Product ID:L-605
MSDS Date:08/17/1999
FSC:3439
NIIN:01-097-5989
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CLJKK

CARPENTER TECHNOLOGY CORP

101 W BERN ST
READING, PA 19612-4662
US

Emergency Phone: 610-208-2134/208-2457

Info Phone: 610-208-2134 / 610-208-2457/2457

Preparer: NOT PROVIDED

Cage: 71321

CARPENTER TECHNOLOGY CORP

14662 READING, PA 19612-4662 US

Telephone: 610-208-2134 / 610-208-2457/2457

Cage: 71321

COBALT

CAS: 7440-48-4

RTECS: GF8750000

OSHA PEL 0.1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.02 MG/M3

CHROMIUM

CAS: 7440-47-3

RTECS: GB4200000

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.5 MG/M3

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

TUNGSTEN

CAS: 7440-33-7

RTECS: YO7175000

OSHA PEL NONE

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3

NICKEL

CAS: 7440-02-0

RTECS: QR5950000

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3

EPA Report Quantity: 100 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 100 LBS

IRON

CAS: 7439-89-6

RTECS: NO4565500

OSHA PEL 10 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3

MANGANESE

CAS: 7439-96-5

RTECS: OO9275000

OSHA PEL C5 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NOT RELEVANT
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SPECIALTY STEEL ALLOYS ARE NOT
CONSIDERED HAZARDOUS IN THE FORM SHIPPED. HOWEVER, IF YOUR PROCESS
INVOLVES GRINDING, MELTING, WELDING, CUTTING THAT CAUSES RELEASE OF
DUST OR FUME, HAZARDOUS LEVELS OF DUST OR FUMES COULD BE
GENERATED. INHALATION: PRIMARY ROUTE OF EXPOSURE. STEEL DUSTS AND
FUME MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO THE RESPIRATORY TRACT. CHRONIC
EXPOSURE MAY AGGRAVATE PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS. SKI N AND EYE
CONTACT: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION OR SKIN SENSITIVITY. INGESTION:
CERTAIN CONSTITUENTS MAY BE HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CONTAINS CHROMIUM.
Effects of Overexposure:SPECIALTY STEEL ALLOYS ARE NOT CONSIDERED
HAZARDOUS IN THE FORM SHIPPED. HOWEVER, IF YOUR PROCESS INVOLVES
GRINDING, MELTING, WELDING, CUTTING THAT CAUSES RELEASE OF DUST OR
FUME, HAZARDOUS LEVELS OF DUST OR FUMES COULD BE GENERATED.
INHALATION: STEEL DUSTS AND FUME MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO THE
RESPIRATORY TRACT. SKIN AND EYE CONTACT: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION OR
SKIN SENSITIVITY.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:EXPOSURE MAY AGGRAVATE PRE-EXISTING
CONDITIONS.

First Aid:AS SHIPPED, THE STEEL IS AN ARTICLE. THE LIKELIHOOD OF
HAZARDOUS CONSEQUENCES THROUGH EYE OR SKIN CONTACT, INHALATION OR
INGESTION WOULD BE CONSIDERED MINIMAL. INHALATION: REMOVE PERSON
FROM EXPOSURE TO FRESH AIR. IF BREATHING DIFFICULTY OCCURS, GET
PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN/EYE CONTACT: FLUSH EYE WITH PLENTY
OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES, SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTIO IF IRRITAION
PERSISTS. WASH SKIN WITH SOAP AND WATER. IF RASH DEVELOPS, SEEK
MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTION: SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:NOT AV
Extinguishing Media:NOT PROVIDED
Fire Fighting Procedures:NO SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR PRODUCT AS
SHIPPED.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT PROVIDED

Spill Release Procedures:LAND/WATER SPILL: AS SHIPPED, THIS PRODUCT
DOES NOT POSE A HAZARD TO THE ENVIRONMENT.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AWAY FROM ACIDS AND OXIDIZERS.
Other Precautions:NOT PROVIDED

