ThyssenKrupp Materuials NA, Inc.
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Stainless Steel
SECTION I. MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION
COMPANY RE-ISSUE DATE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
ThyssenKrupp Materials NA, Inc. 5-Dec-08 N/A
22355 West Eleven Mile Road
Southfield, Michigan 48033
TRADE NAME EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBER PREPARED BY:
Stainless Steel (248) 233-5681 J. VanValkenburg
CHEMICAL NAME FORMULA DOT IDENTIFICATION NO.
Stainless N/A N/A
SECTION II HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
MATERIAL OR COMPONENT % COMPOSITION OSHA-mg/m3
BASE METAL CAS NUMBER BY WEIGHT OSHA-PEL 8-HR. - TWA
IRON 7439-89-6 60-88 IRON OXIDE FUME 10
NOT ALL OF THE ELEMENTS LISTED BELOW ARE PRESENT IN ALL ALLOYS OF STAINLESS STEEL.
ALLOYING % COMPOSITION OSHA-mg/m3
ELEMENTS CAS NUMBER BY WEIGHT (1) OSHA-PEL 8-HR. - TWA
CARBON 7440-44-0 .01-2.0 AS CARBON 15
MANGANESE 7439-96-5 .01-6.0 AS MANGANESE 5
PHOSPHORUS 7723-14-0 .01-2.0 AS PHOSPHORUS 0.1
SULFUR 7446-09-5 .01-2.0 AS SULFUR DIOXIDE 15
SILICON 7440-21-3 .01-2.0 AS SILICON DUST/FUME 5
TITANIUM 7440-32-6 .01-6.0 AS DUST/FUME 15
COBALT 7440-48-4 .01-2.0 AS DUST/FUME 0.1
TANTALUM 7440-25-7 .15-.45 AS TANTALUM 5
NICKEL 7440-02-0 .01-27 AS NICKEL 1
CHROMIUM 7440-47-3 .01-30 SOLUBLE CHROMIC/SALTS 0.5
COLUMBIUM 7440-03-1 .00-1.0 AS COLUMBIUM DUST 15
TUNGSTEN 7440-33-7 .00-1.8 AS TUNGSTEN DUST 15
MOLYBDENUM 7439-98-7 .01-6.0 SOLUBLE MOLY. COMPOUNDS 15
SELENIUM 7782-49-2 .03-.35 AS SELENIUM 0.2
COPPER 7440-50-8 .01-6.0 AS COPPER DUST 1
AS COPPER FUME 0.1
ALUMINUM 7429-90-5 .01-1 .5 AS ALUMINUM 15
PEL=Permlsslble Exposure Limit (1) % of Alloying Material Vanes with Grade of Material. Other trace elements of <1% May be in Present.
SECTION Ill. PHYSICAL DATA
MATERIAL (At Normal Conditions) APPEARANCE AND ODOR
SOLID Metallic appearance; No Odor
MELTING POINT SPECIFIC GRAVITY
2400 Deg. F (1300 Deg. C) About 7-9
SECTION IV. FIRE AND EXPLOSIVE
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Stainless Steel alloy dust with hydrogen may form explosive air mixtures. Small chips, fine turnings and dust may ignite readily.
Explosion potential may exist when dust and fines are dispensed in the air. Avoid contact with metal oxides, molten aluminum and moisture.
Stainless Steel Products in their solid state present no fire or explosive hazard.
SECTION V. REACTIVITY DATA
STABILITY CONDITIONS TO AVOID
Stable Be Aware Of Unsecured Loads
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
Metallic Dust Or Fumes May Be Produced During Welding, Burning, Grinding And Possibly Machining. Refer To ANSI Z49.1
SECTION VI. Environmental
SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES N/A
WASTE DISPOSAL METHODS Disposal must comply with applicable Federal, State and Local disposal and discharge laws.
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ThyssenKrupp Materuials NA, Inc.
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Stainless Steel
SECTION VII. HEALTH HAZARD DATA
NOTE: STEEL, PRODUCTS IN THEIR NATURAL STATE DO NOT PRESENT AN INHALATION OR CONTACT HAZARD, HOWEVER OPERATIONS SUCH AS BURNING,
WELDING, SAWING, BRAZlNG AND GRINDING MAY RELEASE FUMES AND, OR DUST WHICH MAY PRESENT HEALTH HAZARDS. THERE IS NO AMERICAN
CONFERENCE OF GOVERNMENTAL INDUSTRIAL HYGIENISTS (ACGIH) THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE (TLV) OR OSHA EXPOSURE LIMIT (PEL) FOR STEEL.
EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE:
Acute - Dust or fume may cause irritation to the eyes, nose, or throat and may leave a metallic taste in the mouth. Inhalation of oxides of Manganese, or
Copper may be manifested as flu-like symptoms commonly known as "metal fume fever". Phosphorous dust is considered a nuisance dust.
