BETHLEHEM STEEL CORPORATION MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Date Issued: March 2000
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION
Zincrometal庐
Product Name: BETHLEHEM STEEL CORPORATION
Bethlehem, PA 18016-7699
Cold Rolled Steel Coated with Chromium
Synonym(s): For Additional Information, Contact: (610) 694-2296
Pretreatment and a Zinc Rich Primer Emergency Phone Numbers:
BETHLEHEM STEEL (610) 694-7290
CHEMTREC (Day or Night) 1-800-424-9300
2. COMPOSITION INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
OSHA PEL (mg/M3) ACGIH TLV (mg/M3)
COMPONENTS CAS No. Wt.% LD50 or LC50
Species/Route
Base Metal
Iron (Fe) 7439-89-6 >99 10 - Iron Oxide Fume 5 - Iron Oxide Fume as Fe 5.4 gm/kg
mouse/oral
Aluminum (Al) 7429-90-5 0.02-0.085 15 - Total Dust 10 - Metal Dust as Al No Information
5 - Respirable Fraction 5 - Fume as Al
Carbon (C) 7440-44-0 0.002-0.25 Not Established Not Established No Information
Manganese (Mn) 7439-96-5 0.05-0.35 5 - Ceiling as Mn 5 - Dust as Mn 9 gm/kg
1 - Fume as Mn rat/oral
3 - Fume as Mn (STEL)
Oraganic Coating* 0.5 鈥? 4.9
Material may contain trace or residual elements. The following are typical percentages for the elements identified: boron 0.005%, copper
0.02%, chromium 0.02%, molybdenum 0.006%, nickel 0.02%, niobium (columbium) 0.05%, phosphorus 0.04%, silicon 0.01%, sulfur
0.015%, tin 0.004%, titanium 0.08%, and vanadium 0.002%.
*Organic coating: See Product MSDS: Zincrometal庐SL. Manufacturer: Metal Coatings International.
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Potential Health Effects: Zincrometal庐 products in their usual physical form do not pose a health hazard. Inhalation of metal dust
and fume may result from further processing of the material by user, particularly during welding, burning, grinding, and machining
activities, and should be evaluated by an industrial hygienist. Presented below are the potential health effects that have been identified
for the ingredients listed which are of an industrial hygiene significance.
Iron Oxide: Long-term excessive inhalation exposure to iron oxide fume or dust has been associated with a benign lung condition
known as siderosis. No physical impairment of lung function has been linked to siderosis.
Usual Route(s) of Entry: Inhalation
Medical Conditions Possibly Aggravated: Individuals with chronic diseases or disorders of the respiratory system should consult a
physician regarding workplace exposure to ingredients.
IARC NTP OSHA
Carcinogen References: Not Applicable
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye: Treat for foreign body in the eye. Seek medical attention.
Skin: Not anticipated to pose a significant skin hazard. However, should dermatitis develop, wash affected area thoroughly with mild
soap and water. If irritation or other symptoms develop, seek medical attention.
Ingestion: Not considered an ingestion hazard.
Inhalation: Remove from excessive exposure levels. Seek medical attention. Give artificial respiration if breathing has stopped.
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5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Steel products do not present fire or explosion hazards under normal conditions. Molten metal may react violently with water. High
concentrations of metallic fines in the air may present an explosion hazard.
Fire fighters are to wear full protective equipment, including full bunker gear and SCBA respiratory protection.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Any excess product can be recycled for further use, disposed in an appropriately permitted waste landfill, or disposed by other methods
which are in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Work Practices: Use lifting and work devices, e.g., crane, hoist, etc., within rated capacities and in accordance with manufacturer鈥檚
instructions when handling these products.
Should be handled in ways to minimize generation of airborne dust and fume.
Nonmetallic coatings, i.e. oils, paints, epoxies, laminates, etc. may be applied (generally at the customer鈥檚 request) to the surface of
these products. Burning or welding on steel products with nonmetallic coatings may produce emissions which may cause eye and
respiratory tract irritation or other respiratory system effects. The possible presence of these coatings should be recognized and
considered when evaluating potential employee health hazards and exposures during handling and welding or other dust/fume
generating activities. Typical nonmetallic coatings include calcium and sodium petroleum sulfonate oils. Prolonged contact with these
oils may cause skin irritation and should be avoided.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS /PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Controls (Ventilation, etc.): Provide ventilation sufficient to maintain exposure levels below the applicable exposure
limits.
