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

MSDS NAME:METCO 54
NIIN:00-629-8291
MSDS Number: BFJNB
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:METCO, INC
Address:1101 PROSPECT AVENUE
City:WESTBURY
State:NY
ZIP:11590-2799
Country:US
CAGE:FO285
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:METCO INC, SUB OF THE PERKIN-ELMER CORP
Address:1101 PROSPECT AVENUE
Box:City:WESTBURY
State:NY
ZIP:11590-2724
Country:US
Phone:516-334-1300
CAGE:39918
Company:METCO, INC
Address:1101 PROSPECT AVENUE
City:WESTBURY
State:NY
ZIP:11590
Phone:(516) 334-1300
CAGE:FO285

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

Name:ALUMINUM  (SARA III)
CAS:7429-90-5
RTECS #:BD0330000
Fraction by Wt: 99%
OSHA PEL:15MG/M3 DUST/5 FUME
ACGIH TLV:10MG/M3 DUST; 9192

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

Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: MAY CAUSE PULMONARY FIBROSIS

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

Extinguishing Media:FLAMMABLE SOLID. DO NOT USE WATER

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

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:NORMAL DRY STORAGE

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

Respiratory Protection:DUST RESPIRATOR
Ventilation:ADEQUATE TO CONTROL DUSTY CONDITIONS
Eye Protection:GOGGLES
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:F8
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:METAL POWDER. NO ODOR

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
HEAT, FLAME, & STRONG OXIDIZERS
Hazardous Decomposition Products:REACTION WITH ACIDS RELEASES HYDROGEN

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