Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
SECTION 1 PRODUCT INFORMATION
PRODUCT NAME: Diamond Dowel?pocket former
PRODUCT TYPE: ABS plastic
COMPANY CONTACT: PNA Construction Technologies, Inc.
9 Dunwoody Park, Suite 111
Atlanta, GA 30338
800.542.0214
SECTION 2
CHEMICAL NAME: Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene Resin
TRADE NAME: Porene
SYNONYMS: ABS
CHEMICAL FAMILY: Thermoplastic Resin
MOLECULAR WEIGHT: Not Determined
FORMULA: (C23H26N)
CAS REGISTRY NO.: 9003 ?56 ?9
SECTION 3 INGREDIENTS
NAME % TLV HAZARDOUS PROPERTY
STYRENE >60 *The vapors are irritating to eyes and mucous
POLYBUTADIENE <20 **200 ppm membranes. Inhalation of high concentration
ACRYLONITRILE <20 *1000 ppm can cause unconsciousness and death.
OTHERS <1.5 **Further exposure in irritation of the eyes
photophobia, irritation of the nose, deepened
respiration.
SECTION 4 PHYSICAL DATA
APPEARANCE AND ODOR Pellets, odorless
BOILING POINT (癈) N/A
MELTING POINT (癈) > 175
pH N/A
SPECIFIC GRAVITY 1.04-1.05
VAPOR PRESSURE (mm Hg at 20癈) N/A
VAPOR DENSITY N/A
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% VOLATILE, BY VOLUME (150癈) <0.5%
SOLUBILITY IN WATER Insoluble
OTHER PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL DATA None
.
SECTION 5 FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
FLASH POINT (癈) AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE
N/A N/A
Lower
N/A
FLAMMABILITY LIMIT IN AIR (% BY VOL)
Upper
N/A
Firefighters must be equipped with self-contained
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES
breathing apparatus and turn out gear.
If exposed to fire, high heat will be developed and heavy
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS black smoke will result. During combustion carbon
dioxide will be produced.
SECTION 6 HEALTH HAZARD DATA
THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE SEE SECTION 3
EFFECT OF OVEREXPOSURE N/A
FIRST AID PROCEDURES
EYES If eyes or skin irritation persists, consult a physician.
Wash contaminated skin area with soap and water. If
FLUSH WITH FLOWING WATER AT LEAST
vapors are inhaled, move to fresh air. Aid in breathing if
15 MINUTES
necessary and consult a physician.
.
SECTION 7 REACTIVITY DATA
STABLE X
STABILITY CONDITION TO AVOID: HEAT, SPARKS, FLAME
UNSTABLE
CHEMICAL INCOMPATIBILITY ?Avoid inorganic and organic solvents. Hazardous decomposition product
?CO, CO2, NO2.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION MAY OCCUR CONDITION TO AVOID: NONE
X
DOES NOT OCCUR
CORROSIVE TO METAL No. OXIDE No.
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SECTION 8 SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
Approved organic vapor or dust respirator, as necessary if there is not adequate ventilation throughout,
storage and processing areas.
VENTILATION
Local Exhaust as necessary to control to P.E.L. - Mechanical (General)
EYE PROTECTION Chemical workers goggles recommended.
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING Clean, Body-covering clothing, protective gloves optional.
SECTION 9 ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICITY DATA N//A
SPILLED AND LEAK PROCEDURES
Spill should be contained and placed in suitable containers for disposal.
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE 40CFR 261 No.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD
Incinerate or busy as a solid in a licensed facility. Do not discharge into waterways or sewer systems.
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE 40CFR 261 No.
CONTAINER DISPOSAL
Dispose of in licensed facility. Recommend incineration or other means to prevent unauthorized refuse.
The information contained herein is based on the data available to us and is believed to be correct.
However, PNA Construction Technologies, Inc. makes no warranty, expressed or implied, regarding the
accuracy of this data or the results to be obtained from the use thereof. PNA Construction Technologies,
Inc. assumes no responsibility for the use of the product described herein.
〤OPYRIGHT 2007 by PNA Construction Technologies, Inc. Diamond Dowel?is a registered
trademark of PNA Construction Technologies, Inc.
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SECTION 1 PRODUCT INFORMATION
PRODUCT NAME: Diamond Dowel?tapered plate dowel ??
PRODUCT TYPE: Cold rolled steel bars
COMPANY CONTACT: PNA Construction Technologies, Inc.
9 Dunwoody Park, Suite 111
Atlanta, GA 30338
800.542.0214
SECTION 2 GENERAL INFORMATION
TRADE NUMBER Cold Finished Carbon, Stainless and Alloy Steels
CAS NUMBER Not applicable
SYNONYMS Steels
USE/DESCRIPTION Cold Finish Steel Products
SECTION 3 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Warning! Welding, sawing, brazing, grinding, and
machining may cause dusts and/or fume to be released.
