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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
I PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Nickel/Iron Alloy
Trade Name: Chem ical Nature:
NiFe
Form ula:
II HAZAR DOUS INGRED IENTS
Component Percent TLV
1 m g/m 3 TLV
Nickel 81%
5 m g/m 3 TLV
Iron 19%
III PHYSICAL DATA
No Data No Data
Boiling Point 760 mm Hg: Melting Point:
No Data No Data
Specific Gravity: Vapo r Density:
No nvo latile No Data
% V olatiles by Weight: Solubility in H 2O:
Du ll Me tallic
Appearance and Odor:
IV FIRE AND EXPLOSION H AZARDS DATA
Flash Point (Method used): N/A Autoignition Temperature: N/A
Flam mab le Limits: Upper: N/A Lower: N/A
Extingu ishing Media: To contain fire, sm other with dry pow dered do lom ite or other su itable d ry pow dered extingu ishing agen t.
Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazard: May emit toxic fum es.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: No special firefighting procedures needed, use normal procedures which include wearing
NIOSH/MSHA approved self contained breathing apparatus, flame and chemical resistant clothing; hats, boots and gloves. If without
risk, remove m aterial from fire area. Cool containers with water from maxim um distance.
V HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
Threshold Limit Value: 1 m g (N i)/m 3 5 mg (Fe)/m 3
Effects of Over Expo sure: Many Ni compounds are experimental carcinogens and some are human carcinogen via inhalation. Iron
compou nds are suspected carcinogens of the lung, liver, connective tissue and reticuloendothelial tissue.
EMERG ENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES:
EYES: Flush w ith water for at least 15 m inutes.
SK IN: Rem ove co ntam inated clothing. Flood skin w ith water for at least 15 m inutes.
INHALATION/INGESTION: Seek Medical Attention immediately.
VI REACTIVITY DATA
Stability: Stable
Co nditio ns to Av oid: Thermal decomposition
Incompatibility (Material to Avoid): Oxidants
Haz ardous D ecomposition Produc ts: Nickel and iron oxides
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
VII SPILL OR LEAK PROC EDURES
Steps to be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled: We aring full pro tective clothing and respiratory protection eliminate all
sources o f ignition. Co ver sp ill area w ith dry sand or dry vermiculite, m ix well and carefully transfer to a w ell-m arked container.
Close con tainer tightly. Sub mit o r retain for disposal.
Waste Disposal Method: In accord ance w ith Loca l, State and Federal W aste Dispo sal Regu lations.
VIII SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
Respiratory Protection (Specify Type): NIOSH/MS HA A pproved
Ventilation: Local
Protective Gloves: Rubber
Eye Protection: Safety Glasses
Other Protective Equipment: Lab C oat, apron , flame & chem ical resistant coveralls.
IX SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Precautions to Be Taken in Handling and Storage: Keep containe rs tightly closed. Sto re in a coo l, dry, well-ventilated area. W ash
thoroughly after use.
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: March 1990
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