Material Safety Data Sheet

Section I – Product Groups

This MSDS applies to the following grades:

            Carbon, Alloy, Tool and Martensitic stainless steels.

Section II – Hazardous Ingredients

Chemical				OSHA PEL 3	ACGIH TLV 3
Constituent		%	Case Number	mg/m	mg/m
Aluminum	Dust	<2.0	7429-90-5	--	10
	Fumes				5
Carbon	as Carbon	<3.0	1333-86-4	3.5	3.5
	Black
Chromium		<18.0	7440-47-3	1	0.5
Cobalt		<12.00	7440-48-4	0.1	(.10)**
Copper	Dust	<4.0	7440-50-8	1	1
	Fumes
Iron	PEL-Iron	<50.00	1309-37-1	10	5
	Oxide Fumes
	TLV-as Fe
Manganese	Dust	<10.00	7439-96-5	5	5.00*
	Fumes
Nickel		<5.00	7440-20-0	1	1
Sulfur	as Sulfur	<.40	7440-09-5	--	5
	Dioxide
Silicon		<3.00	7740-21-3	--	--
Tungsten	Insol. Cmpd.	<19.00	7440-33-7		5
Vanadium	Dust	<5.00	1314-62-1	.50*	0.05
	Fumes			.10*	0.05
	(As Vanadium Pentoxide)
Molybdenum	Insol. Cmpd.	<10.00	7439-98-7	15	10
Titanium	as Ti	<2.50	13463-67-6	15	5
	Dioxide

*   Ceiling Limit

**  Parentheses means AGCIH has published a limit of .05 mmg/m in their notice of intended changes.

Section III – Physical Data

                        Melting Point:                           2500/2800 Degrees F

                        Density:                                   .278/.300 Lb./cu. In.

                        Solubility & Odor                     Solid Odorless Metal

Section IV – Fire and Explosion Hazard Data

                        Product is non-combustible metal.

Section V – Reactivity Data

                        Stability:                                   Chemically Stable

                        Incompatibility:                        None

                        Hazardous Decomposition:    Metals fumes may be produced during

                                    Products                     grinding, welding, burning, brazing and

                                                                        cutting.

Section VI – Special Handling Information

No special handling is required in its inert sold form.  Gloves should be worn in those cases where sharp edges, slivers or burrs may exist on the material.  Eye protection such as approved safety glasses or goggles is recommended when sawing, machining or during other metal removal operations.  For welding, burning, and cutting operations local exhaust ventilation should be provided.  If dust and fumes cannot be controlled with exhaust devices, an appropriate NIOSH approval respirator should be used to prevent excessive inhalation exposure.

Section VII – Health Hazard Data

Primary Routes of Entry: Inhalation, skin contact.

Effects of exposure:  No toxic effects expected from its inert solid form.

Excessive inhalation of fumes or dusts from burning, welding, grinding and cutting can produce an acute reaction known as “metal fume fever”.  Although metals such as copper and zinc have been most associated with metal fume fever, it is suspected by some authorities that other metallic fumes may produce this condition.  Symptoms consist of chills and fever (very similar to, and easily confused with flu symptoms), which occur a few hours after large exposures.  Long term effects of metal fume fever have not been noted.

Excessive and repeated inhalation of chromium fumes or dust may cause severe irritation, ulceration, or cancer in the respiratory system (nose, throat, lungs.)  It is generally believed that the hexavalent forms of chromium (Cr + 6) are responsible for these effects.  Similarly excessive inhalation of nickel fumes have been associated with respiratory cancer.  Both chromium and nickel are potential sensitizers, and may cause allergic reactions.  Excessive and prolong inhalation of manganese (generally over two years exposure) can cause damage to the nervous system – specifically, the pathology resembles Parkinson’s Disease.

Section VIII – Health Hazard Data

If acute overexposure to fumes occurs, remove victim to fresh air.  Then seek medical assistance.

If acute overexposure to dust occurs:

            For eyes – Flush well with running water.  Seek medical attention.

            For skin – Brush off excess dust, wash area well with soap and water.

Section IX – Spill, Leak or Disposal Information

            Action to be taken for spills:                Not applicable

            Waste Disposal Method:                    Solids – resale as scrap for recycle

                                                                        Dusts – follow federal, state and local

                                                                        Regulations regarding disposal.

Section X – Additional Information

The percent composition reflects the range that is possible within this group of products.  These are not the technical specifications for a particular product.  Actual composition will fall within this range, but will depend on specifications for the particular products.  Thus, when welding or cutting products containing chromium or nickel (for example), the potential for exposure to chromium or nickel obviously increases as their percentage composition increases.  Therefore, we strongly urge that all operations with potentially hazardous exposures be evaluated by a competent industrial hygienist.

See Sections 4, 5 and 6 of this MSDS for further information.

The metal presents no health hazard unless it is welded, burned, ground or cut.  During these procedures, it is possible that excessive amounts of fume or dust may be generated.  We cannot comprehend all of the various situations that may arise in the use of our products, therefore, it is advised that your particular operation be evaluated by a competent professional to determine weather or not a hazard exists.