Product ID:HS-3, COBALT BASE ALLOY
MSDS Date:11/25/1985
FSC:NIIN:Submitter:D DG
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CLRFG

VAC AIR ALLOYS CORPORATION

FREWSBURG, NY 14738
US

Emergency Phone: 716-664-4910

Info Phone: 716-664-4910

Cage: UO628

VAC AIR ALLOYS CORPORATION

477 FREWSBURG, NY 14738 US

Telephone: 716-664-4910

Cage: UO628

COBALT

CAS: 7440-48-4

RTECS: GF8750000

OSHA PEL 0.1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.02 MG/M3

COPPER

CAS: 7440-50-8

RTECS: GL5325000

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

IRON

CAS: 7439-89-6

RTECS: NO4565500

NICKEL

CAS: 7440-02-0

RTECS: QR5950000

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

EPA Report Quantity: 100 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 100 LBS

MOLYBDENUM

CAS: 7439-98-7

RTECS: QA4680000

ACGIH TLV: 10 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

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3

Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:UNKNOWN IARC:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:LONG TERM EXPOSURE: ADVERSE EFFECTS
MAY RESULT FROM LONG TIME EXPOSURE TO WELDING FUMES, GASES, OR
DUSTS. THERSE EFFECTS MAY INCLUDE SKIN SENSITIZATION, NEUROLOGICAL
DAMAGE, & RESPIRATORY DISEASE SUCH AS BRONCHIAL ASTHMA, LUNG
FIBROSIS OR PNEUMOCONIOSIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NICKEL AND CHROMIUM HAVE BEEN DETERMINED
BY THE IARC TO BE SUSPECTED CARCINOGENS.
Effects of Overexposure:SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: METALLIC TASTE; NAUSEA;
TIGHTNESS OF CHEST; FEVER; IRRITATION OF EYES, NOSE, THROAT AND
SKIN; LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS/DEATH DUE TO WELDING GASES OR LACK OF
OXYGEN.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:AGGRAVATION OF PREEXIDTING
RESPIRATORY OR ALLERGIC CONDITIONS MAY OCCUR IN SOME WORKERS.

First Aid:REMOVE VICTIM FROM EXPOSURE AND OBTAIN PROMPT MEDICAL
ATTENATION. IF VICTIM IS UNCONSCIOUS, ADMINISTER OXYGEN. IF NOT
BREATHING, RESUSITATE IMMEDIATELY.

Flash Point:NONFLAMMABLE

Spill Release Procedures:RESIDUE FROM CUTTING OR GRINDING SHOULD BE
SWEPT OR VACUUMED AND PLACED IN SUITABLE CONTAINERS FOR DISPOSAL BY
LOCAL, STATE, OR FEDERAL WASTE DISPOSAL REGULATIONS.

Respiratory Protection:WHEN EXPOSURE LIMITS ARE EXCEEDED, USE PROPER,
OSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:USE LOCAL EXHAUST WHEN CUTTING, GRINDING, OR WELDING.
Eye Protection:OSHA APPROVED EYE PROTECTION.
Other Protective Equipment:OSHA APPROVED EYE PROTECTION AND PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING: SHOULD BE USED WHEN CUTTING, GRINDING, OR WELDING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PEL/TLV EXPOSURES SHOULD BE KEPT BELOW RECOMMEDATIONS BY OSHA AND ACGIH
TO INSURE PROPER HEALTH PROTECTION OF WORKER.

HCC:N1
Appearance and Odor:COBALT BASE ALLOY PRODUCTS SHIPPED AS SOLID METAL
FORM.

METAL PRODUCTS THEMSELVES ARE NOT REACTIVE, HOWEVER, CAUTION MUST BE
TAKEN WHEN WELDING DUE TO FUMES AND GASES.

Waste Disposal Methods:RESIDUE FROM CUTTING OR GRINDING SHOULD BE SWEPT
OR VACUUMED AND PLACED IN SUITABLE CONTAINERS FOR DISPOSAL BY
LOCAL, STATE, OR FEDERAL WASTE DISPOSAL REGULATIONS.

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.

Transport Information:DOT INFORMATION - 49 CFR 172.101: DOT
DESCRIPTION: NOT REGULATED. CONTAINER MODE: CASES/SURFACE - NO
EXCEPTIONS. NOS COMPONENT: NONE. RQ (REPORTABLE QUANTITY) - 49 CFR
172.101: NOT APPLICABLE.

SARA Title III Information:SARA 302 COMPONENTS - 40 CFR 355 APPENDIX A:
NONE. SECTION 311/312 HAZARD CLASS - 40 CFR 370.2: IMMEDIATE.
SARA 313 COMPONENTS - 40 CFR 372.65: NONE.
Federal Regulatory Information:US FEDERAL REGULATIONS: TSCA (TOXIC
SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT) STATUS: TSCA (UNITED STATES) THE
INTERNATIONAL INGREDIENTS OF THIS PRODUCT ARE LISTED. CERCLA RQ -
40 CFR 302.4: NONE. INTERNATIONAL REGUL ATIONS: INVENTORY STATUS:
DSL (CANADA) THE INTERNATIONAL INGREDIENTS OF THIS PRODUCT ARE
LISTED.
State Regulatory Information:CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65: NONE.