MSDS NO: 457002 25 June 1998
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME: EXPANDED ALUMINUM HONEYCOMB CORE
SYNONYMS: DURACORE™ Honeycomb
CHEMICAL FAMILY: Honeycomb Core
MOLECULAR FORMULA: Mixture
MOLECULAR WGT. Mixture
WARNING NO WARNING STATEMENT
OSHA REGULATED COMPONENTS
COMPONENT CAS. NO. % TWA/CEILING REFERENCE
Aluminum 007429905 9297 15 mg/M3 total OSHA
5 mg/M3 respirable OSHA
10 mg/M3 ACGIH
NFPA HAZARD RATING
Fire Materials that will not burn.
Health 1 Materials which on exposure would cause irritation but only residual
injury even if no treatment is given.
Reactivity Special Material which in themselves are normally stable, even under fire
exposure. Conditions, and which are not reactive with Water.
HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
EFFECTS OF Inhalation of aluminum powder may cause lung effects; however, this
OVEREXPOSURE: material is not likely to be released from the product, unless machined.
FIRST AID: No specific first aid procedures are necessary for accidental exposure
to this product.
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EXPOSURE CONTROL METHODS
Engineering controls are not usually necessary if good hygiene practices are strictly followed. Before
eating, drinking, or smoking, wash face and hands thoroughly with soap and water. Wear the
following as necessary to prevent skin contact: impervious gloves. For operations where eye or face
contact can occur wear chemical splashproof goggles. Where concentrations below the PEL, no
respiratory protection is required. For spills or leads, such protection may be necessary. Where
exposures exceed PEL use respirator approved by NIOSH for the material and level of exposure. See
“GUIDE TO INDUSTRIAL RESPIRATORY PROTECTION”?(NIOSH)
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD INFORMATION
FLASH POINT: Not Applicable
FLAMMABLE LIMITS Not Applicable
(% BY VOL):
AUTOIGNITION TEMP: Not Applicable
DECOMPOSITION TEMP: Not Applicable
FIRE FIGHTING: Aluminum dust is readily ignitable and explosive when suspended in
air. In case of fire: Use extreme care to prevent dust cloud formation.
Use gentle surface application of Class D extinguishing agent or dry
inert granular material (e.g., sand) to cover and ring the burning
powder. Do not use fire extinguishers rated for Class A, B, or C fires.
Do not use water or halogenated fire extinguishing agents. Do not
disturb the burning powder or cause mixing of the agent with the
burning powder. No not disturb the burning powder until completely
cool. Firefighters should wear NIOSH approved self contained
breathing apparatus and protective clothing when appropriate.
REACTIVITY DATA
Stable
STABILITY
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Aluminum dust may generate hydrogen and heat when
exposed to water. Water/aluminum powder mixtures may be
especially hazardous when confined and may react violently
with strong oxidizers and many halogenated hydrocarbons.
POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: None known
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS: Strong oxidizing agents. Water and Halogenated
hydrocarbons may react with Aluminum dust.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION Thermal decomposition or combustion may produce carbon
PRODUCTS: monoxide and/or carbon dioxide.
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PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance and Odor: Metallic honeycomb shaped structure
Boiling Point: 37328 F (2056 C)
Melting Point 1220 F (660 C)
Vapor Pressure: Negligible
Specific Gravity: 2.7
Vapor Density: Not Applicable
% Volatile (By Vol.): Negligible
Octhanol/H20 Not Applicable
Partition COEF:
pH: Not Applicable
Saturation in Air (By Vol.): Not Applicable
Evaporation Rates: Not Applicable
Solubility in Water: Insoluble. Aluminum dust generated by machine processes may react
with water.
SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED: For aluminum dust and
machining fires: Avoid all ignition sources around spill area. Prohibit smoking. Do not use water for
spill cleanup. Avoid dusting of powder to the greatest extent possible. Sweep spilled powder with
natural bristle broom (push type recommended). Pick up material with a nonsparking shovel. Place
carefully in dry, watertight containers. Seal containers. After complete cleanup by sweeping, area
may be washed down with copious quantities of water, if necessary.
WASTE DISPOSAL
Disposal must be made in accordance with applicable governmental regulations.
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
None
Handling & Storage/other:
D.O.T. SHIPPING INFORMATION
Not Applicable/Not Regulated
Proper Shipping Name:
Not Applicable
Hazard Class:
Not Applicable
UN/NA:
(Reportable quantity of Product) Not Applicable
D.O.T. Hazardous Substances:
Not Applicable
D.O.T. Label Required:
TSCA INFORMATION
This product is manufactured in compliance with all provisions of the Toxic Substances Control Act,
15 U.S.C.
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ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION
The following components are defined as toxic chemicals subject to reporting requirements of Section
313 of Title III and of 40 CFR 372 or subject to other EPA regulations.
SARA TITLE III
Component Cas No. % TPQ (lbs) RQ (lbs) S313 RCRA TSCA
12B
Aluminum 007429905 9297 NONE NONE YES NONE NO
007789062 0.0600 NONE 10 YES NONE NO
Strontium
Chromate
PRODUCT CLASSIFICATION UNDER SECTION 311 OF SARA
Not applicable Under SARA TITLE III
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properties described. The data given represents typical values to be expected. Through additional testing of each lot it is possible to verify that the
product exceeds the tabulated values. It is recommended, however, that prospective users evaluate the materials to determine their suitability for the
users' specific requirements. Values are given on the condition that the user assumes all risk and that responsibility for any loss or damage caused by
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