Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SKIN: PHYSICAL ABRASION. EYES:
IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SEE INGREDIENTS
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:RESPIRATORY SYSTEM DISORDERS
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT OR
HAS STOPPED, ADMINISTER ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION OR OXYGEN AS
INDICATED. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Extinguishing Media:USE EXTINGUISHERS DESIGNED FOR METAL FIRES, DRY
CHEMICAL POWDERS, SALTS OR INERT GASES.
Fire Fighting Procedures:DON'T USE WATER OR LIQUID.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:GRINDING/POLISHING IN ABSENCE OF OXYGEN
CAN RESULT IN WASTE WHICH IS EASILY IGNITED W/A FLASH/SPARK. WATER
CAN CAUSE AN EXPLOSION DUE TO HYDROGEN GAS EVOLUTION.
Spill Release Procedures:COLLECT MATERIAL IN APPROPRIATELY LABELED
CONTAINERS & DISPOSE OF PROPERLY. DON'T USE COMPRESSED AIR TO CLEAN
SPILLS OF THE DUST. WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP WORK AREAS FREE OF WASTE. STORE
WET & KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT & OPEN FLAME-MAINTAIN HUMIDITY >50% TO
PREVENT ELECTROSTATIC BUILD-UP.
Other Precautions:NO SMOKING IN AREA. USE NON-SPARKING METAL EQUIPMENT.
Respiratory Protection:RESPIRATOR RECOMMENDED FOR ALL GRINDING,
CUTTING, ETC. CONSULT LOCAL SUPPLIER FOR SELECTION OF APPROPRIATE
NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR BASED ON MAGNITUDE & DURATION OF
EXPOSURE.
Ventilation:ADEQUATE GENERAL &/OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION
Protective Gloves:RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
Supplemental Safety and Health
PRODUCTS UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS DON'T PRESENT AN
INHALATION/INGESTION/CONTACT HEALTH HAZARD. HOWEVER, OPERATIONS,
SUCH AS BURNING/WELDING/BRAZING/GRINDING/MACHINING, WHICH RESULTS
IN ELEVATING THE TE MP OR ABOVE ITS MELTING POINT OR RESULTS IN THE
GENERATION OF AIRBORNE PARTICULATES, MAY PRESENT HEALTH HAZARDS.
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1560-1840C
Appearance and Odor:GRAY METALLIC SOLID; NO ODOR
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
WHEN IN CONTACT W/RED FUMING NITRIC ACID MAY BECOME SENSITIVE TO, &
REACT VIOLENTLY W/THE ACID.
Stability Condition to Avoid:STABLE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE UNDER NORMAL
STORAGE & HANDLING CONDITIONS.
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE, &
FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
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