ELECTRONIC SPACE PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL
1050 Benson Way, Ashland, OR 97520
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E-Mail: sales@espimetals.com
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
I PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Invar Low expa nsion alloy, hi-integrity
Trade Name: Synonyms:
glass sealing alloy
II HAZAR DOUS INGRED IENTS
Haz ardous C omp onents CAS # % OSHA/PEL ACGIH/TLV
1.0 m g/m 3 1.5 m g/m 3
Nickel 7440-0 2-0 36
10 m g/m 3 5 m g/m 3
Iron 7439-8 9-6 Balance
All other elements are trace elements only.
III PHYSICAL DATA
1450 oC 8.12 gm/cc
Melting Point (Base M etal): Specific Gravity:
Bright, grey or black, no odo r.
Appearance and Odor:
IV FIRE AND EXPLOSION H AZARD DA TA
Flash Point: N/E or N /A Autoignition Temperature: N/E or N /A
Explosive Lim its: Lower: N/A Upper: N/A
Extingu ishing Media: Use suitable extinguishing media for surrounding material and type of fire.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: No hazard in solid form.
Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazard: No hazard.
V HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
Effects of Exposure:
Steel products in the natural state do not present an inhalation, ingestion or contact hazard. However, operations such as
burning, we lding, sawing, brazing and grind ing may release fumes and/or dusts wh ich may p resent health hazards if TLV's are
exceeded.
Acute E ffects:
Inhalation: Fumes may irritate respiratory system.
Ingestion: No data
Skin : No data
Eye: Fum es ma y irritate eyes.
Chro nic Effects: No data
Major Exp osure Hazard: Inhalation.
Carcino genicity: Possible carcinogen.
EMERG ENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES:
INHALATION: Seek fresh air and medical aid imm ediately.
INGESTION: No data. Seek medical attention.
SK IN: Flush w ith water an d seek m edical attention if irritation develops or persists.
EYE: Flush with water. Seek m edical attention if irritation develops or persists.
VI REACTIVITY DATA
Stability: Stable
Co nditio ns to Av oid: No data
Incompatibility (Material to Avoid): Strong acids or caustic soda.
Haz ardous D ecomposition Produc ts: Metallic dust or fum es.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
VII SPILL OR LEAK PROC EDURES
Steps to be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled: Save cutting and grind ings for scrap disposal.
Waste Disposal Method: Dispose o f accord ing to Local, State, and Federa l Regu lations.
VIII SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
Respiratory Protection: Approved dust and fum e respirators.
Ventilation: Use adequate ventilation to ensure that exposure levels are kept at a minimum.
Protective Gloves: Rubb er glove s.
Eye Protection: Safety glasses an d goggles.
IX SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Precautions to Be Taken in Handling and Storage: Wet machine or grind with lubricating, cutting or grinding fluids. DO NOT
BREATH DUSTS OR FUMES. WEAR PROTECTIVE EYEWEAR WHEN MACHINING.
Wo rk Practices: Implement engineering and work practice controls to reduce and maintain concentration of exposure. Use good
housekeeping and sanitation practices. Do not use tobacco or food in work area. Wash thoroughly before eating or smoking. Do not
blow dust off clothing or skin with compressed air. Maintain eyewash capable of sustained flushing, safety drench shower and
facilities for washing.
The abo ve inform ation is believ ed to be co rrect, but do es no t purp ort to b e all inclu sive an d sha ll be used only as a gu ide.
ESPI shall not be held liab le for any d am age resulting from h and ling o r from contact with the abov e pro duc t.
Issued by: S. Dierks
Date: September 1991
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