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

MSDS NAME:METCO 72F-NS
NIIN:01-382-1225
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CKMJP
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:SULZER METCO (US) INC
Address:1101 PROSPECT AVE
Box:1006
City:WESTBURY
State:NY
ZIP:11590-0201
Country:US
Info Phone Num:516-334-1300
Emergency Phone Num:516-334-1300/202-483-7616
Resp. Party Other MSDS Num.:50-329
Chemtrec Ind/Phone:(800)424-9300
CAGE:01FK3
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:SULZER METCO (US) INC
Address:1101 PROSPECT AVE
Box:City:WESTBURY
State:NY
ZIP:11590-2724
Country:US
Phone:516-334-1300
CAGE:01FK3

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

Name:TUNGSTEN CARBIDE
CAS:12070-12-1
RTECS #:YO7250000
= Wt:87.

Name:COBALT
CAS:7440-48-4
RTECS #:GF8750000
= Wt:12.
OSHA PEL:0.1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:0.02 MG/M3

Name:IRON
CAS:7439-89-6
RTECS #:NO4565500
= Wt:1.

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE PROVIDED BY MFR.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TARGET ORGANS: RESPIRATORY SYSTEM,
    SKIN, EYES, & GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT.  INHALATION: MAY CAUSE LUNG
    DAMAGE & RESPIRATORY SYSTEM IRRITATION. MAY CAUSE PROGRESSIVE,
    DIFFUSE PNEUMONIA, RESPIRATORY SENSI TIZATION. MAY CAUSE SIDEROSIS
    (BENIGN PNEUMOCONIOSIS).  INGESTION: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO THE
    RESPIRATORY SYSTEM & GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT.  SKIN: MAY CAUSE
    ALLERGIC DERMATITIS OR ECZEMA.  EYES: MAY C AUSE IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE PROVIDED BY MFR.
Effects of Overexposure:EYE: POSSIBLE IRRITATION. SKIN: POSSIBLE
    IRRITATION, DERMATITIS, ECZEMA. INHALATION: POSSIBLE IRRITATION TO
    THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM, RESPIRATORY SENSITIZATION CHARACTERIZED BY
    COUGH, WHEEZING & SHORTNE SS OF BREATH. INGESTION: POSSIBLE
    IRRITATION TO THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM & GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:CONSULT A PHYSICIAN

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

First Aid:EYE: FLUSH EYE WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 TO 20 MINS WHILE
    HOLDING EYELID OPEN. IF IRRITATION PERSISTS, CONSULT A PHYSICIAN.
    SKIN: WASH WITH SOAP & WATER. IF IRRITATION PERSISTS, CONSULT A
    PHYSICIAN.	INHALATION: EXPOSE TO FRESH AIR. CONSULT A PHYSICIAN IF
    IRRITATION OR RESPIRATORY DISTRESS PERSISTS. INGESTION: CONSULT A
    PHYSICIAN.

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

Extinguishing Media:USE CLASS D FIRE EXTINUGISHER
Fire Fighting Procedures:TREAT AS A METALLIC FIRE. USE NIOSH/MSHA
    APPROVED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND FULL PROTECTIVE
    CLOTHING IF INVOLVED IN A FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FINE METAL DUSTS ARE FLAMMABLE & MAY
    EXPLODE WHEN EXPOSED TO HEAT, FLAME OR STRONG OXIDIZERS. TUNGSTEN
    CARBIDE OXIDIZES ON HEATING IN AIR; BURNS IN FLUORINE AT ROOM
    TEMPERATURE. COBALT MAY IGNITE IF A IRBORNE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN
    IGNITION SOURCE OR SPONTANEOUSLY. IRON MAY IGNITE IN THE PRESENCE
    OF AN IGNITION SOURCE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:VACUUM LOOSE POWDER ONLY WITH VACUUMS EQUIPPED
    WITH HEPA FILTERATION. VACUUMS APPROPRIATE FOR USE WITH METALLIC
    DUSTS SHOULD BE UTILIZED. WIPE THE AREA CLEAN. DO NOT USE WATER FOR
    CLEAN UP OPERATIONS.  DO NOT SWEEP. AVOID GENERATING AIRBORNE DUST.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE PROVIDED BY MFR.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AWAY FROM INCOMPATABLES. STORE
    PRODUCT CONTAINERS IN A WELL-VENTILATED, CLEAN, COOL & DRY AREA.
    STORE IN A MANNER TO MINIMIZE PUNCTURES & BREAKAGE OF CONTAINERS.
Other Precautions:AVOID INGESTION, INHALATION & EXCESSIVE SKIN CONTACT.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH-APPROVED REPIRATOR WITH FILTER CARTRIDGES
    APPROVED FOR DUST/FUMES/MISTS SHOULD BE WORN AT ALL TIMES DURING
    THE THERMAL SPRAY PROCESS TO PROTECT THE OPERATOR FROM EXPOSURE TO
    DUST & FUMES. RESPIR ATORS MAY ALSO BE WORN WHEN PRODUCT HANDLING
    GENERATES DUST.
Ventilation:PRODUCT SHOULD BE USED WITH THE APPROPRIATE LOCAL EXHAUST
    VENTILATION PROVIDED.
Protective Gloves:ALUMINIZED GLOVES FOR PLASMA SPRAY PROCESS, RUBBER OR
    APPROPRIATE AS NEEDED.
Eye Protection:USE THE APPROPRIATE LENS SHADES FOR PROCESS USED.
Other Protective Equipment:EAR PROTECTION AS APPROPRIATE. AN ALUMINIZED
    APRON IS TO BE WORN DURING THE PLASMA SPRAY PROCESS. OTHER
    APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING MAY BE WORN AS NECESSARY DURING
    PRODUCT HANDLING TO AVOID CONTACT.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:2200 TO 2300 DEG F
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:NONE PROVIDED BY MFR.
Spec Gravity:4.5 TO 6.3 (H20=1)
Viscosity:NONE PROVIDED BY MFR.
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:POWDER, NO ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NONE PROVIDE
Corrosion Rate:NONE PROVIDED BY MFR

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
TUNGSTEN CARBIDE IS INCOMPATABLE WITH FLUORINE, CHLORINE, TRIFLUORIDE,
    OXIDES OF NITROGEN & LEAD DIOXIDE. COBALT IS INCOMPATIBLE WITH
    STRONG OXIDIZERS & AMMONIUM NITRATE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE PROVIDED BY MFR.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OZONE & NITRIC OXIDE ARE FORMED BY THE
    PLASMA FLAME (SIMILAR TO WELDING FUMES). THIS ACTION IS INDEPENDENT
    OF METAL POWDER.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR

=====================  Ecological Information  =====================

Ecological:NOT PROVIDED

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

Waste Disposal Methods:EMPTY PRODUCT CONTAINERS, PRODUCT WASTE &
    CLEANING MEDIA SHOULD BE STORED & DISPOSED OF ACCORDING TO THE
    APPROPRIATE LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL REGULATORY GUIDELINES.

===================  MSDS Transport Information  ===================

Transport Information:SEE TRANSPORTATION DATA.

=====================  Regulatory Information  =====================

SARA Title III Information:SULFURIC ACID IS EHS WITH RQ = 1000 LB. LEAD
    IS 313 CHEMICAL
Federal Regulatory Information:SULFURIC ACID CERCLA RQ = 1000 LB. LEAD
    CERCLA RQ = 10 LB
State Regulatory Information:NOT PROVIDED

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

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