CGTPD - ZINC CASTING ALLOYS
- MSDS: CGTPD
- Manufacturer: EASTERN ALLOYS INC
- Product Name: ZINC CASTING ALLOYS
- National Stock Number: 9650-00N084628
Product Identification
Product ID:ZINC CASTING ALLOYS
MSDS Date:01/31/1996
FSC:9650
NIIN:00N084628
MSDS Number: CGTPD
Responsible Party
MAYBROOK, NY 12543
US
Emergency Phone: 914-427-2151
Info Phone: 914-427-2151
Preparer: JOHN MALMGREEN
Cage: JO653
Contractor
Telephone: 914-427-2151
Cage: JO653
Ingredients
INGREDIENTS 4-6 MAY BE PRODUCED WHEN HEATED EXCESSIVELY.
OSHA PEL N/K
ACGIH TLV: N/K
ZINC (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
CAS: 7440-66-6
RTECS: ZG8600000
Fraction By Weight: 71.5-96%
OSHA PEL N/K
ACGIH TLV: N/K
EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS
DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS
ALUMINUM (SARA 313)
CAS: 7429-90-5
RTECS: BD0330000
Fraction By Weight: 2-26%
OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 DUST
ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 DUST
COPPER (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
CAS: 7440-50-8
RTECS: GL5325000
Fraction By Weight: 0-11.5%
OSHA PEL 0.1MG/M3 FUME;1 DUST
ACGIH TLV: 0.2 MG/M3 FUME
EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS
DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS
ZINC OXIDE (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
CAS: 1314-13-2
RTECS: ZH4810000
OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST
3) (SARA 313) (MFR'S CAS #1444-28-1)
CAS: 1344-28-1
RTECS: BD1200000
OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST
COPPER (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
CAS: 7440-50-8
RTECS: GL5325000
OSHA PEL 0.1MG/M3 FUME;1 DUST
ACGIH TLV: 0.2 MG/M3 FUME
EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS
DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS
Hazards
LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION OF ZINC OXIDE FUME MAY
CAUSE "METAL FUME FEVER" WITH SYMPTOMS OF FEVER, CHILL, METALLIC
TASTE, CHEST TIGHTNESS. INGESTION MAY IRRITATE LINING OF STOMACH
AND INTESTINES WITH SYMPTOMS OF FEVE R, STOMACH CRAMPS, DIARRHEA.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
First Aid
First Aid:INGEST: CALL MD IMMEDIATELY . EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH
W/POTABLE WATER FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 MINUTES, SEEK ASSISTANCE FROM
MD . SKIN: FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER. CALL MD . INHAL:
TERMINATE EXPOSURE AND REMOVE PATIENT TO FRESH AIR. REFER TO MD.
AVOID INHALATION OF DUSTS GENERATED IN ANY SECONDARY OPERATIONS.
Fire Fighting
Extinguishing Media:DO NOT USE WATER ON BURNING METAL; USE DRY POWDER
EXTINGUISHER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA AND FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WHEN HEATED EXCESSIVELY (BEYOND MELTING
POINT >1,500F) METAL VAPOR BURNS IN THE AIR WITH A BRIGHT
GREENISH-YELLOW FLAME TO PRODUCE ZINC OXIDE FUMES.
Accidental Release
Spill Release Procedures:IF LARGE QUANTITIES OF DUST ARE GENERATED, USE
INDUSTRIAL VACUUM TO CLEAN UP. MOLTEN METAL SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO
SOLIDIFY PRIOR TO CLEAN UP.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Handling
Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP DRY; IF ALLOY BECOMES WET, DRY
BEFORE MELTING.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Exposure Controls
Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR NUISANCE DUST WHEN
FUME LEVELS EXCEED TLV.
Ventilation:USE LOCAL EXHAUST AS REQUIRED TO PREVENT FUME FROM
EXCEEDING TLV.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPRVD EYE WASH & DELUGE SHOWER .
CONSISTENT W/MATL HANDLED (HEAT RESISTANT WHEN WORKING W/MOLTEN
METAL).
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH AFTER HANDLING ALLOYS.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Chemical Properties
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:1665F,907C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:>707F,>375C
Spec Gravity:5.0-6.7
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:BLUISH-WHITE METAL.
Stability
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS, HALOGEN GASES, OXIDIZERS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NOT APPLICABLE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NOT APPLICABLE.
Disposal
Waste Disposal Methods:RECLAIM USING STANDARD INDUSTRIAL PRACTICES
(REMELT). DISPOSE OF DUSTS USING APPROVED METHODS CONSISTENT WITH
APPLICABLE LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
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