Chronic - Tantalum dust and fume can be toxic when Inhaled. Selenium may cause respiratory nerve, intestinal, liver and kidney damage.
Aluminum: Inhalation of Aluminum Oxide fume or an accumulation of Silicon in the lungs may result in benign pneumoconiosis.
Cobalt: Lung inflammation and damage, and diffuse pulmonary fibrosis from inhalation. Classified as a carcinogen by IARC.
Chromium: May enter and affect the body through inhalation, ingestion, or skin contact. The National Toxicology Program (NTP) and the Internal Agency
for Research on Cancer (IARC) report they possess sufficient evidence to establish a causal relationship for human cancer from Chromium.
Copper: Inhalation may cause nose and throat irritation and metal fume fever and prolonged contact may cause dermatitis, discoloration of skin, hair and teeth.
Iron: inhalation of Iron Oxide fume or dust may result in a condition known as siderosis.
Titanium: Inhalation may cause Fibrosis of the Lungs. Has caused lung cancer m animals
Tungsten: Inhalation or contact may cause irritation of eyes skin and respiratory system, and cause changes in the blood.
Manganese: Inhalation may result in symptoms such as headache, restlessness, neurological dysfunction, or muscular weakness.
Inhalation may result in scarring of the lungs and reproductive harm in males.
Nickel: Inhalation may result m inflammation of the respiratory tract and fever. The National Toxicology Program (NTP) and the International Agency for Research
on Cancer (IARC) report they possess limited evidence for human cancer from Nickel and Nickel compounds.
Sulfur: Inhalation of Sulfur Dioxide gas can cause irritation of the respiratory tract, causing bronchial irritation, difficulty breathing and pulmonary edema.
Molybdenum: Slight irritation of senses Animal studies suggest digestive disturbances and development of pneumoconiosis anemia, and gout I.
Columbium: Not listed in the 1994 Guide to Chemical Hazards
Welding Fume: Is listed as a possible carcinogen to humans.
Coatings: If coated with oil, contact may cause skin irritation/dermatitis.
SECTION VIII. EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES
Inhalation: In the event of excessive exposure to dust or fume, remove the employee to fresh air. If breathing is difficult administer artificial respiration
or oxygen. Obtain immediate medical assistance.
Skin: Abrasions and cuts should be washed and closed by a clean compress and be immediately medically treated. Should skin irritation occur, wash
affected area with mild soap and rinse with clean warm water. Obtain Medical Assistance.
Eyes: Depending on the type and nature of exposure, relief may be obtained by fresh air or rinsing the eyes with clean water. Obtain medical assistance.
Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure:
Persons with a predisposition to respiratory disorders may be adversely affected by particulates or respiratory irritants generated during the mfg. process.
SECTION IX. SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION & CONTROL MEASURES
Note: Consult your regional codes or Code of Federal Regulations, Title 29, Part 1910. Subpart G-Occupational Health and Environmental Control, Subpart I
Personal Protective Equipment. Subpart P-Welding, Cutting, and Brazing, and Subpart Z-Toxic and Hazardous Substances. Certain welding type activities
may produce hazardous substances such as carbon monoxide, ozone, phosgene in the presence of certain chemicals, or produce Inert suffocating
atmospheres in addition to the production of ultraviolet radiation and/or noise.
Ventilation: Additional air make up systems may be required if, local exhaust or ventilation systems are not sufficient to maintain exposure levels to contaminates below
prescribed limits. When inhalation controls are not sufficient to reduce the exposure below the applicable exposure limit then use OSHA/NIOSH approved
respiratory protection within the use limitations of the respirator.
Personal To avoid contact use appropriate protective gloves or clothing to protect against cutting edges Appropriate heat shielding garments should be
Protection: used for activities using or generating heat. Eyes should be protected by using safetyglasses, goggles, helmet, face shield as appropriate to the operation.
Precautions to be taken in handling and storage:
Be alert to sharp edges and unsecured Iifts.
SECTION X. OTHER INFORMATION
SARA Section 313 Toxic Chemical List, de minimis Concentrations
> 1.0% Copper, Aluminum, Selenium and Manganese
> 0.1 % Chromium, and Nickel
California Proposition 65
The state of California lists cadmium and cadmium compounds, cobalt, lead, nickel, and chromium (hexavalent compounds), as chemicals known to cause cancer
and reproductive toxicity. Cadmium, cadmium compounds, and lead may be present as impurities of the manufacturing process.
Chromium (hexavalent compounds) may be generated during certain manufacturing processes.
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 handling, storage, use or disposal of the product. Data sheets of individual manufacturers are available upon request
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