ALCOA ALUMINUM CO -- CASTINGS ALUMINUM ALLOYS, 8XXX SERIES  -- 3680-00F005269
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CASTINGS ALUMINUM ALLOYS, 8XXX SERIES
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:3680
NIIN:00F005269
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ALCOA ALUMINUM CO/PITTSBURGH, PA 15219
Emergency Phone Num:(412) 553-4001
CAGE:FO039
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ALCOA ALUMINUM CO/PITTSBURGH, PA 15219
CAGE:FO039

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

Ingred Name:ALUMINUM  (SARA III)
CAS:7429-90-5
RTECS #:BD0330000
OSHA PEL:15MG/M3 DUST/5 FUME
ACGIH TLV:10MG/M3 DUST; 9192

Ingred Name:TIN
CAS:7440-31-5
RTECS #:XP7320000
OSHA PEL:2 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:2 MG/M3; 9192

Ingred Name:SILICON CARBIDE
CAS:409-21-2
RTECS #:VW0450000
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

Ingred Name:COPPER  (SARA III)
CAS:7440-50-8
RTECS #:GL5325000
OSHA PEL:0.1MG/M3 FUME/1 DUST
ACGIH TLV:0.2MG/M3 FUME; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

Ingred Name:NICKEL  (SARA III)
CAS:7440-02-0
RTECS #:QR5950000
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:1 MG/M3; 9192

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

Effects of Overexposure:TREATED AS A NUISANCE DUST & MOST ALLOYS HAVE A
    LOW HEALTH RISK POTENTIAL.

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

Extinguishing Media:COURSE WATER, SAND. DON'T USE HOLOGENATED
    EXTINGUISHERS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING WHEN
    APPROPRIATE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DUST CLOUDS MAY BE EXPLOSIVE & IGNITE
    READILY. MOLTEN ALUMINUM MAY EXPLODE WITH WATER.

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

Spill Release Procedures:COLLECT SCRAP FOR REMELTING.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:HANDLING MOLTEN ALUMINUM, REMELT
    INGOT, ALUMINUM POWDER & GRANULE PRODUCTS PRESENT SPECIAL HAZDS.

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

Respiratory Protection:DUST & FUME RESP BASED ON CONTAMINATION PRESENT
Ventilation:DUST OR FUME, USE W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION TO KEEP <TLV.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS DATE: 11/13/85.

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

Appearance and Odor:SILVERY, NO ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
WATER, HEAT, STRONG OXIDIZERS, ACIDS, ALKALIES, HALOGENS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT CAUSE CHIPS, FINES TO OXIDIZE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:NOT FEDERALLY REGULATED.

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