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MATERIAL
SAFETY DATA SHEET
No. M03-191, Rev. F, Dated: January 6, 2015 |
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Section 1. COMPANY AND PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION |
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Distributor Name
&
Address:
Telephone Numbers:
Material Name: |
Performance Alloys and Services,
Inc N116 W18515 Morse Dr
Germantown, Wisconsin, 53022 USA
800-272-3031, 262-255-6662, FAX:262-255-3655
Copper Base Alloy Castings, Rods, Bars, Tubes, Shapes, Flat Products and
Scrap Materials.
These materials are commonly referred to as High-Copper Alloys, Aluminum Bronzes,
Silicon Bronzes, Manganese Bronzes and Copper-Nickel Alloys. |
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2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON COMPONENTS |
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Individual
Alloy compositions are shown on the Certification of Chemical and Mechanical Properties,
when supplied, or may be found in Performance Alloys promotional literature or
website:www.performancealloys.net |
Component |
CAS Number |
Percent |
OSHA PEL
8-Hr TWA
Milligrams per |
ACGIH-TLV
8-Hr TWA
Cubic Meter |
Aluminum **
Metal |
7429-90-5 |
0-20
Dust
Fume |
15
5 |
10
5 |
Chromium
Metal |
7440-47-3 |
0-2 |
1 |
.05 |
Cobalt *
Metal |
7440-48-4 |
0-3
Dust and Fume |
.05 |
.05 |
Copper *
Metal |
7440-50-8 |
50-100
Dust
Fume |
1
0.1 |
1
0.2 |
Iron
Iron Oxide |
7439-89-6 |
0-6
Dust and Fume |
10 |
5 |
Lead *
Metal |
7439-92-1 |
0-11
Inorganic Dust and Fume |
0.05 |
0.15 |
Manganese *
Metal |
7439-96-5 |
0-14
Dust
Fume |
5
1 |
5
1 |
Nickel
Metal and Insoluble compounds |
7440-02-0 |
0-32 |
1 |
1 |
Niobium
Metal |
7440-03-1 |
0-3 |
None |
Established |
Silicon |
7440-21-3 |
0-4
Dust |
10 |
10 |
Tin
Oxide and Inorganic Compounds |
7440-31-5 |
0-20 |
2 |
2 |
Zinc **
Oxide |
7440-66-6 |
0-42
Dust
Fume |
10
5 |
10
5 |
Zirconium
Metal |
7440-67-7 |
0-0.5 |
5 |
5 |
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Elements having a listed
percentage greater than zero will be present in all alloy grades. Elements having
percentages starting with zero may not be present in certain alloy grades. * This
constituent, a toxic chemical, makes this product subject to the reporting requirements of
Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 and
40 CFR Part 372. Quantity threshold for this chemical, below which reporting
of releases is not required, is 25,000 pounds.
* This constituent is reportable only if in the form of dust or fume .
Note: Chromium, lead and nickel are heavy metals and have been
identified as potential human carcinogens. |
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3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION |
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Emergency Overview There
are no chemical hazards from these alloy grades in the solid form.
Potential Health Effects
Machining, grinding, flame-cutting or welding of these alloy products will
put contaminants, primarily copper, in the air. Aluminum, cobalt, manganese, nickel
or zinc may be present if part of the specific alloy grade. If copper dust and
fumes are adequately controlled, the other named metals and any unnamed metals which
may be present in the alloy will not represent a hazard.
Copper fumes and dust irritate the nose and throat. If too much fume is inhaled,
it will cause a sweet or metallic taste in the mouth. High concentrations of
the fumes can cause metal fume fever, which resembles the flu. Inhaling
excessive amounts of copper dust and fume over a long period of time can cause anemia. The
dust may also cause skin and eye irritation after short exposure .
Some forms of nickel have been found to cause cancer in animals. One form, nickel
subsulfide, which was present in an old smelting process no longer used, was the apparent
cause of lung and nasal cancer in humans. Since then, studies
have shown that the potential for ordinary forms of nickel and its
oxides to cause cancer in humans is very weak, if it exists at all.
