ALCAN ALUMINUM CORP -- ALUMINUM METAL ALLOY, 8007  -- 9525-00N032220
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ALUMINUM METAL ALLOY, 8007
MSDS Date:06/14/1989
FSC:9525
NIIN:00N032220
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ALCAN ALUMINUM CORP
Address:100 ERIEVIEW PLAZA
City:CLEVELAND
State:OH
ZIP:44114
Country:US
Info Phone Num:216-523-8230
Emergency Phone Num:216-523-6860
CAGE:01371
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ALCAN ALUMINUM CORP
Address:100 ERIEVIEW PLAZA
City:CLEVELAND
State:OH
ZIP:44114
Country:US
Phone:216-523-8230
CAGE:01371

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:ING 12:SEEK CONSULTATION FROM APPROP HLTH PROFESSIONALS
    CONCERNING LATEST HAZ LIST INFO & SAFE HNDLG & EXPOS INFO.
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:OTHER PREC:STOR & HNDLG OF ALUMINUM POWDERS & PASTE"
    PUBLISHED BY ALUMINUM ASSOC, 900, 19TH ST, N.W., (ING 15)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 14:WASHINGTON D.C., 20006.
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:VENT:MAY BE REQD TO AVOID EXPLO HAZS. SEE "NATIONAL FIRE
    PROT ASSOC" CODES, NFPA 65 & 651.
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ALUMINUM; (AL) (SARA 313)
CAS:7429-90-5
RTECS #:BD0330000
Fraction by Wt: 94.45%
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 DUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 DUST

Ingred Name:IRON; (FE)
CAS:7439-89-6
RTECS #:NO4565500
Fraction by Wt: 0.3-2%
OSHA PEL:10 MG/M3 (MFR)
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3 (MFR)

Ingred Name:MANGANESE; (MN) (SARA 313)
CAS:7439-96-5
RTECS #:OO9275000
Fraction by Wt: 0.3-1%
OSHA PEL:5 MG/M3 DUST, C
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3 DUST

Ingred Name:ZINC; (ZN) (SARA 313) (CERCLA). %:0.05-1.8.
CAS:7440-66-6
RTECS #:ZG8600000
Fraction by Wt: <1.8%
OSHA PEL:5 MG/M3 (MFR)
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3 (MFR)
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Ingred Name:NICKEL; (NI) (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
CAS:7440-02-0
RTECS #:QR5950000
Fraction by Wt: 0.2-0.7%
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:1 MG/M3

Ingred Name:SILICON; (SI)
CAS:7440-21-3
RTECS #:VW0400000
Fraction by Wt: 0.2-1.8%
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST

Ingred Name:COPPER; (CU) (SARA 313) (CERCLA). %:0.09-1.2.
CAS:7440-50-8
RTECS #:GL5325000
Fraction by Wt: <1.2%
OSHA PEL:0.1MG/M3 FUME;1 DUST
ACGIH TLV:0.2 MG/M3 FUME
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

Ingred Name:LEAD; (PB) (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
CAS:7439-92-1
RTECS #:OF7525000
Fraction by Wt: TRACE
OSHA PEL:SEE 1910.1025
ACGIH TLV:0.15 MG/M3 DUST
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB

Ingred Name:SUPDAT:IRRIT/PULM DISCOMFORT. UV RADIA CAN CAUSE SKIN
    ERYTHEMA & WELDERS FLASH. HEAVY CONCS OF FRESHLY FORMED (ING 10)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 9:FUMES OF METAL OXIDES (COPPER, MANGANESE & ZINC) CAN
    PRDCE SYMPTOMS OF METAL FUME FEVER. HIGH CONCS OF (ING 11)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 10:MANGANESE DUST CAN AFFECT CNS (APATHY, DROW, WEAK &
    OTHER PROBS RESEMBLING PARKINSONISM). HIGH CONCS OF (ING 12)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 11:COPPER DUST CAN CAUSE IRRIT OF UPPER RESP TRACT.
    NOTE:LEAD APPEARS ON NAVY LIST OF OCCUP CHEM REPRO HAZS.(ING 13)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:INHAL:ALUMINUM & SILICON DUSTS
    ARE CONSIDERED NUISANCE PARTICULATES WHICH HAVE LITTLE ADVERSE EFT
    ON LUNGS WHEN EXPOS ARE KEPT UNDER REAS CONTROL. HLTH HEFTS DUE TO
    OTHER LISTED INGS ARE UNLIKEL Y DUE TO THEIR LOW CONC. SKIN:CONT
    W/HOT ALUMINUM METAL CAN CAUSE BURNS. EYE CONTACT:ALUMINUM DUST CAN
    (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NICKEL:IARC MONOGRAPHS ON EVAL OF CARCIN
    RISK OF CHEMS TO MAN, VOL 49, PG 257, 1990:GRP 2B. NTP 7TH ANNUAL
    RPT (SUPDAT)
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:IRRIT EYES (MECH ABRASION). INGEST:NOT
    APPLIC. CHRONIC:SKIN SENSIT TO NICKEL MAY RSLT IN CHRONIC
    ECZEMA:"NICKEL ITCH". SUPP INFO:ALUMINUM FUMES GENERATED DURING
    WELDING/MELTING OPERATIONS PRE SENT LOW HLTH RISKS. MIG
    WELDING/PLASMAARC CUTTING OF ALUMINUM ALLOYS CAN GENERATE OZONE,
    NITRIC OXIDES & (SUPP DATA)