Respiratory Protection:IN THE ABSENCE OF FEASIBLE ENGINEERING CONTROLS,
WEAR A NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR PROTECTION FOR THE TYPE OF
PARTICULATE GENERATED.
Ventilation:THE USE OF LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION IS RECOMMENDED TO
CONTROL EMISSIONS NEAR THE SOURCE OF METAL BEING CUT, GROUND,
WELDED OR MELTED.
Protective Gloves:WHEN HANDLING THE STEEL PRODUCT, LEATHER GLOVES ARE
RECOMMENDED.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES AND A FACE SHIELD WHEN GRINDING THE
PRODUCT.
Other Protective Equipment:ADDITONAL PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT IS
DEPENDENT ON THE OPERATION PERFORMED, FOR EXAMPLE SAFETY GLASSES
AND A FACE SHIELD WHEN GRINDING THE PRODUCT.
Work Hygienic Practices:IF INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE MONITORING REVEALS AN
OVEREXPOSURE DURING THE PROCESSING OF THE PRODUCT, ENGINEERING
CONTROLS ARE REQUIRED TO BE INSTALLED TO REDUCE EXPOSURE BELOW OSHA
PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMITS
Supplemental Safety and Health
ABBREVIATION: N/A = NOT APPLICABLE. N/AV = NOT AVAILABLE. N/K =
UNKNOWN. N/P = NOT PROVIDED. N/R = NOT RELEVANT. N/D = NOT
DETERMINED. N/E = NOT ESTABLISHED.

HCC:N1
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:2400-2800 DEGREES F
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:NOT PROVIDED
Spec Gravity:7.5-8.5
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:ODORLESS. GRAY IN COLOR

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS, BASES AND OXIDIZERS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:ACIDS, BASES AND OXIDIZERS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE FOR PRODUCT AS SHIPPED.

Waste Disposal Methods:RECYCLING OF ALL METALLIC BYPRODUCTS AS SCRAP IS
STRONGLY ENCOURAGED. IF BYPRODUCTS NEED TO BE TREATED AND/OR
DISPOSED OF AS WASTES, HAZARDOUS WASTE CHARACTERIZATIONS MUST BE
PERFORMED PRIOR TO TREATI NG AND/OR DISPOSING. CONTACT APPROPRIATE
PARTIES TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL RUL
ES/REGULATIONS RELATED TO WASTE TREATMENT/DISPOSAL

Toxicological Information:NOT RELEVANT

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.

Ecological:NOT RELEVANT

Transport Information:NOT PROVIDED

SARA Title III Information:SARA TITLE III (SUPERFUND AMENDMENTS AND
REAUTHORIZATION ACT): SECTION 311/312 HAZARDOUS CATEGORIES: NOT
APPLICABLE FOR STORAGE OF ITEMS AS SHIPPED, HOWEVER IF PROCESSED,
END PRODUCT MAY REQUIRED REPO RTING. 313: PRODUCT INGREDIENTS
SUBJECT TO REPORTING REQUIREMENTS MAY INCLUDE: CHROMIUM, NICKEL,
MANGANESE, COBALT, COPPER, VANADIUM, TITANIUM OR ALUMINUM.
REGULATIONS SUCH AS CLEAN AIR ACT, CLEAN WAT ER ACT, RESOURCE
CONSERVATION & RECOVERY ACT MAY APPLY TO THE HANDLING OF STEEL
GRINDINGS AND PARTICULATES FROM PROCESSING.
Federal Regulatory Information:TSCA (TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT): NOT
APPLICABLE. CERCLA (COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE,
COMPENSATION AND LIABILITY ACT): NOT APPLICABLE.
State Regulatory Information:CALIFORNIA SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT
(PROPOSITION 65) LISTING: NICKEL 7440-02-0 AND COBALT 7440-48-4