Long, continued exposure to manganese dust or fume causes a number of symptoms which
can get quite serious. On the other hand, manganese is an essential trace element
for human metabolism and an average daily intake of 2 to 5 mg, mostly in food, is
necessary for health. This intake is about 20 to 50% of the intake resulting from
the PEL and TLV of 1 mg/cu.m air.
Excessive manganese effects the central nervous system, with the following symptoms in
order of increasing exposure: apathy, loss of appetite,
uncontrolled laughter, insomnia followed by sleepiness, headache,
leg cramps, speech disturbances, mask-like facial appearance, clumsy movement, difficult
walking, frequent falling, tremors, salivation, sweating, mental detachment.
High production machining, grinding and welding operations, etc. frequently require
local exhaust ventilation. If ventilation is not adequate, wear a NIOSH approved
dust and fume respirator.
Grinding on castings that have not been cleaned or that contain embedded sand may
generate significant amounts of dust containing free silica, which can cause
silicosis. IARC has listed crystalline silica as Class 2A, probably can
cause lung cancer. |
Ingredient |
OSHA |
NTP |
IARC |
TARGET ORGAN |
Chromium |
N |
Y |
3 |
Lung |
Hexavalent Cr |
N |
Y |
1 |
Lung |
Lead |
N |
N |
2B |
Lung, Stomach |
Nickel |
N |
Y |
1 |
Lung, Stomach |
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N = Not listed as a Human
Carcinogen
Y = Listed as a Human Carcinogen Code for IARC evidence of human carcinogenicity: 1 =
Positive, 2A = Probable; 2B = Possible; 3 = Not Classified, 4 = Probably Negative. |
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Section
4. FIRST AID MEASURES |
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Eye Contact: |
Flush well with running water to remove
particulate. Get medical attention. |
Skin Contact: |
Vacuum off excess dust. Wash well with soap and
water. Avoid blowing particulate into the atmosphere. Contact with these alloy
grades in the molten condition will cause severe burns. Get medical attention. |
Inhalation: |
Remove to fresh air. Get medical attention. |
Ingestion: |
Seek medical attention if large quantities of material have
been ingested. |
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5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES |
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Flash Point: Not
Applicable Methods Used: Not Applicable
Flammable Limits:
- LFL: Not Applicable
- UFL: Not Applicable
Extinguishing Media: See Below |
Special Fire Fighting
Procedures: Solid, massive form is not combustible under normal
conditions. Use fire fighting methods that are appropriate for surrounding fire. Solid,
massive form is not Use fire fighting methods
Small chips, fine turnings and dust may ignite readily. Use coarse water spray on
chips, turnings, etc. Use class D extinguishing agents or dry sand on fines.
DO NOT use halogenated agents on small chips or fines. Dust clouds may be
explosive. PREVENT FORMATION OF A DUST CLOUD.
Molten metal alloys may explode on contact with water. They may also react
violently with water, rust and certain other metal oxides (e.g. oxides of copper, iron and
lead). |
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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES |
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There are no hazards from
these alloy grades in solid form. Vacuum or sweep material and place in a disposal
container. Wear protective gloves to avoid cuts from burrs or sharp edges when
handling larger pieces for disposal. |
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Section
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE |
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No special precautions
are necessary for bulk materials. Store material away from incompatible
materials and keep dust or fines away from sources of ignition. |
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Section
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION |
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Respiratory
Protection: If exposure above the PEL or TLV, NIOSH approved respirator for fume
or dust, dependent upon the source of airborne contaminant. Ventilation:
Required if dust or fume created in handling or working on this material.
Local Exhaust: Required if dust or fume created in handling or working on
this material.
Mechanical (General): As above to reduce airborne dust or fume.
Protective Gloves: Required for melting, grinding, cutting or
welding operations. Select glove approved for the specific operation.
Eye Protection: Required for melting, grinding, cutting or welding
operations. Minimum requirement of safety glasses with side shields for
these operations. Melting and welding may require special eye protection
including face shields and specially tinted glass and/or welder's helmet. Grinding
operations may require face shields.
