Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTEA:FUMES ARE HARMFUL IF INHALED OR
ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN; MAY CAUSE IRRITATION OF RESPIRATORY
TRACT & LUNG TISSUE CAUSING PULMONARY EDEMA, BRONCHITIS,
PNEUMONITIS, KIDNEY DAMAGE & EMPHYSEMA, O VEREXPOSURE MAY BE FATAL.
CHRONIC:PROLONGED EXPOSURE MAY CAUSE ALLERGY, METAL FUME FEVER,
EFFECT CALCIUM METABOLISM.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NO INGREDIENT OF A CONCENTRATION OF 0.1%
OR GREATER IS LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN OR SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:VOMITING, DIARRHEA, HEADACHE, DIZZINESS, CHEST
PAINS, BREATHLESSNESS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:INHALED: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE
ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. CALL A
PHYSICIAN.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Extinguishing Media:MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING INCLUDING POSITIVE-PRESSURE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS.PRODUCT COULD PRODUCE METAL VAPORS AT HIGH TEMP
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE.
Respiratory Protection:IF ENGINEERING CONTROLS FAIL OR NON-ROUTINE USE
OR EMERGENCY OCCURS; USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SUPPLIED AIR
RESPIRATOR OR SCBA, AS REQUIRED. USE IAW 29 CFR 1910.134 AND
MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDATIONS.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE MECHANICAL VENTILATION OR LOCAL EXHAUST TO
MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV(S).
Protective Gloves:NOT RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:RECOMMENDED
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR NON-FLAMMABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1310F,710C
Vapor Pres:NONE
Spec Gravity:8.54
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:METALLIC WIRE OR ROD 1/8 INCH DIAMETER X 36 INCHES
LONG; NO ODOR.
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS & BASES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID OVERHEATING TO AVOID VAPORIZATION.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES.
Waste Disposal Methods:SCRAP MATERIAL MAY BE CONTAMINATED & MAY REQUIRE
SPECIAL DISPOSAL METHODS. CONSULT APPROPRIATE REGULATORY AGENCIES.
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