=====================  Product Identification  =====================

MSDS NAME:SERMETEL 249
NIIN:00-111-6384
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CJWRV
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:SERMATECH INTERNATIONAL INC SUB OF TELEFEX INC
Address:155 S LIMERICK RD
City:LIMERICK
State:PA
ZIP:19468-1603
Country:US
Info Phone Num:610-948-5100
Emergency Phone Num:215 948-5100
CAGE:58913
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:SERMATECH INTERNATIONAL INC SUB OF TELEFEX INC
Address:155 S LIMERICK RD
Box:City:LIMERICK
State:PA
ZIP:19468-1603
Country:US
Phone:610-948-5100
CAGE:58913

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Name:ALUMINUM METAL POWDER
CAS:7429-90-5
RTECS #:BD0330000
Minumum % Wt:20.
Maxumum % Wt:40.
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3

Name:ZINC DUST
CAS:7440-66-6
RTECS #:ZG8600000
Minumum % Wt:20.
Maxumum % Wt:40.
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Name:AQUEOUS ALKALI SILICATE
CAS:1312-76-1
Minumum % Wt:20.
Maxumum % Wt:40.

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SKIN/EYES: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION.
    INHALATION: IRRITATION TO LUNGS & MUCOUS MEMBRANES W/CHRONIC
    INHALATION OF THE ATOMIZED MIST.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, TIGHTNESS OF CHEST, METALLIC TASTE,
    COUGH, DIZZINESS, FEVER, CHILLS, HEADACHE, NAUSEA, DRY THROAT,
    METAL FUME FEVER/ZINC SHAKES.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

Eyes: IRRIGATE W/RUNNING WATER FOR 15 MINS. SKIN: RINSE
    W/WATER. INGESTION: RINSE MOUTH THOROUGHLY W/WATER. DON'T INDUCE
    VOMITING. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION
    IN ALL CASE S.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:CO2, SAND, DRY CHEMICAL
Fire Fighting Procedures:COATING CONTAINS FINELY DIVIDED ALUMINUM &
    ZINC. DON'T USE WATER BASED EXTINGUISHING AGENTS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DIRECT CONTACT W/ACIDS MAY PRODUCE
    HYDROGEN GAS.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:ABSORB ONTO INERT INORGANIC ABSORBENT & FLUSH
    AREA W/EXCESS WATER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:SHELF LIFE: 6 MONTHS WHEN STORED IN
    ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. STORAGE TEMP: 40-90F. DON'T FREEZE. STORE
    INSIDE IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. SHAKE BOTTLE & RELEASE CAP ONCE
    EVERY TWO WEEKS TO HELP MAINTAIN PIGME NT SUSPENSION & TO RELIEVE
    ANY PRESSURE.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:SUPPLIED AIR RESPIRATORS ARE RECOMMENDED FOR
    SPRAY APPLICATION.
Ventilation:SPRAY BOOTH SHOULD HAVE MINIMUM AIR FLOW OF 150 FT.
Protective Gloves:REQUIRED
Eye Protection:REQUIRED
Other Protective Equipment:APPLY COATING IN A CLEAN WELL VENTILATED
    AREA.
Work Hygienic Practices:SERMETEL 249 IS A SLURRY OF INORGANIC METAL
    PIGMENTS DISPERSED IN AN AQUEOUS ALKALI SILICATE SOLUTION. ALWAYS
    USE GOOD INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE PRACTICES WHEN HANDLING THIS PRODUCT.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SOLUBILITY: BINDER IS MISCIBLE; PIGMENT IS INSOLUBLE.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Vapor Pres:23.7
Vapor Density:0.7
Spec Gravity:1.72-1.8
pH:10-12
Evaporation Rate & Reference:(WATER=1): 1
Solubility in Water:(SEE SUPP)
Appearance and Odor:GRAY PIGMENT SUSPENDED IN CLEAR BINDER; NO ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:73

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS, ALKALIS, STRONG OXIDIZING/REDUCING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:FREEZING
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN GAS

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:PIGMENT MAY BE FILTERED TO DISPOSE OF
    SEPARATELY. DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL
    REGULATIONS.

=======================  Other Information  =======================

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