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW May be harmful if inhaled. May irritate the eyes, skin and
respiratory tract. Molten material may cause thermal
burns.
Note: Steel products in their solid state under normal
conditions, do not present an inhalation, ingestion or skin
hazard. However, operations resulting in fume or
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
particulate formation such as welding, sawing, brazing,
grinding and machining may present health hazards.
Molten steel also is hazardous.
Dusts or particulates may cause mechanical irritation
including pain, tearing and redness. Scratching of the
EYE CONTACT cornea can occur if the eye is rubbed. Fumes may be
irritating. Contact with the heated material may cause
thermal burns.
Dusts or particulates may cause mechanical irritation
due to abrasion. Coated steel may cause skin irritation
in sensitive individuals (see Section 16 for additional
SKIN CONTACT information.) Some components in this product are
capable of causing an allergic reaction, possibly resulting
in burning, itching and skin eruptions. Contact with
heated material may cause thermal burns.
Dusts may cause irritation of the nose, throat and lungs.
Excessive inhalation of metallic fumes and dusts may
result in metal fume fever, an influenza-like illness. It is
characterized by a sweet or metallic taste in the mouth,
INHALATION accompanied by dryness and irritation of the throat,
cough, shortness of breath, pulmonary edema, general
malaise, weakness, fatigue, muscle and joint pains,
blurred vision, fever and chills. Typical symptoms last
from 12 to 48 hours.
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Not expected to be acutely toxic via ingestion on the
physical and chemical properties of the product.
INGESTION
Swallowing of excessive amounts of the dust may cause
irritation, nausea and diarrhea.
Repeated exposure to fine dusts may inflame the nasal
mucosa and cause changes to the lung. In addition, a
CHRONIC OR SPECIAL TOXIC EFFECTS
red-brown pigmentation of the eye and/or skin may
occur.
Overexposure to specific components of this product that
are generated in dusts or fumes may cause adverse
TARGET ORGANS effects to the following organs or systems: eyes, skin,
liver, kidney, central nervous system, cardiovascular
system, respiratory system.
Diseases of the skin such as eczema may be
aggravated by exposure. Also, disorders of the
respiratory system including asthma, bronchitis and
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY
emphysema. Long-term inhalation exposure to agents
EXPOSURE
that cause pneumoconiosis (e.g. dust) may act
synergistically with inhalation of oxide fumes or dusts of
this product.
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SECTION 4 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
%
Components CAS # Exposure Limits
Weight
ACGIH TLV (mg/M3) OSHA PEL (mg/M3)
Base Metal:
Iron 7439-89-6 Balance 5 Oxide Dust/Fume 10 Oxide Dust/Fume
Alloying Elements:
Aluminum 7429-90-5 0-0.1 10 Dust 15 Dust
5 Fume 5 Respirable fraction
Antimony 7440-36-0 <0.9 0.5 As Antimony 0.5 As Antimony
Arsenic 7440-38-2 <0.9 0.01 As Arsenic (A1 Carcinogen) 0.01 As Arsenic
Beryllium 7440-41-7 <0.9 0.002 As Beryllium (A1 Carcinogen) 0.002 As Beryllium
0.01 As Beryllium (STEL) 0.005 As Beryllium (Ceiling)
Boron 7440-42-8 <0.9 10 Oxide Dust 15 Oxide Dust
Cadmium 7440-43-9 <0.9 0.01 As Cadmium (A2 Carcinogen) 0.005 As Cadmium
As Cadmium (Action Level)
0.002 Respirable fraction 0.0025
Oxide Dust
Calcium 1305-78-8 <0.9 2 Oxide Dust 5
Not Established
Carbon 7440-44-0 0.04-0.95 Not Established
Chromium
Metal
Alloy grades 7440-47-3 0.01-1.6 0.5 Metal 1
Metal
Stainless grades 7440-47-3 4-20 0.5 Metal 1
Metal
Carbon grades 7440-47-3 0.01-1.0 0.5 Metal 1
Metal/Dust/Fume
Cobalt 7440-48-4 <0.09 0.02 As Cobalt (A3 Carcinogen) 0.1
Dust
Copper 7440-50-8 0.04-1 1 Dust 1
Fume
0.2 Fume 0.1
Dust/Fume
Lead 7439-92-1 0-0.09 0.05 Dust/Fume (A3 Carcinogen) 0.05
Not Established
Magnesium 7439-95-4 <0.9 Not Established
Fume(Ceiling)
Manganese 7439-96-5 0.2-2 0.2 Elements Mn & Inorg Cmpds 5
Insoluble Cmpds
Molylodenum 7439-96-7 0.01-0.5 10 Insoluble Cmpds 15
Nioblum 7440-03-1 <0.9 Not Established
Metal & Insoluble Cmpds
Nickel 7440-02-0 0.01-1 1.5 Metal 1
Simple Asphyxiant
Nitrogen 7727-37-9 <0.9 Simple Asphyxiant
Phosphorous
