MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 01690 Pg. 1
Revised: 10/1/94
1. Chemical Product and Contact Information
Product Name: Alloy Steel Pins P/N:502-254
502-255 502-256
LECO Corporation
502-257 502-303
3000 Lakeview
St. Joseph, MI, 49085
Information: 269-983-5531 Chemtrec: 800-424-9300
(Chemtrec Int'l: 202-483-7616)
2. Composition/Information on Ingredients
OSHA ACGIH Other Typical %
3) TWA (mg/m3)
Component CAS No. PEL (mg/m Limits by
Weight
Iron 7439-89-6 Not estab. Not estab. 80 - 94
(Iron oxide fume) 10 5
Carbon 7440-44-0 Not given Not estab. < 1.0
Manganese 7439-96-5 C5 5 < 2.0
Silicon 7440-21-3 Not given 10 < 1.0
Nickel 7440-02-0 1 1 0 - 11.0
Chromium 7440-47-3 0.5 0.05 0 - 20
3. Hazard Identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Moderate health hazard, negligible fire hazard. Grey metal with no odor.
Potential Health Effects
EYES: Iron, manganese, nickel, and chromium can cause irritation.
SKIN: Nickel and chromium can cause dermatitis.
INHALATION: Iron, manganese, nickel, and chromium all cause irritation.
INGESTION: Not available.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED: Not available.
CHRONIC OVEREXPOSURE: Iron causes pulmonary effects and siderosis; manganese causes bronchitis, pneumonitis
and lack of coordination; nickel/chromium cause inflammation and/or ulceration of upper respiratory tract and can
cause cancer.
ACUTE OVEREXPOSURE: See Eyes, Skin and Inhalation.
CARCINOGENICITY: Nickel and chromium are listed by IARC and NTP.
4. First Aid Measures
EYES: Not available.
SKIN: Not available.
INHALATION: In case of excessive exposure, remove to fresh air, administer oxygen, and seek
physician's assistance.
INGESTION: Not available.
P/N: 502-254
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5. Fire Fighting Measures
FLAMMABLE PROPERTIES: Non-flammable.
Flash Point: None. Method Used: Not applicable.
Flammable Limits (% by Volume in Air):
Lower: None Upper: None.
AUTO-IGNITION TEMPERATURE: Not available.
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: Not available.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Not available.
FIREFIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS: Not available.
6. Accidental Release Measures
SMALL/LARGE SPILL: Not available.
7. Handling and Storage
HANDLING: Adequate ventilation and/or approved respiratory protection should be provided if
PEL is extended.
STORAGE: Keep container closed.
8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Depending on use, consult local, state and federal codes for
appropriate selection.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: NIOSH approved dust/mist/fume respirator if OSHA PEL is
exceeded.
SKIN AND HAND PROTECTION: Depending on use, consult local, state and federal codes for
appropriate selection.
EYE AND FACE PROTECTION: Depending on use, consult local, state and federal codes for
appropriate selection.
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Depending on use, consult local, state and federal codes for
appropriate selection.
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
APPEARANCE: Grey metal.
BOILING POINT: Not available.
MELTING POINT: 2617掳 F - 2782掳 F.(1436掳 C - 1528掳 C.).
VAPOR PRESSURE (mm): Not available.
VAPOR DENSITY (air = 1): Not available.
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Not available.
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 7.6 - 8.2
pH: Not available.
ODOR: None.
PERCENT VOLATILES: Not available.
EVAPORATION RATE (Butyl Acetate = 1): Not available.
P/N: 502-254
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10. Stability and Reactivity
CHEMICAL STABILITY (CONDITIONS TO AVOID): Stable.
INCOMPATIBILITY: None known.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Metal fumes from iron oxide, manganese, nickel,
and chromium.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: None.
11. Toxicological Information
None reported.
12. Ecological Information
Not available.
13. Disposal Consideration
Not available.
14. Transportation Information
U.S.A. DOT: Not regulated.
15. Regulatory Information
U.S. FEDERAL REGULATIONS:
TSCA STATUS: On Toxic Substance Control Inventory.
CERCLA REPORTABLE QUANTITY: None.
SARA TITLE III:
Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances: None.
Section 311/312 Hazardous Categories: Acute, Chronic.
Section 313 Toxic Chemicals: None.
RCRA STATUS: Not regulated
16. Other Information
Prepared By:
Duane Ostenson
Information herein is given in good faith as authoritative and valid; however, no warranty, expressed
or implied can be made.
P/N: 502-254
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