Product ID:3XX SERIES, 4XX SERIES STAINLESS STEEL
MSDS Date:03/01/1990
FSC:3439
NIIN:01-097-5988
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CHWZX

A.M.CASTLE & CO.

3400 N. WOLF ROAD
FRANKLIN PARK, IL 60131
US

Emergency Phone: 312-455-7111 DAY 312-455-8986 NIGHT

Info Phone: 312-445-7111

Cage: 11045

EDSON TOOL CO OF LONG ISLAND INC, DBA EDSON TOOLS INC

UNKNOW WEST BABYLON, NY 11704-1406 US

Telephone: 516-491-9266

Cage: 1P361

IRON

CAS: 7439-89-6

RTECS: NO4565500

Fraction By Weight: 60-88%

OSHA PEL 10 MG/M3 (TDUST)

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3 (OXIDE FUME)

CHROMIUM (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 7440-47-3

RTECS: GB4200000

Fraction By Weight: 10-30%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.5 MG/M3; 9596

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

NICKEL (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 7440-02-0

RTECS: QR5950000

Fraction By Weight: 1-11%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3; 9596

MANGANESE (SARA 313)

CAS: 7439-96-5

RTECS: OO9275000

Fraction By Weight: <6%

OSHA PEL C, 5 MG/M3 (FUME)

ACGIH TLV: 0.2 MG/M3; 9596

MOLYBDENUM

CAS: 7439-98-7

RTECS: QA4680000

Fraction By Weight: <6%

OSHA PEL 10 PPM.

ACGIH TLV: 10 PPM.

COPPER (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 7440-50-8

RTECS: GL5325000

Fraction By Weight: <6%

OSHA PEL 0.1MG/M3 FUME/1 DUST

ACGIH TLV: 0.2 MG/M3 FUME; 9596

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

TITANIUM

CAS: 7440-32-6

RTECS: XR1700000

Fraction By Weight: <6%

CARBON OR GRAPHITE, SYNTHETIC

CAS: 7440-44-0

RTECS: FF5250100

Fraction By Weight: <2%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3 TDUST; 9596

PHOSPHOROUS (YELLOW) (SARA 302/313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 7723-14-0

RTECS: TH3500000

Fraction By Weight: <2%

OSHA PEL 0.1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.02 PPM; 9596

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

SULFUR

CAS: 7704-34-9

RTECS: WS4250000

Fraction By Weight: <2%

SILICON

CAS: 7440-21-3

RTECS: VW0400000

Fraction By Weight: <2%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9596

COBALT (SARA 313)

CAS: 7440-48-4

RTECS: GF8750000

Fraction By Weight: <2%

OSHA PEL 0.1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.02 MG/M3; A3; 9596

NIOBIUM (ALSO CALLED COLUMBIUM)

CAS: 7440-03-1

Fraction By Weight: <2%

TIN

CAS: 7440-31-5

RTECS: XP7320000

Fraction By Weight: <2%

OSHA PEL 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3; 9596

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INHALATION OF WELDING FUMES MAY
CAUSE NERVOUS SYSTEM AND MUSCLE IRREGULARITIES, IRRITATION OF EYES,
NOSE, THROAT, AND RESPIRATORY SYSTEM, METAL FUME FEVER. CHRONIC:
INHALATION OF FUMES MAY CAUS E CANCER, SIDEROSIS, FLUOROSIS AND
AFFECT LUNG FUNCTION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CONTAINS NICKEL WHICH IS LISTED BY BOTH
IARC AND NTP.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: NAUSEA, DIZZINESS, DRYNESS OF NOSE
AND THROAT, COUGHING, WHEEZING AND SHORTNESS OF BREATH. EYES:
REDNESS, TEARING, BLURRED VISION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. RESUSCITATE IF NEEDED. EYES:
FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. SEE DOCTOR. SKIN: WASH
WITH SOAP AND WATER. INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. SEE DOCTOR.

Fire Fighting Procedures:STEEL PRODUCTS IN THE SOLID STATE PRESENT NO
FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD.

Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:REMOVE ANY COMBUSTIBLES FROM WORK
AREA: SPARKS OR WELDING ARC COULD IGNITE NEARBY COMBUSTIBLES.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR WELDING
FUMES OR SUPPLIED AIR RESPIRATOR IN CONFINED SPACES OR WHERE FUME
CONCENTRATION EXCEEDS REGULATORY LIMITS.
Ventilation:USE MECHANICAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST OR BOTH TO MAINTAIN LEVELS
OF FUMES BELOW REGULATORY LIMITS.
Protective Gloves:WELDERS WORK GLOVES
Eye Protection:WELDERS HELMET WITH CORRECT LENSES
Other Protective Equipment:CLOTHING TO PROTECT ENTIRE BODY FROM SPARKS.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
RECENT EPIDEMIOLOGICAL STUDIES OF WORKERS MELTING AND WORKING ALLOYS
CONTAINING NICKEL/CHROMIUM HAVE FOUND NO INCREASE IN CANCER.

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:>2600F,>142
Spec Gravity:7
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:GREY-BLACK SOLID; ODORLESS.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
REACTS WITH STRONG ACIDS TO PRODUCE HYDROGEN GAS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:METALLIC DUST OR FUMES MAY BE PRODUCED
DURING WELDING, BURNING, GRINDING AND POSSIBLY MACHINING.

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

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