Other Protective Clothing or Equipment: Use leather or equal
protective gloves and body clothing while welding. As required for all other
operations performed on the product.
Work/Hygiene Practices: Use ear muffs or plugs if the noise level is above
90 dBA when performing operations on the product. Always evaluate the operations
done on this product in accordance with OSHA or relevant state, federal or local
standards. |
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Section
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES |
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Appearance and
Odor: Silver/grey, yellow or reddish color with no odor. Melting Point (F):
Approximately 1600-2100 depending on specific alloy grade. Alloys have a range of
temperature over which melting occurs.
Specific Gravity: Approximately 8.1-8.9 depending on specific alloy grade.
Vapor Pressure: Not applicable.
Vapor Density: Not Applicable.
% Volatile by Volume: Not Applicable.
Evaporation Rate: Not applicable.
Solubility in Water: Insoluble. |
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Section
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY |
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Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal conditions of use, storage and transportation. Conditions to
Avoid: Molten metal may react violently with water. Avoid contact of finely
divided material with heat, oxidizers, acids, alkalis, molten lithium and halogenated
compounds.
Incompatibility with Other Materials: Avoid acids, bases and oxidizers.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Metal fume.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur. |
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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION |
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Permissible Exposure
Limits and Threshold Limit Values : Section 2. Route(s) of Entry:
- Inhalation: Yes
- Skin: Yes
- Ingestion: Yes
Effects of Overexposure: |
Aluminum
Aluminum dust/fines and fumes are a low health risk by inhalation and are normally treated
as a nuisance dust in normal operations (e.g. milling, cutting and grinding). The
AIHA Hygiene Guide lists toxicity by ingestion as "none expected." Chronic
exposure may cause pulmonary fibrosis characterized by breathing difficulty,
coughing, shortness of breath, wheezing and other respiratory
difficulties. Aluminum has been implicated in Alzheimer's disease. |
Chromium
In some workers, chromium compounds act as allergens, may cause dermatitis and may also
produce pulmonary sensitization. Chromic acid and chromates have a direct corrosive
effect on the skin and the mucous membranes of the upper respiratory tract.
Although rare, there may be the possibility of
skin and pulmonary sensitization. IARC has determined that there is
sufficient evidence of increased lung cancer among workers in the chromate-producing
industry and possible among chromium alloy workers. This determination
is supported by sufficient evidence
for carcinogenicity to animals and possible mutagenicity testing of Cr VI compounds. |
Cobalt
Cobalt has been reported as causing hyper sensitization type dermatitis in individuals who
are susceptible. Animal studies have shown that particulate cobalt is an acutely
irritating substance and industrial exposures, possibly combined with small amounts of
silica, are reported capable of producing serious pneumoconiosis which is initially of an
insidious nature. |
Copper
Melting, grinding and cutting of copper may produce fumes or dust exposure and breathing
these fumes or dust may present potentially significant health hazards. Fumes of
copper may cause metal fume fever with flu-like symptoms and skin and hair discoloration.