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INGEST:CALL MD IMMEDIATELY . INHAL:IN CASE OF DISCOMFORT, GO
    TO VENTILATED AREA. IF DISCOMFORT PERSISTS, GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.
    SKIN:IN CASE OF BURN, RINSE W/PLENTY OF COLD WATER. IF BURN IS SEV
    ERE, SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. EYES:FLUSHTHOROUGHLY W/WATER FOR AT
    LEAST 15 MINUTES. IF IRRITATION PERSISTS, CONSULT MD.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:IN CASE OF ALUMINUM FIRE, USE CLASS D DRY POWDER
    EXTINGUISHER/DRY SAND. DO NOT USE WATER/HALOGENATED EXTING MEDIA.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT A FIRE HAZARD UNLESS IN FINELY
    DIVIDED FORM. ALUMINUM DUST CAN PRESENT SEVERE EXPLOSION HAZARD IF
    DISPERSED IN AIR.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:INGOTS & METAL SCRAP SHOULD BE THORO
    DRIED PRIOR TO REMELTING DUE TO EXPLO HAZ. CHECK METAL TEMP W/USUAL
    METHODS BEFORE HANDLING IT.
Other Precautions:HOT ALUMINUM DOES NOT PRESENT ANY WARNING COLOR
    CHANGE; SPECIAL CAUT SHOULD THEREFORE BE TAKEN IN CASE METAL WOULD
    BE HOT. FOR MORE INFO ON HNDLG & STOR OF ALUMINUM, REQUEST COPY OF
    "GUIDELINES FOR HN DLG MOLTEN ALUMINUM" & "RECS FOR(ING 14)

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR W/DUST FILTER
    OR DUST MASK, FOR CONCENTRATIONS ABOVE EXPOSURE LIMITS.
Ventilation:IF VENT IS USED TO CONVEY FINELY DIVIDED ALUMINUM GENERATED
    BY GRINDING, SAWING, ETC, SPECIAL VENT PROVISIONS (ING 16)
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:MOLTEN METAL HNDLG REQS USE OF BOTH PRIMARY
    & SECONDARY PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIP. REFER TO "ALUMINUM ASSOC"
    GUIDELINES.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MATLS TO AVOID:ACIDS, HALOGENATED SOLVS, BROMATES, IODATES/AMMONIUM
    NITRATE. FINELY DIVIDED ALUMINUM CAN THERMITE IN PRESENCE OF OXIDES
    OF COPPER, LEAD/IRON. EXPLAN OF CARCIN:ON CARCINS, 1994:ANTIC TO 
    BE CARCIN. HUMAN:LUNGS, NASAL CAVITIES. EFTS OF OVEREXP:ULTRAVIOLET
    RADIA. OZONE OVEREXP MAY RSLT IN MUC MEMB (ING 9)

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:>900F,>482C
Spec Gravity:2.5-2.9(H*2O=1)
Appearance and Odor:GREY TO SILVERY METALLIC SOLID; NO ODOR.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
MOLTEN ALUMINUM MAY EXPLODE UPON CONT W/WATER. FINELY DIVIDED ALUMINUM
    MAY EXPLODE WHEN MIXED W/HALOGENATED (SUPP DATA)
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:FINELY DIVIDED ALUMINUM REACTS
    W/HALOGENATED ACIDS, WATER & SODIUM HYDROXIDE TO PRODUCE HYDROGEN
    GAS.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:RECYCLE. FINELY DIVIDED ALUMINUM MAY BE REACTIVE
    & ITS HAZARD CHARACTERISTICS SHOULD BE DETERMINED PRIOR TO
    DISPOSAL. DISPOSE OF WASTE I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL WASTE
    DISPOSAL REGULATIONS.

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