MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
I. MANUFACTURER
NORANDAL USA, INC.
1709 Jake Alexander Blvd. South
Salisbury, NC 28144
Telephone No. 704 -633-6020
Date Issued: 3/23/90
Reissued: 2/25/92 Reviewed 9/1/02
II. MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION
TRADE NAME (Common Name or Synonym): Aluminum Sheet/Foil
CHEMICAL NAME: Aluminum alloys FORMULA: Al
III. INGREDIENTS/COMPOSITION/EXPOSURE LIMITS
PERCENT ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL
(mg/m3) (mg/m3)
CHEMICAL CAS NO. BY WT.
Aluminum (Al) 7429-90-5 * 10 (metal dust)
5 (fumes) --
Copper (Cu) 7440-50-8 *
Aluminum (Al) 7429-90-5 * 0.2 (fumes) 0.1 ( fumes)
Iron (Fe) 7439-89-6 * 5 (fumes) 10 (oxide fumes)
Magnesium (mg) 7439-95-4 * 10 (oxide fumes) 15 (oxide fumes)
Manganese (Mn) 7439-96-5 * 5 (dust & compounds) 5 (fumes)
1 (fumes) (ceiling)
Silicon (Si) 7440-21-3 * 10 (total dust) --
Zinc (Zn) 7440-66-6 * 5 (oxide fumes) 5 (oxide fumes)
STEL FOR Mn is 3 mg/m3 (fumes) and PEL shown is ceiling.
REMARKS:
3
STEL for Zn is 10 mg/m (fumes)
*concentrations of these ingredients in the different alloys will vary in accordance with customer
specifications and industry standards. None of these ingredients are presently listed in NTP, IARC or
OSHA as being carcinogens or potential carcinogens.
IV. PHYSICAL DATA
MATERIAL IS AT NORMAL CONDITIONS
_________LIQUID _____X____SOLID _________GAS _________OTHER
ACIDITY/ALKALINITY: N/A VAPOR PRESSSURE (mmHg): N/A
MELT/FREEZE POINT: 1165 鈥? 1220 Degrees Fahrenheit
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Insoluble BOILING POINT: N/A
APPEARANCE/ODOR: Silvery/Odorless
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (water 鈥? 1): 2.70 鈥? 2.73
VAPOR DENSITY (AIR = 1): N/A
EVAPORATION RATE (BUTYL ACETATE = 1): N/A
MSDS 鈥? Page 2
V. FIRE/EXPLOSION/HEALTH/REACTIVITY/SAFETY SECTION
HEALTH 鈥? Possible Routes of Exposure
Inhalation: Not likely unless machined, welded or re-melted. Then fumes may cause irritation to
nose and throat.
Ingestion: Not likely.
Skin Contact & Absorption: Absorption unlikely, but skin contact with hot aluminum (solid aluminum does
not change color during heating) could cause burns. Sharp edges can cause cuts.
Eyes: Fumes may cause irritation.
Acute and Chronic Effect on Health: Other than cuts, scratches, burns, eye irritation, no lasting effects on
health are known.
FIRE & EXPLOSION
Flash Point: N/A
Flammable Limits: Lowers 鈥? N/A; Upper 鈥? N/A
Extinguishing Media: Non-flammable in solid form.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures; Avoid use of water in fighting fires near molten aluminum.
Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards: No hazard in solid state. Dust/chips from grinding/machining may
react with water to produce explosive hydrogen gas or dust clouds at level greater than 0.04 oz./cu. ft.
may be ignited by spark. Molten aluminum may explode on contact with water and may react violently
with rust and other metal oxides (e. g. copper, iron and lead.
REACTIVITY
Stability: Unstable _____ Stable YES
Conditions to Avoid: See Fire & Explosion Section
Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid): Strong alkalies, strong acids, halogens, and oxidizing agents and
certain halogenated hydrocarbons.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Hydrogen 鈥? when aluminum contacts acids and alkalies or water
when in chip form.
Hazardous Polymerization: May Occur _____ Will Not Occur _X
Conditions to Avoid: N/A
MSDS Sheet 鈥? Page 3
VI. ENVIRONMENTAL
Spill or Leak Procedures; N/A
Waste Disposal Method: Re-melt clean, dry scrap 鈥? if necessary to dispose of, act in accordance with all
applicable Federal, State and local waste regulations.
Chemicals contained regulated under Section 313 of SARA Title III and 40 CFR 372 in amounts equal to
or exceeding: (1) 9.1% for substance meeting OSHA definition of a carcinogen; or (2) 1.0% for all other
313 listed ingredients:
313 CAS Percentage
Alloy Listed Chemical Number By Weight
1235 Aluminum 7429-90-5 99.35 Minimum
1200 Aluminum 7429-90-5 99.0 Minimum
1100 Aluminum 7429-90-5 99.0 Minimum
1145 Aluminum 7429-90-5 99.45 Minimum
1350 Aluminum 7429-90-5 99.5 Minimum
3003 Aluminum 7429-90-5 96 - 99
Manganese 7439-96-5 1.0 - 1.5
1060 Aluminum 4729-90-5 99.60 Minimum
7072 Aluminum 7429-90-5 97 - 98 Minimum
Zinc 7440-66-6 0.8 鈥? 1.3
8111 Zinc 98.00 Minimum
VII. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Appropriate protective equipment is required when melting, casting, machining, sawing, welding or
otherwise processing aluminum alloys. The nature of the processing will determine what equipment is
necessary. In handling aluminum sheet, protective gloves are recommended to avoid cuts; eye
protection recommended to avoid keeping foreign objects (edges, pieces, dust) out of eyes; and foot
protection recommended to prevent injury from heavy coils. Dust/mist respirator suggested when
machining or grinding aluminum. Welder鈥檚 helmet and gloves recommended when welding aluminum.
VIII. EMERGENCY MEDICAL PRO CEDURES
For eye contact, flush with running water; obtain medical attention if irritation persists. Remove to fresh
air if fumes cause irritation.
If cuts incurred during handling, use standard first aid for cuts/scratches.
If burns suffered from touching hot aluminum or molten aluminum, use standard first aid for burns and
seek medical attention.
IX. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The welding of aluminum alloys may generate carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, ozone and nitrogen
oxides. Therefore, ensure adequate ventilation including powered exhaust if necessary to remove fumes
from work area. Water and other forms of contamination or aluminum are known to cause explosions in
melting operations. Avoid storing aluminum sheet and aluminum foil in wet areas or those with high
humidity to prevent corrosion and, in vicinity of alkalies, acids, halogens, oxidizing agents and certain
halogenated hydrocarbons, to prevent chemical attack. Aluminum sheet and aluminum foil do not change
color on being heated; so do not touch metal suspected of being hot.
The information in this MSDS is given in good faith from thought-to-be reliable sources; however, no warranty,
expressed or implied, can be made.
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