When airborne emissions may occur due to further processing: (1) avoid breathing dust and fume, (2) evaluate potential employee
exposure, (3) minimize generation of airborne emissions, (4) maintain surfaces free as practical of accumulated material, (5) use
protective clothing as specified by an industrial hygienist or safety professional where exposure levels may be excessive, (6) do not
smoke in work area, (7) wash hands before eating, drinking or smoking and after handling, (8) change contaminated clothing before
leaving work premises.
Removal of surface coatings should be considered prior to welding or other fume generating activities.
Eye Protection: Use safety glasses and/or other protective eyewear as specified by a safety professional where risk of eye injury is
present.
Skin Protection: Not anticipated to pose significant skin hazard. Use gloves (i.e., cotton, leather or kevlar) and/or protective clothing
(i.e., Tyvek, cotton) as specified by an industrial hygienist or safety professional where exposure levels are excessive or where
handling material could result in punctures or cuts to the hands or arms.
Respiratory Protection: When engineering controls are not feasible or sufficient to lower exposure levels below the applicable
exposure limit, use a NIOSH-approved respirator which protects against dust or fume as specified by an industrial hygienist or
qualified safety professional in accordance with manufacturer instructions and use limitations.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State: Solid
Specific Gravity: 7.6 to 7.8
Appearance and Odor: Shiny metal; no odor
Melting Point: 2800oF
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability: Stable
Conditions to Avoid: Acids
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Metal oxides of listed ingredients and carbon monoxide from nonmetallic coatings.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
See available LD50 and/or LC50 information in Section 2.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Steel products in their usual physical form do not pose an ecological hazard.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATION
Any excess product can be recycled for further use, disposed in an appropriately permitted waste landfill, or disposed by other methods
which are in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Not a hazardous material for DOT shipping.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
SARA Title III Hazard Categories: This material is considered, under applicable definitions, to meet the following categories.
( ) Immediate (acute) Health
( ) Reactive
(x) Delayed (chronic) Health
( ) Fire
( ) Sudden Release of Pressure
16. OTHER INFORMATION
The following label hazard ratings are recommended:
NFPA HMIS
Fire 0 Health 2
Health 1 Flammability 0
Reactivity 0 Reactivity 0
Specific Hazard None
Our objective in sending this information is to help you protect the health and safety of your personnel and to comply with the OSHA
Hazard Communication Standard and Title III of the Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act of 1986. BETHLEHEM
MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY,
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES
OTHERWISE ARISING FROM COURSE OF DEALING OR TRADE.
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Contains: Aluminum (CAS 7429-90-5), Carbon (CAS 7440-44-0), Iron (CAS 7439-89-6),
Manganese (CAS 7439-96-5), and Zinc (CAS 7440-66-6)
CAUTION
Hazards: Inhalation of metal dust and fume may result from further processing of the material by
the user, particularly during welding, burning, cutting, grinding and machining activities. Long-
term excessive exposure to the fume or dust may cause respiratory system effects.
Recommended Handling Procedures:
鈥? Avoid creating excessive dust or fume. Mechanical ventilation or personal protective
equipment (i.e., eye protection, protective clothing and NIOSH-approved respiratory
protection) may be necessary during welding, burning, grinding and other dust/fume
generating activities.
鈥? The presence of nonmetallic coatings (for example, oils, paints, epoxies, laminates,
etc.) on these products should be considered when evaluating potential employee health
hazards. Removal of surface coatings should be considered prior to welding or other
dust/fume generating activities. Avoid prolonged skin contact with nonmetallic coating
oils
FIRST AID AND MEDICAL EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
Eye Contact: Treat for foreign body in the eye. Seek medical attention.
Skin Contact:. Not anticipated to pose a significant hazard. However, should dermatitis develop,
wash affected area with mild soap and water. Seek medical attention if conditions persist.
Inhalation: Remove from excessive exposure levels. Seek medical attention. Give artificial
respiration if breathing has stopped.
Ingestion: Not considered an ingestion hazard.
March 2000
For more detailed health and safety information, read the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for this product.
Bethlehem Steel Corporation, Bethlehem, PA 18016 Telephone No. (610) 694-2296
Emergency Phone Numbers Bethlehem Steel (610) 694-7290 / CHEMTREC (800) 424-9300
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