Phosphorous 7723-14-0 <0.9 0.1 Phosphorous 0.1
Selenium
Selenium 7782-49-2 <0.9 0.2 Selenium 0.2
Dust
Silicon 7440-21-3 <0.9 10 Dust 15
Sulfur Dioxide
Sulfur 7704-34-9 <0.9 5.2 Sulfur Dioxide 13
13 Sulfur Dioxide (STEL)
Inorganic Cmpds
Tin 7723-14-0 <0.9 2 Metal, Oxide & Inorganic 2
Cmpds
Not Established
Titanium 7440-32-6 <0.9 Not Established
Not Established
Tungsten 7440-33-7 <0.9 5 Insoluble Cmpds as W
10 Insoluble Cmpds as W (STEL)
Oxide Dust (Ceiling)
Vanadium 7440-62-2 <0.9 0.05 Oxide Dust/Fume 0.5
Oxide Fume (Ceiling)
0.1
Oxide Fume
Zinc 7440-66-6 10 Oxide Dust 5
Oxide Dust
5 Oxide Fume 10
10 Oxide Fume (STEL)
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SECTION 5 FIRST AID MEASURES
In case of overexposure to dusts or fumes, immediately
flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes
EYE CONTACT occasionally lifting the eye lids. Get medical attention if
irritation persists. Thermal burns should be treated as
medical emergencies.
In case of overexposure to dusts or particulates, wash
with soap and plenty of water. Get medical attention if
SKIN CONTACT irritation develops or persists. If thermal burn occurs,
flush area with cold water and get immediate medical
attention.
In case of overexposure to dusts or fumes, remove to
INHALATION fresh air. Get immediate medical attention if symptoms
described in this MSDS develop.
Not considered an ingestion hazard. However, if
excessive amounts of dust or particulates are swallowed,
INGESTION
treat symptomatically and supportively. Get medical
attention.
Inhalation of metal fume or metal oxides may produce an
acute febrile state with cough, chills, weakness and
general malaise, nausea, vomiting, muscle cramps and
NOTES TO PHYSICIAN remarkable leukocytosis. Treatment is symptomatic and
condition is self-limited in 24-48 hours. Chronic
exposure to dusts may result in pneumoconiosis of
mixed type.
SECTION 6 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FLASH POINT (癈) AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE
N/A N/A
Lower
N/A
FLAMMABILITY LIMIT IN AIR (% BY VOL)
Upper
N/A
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA For molten metal, use dry powder or sand.
Do not use water on molten metal. Firefighters should
not enter confined spaces without wearing
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES NIOSH/MSHA approved positive pressure breathing
apparatus (SCBA) with full face mask and full protective
equipment.
Steel products do not present fire or explosion hazards
under normal conditions. Fine metal particles such as
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS produced in grinding or sawing can burn. High
concentrations of metallic fines in the air may present an
explosion hazard.
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SECTION 7 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Emergency response is unlikely unless in the form of
dust. Avoid inhalation, eye or skin contact of dusts by
using appropriate precautions outlined in this MSDS (see
Section 9). Fine turnings and small chips should be
PRECAUTIONS IF MATERIAL IS SPILLED OR
swept of vacuumed and placed into appropriate
RELEASED
disposable containers. Keep fine dust or powder away
from sources of ignition. Scrap should be reclaimed for
recycling. Prevent materials from entering drains,
sewers or waterways.
Some grades of steel may contain reportable quantities
ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS of alloying elements. See Section 16 for additional
information.
Dispose used or unused product in accordance with
WASTE DISPOSAL METHODS
applicable Federal, State and local regulations.
SECTION 8 HANDLING AND STORAGE
STORAGE TEMPERATURES Stable under normal temperatures and pressures
Store away from strong oxidizers. Dusts or powders
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING
may form explosive mixtures with air. Avoid breathing
AND STORING
dusts or fumes.
SECTION 9 EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Operations with potential for generating high concentrations of airborne particulates or fumes should be
evaluated and controlled as necessary.
Use safety glasses. Dust resistant safety goggles are
recommended under circumstances where particles
EYE PROTECTION could cause mechanical injury such as grinding or
cutting. Face shield should be used when welding or
cutting.
