===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:METCO 71NS, 71VF-NS-1, 72F-NS, 73F-NS-2, 73
NIIN:01-045-9146
MSDS Number: BMWKR
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:METCO INCORPORATED
Address:1101 PROSPECT AVENUE
City:WESTBURY
State:NY
ZIP:11590-2799
Country:US
Info Phone Num:516-334-1300
Emergency Phone Num:516-334-1300
CAGE:HO565
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:METCO INC, SUB OF THE PERKIN-ELMER CORP
Address:1101 PROSPECT AVENUE
Box:City:WESTBURY
State:NY
ZIP:11590-2724
Country:US
Phone:516-334-1300
CAGE:39918
Company:METCO INCORPORATED
Address:1101 PROSPECT AVENUE
Box:1006
City:WESTBURY
State:NY
ZIP:11590-2799
Country:US
Phone:516-334-1300
CAGE:HO565
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:TUNGSTEN
CAS:7440-33-7
RTECS #:YO7175000
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:5 MG/M3/ 10 STEL
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3/10 STEL;9192
Name:GRAPHITE, NATURAL
CAS:7782-42-5
RTECS #:MD9659600
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:15 MPPCF RDUST
ACGIH TLV:2 MG/M3 RDUST; 9293
Name:COBALT (SARA III)
CAS:7440-48-4
RTECS #:GF8750000
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:0.1 MG/M3;AS CO
ACGIH TLV:0.05 MG/M3;DUST 9293
Name:IRON OXIDE
CAS:1309-37-1
RTECS #:NO7400000
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:10 MG/M3 (FE)
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3(FE),B2; 9293
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:YUNGSTEN-IRRITATION IS POSSIBLE DUE TO
CONTACT. CARBON-IT CAN CAUSE A DUST IRRITATION, PARTICULARLY TO THE
EYES. IT CAN CAUSE CONJUNCTIVITIS EPITHELIA HYPERPLASIA OF CORNEA
AS WELL AS ECZEMATUOUS INFL AMMATION OF EYELIDS. IRON-A POISION BY
SUBCUTANEOUS ROUTE. BENIGN PNEUMOCONIOUSIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS COMPOUND CONTAINS NO INGREDIENTS AT
CONCENTRATIONS OF 0.1% OR GREATER THAT ARE CARCINOGENS OR SUSPECT
CARCINOGENS.
Effects of Overexposure:COBALT-COUGH, DYSPNEA, DECREASED PULMONARY
FUNCTION; LOW WEIGHT, DERMATITIS, DIFFUSE NODULAR FIBROSIS,
RESPIRATORY HYPERSENSITIVITY. EYE-POSSIBLE IRRITATION.
SKIN-POSSIBLE DERMATITIS. INHALATION-RESPI RATORY IRRITATION.
INGESTION-POSSIBLE IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:CONSULT A PHYSICIAN.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
Eyes: FLOOD WITH WATER. IF IRRITATION PERSISTS, CONSULT
PHYSICIAN. SKIN: IF IRRITATION OCCURS, WASH WITH SOAP & WATER TO
REMOVE POWDER. INHALATION: EXPOSE TO FRESH AIR. INGESTION: CONSULT
A PHYSICIAN.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE CLASS D FIRE EXTINGUISHER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:TREAT AS A METALLIC FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MODERATE FIRE HAZARD IN THE FORM OF DUST
WHEN EXPOSED TO FLAME.
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:MATERIAL THAT IS SPILLED ONTO THE FLOOR MAY
BECOME AIRBORNE BY NORMAL PLANT ACTIVITY. GOOD HOUSEKEEPING, BY
SWEEPING THE AREA CLEAN, IS NECESSARY TO REMOVE THESE MATERIALS
FROM BECOMING A SOURCE OF AI RBORNE CONTAMINATION.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLES. STORE
IN COOL AND DRY AREA.
Other Precautions:AVOID ORAL INGESTION AND EXCESSIVE SKIN CONTACT.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:A RESPIRATOR APPROVED BY NIOSH FOR
DUST/FUMES/MIST SHOULD BE WORN AT ALL TIMES DURING THE THERMAL
SPRAY PROCESS TO PROTECT OPERATOR FROM DUST AND FUMES.
Ventilation:VENTILATION EQUIPMENT DESIGNED TO CREATE AN AIR VELOCITY OF
200 FPM.
Protective Gloves:ALUMINIZED GLOVES SHOULD BE WORN
Eye Protection:*SEE SUPPLEMENTAL DATA*
Other Protective Equipment:EAR PROTECTION SHOULD BE WORN. ALUMINIZED
APRON SHOULD BE WORN DURING PLASMA SPRAY PROCESS.
Work Hygienic Practices:EYE WASH STATION IS RECOMMENDED.
Supplemental Safety and Health
THE FOLLOWING LENS SHADES ARE RECOMMENDED FOR THE PROCESS INDICATED.
COMBUSTION SPRAYING SHADE #5, PLASMA SPRAYING UP TO 40KW SHADE #9,
40 TO 60KW SHADE #10 AND GREATER THAN 60 KW SHADE #11.
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:2200-2800
Spec Gravity:4.5-6.3
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:POWDER4; NO ODOR.
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZERS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OZONE AND NITRIC OXIDE ARE FORMED BY
PLASMA FLAME (INDEPENDENT OF POWDER).
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:CONSULT LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL 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.
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