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SECTION 1 - MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION
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MANUFACTURER:
Alcoa Cladding
P.O. Box 27003
Richmond, Virginia 23261-7003
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EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER:
(804) 281-2265 |
PRODUCT CLASS: Coated Steel
TRADE NAME: Galvanized Steel - CPD |
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MANUFACTURER'S CODE IDENTIFICATION:
Galvanized Steel - CPD |
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SECTION 2 - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS OF MATERIAL
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Hazardous
Ingredients |
Typical
Percent |
OSHA PEL |
ACGIH TLV |
CAS
Numbers |
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Respirable
Dust/Mist |
Total
Dust |
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Respirable
Dust/Mist |
Total
Dust |
Gas
ppm |
mg/m3 |
Gas
ppm |
mg/m3 |
| Iron |
max 98.90 |
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10 |
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5 |
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7439-89-6 |
| Manganese ** |
max 1.70 |
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5C* |
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1 |
5 |
7439-96-5 |
| Chromium ** |
max 0.95 |
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1 |
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0.5 |
7440-47-3 |
| Nickel ** |
max 0.50 |
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5 |
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5 |
10 |
7440-02-0 |
| Coating |
| Zinc ** |
max 25.00 |
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5 |
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5 |
10 |
7440-66-6 |
| Paint |
< 3.00 |
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* "C" indicates ceiling value.
** On SARA Section 313 list |
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SECTION 3 - PHYSICAL DATA OF MATERIAL
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BOILING POINT: 3000C
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 7.6-7.8
VAPOR PRESSURE: N/A
VAPOR DENSITY: N/A
COEFFICIENT OF WATER/OIL DIST: N/A
ODOR THRESHOLD: N/A |
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MELTING RANGE: 1300C
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Insoluble
PHYSICAL STATE: Solid
pH: N/A
EVAPORATION RATE: N/A
APPEARANCE/ODOR: Odorless, gray metallic sheet |
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SECTION 4 - FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD OF MATERIAL
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FLAMMABILITY: YES? NO? X
FLASH POINT (Method Used): N/A |
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WHAT CONDITIONS? N/A
UEL: N/A
LEL: N/A |
MEANS OF EXTINCTION:
This product is non-combustible in bulk form. For fires involving metal dust, use dry powdered dolomite, dry sand or dry graphite. DO NOT USE WATER.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: None known
SPECIAL PROCEDURES: None known |
AUTO IGNITION TEMPERATURE: N/A
SENSITIVITY TO IMPACT: None known |
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HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: None known
SENSITIVITY TO STATIC DISCHARGE: None known |
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N/A = NOT APPLICABLE |
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SECTION 5 - REACTIVITY DATA
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| CHEMICAL STABILITY: Stable
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: None known
MATERIALS TO AVOID: None known
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:
Welding and/or burning may produce metallic oxides.
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SECTION 6 - TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF PRODUCT
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| ROUTE(S) OF ENTRY: |
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INHALATION? YES
EYE CONTACT? YES |
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INGESTION? NO
SKIN ABSORPTION? NO |
EFFECTS OF EXPOSURE:
Acute overexposure to zinc oxide fumes can produce metal fume fever. Chronic overexposure to iron oxide fumes can result in a benign pneumoconiosis (siderosis). Chronic overexposure to manganese fumes can result in central nervous system effects (Parkinson-like syndrome). Skin contact with nickel and hexavalent chromium may cause an allergic dermatitis. Chronic inhalation of elevated levels of hexavalent chromium and nickel may lead to an increase 1n the incidence of any cancer.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE:
Metal fume fever: Nausea, fever; chills, metallic taste in mouth, muscle pain. Dermatitis: Itch, rash, skin sores. |
LD50 OF PRODUCT:
Iron - Not known
Manganese - orl-rat 9000mg/kg
Chromium - Not known
Nickel - Not known
Zinc - Not known |
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LC50 OF PRODUCT:
Iron - Not known
Manganese - Not known
Chromium - Not known
Nickel - Not known
Zinc - Not known |
IRRITANCY OF PRODUCT: Mild
SENSITIZATION TO PRODUCT: Skin - Nickel
CARCINOGENICITY: NTP, IARC, ACGIH
TERATOGENICITY: None known |
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EXPOSURE LIMITS OF PRODUCT:
Use levels for specific ingredients shown in Section 2.
SYNERGISTIC MATERIALS: None known
REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS: None known
MUTAGENICITY: None known
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MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE:
Pre-existing upper respiratory and lung diseases such as, but not limited to, Bronchitis, Emphysema, and Asthma. |
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SECTION 7 - PREVENTIVE MEASURES
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| PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
GLOVES: As needed.
EYEWEAR: Safety glasses, goggles, face shield, or welding helmet, etc., as needed.
RESPIRATORY: Use NlOSH/MSHA-approved respirator for dusts/fume/mist, if TLVs or PELs are exceeded.
FOOTWEAR: Safety shoes, as needed.
CLOTHING: As needed.
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Local exhaust if TLVs or PELs are exceeded.
LEAK AND SPILL PROCEDURE: None known
WASTE DISPOSAL:
For disposal of this material as a waste, act in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local waste management regulations.
HANDLING PROCEDURES AND EQUIPMENT: None known
STORAGE REQUIREMENTS: If remelted, make certain no water or moisture is present in cavities or on external surfaces.
SPECIAL SHIPPING INFORMATION: None known |
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SECTION 8 - FIRST AID MEASURES
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| SKIN: For minor burns, apply cold water. For severe burns, seek immediate medical attention.
EYE: Immediately flush with water for 15 minutes. Seek medical attention if irritation persists.
INHALATION: Remove to fresh air.
INGESTION: None necessary. |
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SECTION 9 - SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS AND COMMENTS
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SARA
This product contains a chemical or chemicals subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of Title III of the
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 and 40 CFR 372.
HMIS RATINGS
Health: 1
Flammability: 1
Reactivity: 1
All statements, technical information and recommendations contained herein are based on tests and data which this Company believes to be currently reliable, but the accuracy or completeness thereof is not guaranteed and no warranty of any kind is made with respect thereto. This information is not intended as a license to operate under or a recommendation to practice or infringe any patent of this Company or others covering any process, composition of matter or use. Since the Company shall have no control of the use of the product described herein, the Company assumes no liability for loss or damage incurred from the proper or improper use of such product. |