Appropriate protective gloves should be worn as
necessary. Good personal hygiene practices should be
SKIN followed including cleansing exposed skin several times
daily with soap and water and laundering or dry cleaning
soiled work clothing.
NIOSH/MSHA approved dust/fume/mist respirator
should be used to avoid excessive exposure. See
Section 4 for component material information exposure
limits. If such concentrations are sufficiently high that
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION this respirator is inadequate or high enough to cause
oxygen deficiency, use a positive pressure self-
contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). Follow all
applicable respirator use, fitting and training standards
and regulations.
Provide general and/or local exhaust ventilation to
VENTILATION control airborne levels of dust or fumes below exposure
limits.
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No permissible exposure limits (PEL) or threshold limit
values (TLV) exist for steel. See Section 4 for
EXPOSURE GUIDELINES component materials. Various grades of steel will
contain different combinations of these elements. Trace
elements may also be present in minute amounts.
SECTION 10 PHYSICAL DATA
Red, grey or other color steel panels, pulins and built-up
APPEARANCE AND ODOR
joists and trusses..
BOILING POINT N/A
MELTING POINT Approximately 2800癋
pH N/A
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (AT 15.6癈) N/A
DENSITY (AT 15.6癈) N/A
VAPOR PRESSURE N/A
VAPOR DENSITY N/A
% VOLATILE, BY VOLUME N/A
SOLUBILITY IN WATER Insoluble
EVAPORATION RATE (BUTYL ACETATE = 1) N/A
OTHER PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL DATA None
SECTION 11 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABILITY Stable
Steel at temperatures above the melting point may
CONDITIONS TO AVOID liberate fumes containing oxides of iron and alloying
elements. Avoid generation of airborne fume.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION Will not occur
Reacts with strong acids to form hydrogen gas. Do not
INCOMPATIBILITY (MATERIALS TO AVOID)
store near strong oxidizers.
Metallic fumes may be produced during welding, burning,
grinding and possibly machining or any situation with the
HAZARDOUS DECOMPITION PRODUCTS
potential for thermal decomposition. Refer to ANSI
Z49.1yes
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SECTION 12 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
The primary component of this product is Iron. Long-term exposure to iron dusts or fumes can result in a
condition called siderosis which is considered to be a benign pneumoconiosis. Symptoms may include
chronic bronchitis, emphysema and shortness of breath upon exertion. Penetration of iron particles in the
skin or eye may cause an exogenous or ocular siderosis which may be characterized by a red-brown
pigmentation of the affected area. Ingestion overexposure to iron may affect the gastrointestinal, nervous
and hermatopoietic system and the liver. Iron and steel founding, but not iron or iron oxide has been
listed as potentially carcinogenic by IARC.
When this product is welded, fumes are generated. Welding fumes may be different in composition from
the original welding product, with the chief component being ordinary oxides of the metal being welded.
Chronic health effects (including cancer) have been associated with the fumes and dusts of individual
component metals (see above) and welding fumes as a general category have been listed by IARC as a
carcinogen (Group 2B). There is also limited evidence that welding fumes may cause adverse
reproductive and fetal effects. Evidence is stronger where welding materials contain known reproductive
toxins, e.g., lead which may be present in the coating of material of this product.
Breathing fumes or dusts of this product may result in metal fume fever, which is an illness produced by
inhaling metal oxides. These oxides are produced by heating various metals including cadmium, zinc,
magnesium, copper, antimony, nickel, cobalt, manganese, tin, lead, beryllium, silver, chromium,
aluminum, selenium, iron and arsenic. The most common agents involved are zinc and copper.
This product may contain small amounts of manganese. Prolonged exposure to manganese dusts or
fumes is associated with "manganism", a Parkinson-like syndrome characterized by a variety of
neurological symptoms including muscle spasms, gait disturbances, tremors and psychoses.
This product may contain small amounts of cadmium. Primary target organs for cadmium overexposure
are the lung and the kidney. Because of its cumulative nature, chronic cadmium poisoning can cause
serious disease which takes many years to develop and may continue to progress despite cessation of
exposure. Progression of the disease may not reflect current exposure conditions. It is also capable of
causing a painful osteomalacia called "Itai-ltai" in postmenopausal women, and have caused
developmental effects and/or reproductive effects in male and female animals. Cadmium is listed
carcinogenic by NTP, OSHA and IARC (Group 1).
This product may contain small amounts of chromium. Prolonged and repeated overexposure to
chromium dusts or fumes may cause skin ulcers, nasal irritation and ulceration, kidney damage and
cancer of the respiratory system. Chromium is a skin sensitizer. Cancer is generally attributed to the
hexavalent (+6) form of chromium which is listed as a carcinogen by NTP and IARC (Group 1)
This product may contain small amounts of nickel. Prolonged and repeated contact with nickel may
cause sensitization dermatitis. Inhalation of nickel compounds has caused lung damage as well as sinus,
nasal and lung cancer in laboratory animals. Nickel is a listed carcinogen by NTP and IARC (Group 1).
