LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ALLOY IS NON-TOXIC IN LUMP FORM & NO
RESIDUAL INJURY IS EXPECTED. HIGH CONCENTRATIONS OF DUST WILL CAUSE
SOME IRRITATION TO EYES, NOSE AND THROAT. CHRONIC: NONE KNOWN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:INGESTION: CALL MD IMMEDIATELY . SKIN: FLUSH W/COPIOUS
AMOUNTS OF WATER. CALL MD . INHALATION: REMOVE FROM DUST AREA TO
FRESH AIR WHEN INDICATED. EYES: FLUSH EYES WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST
1 5 MINUTES.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Extinguishing Media:DRY POWDER, DRY SAND, WATER FOG.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:LUMP MATL: NONE. FINE MATL: DUST CAN BE
IGNITED WHEN SUSPENDED IN AIR; WILL PROPAGATE FLAME BUT IS NOT
EXPECTED TO GENERATE SUFFICIENT PRESSURE TO EXPLODE.
Spill Release Procedures:PICK UP BY BOBCAT OR SHOVEL AND STORE IN DRY
CONTAINER. DO NOT USE WET MATERIAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:CONTAINERS USED FOR STORAGE/SHIPMENT
SHOULD BE VENTED TO PERMIT ESCAPE OF GASES BUT PREVENT ADMISSION OF
WATER.
Other Precautions:GRINDING WET MATL MAY BE HAZ DUE TO POSS OF HYDROGEN
EVALUATION. MILLING: NO PROBLEMS EXPECTED WHEN SIZING TO MINUS 8
MESH. PREC SUCH AS USE OF INERT ATMOSPHERE ARE ADVISABLE WHEN
SIZING TO MINUS 200 MESH W/MORE THAN 50% MINUS 325 MESH.
Respiratory Protection:LUMP: NONE. DUST OR FINE MATERIAL: NIOSH/MSHA
APPROVED RESPIRATOR IN EXCESSIVE DUST.
Ventilation:LOCAL VENTILATION TO ACHIEVE DUST CONTROL & TO ACHIEVE AIR
CHANGE IN CONFINED SPACE SITUATIONS.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:STANDARD HAND PROTECTION REQUIRED AS METAL
MAY HAVE SHARP EDGES.
Work Hygienic Practices:AS WITH OTHER METAL DUSTS, AVOID CONTAMINATION
OF CLOTHING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:2570F,1410C
Spec Gravity:2.0-7.0
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:METALLIC SILVER; NO ODOR.
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CAUTION SHOULD BE OBSERVED WHEN USING W/OXIDIZERS & ACIDS SUCH AS
HYDROFLUORIC ACID. AVOID ASSOCIATED/RESULTING FUMES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:WHEN FINELY DIVIDED, AVOID CONTACT WITH
MOISTURE DURING PROLONGED STORAGE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SM AMTS OF HYDROGEN IF MOISTURE IS
PRESENT; ALSO VERY SM AMTS OF ASH*3 OR PH*3 ON RARE OCCAS IF
MOISTURE IS PRESENT.
Waste Disposal Methods:AVOID REPACKING MATERIAL WHICH IS WET IN CLOSED
OR SEALED CONTAINERS. DISPOSE OF THE MATERIAL IN LANDFILL AS PER
LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
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