Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
Company: Revised Date: Product Identification Numbers:
Dura-Bar Metal Services June 2005 C95400, C95500, C95510, C95900,
2195 W. Lake Shore Dr. C86300, C62400, C63000, C67300,
Woodstock, IL 60098-7467 C67400, RCB-954
Trade Name (Common Name of Synonym): Emergency Phone Number:
Copper-Aluminum-Iron, Copper-Aluminum-Iron-Nickel, 815-338-3800
Aluminum Bronze and Manganese Bronze
Chemical Name: Form:
Copper-Aluminum Alloys Continuous Cast Bars, Centrifugal Cast Tubes and Sand Castings
SECTION I. INGREDIENTS
CAS
Ingredient % Weight Exposure Limits
Number
OSHA SKIN
3 3
OSHA PEL (mg/m ) ACGIH TLV (mg/m )
PROTECTION
Base Metal
Copper 7440-50-8 50.0-91.5 0.1 (Fume); 1(Dust) None 0.2 (Fume):1 (Dust)
Principle Alloying Elements
Aluminum 7429-90-5 0.005-13.5 15 (Total Dust): 5 (Respirable Fraction) None 10
Iron 7439-89-6 0.005-5.0 10 (Total Dust & Fume) None 5 (Fume)
Lead 7439-92-1 0.005-1.5 0.05 None 0.15
Nickel 7440-02-0 0.005-6.0 1 None 0.1
Tin 7440-31-5 0.005-1.5 2 None 2
Zinc 7440-66-6 .005-42.0 15 (Total Dust): 5 (Fume) None 5 (Fume)
Manganese 7439-96-5 0.005-14.0 5 (Ceiling) None 0.2
Silicon 7440-21-3 0.005-5.0 15 (Total Dust): 5 (Respirable Fraction) None 5 (Dust)
Note:
The above listing is a summary of the principle elements. Various grades of copper will contain varying amounts or combination of these
elements. Other elements may also be present in minute amounts. N/E means none established.
SECTION II. PHYSICAL DATA
Physical Description: Percent Volatile By Volume:
Solid metal, yellow to red in color, no odor. Not Applicable
Acidity / Approximate Vapor Pressure/Vapor
Alkalinity: Melting Point: 1980掳F (Copper) Evaporation Rate: Not Applicable Density:
Not Applicable Boiling Point: Not Applicable Specific Gravity: 8.94 (Copper) Not Applicable
Solubility in Water: Not Applicable
SECTION III. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Respiratory Protection: Hands, Arms and Body:
NIOSH approved dust/mite/fume respirator should be used when Use appropriate protective clothing such as welder鈥檚 aprons and
cutting, grinding, welding or burning, if PEL or TLV is exceeded. gloves, when welding or burning.
Eyes and Face: Other Clothing or Equipment:
Safety glasses with side shields should be worn for grinding or cutting; As required for specific work or jobs.
tinted face shields should be worn for welding or burning.
SECTION IV. EMERGENCY MEDICAL PROCEDURES
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air and seek medical attention.
Eye Contact: Immediately flush with water to remove particulates; seek medical attention.
Skin Contact: If irritation occurs, remove clothing, wash with soap and water. If condition persists, seek medical attention.
Ingestion: If significant amounts of metal are ingested, seek medical attention.
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SECTION V. HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION
Copper alloy castings in their natural state do not present inhalation, ingestion or contact hazards. However, dust or fumes from machining, cutting,
grinding, welding, flame cutting and arc gouging will release contaminants into the air, with inhalation as the primary route of entry. Since the
castings are primarily copper, the dust and fume generated from the working of these castings will be primarily copper, lead and tin.
Effects of Acute Exposure:
Inhalation of high concentrations of metal dust or fume for short periods of time can cause irritation to the eyes, nose and throat and cause a sweet
or metallic taste in the mouth. Metal fume fever can also occur, characterized by a metallic taste, dryness of the mouth, throat irritation and
influenza-like symptoms.