This product may contain small amounts of vanadium. Adverse effects from dermal, inhalation or
parenteral exposure to various vanadium compounds have been reported. The major target for vanadium
pentoxide toxicity is the respiratory tract. Fumes or dust can cause severe eye and respiratory irritation
and systematic effects. Chronic bronchitis, green tongue, conjunctivitis, pharyngitis, rhinitis, rales, chronic
productive cough and tightness of the chest have been reported following overexposure. Allergic
reactions resulting from skin and inhalation exposures have also been reported. A statistical association
between vanadium air levels and lung cancer have also been suggested, but vanadium currently is not
reported as a human carcinogen.
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This product may contain small amounts of lead. Lead can accumulate in the body. Consequently,
exposure to fumes or dust may produce signs of polyneuritis, diminished vision and peripheral
neuropathy such as tingling and loss of feeling in fingers, arms and legs. Lead is a known reproductive
and developmental toxin. It is also associated with central nervous system disorders, anemia, kidney
disfunction and neurobehavioral abnormalities. The brain is a major target organ for lead exposure.
Elemental lead is listed as an IARC 2B carcinogen.
The product may contain small amounts of copper. Copper dust and fume can irritate the eyes, nose and
throat causing coughing, wheezing, nosebleeds, ulcers and metal fume fever. Other effects from
repeated inhalation of copper fume include a metallic or sweet taste and discoloration of skin, teeth or
hair. Copper also may cause an allergic skin reaction. Overexposure to copper can effect the liver.
SECTION 13 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
AQUATIC ECOTOXICOLOGICAL DATA No specific information available on this product.
ENVIRONMENTAL FATE DATA No specific information available on this product.
SECTION 14 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATION
Recovery and reuse, rather than disposal, should be the ultimate goal of handling efforts. Dispose in
accordance with Federal, State and Local health and environmental regulations. Prevent materials from
entering drains, sewers or waterways.
SECTION 15 TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT PROPER SHIPPING NAME Not regulated
DOT HAZARD CLASSIFICATION Not regulated
UN/NA NUMBER N/A
DOT PACKING GROUP N/A
LABELING REQUIREMENTS N/A
PLACARDS N/A
DOT HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE N/A
DOT MARINE POLLUTANT N/A
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SECTION 16 REGULATORY INFORMATION
This product is not hazardous under the criteria of the Federal OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 29
CFR 1910.1200. However, dusts and fumes from this product may be hazardous.
This product contains chemicals (antimony [oxide],
arsenic, beryllium, chromium [hexavalent], cobalt,
cadmium, lead, nickel) known to the State of California to
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
cause cancer and chemicals (cadmium, lead) known to
the State of California to cause birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
Some components of this product may be specifically
listed by individual states; other product-specific health
and safety data in other sections of the MSDS may also
REGULATORY LISTS
be applicable for state requirements. For details on your
regulatory requirements, you should contact the
appropriate agency in your state.
Components of this product are listed on the TSCA
TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA)
inventory.
Steel is not reportable, however, it contains hazardous
COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL
substances that may be reportable if released in pieces
RESPONSE, COMPENSATION AND
with diameters less than or equal to 0.004 inches (RQ
LIABILITY ACT (CERCLA)
marked with a "*").
CHEMICAL NAME REPORTABLE QUANTITY (IN LB)
ANTIMONY 5000*
ARSENIC 1*
BERYLLIUM 10*
CADMIUM 10*
CHROMIUM 5000*
COPPER 5000*
LEAD 10*
NICKEL 100*
PHOSPHOROUS 1
SELENIUM 100*
ZINC 1000*
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SECTION 311/312 HAZARD CATEGORIES; Immediate
Health Effect, Delayed Heath Effect. This product
SUPERFUND ADMENDMENTS AND
contains the following EPCRA Section 313 chemicals
REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1986 (SARA),
subject to the reporting requirements of section 313 of
TITLE III
the Emergency Planning and Community Right 璗o-
Know Act of 1986 (40 CFR 372):
Concentration
Chemical Name CAS # Reportable
(% by weight)
Aluminum 7429-90-5 <0.01 No - < 1%
Antimony 7440-36-0 <0.9 No - < 1%
Arsenic 7440-38-2 <0.09 No - < 0.1%
Beryllium 7440-43-9 <0.09 No - < 0.1%
Cadmium 7440-43-9 <0.09 No - < 0.1%
Chromium 7440-47-3 0.01-1.0 Yes - > 0.1%
Cobalt 7440-48-4 <0.09 No - < 0.1%
Copper 7440-50-8 <1.0 No - < 1%
Lead 7439-92-1 0.0-0.09 No - < 0.1%
Lead (leaded steel only) 7439-92-1 0.15-0.35 Yes - > 0.1%
Manganese 7439-96-5 0.2-2 Yes - > 1%
Nickel 7440-02-0 0.01-0.1 Yes - > 0.1%
Phosphorus 7723-14-0 <0.9 No - < 1%
Selenium 7782-49-2 <0.9 No - < 1%
Vanadium 7440-62-2 <0.9 No - < 1%
Zinc 7440-66-6 <0.9 No - < 1%
SECTION 17 OTHER INFORMATION
This product may be coated with a variety of materials, including oils, paints, galvanization, etc. that are
not included in this MSDS. During welding precautions should be taken for airborne contaminants that
may originate from components of the welding rod. Arc or spark generated when welding or burning
could be a source of ignition or combustible and flammable materials. The information in this Material
Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) was obtained from sources which we believe are reliable; however, the
information is provided without any representation of 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 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 this product.
The information contained herein is based on the data available to us and is believed to be correct.
However, PNA Construction Technologies, Inc. makes no warranty, expressed or implied, regarding the
accuracy of this data or the results to be obtained from the use thereof. PNA Construction Technologies,
Inc. assumes no responsibility for the use of the product described herein.
〤OPYRIGHT 2007 by PNA Construction Technologies, Inc. Diamond Dowel?is a registered
trademark of PNA Construction Technologies, Inc.
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TAPERED PLATE DOWEL ?? & 3/8
SECTION 26 GENERAL INFORMATION
IDENTITY Hot Rolled Bars
FAMILY Inorganic Compounds
SECTION 27 HAZARDOUS CONSTITUENTS
OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV %
Constituent CAS #
(mg/M3) (mg/M3) Range
Aluminum:
Fume 5.0 5.0 .001-.100 7429-90-5
As dust 5.0 ---
Carbon:
Not Listed --- --- .01-1.10 7440-44-0
Chromium: 0.5 0.5 .05-.90 7440-47-3
Soluble Cr salts 1.0 0.5
Copper (metal):
As dust 1.0 1.0 .10-1.0 7440-50-8
As Fume 0.1 0.2
Iron:
Iron Oxide Fume 10.0 --- 98-99 7439-89-6
Molybdenum:
Fume 0.1 0.2 .01-.15 7439-98-7
Nickel (metal): 1.0 1.0 .05-.75 7440-02-0
Soluble Ni compounds 1.0 1.0
Manganese:
Fume 1.0 1.0 .25-1.65 7439-96-5
Phosphorus (yellow) 0.1 --- .06 max 7723-14-0
Silicon:
Dust 15.0 --- .08-.50 7440-21-3
Sulfur:
Sulfur Dioxide 13.0 5.0 .001-.08 7446-09-5
SECTION 28 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS
APPEARANCE AND ODOR Dark gray, odorless, metal.
BOILING POINT ?000癋
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MELTING POINT Approximately 2500癋
pH N/A
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (H20 = 1) 2-8.2 (mm Hg)
DENSITY (AT 15.6癈) N/A
VAPOR PRESSURE N/A
VAPOR DENSITY N/A
% VOLATILE, BY VOLUME N/A
SOLUBILITY IN WATER Insoluble
EVAPORATION RATE (BUTYL ACETATE = 1) N/A
OTHER PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL DATA None
SECTION 29 FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
FLASH POINT (癈) AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE
N/A N/A
Lower
N/A
FLAMMABILITY LIMIT IN AIR (% BY VOL)
Upper
N/A
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA N/A
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES N/A
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS N/A
SECTION 30 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABILITY Stable
CONDITIONS TO AVOID N/A.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION N/A
INCOMPATIBILITY (MATERIALS TO AVOID) Strong acids
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HAZARDOUS DECOMPITION PRODUCTS Hydrogen gas
SECTION 31 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
No toxic effects would be expected from inert solid form.
Inhalation of metal dust and fumes may result from
EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE further processing of the material by the user, particularly
during welding, burning, cutting, grinding and machining
activities
Short-term intensive exposure to dust may result in
ACUTE irritation to eyes, mucous membranes and respiratory
tract. Steel recently produced may be extremely hot.
CHRONIC Sever pneumonitis, pulmonary disease
NTP: nickel, chromium
CARCINOGENIC IARC: nickel, chromium
OSHA: none
Nausea, tightness of chest, fever, irritation of eyes, nose,
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE
throat and skin.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY
Chronic lung disease, allergic conditions.
AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID
Standard first aid procedures ?remove to fresh air.
PROCEDURES
SECTION 32 PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASEE OF
N/A
RELEASE OR SPILL
Material should be reclaimed for re-use; follow local,
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD
State and Federal solid waste disposal requirements.
SECTION 33 CONTROL MEASURES
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION Dust/fume respirator.
LOCAL EXHAUST As required to meet PEL.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES As needed based on operations
EYE PROTECTION As needed
May be needed for grinding. Heat resistant face
OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING OR
protection, clothing, boots and/or gloves may be
EQUIPMENT
necessary.
The information contained herein is based on the data available to us and is believed to be correct.
However, PNA Construction Technologies, Inc. makes no warranty, expressed or implied, regarding the
accuracy of this data or the results to be obtained from the use thereof. PNA Construction Technologies,
Inc. assumes no responsibility for the use of the product described herein.
〤OPYRIGHT 2007 by PNA Construction Technologies, Inc. Diamond Dowel?is a registered
trademark of PNA Construction Technologies, Inc.
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SECTION 1 PRODUCT INFORMATION
PRODUCT NAME: Diamond Dowel?System installation template
PRODUCT TYPE: ABS plastic
COMPANY CONTACT: PNA Construction Technologies, Inc.
9 Dunwoody Park, Suite 111
Atlanta, GA 30338
800.542.0214
SECTION 2 COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
CHEMICAL NAME: Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene Resin ; % 90 ?99%
SYNONYMS: ABS
CAS REGISTRY NO.: 9003 ?56 ?9
MAY ALSO CONTAIN:
Mineral Oil 0-2%
Tallow 0-2%
Wax 0-2%
Styrene monomer 2,000 ppm max
Ethylbenzene 1,500 ppm max
SECTION 3 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Solid or dust may cause irritation or corneal injury due to
EYE
mechanical action.
Essentially nonirritating to skin. Mechanical injury only.
SKIN
Skin absorption is unlikely due to physical properties.
Single dose oral toxicity is considered to be low. No
INGESTION hazards anticipated from swallowing small amounts
incidental to normal handling operations.
Dust may cause irritation to upper respiratory tract (nose
and throat). At room temperature, exposure to vapors
INHALATION are unlikely due to physical properties; normal
processing temperatures may generate vapors which
may cause irritation if ventilation is inadequate.
Additives are encapsulated in the product and are not
SYSTEMIC (OTHER TARGET ORGAN)
expected to be released under normal processing
EFFECTS
conditions or foreseeable emergency.
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This mixture contains a component(s) which are listed as
potential carcinogens for hazard communication
purposes under OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200.
Components listed by IARC: styrene monomer. An
increase incidence of lung tumors was observed in mice
from a recent inhalation on styrene. The relevance of this
finding to humans is epidemiology studies of workers
exposed to styrene do not provide a basis to conclude
that styrene is carcinogenic. The very small quantities of
CANCER INFORMATION monomer, as indicated in Section 2, are not expected to
cause any hazardous condition because of the low
concentration in the resin. As the resin is supplied,
monomer is not likely to be released into the
surroundings in toxicologically significant amounts.
Monomer may be released during processing of the
resin and the hazard may vary from negligible to very
low depending on actual exposure conditions.
Ethylbenzene has been shown to cause cancer in
laboratory animals.
TERATOLOGY (BIRTH DEFECTS) No relevant information found.
REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS No relevant information found.
SECTION 4 FIRST AID
EYE Flush eyes with plenty of water; mechanical effects only.
No adverse effects anticipated by this route of exposure
SKIN
incidental to proper industrial handling.
If swallowed, seek medical attention. Do not induce
INGESTION
vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel.
INHALATION Remove to fresh air if effects occur. Consult a physician.
No specific antidote. Supportive care. Treatment based
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN
on judgment of physician in response to the patient.
.
SECTION 5 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FLASH POINT (癈) AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE
N/A N/A
FLAMMABILITY LIMIT IN AIR (% BY VOL) Lower
N/A
Upper
N/A
Hazardous combustion products may include and are
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS not limited to: carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide,
acrylonitrlie, hydrogen cyanide and nitrogen oxides.
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Dense smoke is emitted when burned without sufficient
oxygen. Under fire conditions polymers decompose. The
OTHER FLAMMABILITY INFORMATION smoke may contain polymer fragments of varying
compositions, in addition to unidentified toxic and/or
irritating compounds.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA Water, carbon dioxide, dry chemical.
Soak thoroughly with water to cool and prevent
FIRE FIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
reignition.
Wear positive-pressure, self-contained breathing
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR FIRE apparatus (SCBA) and protective fire fighting clothing
(includes fire fighting helmet, coat, pants, boots and
FIGHTERS
gloves).
