Product ID:2017 ALUMINUM RODS & PARTS
MSDS Date:11/22/1995
FSC:3439
NIIN:00F048900
MSDS Number: BZYCN

CERRO METAL PRODUCTS

BELLEFONTE, PA 16823-5000
US

Emergency Phone: 814-355-6370

Info Phone: 814-355-6370

Preparer: JAMES A VAIANA

Cage: 78764

CERRO METAL PRODUCTS DIV THE MARMON GROUP INC

388 BELLEFONTE, PA 16823-0388 US

Telephone: 814-355-6217

Cage: 78764

IRON *96-2*

CAS: 7439-89-6

RTECS: NO4565500

Fraction By Weight: 0-1%

COPPER (DUST & MIST), BRONZE POWDER *96-2*

CAS: 7440-50-8

RTECS: GL5325000

Fraction By Weight: .15-4.5%

OSHA PEL 0.1 MG(CU)/M3 (FUME)

ACGIH TLV: 0.2 MG/M3 (FUME)

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

MANGANESE *96-2*

CAS: 7439-96-5

RTECS: OO9275000

Fraction By Weight: 0-1.2%

OSHA PEL 5 MG/CUM

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/CUM (DUST)

MAGNESIUM OXIDE, MAGNESIA

CAS: 1309-48-4

RTECS: OM3850000

Fraction By Weight: 0-1.8%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/CUM

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/CUM

ALUMINUM *96-2*

CAS: 7429-90-5

RTECS: BD0330000

OSHA PEL 15 MG/CUM

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/CUM (DUST)

SILICON

CAS: 7440-21-3

RTECS: VW0400000

Fraction By Weight: 0-1.2%

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/CUM

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:CHRONIC EXPOSURE TO ALUMINUM,
MANGNESIUM, COPPER & MANGANESE MAY CAUSE METAL FUME FEVER.
INHALATION OF FINELY DIVIDED ALUMINUM POWDER MAY CAUSE PULMONARY
FIBROSIS. PARTICULATES MAY CAUSE DERMATITIS DU E TO MECHANICAL
IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:FEVER, FATIGUE, DRYNESS OF THROAT, HEAD & BODY
ACHE, CHILL, IRRITATION.

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

Extinguishing Media:DRY POWDER/SAND.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NEVER USE WATER/HALOGEN ON ALUMINUM DUST
FIRES. NEVER USE WATER AS AN EXTINGUISHING AGENT AROUND MOLTEN
METAL.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WATER REACTS VIOLENTLY W/MOLTEN METAL.
HARD ALLOYS MUST BE STRESS-RELIEVED TO PREVENT EXPLOSION WHEN
SAWED. ALUMINUM DUST FORM EXPLOSIVE MIXTURES W/AIR. (SUPP)

Spill Release Procedures:PRODUCT IS A NON-HAZARDOUS SOLID. NO SPECIAL
PRECAUTIONS ARE REQUIRED FOR BULK MATERIAL. SCRAP METAL CAN BE
RECLAIMED FOR REUSE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:WET MATERIAL SHOULD NEVER BE CHARGED
INTO A MOLTEN BATH. EYE PROTECTION SHOULD BE USED W/PROCESS THAT
GENERATES DUST, FUMES/CHIPS.

Respiratory Protection:WEAR NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATORY PROTECTION.
Eye Protection:REQUIRED
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER USE & BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING/SMOKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
UNUSUAL FIRE CONT'D: DAMP ALUMINUM DUST MAY SPONTANEOUSLY HEAT
W/LIBERATION OF HYDROGEN TO FORM EXPLOSIVE AIR MIXTURES.
HALOGENATED HYDROCARBONS MAY REACT W/ALUMINUM DUSTS TO FORM
EXPLOSIVE MIXTURES. REDUCTION OF IRON OXIDE, COPPER OXIDE &LEAD
OXIDE BY ALUMINUM MAY OCCUR W/EXPLOSIVE FORCE.

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:935-1205F
Spec Gravity:2.7-2.8
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:GREY SOLID AT ROOM TEMPERATURE & EXHIBITS NO ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS, HALOGEN.
Stability Condition to Avoid:WATER
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HALOGEN ACIDS & SODIUM HYDROXIDE WILL
REACT W/ALUMINUM GENERATING EXPLOSIVE MIXTURES OF HYDROGEN.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WATER

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
REGULATIONS. ALUMINUM POWDER MUST BE PACKAGED & SHIPPED AS
FLAMMABLE SOLID, UN 1396.

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