MEDIA
SHOULD BE STORED & DISPOSE OF ACCORDING TO APPROPRIATE
LOC/STATE/FED REGULATORY GUIDELINES.

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