Product ID:METCO 461
MSDS Date:10/03/1994
FSC:3439
NIIN:01-373-5884
MSDS Number: BZGCV

METCO INC SUB OF PERKIN-ELMER CORP

1101 PROSPECT AVE
WESTBURY, NY 11590-0201
US

Emergency Phone: 516-334-1300/202-483-7616

Info Phone: 516-334-1300/202-483-7616

Cage: GO106

METCO INC, SUB OF THE PERKIN-ELMER CORP

WESTBURY, NY 11590-2724 US

Telephone: 516-334-1300

Cage: 39918

ALUMINUM (POWDER) *95-1*

CAS: 7429-90-5

RTECS: BD0330000

Fraction By Weight: 5.5%

OSHA PEL 5 MG/CUM

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/CUM

COBALT (ANIMAL CARCINOGEN BY IARC - GROUP 2B) *95-1*

CAS: 7440-48-4

RTECS: GF8750000

Fraction By Weight: 2.5%

OSHA PEL 0.05 MG/CUM

ACGIH TLV: 0.05 MG/CUM

YTTRIA; YTTRIUM OXIDE

CAS: 1314-36-9

RTECS: ZG3850000

Fraction By Weight: 0.5%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/CUM

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/CUM

SILICON

CAS: 7440-21-3

RTECS: VW0400000

Fraction By Weight: 1-5%

OSHA PEL 10 MG/CUM

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/CUM

MANGANESE, MN COMPOUNDS

CAS: 7439-96-5

RTECS: OO9275000

Fraction By Weight: 2%

OSHA PEL 5 MG/CUM

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/CUM (DUST)

CHROMIUM METAL, CHROMIUM, CHROME (KNOWN CARCINOGEN BY NTP;

CAS: 7440-47-3

RTECS: GB4200000

Fraction By Weight: 17.5%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/CUM

ACGIH TLV: 0.5 MG/CUM

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

IRON *95-1*

CAS: 7439-89-6

RTECS: NO4565500

Fraction By Weight: 0.5%

OSHA PEL 10 MG/CUM

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/CUM

NICKEL (SUSPECTED ANIMAL CARCINOGEN BY IARC GROUP

CAS: 7440-02-0

RTECS: QR5950000

Fraction By Weight: 67%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/CUM

ACGIH TLV: 0.05 MG/CUM IC

ORGANIC BINDER

Fraction By Weight: 3.5%

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES: CONJUNCTIVAL IRRITATION. SKIN:
IRRITATION, DERMATITIS, ECZEMA, SENSITIZATION, CHROME LESIONS.
INHALATION: MUCOUS MEMBRANE IRRITATION/ULCERATION, IRRITATION OF
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM. INGESTION: IRRI TATION TO RESPIRATORY TRACT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SEE INGREDIENTS
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, DISCOLORATION, COUGH, WHEEZING,
SHORTNESS OF BREATH, DECREASED CHEST EXPANSION, LESSENED CAPACITY
FOR WORK.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:N/K
.

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15-20 MINS. SKIN: WASH W/SOAP &
WATER. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN
ALL CASES.

Extinguishing Media:USE CLASS D FIRE EXTINGUISHER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:TREAT AS A METALLIC FIRE. WEAR A NIOSH/MSHA
APPROVED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS & FULL PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FINE METAL DUSTS ARE FLAMMABLE & MAY
EXPLODE WHEN EXPOSED TO HEAT, FLAME/OXIDIZERS.

Spill Release Procedures:VACUUM LOOSE POWDER ONLY W/VACUUMS EQUIPPED
W/HEPA FILTRATION. VACUUMS APPROPRIATE FOR USE W/METALLIC DUSTS
SHOULD BE UTILIZED. WIPE AREA CLEAN. DON'T USE WATER FOR CLEAN UP
OPERATIONS. DON'T SWEEP. A VOID GENERATING AIRBORNE DUST.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLES, IN A
WELL VENTILATED/CLEAN/COOL & DRY AREA, IN A MANNER TO MINIMIZE
PUNCTURES & BREAKAGE OF CONTAINERS.
Other Precautions:AVOID INGESTION/INHALATION & EXCESSIVE SKIN CONTACT,
CONTACT OF POWDER W/WATER & OXIDIZERS.

Respiratory Protection:WEAR A NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR W/FILTER
CARTRIDGE FOR DUST/FUMES/MISTS AT ALL TIMES DURING THERMAL SPRAY
PROCESS, WHEN PRODUCT HANDLING GENERATES DUST.
Ventilation:APPROPRIATE LOCAL EXHAUST.
Protective Gloves:ALUMINIZED, RUBBER
Eye Protection:GOGGLES W/LENS SHADES (SEE SUPP)
Other Protective Equipment:EAR PROTECTION, ALUMINIZED APRON/OTHER
APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, WASH FACILITIES, EYE WASH STATION.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EYE PROTECTION CONT'D: FOLLOWING LENS SHADES ARE RECOMMENDED-SHADE # 5
FOR COMBUSTION SPRAYING, SHADE # 9 FOR PLASMA SPRAYING UP TO 40 KW,
SHADE # 10 FOR PLASMA SPRAYING 40-60 KW, SHADE # 11 FOR PLASM A
SPRAYING >60 KW.

Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:POWDER W/NO ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NICKEL NITRATE, COMBUSTIBLES, OXIDIZERS, ACIDS, SULFUR.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, FLAME & OTHER IGNITION SOURCES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OZONE & NITRIC OXIDE, CO, CO2,
NITROGEN & SULFUR OXIDES.

Waste Disposal Methods:EMPTY PRODUCT CONTAINERS, PRODUCT WASTE &
CLEANING MEDIA SHOULD BE DISPOSED OF IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
REGULATIONS.

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