Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION, METAL
FUME FEVER, EYE IRRITATION. LEAD INTOXICATION INCLUDING KIDNEY
DISEASE, ANEMIA, NERVOUS DISORDERS, REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS, BIRTH
DEFECTS & KIDNEY CANCER. COPPER FUMES CAUSES SKIN/HAIR
DISCOLORATION & KERATINIZATION OF HANDS/FEET SOLES. LEAD: KIDNEY
DAMAGE & NERVOUS SYSTEM EFFECTS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SEE INGREDIENTS
Effects of Overexposure:METAL FUME FEVER SYMPTOMS: SWEET OR METALLIC
TASTE IN MOUTH, DRYNESS & THROAT IRRITATION, COUGH, SHORTNESS OF
BREATH, CHEST PAIN, NAUSEA, VOMITING, WEAKNESS, FATIGUE,
MUSCLE/JOINT PAIN, CHILLS & SWEAT ING. COPPER: SKIN/HAIR
DISCOLORATION. ZINC: BRONCHITIS OR PNEUMONIA & BLUISH TINT TO SKIN.
LEAD: COMA & DEATH. SEE SUPP.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
Eyes: FLUSH W/WATER. SKIN: VACUUM OFF EXCESS DUST. WASH
W/SOAP & WATER. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. METAL FUME FEVER
MAY BE TREATED SYMPTOMATICALLY. INGESTION: OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION
IF LARGE Q UANTITIES HAVE BEEN INGESTED. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION
IN ALL CASES.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Fire Fighting Procedures:SOLID MASSIVE FORM ISN'T COMBUSTIBLE. WEAR
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS & PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. WHEN IN
DUST FORM USE DRY CHEMICAL/SAND.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARDS ARE MODERATE
WHEN MATERIAL IS IN THE FORM OF DUST & EXPOSED TO HEAT, FLAMES,
CHEMICAL REACTION OR IN CONTACT W/POWDERFUL OXIDIZERS.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:GOOD HOUSEKEEPING MUST BE PRACTICED
DURING STORAGE, TRANSFER & USE. AVOID EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION.
Other Precautions:ALWAYS EVALUATE THE JOBS DONE ON THIS PRODUCT IN
ACCORDANCE W/OSHA, FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL STANDARDS. APPLY
RECOMMENDATIONS OF NFPA 49 FOR COPPER ALLOYS.
Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/OSHA APPROVED RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
IF EXPOSURE EXCEEDS THE PEL/TLV LIMITS.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST/MECHANICAL (GENERAL): REQUIRED IF DUST/FUME
CREATED IN HANDLING OR WORKING ON THIS MATERIAL
Protective Gloves:REQUIRED FOR MELT/GRIND/CUT/WELD JOBS
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES W/SIDE SHIELDS
Other Protective Equipment:GRINDING OPERATIONS MAY REQUIRED FACE
SHIELDS. MELTING/WELDING REQUIRE FACE SHIELDS W/SPECIALTY TINTED
GLASS.
Work Hygienic Practices:USE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE. WASH HANDS BEFORE
EATING/DRINKING/SMOKING/LEAVING WORK AFTER CONTACT W/METAL DUST OR
FUME.
Supplemental Safety and Health
UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS THE SOLID ALLOY PRESENTS NO SIGNIFICANT HEALTH
HAZARDS. PROCESSSING OF THE ALLOY BY DUST/FUME PRODUCING OPERATION
(GRINDING/BUFFING/HEATING/WELDING) MAY RESULT IN POTENTIAL FOR
EXPOSURE TO AIRBORNE METAL PARTICULATES/FUME. ZINC: LOW IN
TOXICITY. SYMPTOMS GO AWAY IN 24-48 HRS & LEAVE NO EFFECTS.
Waste Disposal Methods:MAXIMIZE PRODUCT RECOVERY FOR REUSE OR
RECYCLING. CONDITIONS MAY CAUSE THIS MATERIAL TO BECOME A SOLID
HAZARDOUS WASTE. SOLID WASTE LEACHATE TESTING MAY INDICATE THE NEED
FOR PROPERLY PERMITTED DISPOS AL IN ACCORDANCE W/FEDERAL, STATE, &
LOCAL LAWS.
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