Effects of Chronic Exposure, by Principle Elements:
Aluminum: Inhalation of welding fumes may produce systemic toxicity.
Copper: Fumes may cause metal fume fever, with flu-like symptoms and hair and skin discoloration. Keratinization of the hands and
feet has been reported.
Systemically, dust and fume cause irritation of the upper respiratory tract, metallic taste and nausea.
Lead: Inhalation or ingestion of lead particles may result in lead-induced systemic toxicity. Symptoms of lead poisoning include
abdominal cramps, anemia, muscle weakness and headache. Prolonged exposure can cause behavioral changes, kidney
damage, CNS damage and reproductive effects. Lead is considered to be possibly carcinogenic to humans.
Nickel: The most common ailment arising from contact with nickel or its compounds is an allergenic dermatitis known as 鈥渘ickel itch鈥?,
which occurs usually when the skin is moist. Generally, nickel and most salts of nickel do not cause systemic poisoning, but
nickel and some nickel compounds have been identified as suspected carcinogens.
Tin: Chronic exposure to tin fumes may cause an apparent benign pneumoconiosis, which is called stannosis.
Zinc: Overexposure to zinc oxide fumes can cause metal fume fever.
Iron: Iron oxide dust or fumes may cause benign pneumoconiosis (siderosis). This disease may make x-ray diagnosis of other lung
conditions difficult or impossible, but causes little or no disability.
Manganese: Chronic manganese poisoning may result from inhalation of dust or fume. The central nervous system is the chief site of injury.
This is not a fatal disease, although it is extremely disabling. Some persons may be hypersusceptible to manganese. Freshly
formed manganese fume has caused fever and chills, similar to metal fume fever.
Silicon: Accumulation in lungs can cause benign pneumoconiosis, but is not considered to be responsible for pulmonary functional
impairment or respiratory symptoms.
SECTION VI. FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
Castings will not burn or explode. Dust from this product can form explosive mixtures in air. Explosive concentrations are usually very thick dust
clouds. Use class 鈥淒鈥? fire extinguishing agents and isolate the fire.
SECTION VII. REACTIVITY DATA
Stability: Incompatibility:
Stable Finely divided dusts from castings, bromates, chlorates, or iodates form an explosive mixture.
Acetylene or ethylene oxide can react with heated casting to form explosive acetylides. Also not
compatible with halogens, strong acids, or strong oxidizers.
Hazardous Polymerization: Hazardous Decomposition:
Will not occur Metal fume.
SECTION VIII. SPILLS, LEAKS, AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURES
Steps to be taken if material is spilled or released: If castings are damaged, consult with vendor or send to a scrap reclaimer.
Disposal: Metal working wastes may be classified as 鈥渉azardous waste鈥? or as some other form of regulated waste. Consult with federal, state and
local officials regarding waste determinations and proper disposal.
SECTION IX. CONTROL MEASURES
Ventilation: Required if dust or fumes is created in the handling or working of this material.
Local Exhaust: Same as 鈥淰entilation鈥?. However, consult with local and state environmental agencies for air pollution control
requirements.
Mechanical (General): Same as above, to reduce airborne dust and fume.
Work/Hygiene Practices: Evaluate jobs done on this product and meet requirements of all applicable OSHA and environmental standards.
SECTION X. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS AND OTHER COMMENTS
NOTICE: This product contains a toxic chemical or chemicals, subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313, Title III or SARA and of 40 CFR
Part 372.
Liability Disclaimer: The information in this MSDS was obtained from sources, which we believe are reliable. However, the information is provided
without any representation or warranty, expressed or implied regarding the accuracy or correctness. The conditions or methods of handling, storage,
use and disposal of the product are beyond our control and may be beyond our knowledge. For this and other reasons, we do not assume
responsibility and expressly disclaim liability for loss, damage or expense arising out of or in any way connected with the handling, storage, use or
disposal of the product.
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