Product ID:HASTELLOY W, NICKEL BASE ALLOY
MSDS Date:03/01/1989
FSC:NIIN:Submitter:D DG
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CLRGB

SAMUEL G. KEYWELL CO. INC. VAC AIR ALLOYS DIV.

FREWSBURG, NY 14738
US

Emergency Phone: 716-569-0700

Info Phone: 716-569-0700

Cage: UO619

SAMUEL G. KEYWELL CO. INC. VAC AIR ALLOYS DIV.

650 FREWSBURG, NY 14738 US

Telephone: 716-569-0700

Cage: UO619

MOLYBDENUM

CAS: 7439-98-7

RTECS: QA4680000

OSHA PEL 10 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3

IRON

CAS: 7439-89-6

RTECS: NO4565500

OSHA PEL NONE

ACGIH TLV: NONE

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

COBALT

CAS: 7440-48-4

RTECS: GF8750000

OSHA PEL 0.05 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.5 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

CARBON

CAS: 7440-44-0

RTECS: FF5250000

OSHA PEL 3.5 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 3.5 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

VANADIUM

CAS: 7440-62-2

RTECS: YW1355000

OSHA PEL 0.05 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: .05 MG/M3

Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:UNKNOWN IARC:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SHORT TERM: LOSS OF
CONSCIOUSNESS/DEATH DUE TO MELTING/WELDING GASES OR LACK OF OXGEN.
LONG TERM: ADVERSE EFFECTS MAY RESULT FROM LONG TIME EXPOSURE TO
MELTING/WELDING GASES, OR DUSTS. THESE EFFECTS M AY INCLUDE SKIN
SENSITIZATION, NEUROLOGICAL DAMAGE, AND 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 CACINOGENS.
Effects of Overexposure:SHORT TERM: METALLIC TASTE; NAUSEA; TIGHTNESS
OF CHEST; FEVER; IRRITATION OF EYES, NOSE, THROAT AND SKIN; LOSS OF
CONSCIOUSNESS/DEATH DUE TO MELTING/WELDING GASES OR LACK OF OXYGEN.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:AGGAVATION OF PREEXIDTING
RESPIRATORY OR ALLERGIC CONDITIONS MAY OCCUR IN SOME WORKERS.

First Aid:REMOVE VICTIM FROM EXPOSURE AND OBTAIN PROMPT MEDICAL
ATTENTION. IF VICTIM IS UNCONSCIOUS, ADMINISTER OXYGEN. IF NOT
BREATHING, RESUSCITATE IMMEDIAELY.

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.

Other Precautions:PEL/TLV EXPOSURES SHOULD BE KEPT BELOW
RECOMMENDATIONS BY OSHA AND ACGIH TO INSURE PROPER HEALTH
PROTECTION OF WORKER.

Respiratory Protection:WHEN EXPOSURE LIMITS ARE EXCEEDED, USE PROPER,
OSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:USE LOCAL EXHAUST WHEN CUTTING, GRINDING, MELTING, OR
WELDING.
Eye Protection:OSHA APPROVED EYE PROTECTION.
Other Protective Equipment:OSHA APPROVED EYE PROTECTION AND PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING SHOULD BE USED WHEN CUTTING, GRINDING, MELTING, OR
WELDING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PRODUCT CLASS: NICKEL BASE ALLOY.

HCC:N1
Appearance and Odor:NICKEL BASE ALLOY PRODUCTS ARE SHIPPED AS SOLID
METAL FORMS.

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

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:NO DATA PROVIDED BY RESPONSIBLE PARTY.

Transport Information:NO DATA PROVIDED BY RESPONSIBLE PARTY.

SARA Title III Information:SARA HAZARDOUS MATERIAL: CHROMIUM-YES,
COBALT-YES, COPPER-YES, NICKEL-YES, VANADIUM-YES.
State Regulatory Information: