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Information on Products Distributed and/or
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Standard (HCS), 29 CFR 1910.1200),
State of Washington, HCS WAC 296-62-
054 through WAC 296-62-05425 and Or-
egon Occupational Safety and Health
Code, Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR)
Chapter 435, Division 155. The products
manufactured by and distributed by ALAS-
CAUTION KAN do not, in and of themselves, consti-
tute a hazardous material under these
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regulations. However, some of the ele-
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DURING CERTAIN MANUFACTURING PROCEDURES
ments contained in these products have
been determined to be hazardous by
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OSHA. These can only be released
USE ADEQUATE VENTILATION
through certain manufacturing procedures
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SEE MSDS FILE FOR SPECIFIC SAFETY such as burning, melting, welding, saw-
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Last Updated: October 23, 2000
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Chemical Analysis
Stainless Steel Wrought Alloys
UNS ASTM Manga- Phos- Molyb- Chrom- Other
Desig- Mat'l Carbon nese phorus Sulfur Silicon denum ium* Nickel * Elements
Type nation Spec % Max % Max % Max % Max % Max % % % %
304 S30400 A 240 .08 2.0 .045 0.03 1.0 18.0-20.0 8.0-10.5 N .10 max
304L S30403 A 240 .03 2.0 .045 0.03 1.0 18.0-20.0 8.0-12.0 N .10 max
304H S30409 A 240 .04-.10 2.0 .045 0.03 1.0 18.0-20.0 8.0-10.5
309S S30908 A 240 .08 2.0 .045 0.03 1.0 22.0-24.0 12.0-15.0
310S S31008 A 240 .08 2.0 .045 0.03 1.5 24.0-26.0 19.0-22.0
316 S31600 A 240 .08 2.0 .045 0.03 1.0 2.0-3.0 16.0-18.0 10.0-14.0 N .10 max
316L S31603 A 240 .03 2.0 .045 0.03 1.0 2.0-3.0 16.0-18.0 10.0-14.0 N .10 max
316H S31609 A 240 .04-.10 2.0 .045 0.03 1.0 2.0-3.0 16.0-18.0 10.0-14.0
317 S31700 A 240 .08 2.0 .045 0.03 1.0 3.0-4.0 18.0-20.0 11.0-15.0 N .10 max
317L S31703 A 240 .03 2.0 .045 0.03 1.0 3.0-4.0 18.0-20.0 11.0-15.0 N .10 max
321 S32100 A 240 .08 2.0 .045 0.03 1.0 17.0-19.0 9.0-12.0 Ti=5 x C to .7
321H S32109 A 240 .04-.10 2.0 .045 0.03 1.0 17.0-19.0 9.0-12.0 Ti=4 x C to .7
347 S34700 A 240 .08 2.0 .045 0.03 1.0 17.0-19.0 9.0-13.0 Cb+Ta=10 x C to 1.1
347H S34709 A 240 .04-.10 2.0 .045 0.03 1.0 17.0-19.0 9.0-13.0 Cb+Ta=8 x C to 1.0
** S31803 A 240 .03 2.0 .030 0.02 1.0 2.5-3.5 21.0-23.0 4.5-6.5 N .08-.20
*** S32550 A 240 .04 1.5 .040 0.03 1.0 2.0-4.0 24.0-27.0 4.5-6.5 Cu 1.5-2.5
N .10-.25
254SMO S31254 A 240 .020 .020-1.0 .030 .01 .80 6.0-6.5 19.5-20.5 17.5-18.5 Cu 0.5-1.0
N 0.18-.22
AL-6XN N08367 B 688 .030 2.0 .040 .03 1.0 6.0-7.0 20.0-22.0 23.5-25.5 Cu 0.75-max
N 0.18-.25
Stainless Steel Cast Alloys
A.C.I.1 Wrought Carbon Manganese Phosphorus Sulfur Silicon Chronmium* Nickel* Other Elements
Type Equivalent % Max % Max % Max %Max % Max % % %
CF-8 304 .08 1.5 .04 .04 2.0 18.0-21.0 8.0-11.0 Mo .50 max
CF-3 304L .03 1.5 .04 .04 2.0 17.0-21.0 8.0-12.0 Mo .50 max
CH-20 309 .20 1.5 .04 .04 2.0 22.0-26.0 12.0-15.0 Mo .50 max
CK-20 310 .20 1.5 .04 .04 1.75 23.0-27.0 19.0-22.0 Mo .50 max
CF-8M 316 .08 1.5 .04 .04 1.5 18.0-21.0 9.0-12.0 Mo 2.0-3.0
CF-3M 316L .03 1.5 .04 .04 1.5 17.0-21.0 9.0-13.0 Mo 2.0-3.0
CG-8M 317 .08 1.5 .04 .04 1.5 18.0-21.0 9.0-13.0 Mo 3.0-4.0
**** 317L .03 1.5 .04 .04 1.5 18.0-21.0 9.0-13.0 Mo 3.0-4.0
CF-8C 347 .08 1.5 .04 .04 2.0 18.0-21.0 9.0-12.0 Cb= 8 x C to 1.0
CN-7M 20CB .07 1.5 .04 .04 1.5 19.0-22.0 27.5-30.5 Mo 2.0 to 3.0
Cu 3.0 to 4.0
Aluminum Wrought Alloys
UNS ASTM
Desig- Mat'l Manganese Magnesium Iron Zinc Silicon Titanium Copper Chromium* Aluminum
Alloy nation Spec % Max % % Max % Max % Max % Max % Max % %
3003 A93003 B 209 1.0-1.5 .70 .10 .6 .05-.20 r
5052 A95052 B 209 .1 2.2-2.8 .40 1.0 .25 .10 .15-.35 r
5083 A95083 B 209 .40-1.0 4.0-4.9 .40 .25 .40 .15 .10 .05-.25 r
5086 A95086 B 209 .20-.7 3.5-4.5 .50 .25 .40 .15 .10 .05-.25 r
6061 A96061 B 209 .15 .80-1.2 .70 .25 .40-.8 .15 .15-.40 .04-.35 r
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Formerly Alloy Casting Institute, now called Steel Founders Society of America
* Items with a single * are suspected carcinogens in humans: see Pages 4 -6 for detailed information.
**Commonly referred to as Al 2205鈩?
*** Commonly referred to as Ferralium 255庐
**** Not an ACI alloy, but frequently identified as CG-3M
r = remainder
Note: Chemistry for wrought alloys is for sheet and plate only. Similar material specifications apply to other forms.
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Nickel Base Wrought Alloys
Symbol1 UNS ASTM Manga- Phos- Molyb- Chrom- Other
and Desig- Mat'l Carbon nese phorus Copper Iron denum ium* Nickel* Elements
Grade nation Spec % Max % Max % Max % Max % Max % % % % Max
N (200) N02200 B 162 .15 .35 .25 .40 99.0 min Si .35 S .01
NL (201) N02201 B 162 .02 .35 .25 .40 99.0 min Si .35 S .01
NC (400) N04400 B 127 .30 2.0 28.0-34.0 2.5 63.0 min Si .5 S .024
NC1 (600) N06600 B 168 .15 1.0 .50 6.0-10.0 14.0-17.0 72.0 min Si .5 S .015
NIC (800) N08800 B 409 .10 1.5 .75 39.5 min 19.0-23.0 30.0-35.0 Si 1.0 S .015
Ti .15-.60
Al .15-.60
330 N08330 B 536 .10 2.0 .030 1.0 r 17.0-20.0 34.0-37.0 Si .75-1.5 S .03
(RA 330) Pb* .005 Sn .025
NICMC (825) N08825 B 424 .05 1.0 1.5 - 3.0 22.0 min 2.5-3.5 19.5-23.5 38.0-46.0 Si .5 S .03
Al .2 Ti .6-1.2
20CB N08020 B 463 .07 2.0 .045 3.0-4.0 r 2.0-3.0 19.0-21.0 32.0-38.0 Si 1.0 S .035
Cb+Ta 8 x C to1.0
HB-2 N10665 B 333 .02 1.0 .040 2.0 26.0-30.0 1.0 r Si .10 S .03
(Hast B-2) Co 1.0
HC276 N10276 B 575 .02 1.0 .040 4.0-7.0 15.0-17.0 14.5-16.5 r Si .08 S .03
(Hast C-276) Co 2.5 V .35
W 3.0-4.5
HC4 N06455 B 575 .015 1.0 .040 1.5-2.5 8.0-21.0 6.0-8.0 21.0-23.5 r Si 1.0 S .03
(Hast C-4) Co .2 W .5
V .5 B .01
Al+Ti .5
HN N10003 B 434 .04-.08 1.0 .015 .35 5.0 15.0-18.0 6.0-8.0 r Si 1.0 S .02
(Hast N) Co .2 W .5
V .5 B .01
Al+Ti .5
HX N06002 B 435 .05-.15 1.0 .040 17.0-20.0 8.0-10.0 20.5-23.0 r Si 1.0 S .03
(Hast X) Co.5-2.5 W.2-1.0
NCMC (625) N06625 B 443 .10 .50 .015 5.0 8.0-10.0 20.0-23.0 58.0 min Si .5 S .15
Co 1.0 (if
determined)
Al .4 Ti .4
Cb+Ta 3.15-4.15
904L N08904 B 625 .020 2.0 .045 1.0-2.0 r 4.0-5.0 19.0-23.0 23.0-28.0 Si 1.0 S .035
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As listed in ASTM B 366, Table 1 (except Alloy 904L)
Titanium Wrought Alloys
ASTM Residuals Residuals Other
Mat'l Nitrogen Carbon Hydrogen Iron Oxygen Titanium (each) (total) Elements
Grade Spec % Max % Max % Max % Max % Max % % Max % Max %
Grade 1 B 265 .03 .10 .015 .20 .18 r .10 .40
Grade 2 B 265 .03 .10 .015 .30 .25 r .10 .40
Grade 3 B 265 .05 .10 .015 .30 .35 r .10 .40
Grade 4 B 265 .05 .10 .015 .50 .40 r .10 .40
Grade 5 B 265 .05 .10 .015 .40 .20 r .10 .40 Al 5.5-6.75
V 3.5-4.5
Grade 6 B 265 .05 .10 .020 .50 .20 r .10 .40 Al 4.0-6.0
Sn 2.0-3.0
Grade 7 B 265 .03 .10 .015 .30 .25 r .10 .40 Pd* .12-.25
Grade 10 B 265 .05 .10 .020 .35 .18 r .10 .40 Sn 3.75-5.25
Mo 10.0-13.0
Zr 4.5-7.5
Grade 11 B 265 .03 .10 .015 .20 .18 r .10 .40 Pd* .12-.25
Grade 12 B 265 .03 .08 .015 .30 .25 r .10 .40 Mo .2-.4
Ni .6-.9
r = remainder
Note: Chemistry for wrought alloys is for sheet and plate only. Similar material specifications apply to other forms.
* Items with a single * are suspected carcinogens in humans: see Pages 4 -6 for detailed information.
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Chemical Analysis
Copper Alloys1
UNS Man- Phos- Tellur- Zirco-
Desig- Common Copper Nickel Lead* ganese Tin phorus Arsenic* ium nium Silicon Cobalt Beryllium*
nation Name % % % % % % % % % % % %
C10100 Oxygen Free Electronic 99.99+ .0003 .0010
C10200 Oxygen Free 99.95+
C10300 OFXLP 99.95+
C11000 Electrolytic Tough Pitch 99.99+
C12000 Phosphorus Deoxidized 99.9+ .008
C12200 Phosphorus Deoxidized 98.98 .020
C14500 Tellurium Bearing 99.49 .010 .50
C17200 Beryllium Copper 98.1+ ** .25 1.85
C17300 Beryllium Copper 97.7+ .25 .30 1.85
C17500 Beryllium Copper 96.9+ ** 2.5 .50
**May be substituted for cobalt
Copper-Based Alloys1
UNS Man- Phos- Tellur-
Desig- Common Copper Zinc Lead* ganese Tin phorus Arsenic* ium Nickel* Silicon Iron Aluminum
nation Name % % % % % % % % % % % %
C22000 Commercial Bronze 90.00 10.0
C23000 Red Brass, 85% 85.00 15.0
C24000 Low Brass, 80% 80.00 20.0
C26000 Cartridge Brass 70.00 30.0
C27000 Yellow Brass, 70% 65.00 35.0
C27200 Yellow Brass, 63% 63.00 37.0
C27400 Yellow Brass, 62% 62.00 38.0
C31400 Leaded Commercial Bronze 89.00 9.1 1.90
C33000 Low Leaded Brass (Tube) 66.50 33.0 .50
C34900 Low Leaded Brass (Tube) 66.29 37.5 .30
C35600 Extra High Leaded Brass 62.50 35.0 2.50
C36000 Free Cutting Brass 61.50 35.3 3.25
C38500 Architectural Bronze 57.00 40.0 3.00
C44300 Admiralty, Arsenical 71.00 27.96 1.0 .040
C46400 Naval Brass, Uninhibited 60.00 39.25 .75
C48200 Naval Brass, High Leaded 60.00 38.55 .70 .75
C51000 Phosphor Bronze, 5% A 94.80 5.0 .20
C51100 Phosphor Bronze 95.60 4.2 .20
C61400 Aluminum Bronze 90.25 2.75 7.00
C63000 Aluminum-Nickel Bronze 82.00 1.0 5.0 2.50 9.50
C64200 Aluminum-Silicon Bronze 90.75 1.85 6.95
C65100 Low Silicon Bronze B 98.25 .25 1.50
C65500 High Silicon Bronze A 95.80 1.1 3.10
C67500 Manganese Bronze A 58.50 39.25 .25 1.0 1.00
C70600 90-10 Copper-Nickel 88.35 .40 10.0 1.25
C71500 70-30 Copper-Nickel 68.90 .60 30.0 .50
C75200 18% Spring Nickel Silver 64.50 17.25 .25 18.0
C90300 Tin Bronze 87.50 4.00 .30 8.25 1.0 .20
C93200 SAE 660 Bearing Bronze 83.00 3.00 7.00 7.00
C95400 Aluminum Bronze (Armco 18鈩?) 83.50 .50 1.50 10.50
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Nominal Composition is listed.
* Items with a single * are suspected carcinogens in humans: see Pages 4 -6 for detailed information.
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Health Hazard Information
The below listed ingredients have been
CAUTION
determined to be a health hazard at 1% or
DUST FUMES MIST
greater of the composition or in the case
MAY BE HAZARDOUS TO YOUR HEALTH
of carcinogens (noted with *) at .1% of the DURING CERTAIN MANUFACTURING PROCEDURES
composition. See previous pages for
WEAR
chemical analysis of products. RESPIRATORS/GLOVES/SAFETY GLASSES
Inhalation of dust and/or fume is the primary USE ADEQUATE VENTILATION
AS REQUIRED
method of entry. SEE MSDS FILE FOR SPECIFIC SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS BEFORE HANDLING
OSHA TWA1 ACGIH TLV-TWA1 ACGIH TLV-STEL1
INGREDIENTS CAS NO.
Aluminum (Al) 7429-90-5 15 Dust/5 Fume 10 Dust/5 Fume
Aluminum Coating 7429-90-5 15 Dust/5 Fume 10 Dust/5 Fume
*Antimony (Sb) 7440-36-0 0.5 Dust & Fume 0.5 Dust & Fume
10 碌g Inorganic
*Arsenic (As)2 7440-38-2 0.01 Dust & Fume
2 碌g Compounds
*Beryllium (Be)2 7440-41-7 0.002 Dust & Fume
Bismuth (Bi) 7440-69-9 Not Established Not Established
Boron (B) 7440-42-8 10 Oxide Dust 10 Oxide Fume
*Cadmium(Cd)3 7440-43-9 0.1 Fume .3 CL 0.05 Dust & Fume
Carbon (C) 7440-44-0 Not Established Not Established
*Chromium (Cr) 7440-47-3 1.0 Chrome Metal 0.5 Chrome Metal & Compounds
Cobalt(Co) 7440-48-4 0.05 Dust & Fume 0.05 Dust & Fume
Columbium (Cb) 7440-03-1 5 Dust & Fume 5 Dust & Fume
Copper (Cu) 7440-50-8 1.0 Dust & Mists/0.1 Fume 1.0 Dust & Mists/0.2 Fume
Iron (Fe) 7439-89-6 10 Oxide Fume 5 Oxide Fume
*Lead (Pb)2 7439-92-1 0.05 Inorganic 0.05 Dust & Fume
Magnesium 1309-48-4 10 Total Particulate 6 Oxide Fume
Manganese (Mn)3 7439-96-5 1 Fume/5 CL Compounds 5 Dust/1 Fume 3 Fume
Molybdenum (Mo) 7439-98-7 10 Total Dust 10 Insoluble Compounds
*Nickel (Ni) 7440-02-0 1 Nickel Metal 0.05 Nickel Metal
Phosphorous (P) 7723-14-0 0.1 Phosphorus 0.1 Phosphorus
Selenium (Se) 7782-49-2 0.2 Metals & Compounds 0.2 Metals & Compounds
Silicon (Si) 7440-21-3 10 Total Dust 10 Total Dust
Silver (Ag) 7440-22-4 0.01 Silver Metal 0.01 Silver Metal
Sulfur (S) 7704-34-9 5 Sulfur Dioxide 5.2 Sulfur Dioxide Dust/2 Fume 13/5 SO2 Dust/Fume
Tantalum(Ta) 7440-25-7 5.0 Metal Dust Oxide 5.0 Metal Dust Oxide
Tellurium(Te) 13494-80-9 0.1 Tellurium 0.1 Tellurium
Tin(Sn) 7440-31-5 2 Inorganic Compounds 2 Tin Metal 4 Tin Metal
Titanium(Ti) 7440-32-6 10 Total Dust 10 Titanium Dioxide
Tungsten(W) 7440-33-7 1 Soluble/5 Insoluble 1 Soluble/5 Insoluble Compounds
Vanadium (V) 7440-62-2 0.01 Dust & Fume 0.01 Dust & Fume
Zinc 7440-66-6 10 Oxide Dust 10 Dust/5 Fume 10 Fume
Zirconium (Zr) 7440-67-7 5 Zirconium Compounds 5 Zirconium & Compounds 10 Zirconium
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Allowable concentrations are expressed in milligrams per cubic meter of air, unless noted
碌g = microgram (one millionth of a gram; 10-6 gram)
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3
CL = ceiling limit
Aluminum: Excessive exposure to aluminum fume and dust has been associated with lung disease, however this effect
may be due to simultaneous silica exposure.
*Antimony: May cause irritation to the skin and mucous membranes. Symptoms include metallic taste in the mouth,
vomiting, colic, loss of appetite and weight, and diarrhea. In acute poisoning there may be death from circulatory
or respiratory failure or toxic hepatitis. A skin/contact dermatitis may result which starts as an inflammation of the
hair follicles and can progress through pus formation and sloughing to leave a contracted scar.
*Arsenic: Excessive exposure to airborne concentrations of inorganic compounds may cause lung cancer. May cause
irritation to the skin and mucous membranes. Gastrointestinal, nervous system, kidney and liver disorders have
been reported in acute or chronic overexposures. Depression of bone marrow may also occur. Ingestion is
harmful and may cause nausea, vomiting, paralysis, gastrointestinal irritation and may be fatal.
*Items with a single * are suspected carcinogens in humans. See Pages 4-6 for detailed information.
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Health Hazard Information
*Beryllium: Airborne particles of beryllium alloys can cause irreversible lung damage and result in an acute or
chronic systemic disease called berylliosis. Symptoms include a relatively non-productive cough,
progressive difficulty in breathing, fatigue after slight exertion, loss of appetite and weight. The
acute form symptoms appear in several hours to several weeks with a usually rapid progression of
signs including anorexia, dyspnea, and heart disease. Chronic symptoms are usually delayed in
their onset and persistent in nature and can be triggered or aggravated by stresses, such as
pregnancy, respiratory infection, and thyrotoxicosis. Granulomatous lesions of the skin, liver,
kidneys, spleen and lymph nodes have been reported. Beryllium is also suspected to be a human
carcinogen and has caused cancer in laboratory animals.
*Cadmium: Inhalation of fumes may cause respiratory irritation with a sore, dry throat and a metallic taste
followed by a cough, chest pain, and difficulty in breathing. Bronchitis, pneumonitis and pulmonary
edema, headaches, dizziness, loss of weight and appetite have also been reported. The liver,
kidneys and bone marrow may be injured by the presence of the metal. Continued exposure to
lower levels of cadmium may result in irreversible lung and kidney damage. Single high level
exposure can cause severe and possibly fatal lung irritation. Cadmium is also a suspected human
carcinogen.
*Chromium: May act as an allergen and cause a dermatitis and/or produce a pulmonary sensitization. Chromic
acid and chromates have a direct corrosive effect on the skin and the mucous membranes of the
upper respiratory tract. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has determined
that there is a significant increase in lung cancer. This finding is supported by animal studies.
*Cobalt: Cobalt has been reported as causing hypersensitization type dermatitis in some individuals.
Excessive and prolonged overexposure of cobalt may cause an asthma-like disease with cough
and dyspnea.
Copper: Dust and fumes from melting, grinding and cutting may present a potential health hazard. Fumes
may cause a metal fume fever with flu-like symptoms and damage or ulceration of the nasal
passages. There may also be skin and hair discoloration. Dermatitis due to sensitization may
occur in some individuals.
Iron: The inhalation of iron oxide fumes or dust may cause an apparent benign pneumoconiosis which is
called siderosis. Shortness of breath and coughing are common.
*Lead: Lead is an accumulative poison. Short term exposure symptoms may include stomach cramps,
fatigue, constipation, and decreasing appetite. Inhalation of large amounts of lead may lead to
seizures, coma, and death. Long term exposure symptoms are nausea, vomiting, severe anemia,
paralysis of the wrist joint and kidney damage. Exposure can result in decreased fertility and/or
increased chances of miscarriage or birth defects.
Magnesium: Heavy exposure to fume may be irritating to eyes, nose and throat and cause metal fume fever.
Manganese: Manganese poisoning is not fatal although it is extremely disabling. Prolonged exposure can affect
the central nervous system. A fever and chills may be typical symptoms.
*Nickel: Often causes allergic dermatitis know as 鈥渘ickel itch鈥?. Inhalation can cause hypertrophic rhinitis
and nasal sinusitis. In extreme cases it is suspected of causing cancer of the nasal cavities, lungs
and other organs.
Silicon: May be responsible for benign pneumoconiosis, but is not considered to be dangerous in the cold state.
Tin: Tin fume or dust is moderately irritating to the eyes and airways and may cause an apparent benign
pneumoconiosis called stannosis which is not disabling.
Zinc: Even as an oxide, zinc is low in toxicity but inhalation of fumes may cause 鈥渕etal fume fever鈥?. Onset of
symptoms may be delayed 4-12 hours and can 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 lasting effect.
5 *Items with a single * are suspected carcinogens in humans: See Pages 4 -6 for detailed information.
