===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:ALL TRW CARBIDE GRADES EXCEPT: NI-14 & UC-
NIIN:00F005358
MSDS Number: BBSHW
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:TRW CARBIDE DIV/ROGERS, AK
Emergency Phone Num:(501) 636-1515
CAGE:TRWCA
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:TRW CARBIDE DIV/ROGERS, AK
CAGE:TRWCA
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:TUNGSTEN CARBIDE (41-97%)
CAS:11107-01-0
RTECS #:YO7350000
Fraction by Wt: 97%
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/CUM
Name:COBALT (SARA III)
CAS:7440-48-4
RTECS #:GF8750000
Fraction by Wt: 30%
OSHA PEL:0.1 MG/M3;AS CO
ACGIH TLV:0.05 MG/M3;DUST 9293
Name:TANTALUM CARBIDE (0-52%)
Fraction by Wt: 52%
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/CUM
Name:CHROMIUM CARBIDE (0-5.1%)
Fraction by Wt: 5.1%
ACGIH TLV:0.5 MG/CUM
Name:CHROMIUM ION (CR 3+)
CAS:16065-83-1
RTECS #:GB6261000
Fraction by Wt: 4.5%
OSHA PEL:0.5 MG/M3 (CR)
ACGIH TLV:0.5 MG/M3 (CR); 8990
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: DUST FROM GRINGDING CAN CAUSE NOSE
& THROAT IRRITATION AND SKIN AND EYE IRRITATION.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE & SEEK MED ATT. SKIN
CONTACT: WASH W/SOAP & WATER. SEEK MED ATT. EYE CONTACT: FLUSH WITH
WATER. IF IRRITATION PERSISTS. SEEK MED ATT. INGESTION: IF
SWALLOWED, DRINK WA TER, INDUCE VOMITING AND SEEK MEDICAL
ATTENTION.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Extinguishing Media:FOR POWDER FIRES USE DRY SAND, DRY DOLOMITE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE A RESPIRATOR APPROVED FOR TOXIC DUST &
FUMES. USE SCBA.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DUSTS MAY PRESENT A FIRE UNDER RARE
FAVORING CONDITIONS OF SIZE, DISPERSION & STRONG IGNITION SOURCE
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF SPILL. CLEAN UP USING
METHODS WHICH AVOID DUST GENERATION SUCH AS CUUM. WET DUST MOP OR
WET CLEAN UP. IF AIRBORNE DUST IS GENERATED, USE AAPPROPRIATE NIOSH
APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:MAINTAIN GOOD HOUSEKEEPING PROCEDURES
TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION DURING GRINDING. AVOID DUSTNHALATION &
DIRECT SKIN CONTACT WITH DUST.
Other Precautions:WASH HANDS BEFORE EATING OR SMOKING. WASH EXPOSED
SKIN. DON'T SHAKE CLOTHING TO REMOVE DUST. REMOVE DUST BY WASHING
OR VACUUNG. PERIODIC MED EXAMINATIONS RECOMMENDED IF REGULARLY
EXPOSED
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:IF AIRBORNE DUST CONCENTRATIONS EXCEED THE PEL
OR TLV.
Ventilation:USE LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION WHICH IS ADEQUATE.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:GLOVES/BARRIER CREAM RECOMMENDED WHEN
CONTACT W/DUST & MIST.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS DATE: 11/25/85
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:NONE
Spec Gravity:15.5
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NONE
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:DARK GRAY METAL/NO ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS, STRONG ACID
Stability Condition to Avoid:DUST WITH STRONG OXIDIZERS MAY CAUSE
EXPLOSION.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROPRIATE
GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS. MAY BE SOLD AS SCRAP FOR RECLAIM.
Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.
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