SECTION 6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
PROTECT PEOPLE To prevent falls, sweep up spills and discard.
Plastic resins are inert and benign in terms of their
PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT environmental impact. Plastic pellets should not be
allowed to enter the aquatic environment.
Spills should be minimized and they should be cleaned
CLEANUP
up when they happen.
SECTION 7 HANDLING AND STORAGE
Mechanical handling equipment can cause formation of
dusts. Maintain good housekeeping. Dust layers should
not be permitted to accumulate in order to avoid any
HANDLING
potential for dust explosion hazards. Workers should be
protected form the possibility of contact with molten resin
during fabrication.
Do not stack boxes more than three high. Boxes must
STORAGE remain dry. No stacking should be attempted or allowed
if boxes are damp or bulging.
SECTION 8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Provide general and/or local exhaust ventilation to
ENGINEERING CONTROLS
control airborne levels below the exposure limits.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Use safety glasses. If there is a potential for exposure to
EYE / FACE PROTECTION particles which could cause mechanical injury to the eye,
wear chemical goggles.
No precautions other than clean body covering clothing
SKIN PROTECTION
should be needed.
Atmospheric levels should be maintained below the
exposure guideline. When respiratory protection is
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION required for certain operations, use an approved air
purifying respirator. In dusty atmospheres, use an
approved dust respirator.
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EXPOSURE GUIDELINES
ACGIH TLV is 20 ppm TWA, 40 ppm STEL, skin. ACGIH
classifies as A4. OSHA PEL is 50 ppm TWA, 100 ppm
STYRENE MONOMER
STEL. The styrene PEL and STEL are in accordance
with the OSHA-industry agreement dated March, 1996
ACGIH TLV and OSHA PEL are 100 ppm TWA; 125
ppm STEL. PELS are in accord with those
ETHYLBENZENE
recommended by OSHA, as in the 1989 revision of
PELS.
A "skin" notation following the exposure guidelines refers to the potential for dermal absorption of the
material. It is intended to alert the reader that inhalation may not be the only route of exposure and that
measures to minimize dermal exposure should be considered. Although some of the additives used in this
product may have exposure guidelines, these additives are encapsulated in the products and no exposure
would be expected under normal handling conditions.
SECTION 9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE/PHYSICAL STATE: Milky white solid, pellets.
ODOR: Low odor
VAPOR PRESSURE: N/A
VAPOR DENSITY: N/A
BOILING POINT: N/A
SOLUBILITY IN WATER/MISCIBILITY: Nil
SPECIFIC GRAVITY OR DENSITY: 1.05
SECTION 10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Under anticipated storage and handling conditions,
CHEMICAL STABILITY
product is expected to be stable.
Temperatures over 280癈, 536癋, will generate
CONDITIONS TO AVOID
increasing levels of fumes from decomposition products.
INCOMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER MATERIALS None known.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS Refer to Section 5 for hazardous combustion products.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION Will not occur.
SECTION 11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION (see section 3 for potential health effects)
INGESTION Single dose oral L050 has not been determined
MUTAGENICITY No relevant information found.
SECTION 12 EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
ENVIRONMENT FATE
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No bioconcentration is expected because of the
relatively high molecular weight (MW >1000). In the
MOVEMENT & PARTITIONING terrestrial environment, material is expected to remain in
the soil. In the aquatic environment, material is expected
to float.
This water insoluble polymeric solid is expected to be
inert in the environment. Surface photodegradation is
DEGRADATION & PERSISTENCE
expected with exposure to sunlight. No appreciable
biodegradation is expected.
ECOTOXICITY
Not expected to be acutely toxic, but pellets may mechanically cause adverse effects if ingested by
waterfowl or aquatic life.
SECTION 13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
DISPOSAL
Dot no dump into any sewers, on the ground, or into any body of water. All disposal methods must be in
compliance with all Federal, State/Provincial and local laws and regulations. Regulations may vary in
different locations. Waste characterizations and compliance with applicable laws are the responsibility
solely of the waste generator.
For unused and uncontaminated product, the preferred options include sending to a licensed, permitted
recycler, reclaimer, incinerator or other thermal destruction device.
The information contained herein is based on the data available to us and is believed to be correct.
However, PNA Construction Technologies, Inc. makes no warranty, expressed or implied, regarding the
accuracy of this data or the results to be obtained from the use thereof. PNA Construction Technologies,
Inc. assumes no responsibility for the use of the product described herein.
〤OPYRIGHT 2007 by PNA Construction Technologies, Inc. Diamond Dowel?is a registered
trademark of PNA Construction Technologies, Inc.
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