HOBART TAFA TECHNOLOGIES INC -- COBALT NICKEL CHROME ALUMINUM YTTRIUM,1241 B -- 3439-01-397-4876 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:COBALT NICKEL CHROME ALUMINUM YTTRIUM,1241 B
MSDS Date:07/15/1994
FSC:3439
NIIN:01-397-4876
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:HOBART TAFA TECHNOLOGIES INC
Address:146 PEMBROKE RD
City:CONCORD
State:NH
ZIP:03301
Country:US
Info Phone Num:603-224-9585
Emergency Phone Num:603-224-9585
CAGE:FO895
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:HOBART TAFA TECHNOLOGIES INC
Address:146 PEMBROKE RD
City:CONCORD
State:NH
ZIP:03301-5000
Country:US
Phone:603-224-9585
CAGE:FO895
Company Name:STARGHILL TECHNOLOGIES CORP
Address:3850 OAKMAN BLVD
Box:City:DETROIT
State:MI
ZIP:48204-1119
Country:US
Phone:313-933-4141
CAGE:0VYG8
Company Name:TAFA INC
Address:146 PEMBROKE RD
Box:City:CONCORD
State:NH
ZIP:03301
Country:US
Phone:603-224-9585
CAGE:26057

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

Ingred Name:NICKEL (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
CAS:7440-02-0
RTECS #:QR5950000
Fraction by Wt: 20 - 50%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:1 MG/M3; 9495

Ingred Name:CHROMIUM (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
CAS:7440-47-3
RTECS #:GB4200000
Fraction by Wt: 20 - 50%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:0.5 MG/M3; 9495
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB

Ingred Name:ALUMINUM (SARA 313)
CAS:7429-90-5
RTECS #:BD0330000
Fraction by Wt: 5 - 20%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 DUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 DUST; 9495

Ingred Name:COBALT (SARA 313)
CAS:7440-48-4
RTECS #:GF8750000
Fraction by Wt: 20 - 50%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:0.1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:0.02 MG/M3; A3; 9495

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RAT) IS NOT RELEVANT.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TARGET ORGANS:EYE, SKIN, RESPIRATORY
    TRACT. ACUTE- ARC RAYS CAN INJURE EYES & BURNS SKIN. INHALATION OF
    FUMES MAY DAMAGE LUNGS. SWALLOWING CHROMIUM SALTS CAN CAUSE SEVERE
    INJURY/DEATH. DUST ON SKIN CA N FORM ULCERS & ON EYES CAUSES BURNS.
    ALLERGIC REACTION MAY OCCUR. CHRONIC- ULCERATION, LUNG FIBROSIS,
    BRONCHIAL ASTHMA.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CONTAINS NICKEL AND CHROMIUM.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, SKIN DERMATITIS OR ECZEMA, COUGH,
    WHEEZING AND SHORTNESS OF BREATH, DECREASED PULMONARY FUNCTION,
    HEADACHE, NAUSEA, VOMITING, WEAKNESS, CONVULSIONS, RESPIRATORY AND
    SKIN SENSITIZATION, BUR NS, METALLIC TASTE, METAL FUME FEVER
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:INDIVIDUALS WITH PRE-EXISTING
    DISEASES OF THE EYE, SKIN, RESPIRATORY TRACT MAY HAVE INCREASED
    SUSCEPTIBILITY TO THE TOXICITY OF EXCESSIVE EXPOSURES.

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

First Aid:OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IF NEEDED. EYES:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR
    10 MINUTES. KEEP EYELIDS OPEN. SKIN:WASH WITH SOAP & WATER.
    INHALATION:MOVE TO FRESH AIR. PROVIDE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED.
    INGESTION:DRINK LA RGE AMOUNT OF WATER & INDUCE VOMITING. CALL
    PHYSICIAN.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:COVER BURNING POWDER WITH DRY SAND OR LIMESTONE TO
    SMOTHER FLAMES. IF FIRE OCCURS IN DRUMS, SEAL DRUM WITH LID.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND NIOSH-APPROVED
    SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FINE METAL DUSTS MAY PRESENT FIRE OR
    EXPLOSION HAZARD IN CONFINED AREAS. THIS IS NOT EXPECTED UNDER
    NORMAL HANDLING PROCEDURES.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENTS. VENTILATE AREA.
    VACUUM LOOSE POWDER ONLY WITH VACUUMS EQUIPPED WITH HEPA
    FILTERATION. WIPE AREA CLEAN. DO NOT USE WATER FOR CLEAN UP
    OPERATION. DO NOT SWEEP. PLACE IN A BAG  AND HOLD FOR WASTE
    DISPOSAL. AVOID RAISING DUST.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT RELEVANT

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A DRY, VENTILATED PLACE AWAY
    FROM INCOMPATIBLES. KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. KEEP OUT OF
    REACH OF CHILDREN.
Other Precautions:AVOID INGESTION, INHALATION AND EXCESSIVE SKIN
    CONTACT. AVOID BREATHING OF FUMES OR DUST. USE WITH ADEQUATE
    VENTILATION. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING AND
    DRINKING. REMOVE CONTAMINA TED CLOTHING. LAUNDER BEFORE REUSE.

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

Respiratory Protection:A NIOSH-APPROVED RESPIRATOR WITH FILTER
    CARTRIDGES APPROVED FOR DUST/FUMES/MISTS SHOULD BE WORN AT ALL
    TIMES DURING THE THERMAL SPRAY PROCESS. RESPIRATORS MAY ALSO BE
    WORN WHEN PRODUCT HANDLING GENERA TES DUST.
Ventilation:USE ENOUGH VENTILATION TO KEEP THE DUSTS, FUMES AND GASES
    BELOW THE PELS OR TLVS IN THE WORKER'S BREATHING ZONE.
Protective Gloves:WELDER'S GLOVE WHEN WELDING
Eye Protection:USE # 5 SHADE SAFETY GLASSES IF WELDING.
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION, SAFETY SHOWER, HEAD, HAND
    & BODY PROTECTION TO PREVENT INJURY FROM RADIATION, SPARKS &
    ELECTRIC SHOCK.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
    RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:T6
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:2372F,1300C
Viscosity:NOT RELEVANT
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NOT RELEVANT
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:BRIGHT METALLIC POWDER - NO ODOR

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS
Stability Condition to Avoid:PRODUCTION OF FINE POWDER
Hazardous Decomposition Products:WELDING FUMES (OXIDES OF METAL BEING
    WELD) & GASES SUCH AS OZONE, CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE,
    NITROGEN OXIDES

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

Waste Disposal Methods:PRIOR TO DISPOSAL, CONSIDER IF MATERIAL HAS
    RECOVERY VALUE. EMPTY PRODUCT CONTAINERS, PROUCT WASTE AND CLEANING
    MEDIA SHOULD BE DISPOSED OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL LOCAL, STATE AND
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS.  PREVENT WASTE FROM CONTAMINATING ENVIRONMENT.

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