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Physical Data
Alloy Appearance Specific Melting Solubility
Group & Odor Gravity Point In Water
Aluminum Silvery Gray/Odorless 2.5-2.9 900掳 F - 1200掳 F Negligible
Copper Reddish Tone/Odorless 7.45-9.00 1290掳 F - 2260掳 F Insoluble
Copper-Nickel Silver to Red Brown 8.94 2240掳 F - 2260掳 F Insoluble
Nickel & Nickel Base Metallic/Odorless 8.00 2600掳 F - 2800掳 F Insoluble
Beryllium Copper Copper to Brass/Odorless 8.26 1600掳 F - 1875掳 F Insoluble
Brass Yellow to Gold Odorless 7.45-9.00 1290掳 F - 2260掳 F Insoluble
Bronze Red Brown to Gold/Odorless 7.45-9.00 1290掳 F - 2260掳 F Insoluble
Stainless Steel Silvery Gray/Odorless 8.00 2400掳 F - 2800掳 F Insoluble
+++ Carbon Steel Cloudy Gray/Odorless 8.00 2600掳 F - 2800掳 F Insoluble
Note: Boiling Point, Vapor Pressure, Evaporation Rate and Vapor Density are Not Applicable.
Special Precautions and Information
FIRE AND EXPLOSION:
The metal products manufactured and/or distributed by Alaskan are in a stable solid state and in that state pose no threat of
fire or explosion. Fires involving fines or chips should be extinguished with dry sand or Class D extinguishers. Halogenated
extinguishers should NOT be used. Moisture trapped in molten metal may cause an explosion. Hazardous polymerization will
not occur.
SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES:
Vacuum if possible, rather than sweep fines, dust and filings. If sweeping is required, use a dust inhibitor. Follow Federal,
State and local regulations for disposal. Most metal chips and scrap are fully recyclable.
PERSONNEL PROTECTION:
Local exhaust ventilation should be provided for melting, welding, burning, grinding and cutting operations. If fumes and dust
cannot be controlled with exhaust ventilation, an appropriate NIOSH-approved respiratior should be used to prevent excessive
inhalation exposure. Gloves and barrier creams may be necessary to prevent skin sensitization and dermatitis and to limit cuts
and abrasions. Eye proctection through the use of approved safety glasses or goggles should be worn when working with
metal processing and when entering or passing through an area where such processing is being done. Approved ear plugs or
ear muffs should be worn where noise levels reach or exceed 90 decibels. Employees involved in the handling of material
should wear safety shoes equipped with steel toes.
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID:
EYES: Immediately flush eyes with water for at least 15 minutes. SKIN: Brush off excess dust and scrub area with soap and
water. Metal edges cut easily, care should be taken in handling material. Cuts should be attended to in a common sense
manner and medical help should be contacted when serious injuries are sustained. INHALATION: Remove to fresh air,
contact medical attention. Wear masks when appropriate. INGESTION: Seek medical help if large quantities have been
ingested. Food should not be consumed in the work area.
Abbreviated Glossary of Acronyms and Terms
NTP - National Toxicology Program
ACGIH - American Conference of Governmental Industrial
PEAK - 30 Minute Maximum Duration Concentration
Hygienists
Above Ceiling Limit
CAS - Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number
PEL - Permissible Exposure Limit
CEILING - Limit Not To be Exceeded, Except For Peak
STEL - Short Term Exposure Limit
Limit
TLV - Eight hour average threshold limit value
EPA - Environmental Protection Agency
TWA - Time Weighted Limit
IARC - International Agency for Research on
Cancer
NIOSH - National Institute for Occupational Safety and
Heath of the Public Health Service, U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services
(DHHS)
This document prepared by Arthur (R.D.) Grunbaum.
FOR INFORMATION CALL (206) 623-5800, ASK FOR MSDS ADMINISTRATOR. ALASKAN COPPER COMPANIES, INC. P.O. BOX 3546, SEATTLE , WASHINGTON, 98134
UPDATED: January, 1999.
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