While industrial dermatitis has not been reported, keratinization of the hands and the
soles of the feet has been reported. Systemically as well, copper dust and fume cause
irritation of the upper respiratory tract, metallic taste in the mouth and nausea. Chronic
poisoning may result in Wilson's disease, characterized by damage to the blood
cells, brain, kidneys, liver and pancreas. Symptoms include weakness,
anemia, abdominal pain and yellowing of the skin. |
Iron
The inhalation of iron oxide fumes may cause benign pneumoconiosis which is called
siderosis. This disease is reported not to be disabling, but makes x-ray
determination of other lung conditions difficult or impossible. |
Lead
Short Term Exposure: Lead is an accumulative poison. Inhalation effects
of exposure to fumes or dust of inorganic lead may develop quickly. Symptoms
include decreased physical fitness, fatigue, sleep disturbance,
headache, aching bones and muscles, constipation, abdominal
pains and decreasing appetite. The effects are reversible and complete recovery is
possible. Inhalation of large amounts of lead may lead to seizures, coma and
death. |
Long Term Exposure: Long term exposure can result in a buildup of lead in
the body and more severe symptoms. These may include anemia, pale skin, a blue line
at the gum margin, decreased hand grip strength, abdominal pain, severe
constipation, nausea, vomiting and paralysis of the wrist joint. Prolonged
exposure may also result in kidney damage. If the nervous system is affected,
usually due to very high exposures, the resulting effects include severe headache,
convulsions, coma, delirium and death. Ingesting alcohol and physical exertion may
bring on symptoms. Continued exposure can result in decreased fertility and/or
increased chances of miscarriage or birth defects. |
Manganese
Chronic manganese poisoning may result from inhalation of dust or fume. The central
nervous system is the chief site of the injury. Chronic manganese poisoning is not a fatal
disease although it is extremely disabling. Some individuals may be hyper
susceptible to manganese. Freshly formed manganese fume has caused fever and
chill similar to metal fume fever. |
Nickel
The most common ailment arising from contact with nickel or its compounds is an allergic
dermatitis known as "nickel itch" which usually occurs when the skin is
moist. Generally nickel and most salts of nickel do not cause systemic
poisoning. IARC has determined that there is at least limited evidence that
nickel and certain nickel compounds may be human carcinogens. Several nickel
compounds are carcinogenic to laboratory animals by various routes of entry. |
Silicon
Silicon exposure poses little health risk with only minimal effects on the lungs.
Silicon dioxide, silica, formed when silicon is heated in air may cause pulmonary fibrosis
and silicosis on chronic exposure. This is a form of pneumoconiosis which is
characterized by the formation of nodules of scar tissue (fibrosis) throughout the
lungs. Silicosis can cause difficult or labored breathing especially on
exertion, decreased physical work capacity and sometimes an enlarged chest. |
Tin
The inhalation of inorganic tin fumes or dust may cause an apparent benign pneumoconiosis
called stannosis which is reported not to be disabling. |
Zinc
Zinc is relatively low in toxicity but inhalation of fumes may cause "metal fume
fever." Onset of symptoms may be delayed 4-12 hours and include irritation of
the nose, mouth and throat, cough, stomach pain, headache, nausea, vomiting, metallic
taste, chills, fever, pains in the muscles and joints, thirst, bronchitis or pneumonia and
a bluish tint to the skin. These symptoms go away in 24-48 hours and leave no
effect. |
Zirconium
A study of twenty two workers exposed to fumes from a zirconium reduction process for 1-5
years revealed no abnormalities referable to the exposure. There are no
well-documented cases of toxic effects from industrial exposure. Granulatomata
of the human axillary skin have occurred from the use of deodorants containing zirconium,
although the metal is not regarded as a skin sensitizer in other types of exposure. |
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Section
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION |
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No information is
available. |
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Section
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS |
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The alloy grades covered
by this Material Safety Data Sheet are recyclable. The value of solids, turnings,
etc. will be increased when segregated by alloy grade. Recycling is recommended. Any
disposal practice must be in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations
(contact local or state environmental agency for specific rules) |
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Section
14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION |
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Not a
Hazardous Material for DOT Shipping. |
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Section
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION |
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See Section 2 for
identification of alloy components which may be subject to SARA 313 regulation. |
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Section
16. OTHER INFORMATION |
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Revised to format of ANSI
Standard Z400.1-1993. The following hazard ratings are recommended for the
alloy grades covered by this Material Safety Data Sheet:
NFPA
Fire - O
Health - O
Reactivity - O
Specific Hazard - none
To the best of our knowledge, the information contained in this Material Safety Data
Sheet is accurate. However, neither Performance Alloys nor any of its
representatives assumes any liability whatsoever for the accuracy or completeness of the
information contained herein. Final determination of suitability of any
material is the sole responsibility of the user. All materials may present unknown
hazards and should be used with caution. Although certain hazards are described
herein, we cannot guarantee that these are the only hazards which exist. |
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