METALLURGICAL TECHNOLOGIES INC -- METEC 2080 NICKEL CHROME CHROME CARBIDE  -- 3439-00-602-5969
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:METEC 2080 NICKEL CHROME CHROME CARBIDE
MSDS Date:07/01/1988
FSC:3439
NIIN:00-602-5969
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:METALLURGICAL TECHNOLOGIES INC
Address:14436 MAX RD RT 4 BOX 4752
Box:4752
City:PEARLAND
State:TX
ZIP:77581-9709
Country:US
Info Phone Num:713-485-7765
Emergency Phone Num:713-485-7765
CAGE:63726
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:COAST METALS, INC
CAGE:71543
Company Name:METALLURGICAL TECHNOLOGIES,INC
Address:14435 MAX ROAD
Box:City:PEARLAND
State:TX
ZIP:77581
Country:US
Phone:713-485-7765
CAGE:63726

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

Ingred Name:CHROMIUM  (SARA III)
CAS:7440-47-3
RTECS #:GB4200000
Fraction by Wt: 65.25%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:0.5 MG/M3; 9293
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB

Ingred Name:NICKEL  (SARA III)
CAS:7440-02-0
RTECS #:QR5950000
Fraction by Wt: 20%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:1 MG/M3; 9293

Ingred Name:CARBON BLACK
CAS:1333-86-4
RTECS #:FF5800000
Fraction by Wt: 14.75%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:3.5 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:3.5 MG/M3; 9293

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE BRONCHITIS; ACUTE MECHANICAL
    IRRITATION. CHRONIC SIDEROSIS; CHRONIC CONJUNCTIVITES.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NICKEL AND NICKEL COMPOUNDS ARE
    CONSIDERED AS CARCINOGENIC TO HUMANS
Effects of Overexposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:FLUSH EYES WITH WATER

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:GRAPHITE,DOLOMITE,OR SODIUM CHLORIDE; DO NOT USE
    WATER
Fire Fighting Procedures:DO NOT USE WATER
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT CONSIDERED FLAMMABLE; HOWEVER, FINELY
    DIVIDED POWDER IN THE FORM OF A DUST CLOUD CAN IGNITE IF CONTACTED
    BY AN IGNITION SOURCE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:USE WET METHODS OR VACUUM CLEANING INSTEAD OF
    DRY SWEEPING TO AVOID GENERATION OF AIRBORNE DUST.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:METAL POWDERS ARE VERY DENSE AND
    THEREFORE HAVE HIGH WEIGHT/CUBIC FOOT RATIOS. MAKE SURE STORAGE
    PLATFORM AND SHELVING MEET WEIGHT REQUIREMENTS.
Other Precautions:DO NOT STORE ADJACENT TO STRONG OXIDIZERS.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPROVED DUST RESPIRATOR
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST REQUIRED IF OSHA STANDARD IS EXCEEDED.
Protective Gloves:WELDERS LEATHER GLOVES
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES OR GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

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

HCC:N1
Vapor Pres:1 MM
Spec Gravity:7.8 (WATER=1)
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:GREY POWDER,NO ODOR

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:GENERATION OF AIRBOURNE DUST
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:PROCEDURES COMPLYING WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND
    LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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