ALUMINUM COMPANY OF AMERICA -- ALUMINUM ALLOYS  -- 5610-00D001184
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ALUMINUM ALLOYS
MSDS Date:08/15/1989
FSC:5610
NIIN:00D001184
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ALUMINUM COMPANY OF AMERICA
Address:HWY 79
Box:472
City:ROCKDALE
State:TX
ZIP:76567
Country:US
Info Phone Num:412-553-2881
Emergency Phone Num:412-553-4001
CAGE:ALUMI
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ALUMINUM CO OF AMERICA
Address:HWY 79
Box:472
City:ROCKDALE-FORMERLY IN PITTSBURG, PA
State:TX
ZIP:76567
Country:US
Phone:512-446-8461
CAGE:01634
Company Name:ALUMINUM COMPANY OF AMERICA
Address:1501 ALCOA BUILDING
Box:City:PITTSBURGH
State:PA
ZIP:15219
Country:US
Phone:412-553-4001
CAGE:8B995
Company Name:ALUMINUM COMPANY OF AMERICA
Address:1501 ALCOA BUILDING
Box:472
City:PITTSBURGH
State:PA
ZIP:15219
Country:US
Phone:412-553-4001
CAGE:ALUMI

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

Ingred Name:ALUMINUM  (SARA III)
CAS:7429-90-5
RTECS #:BD0330000
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:15MG/M3 DUST/5 FUME
ACGIH TLV:10MG/M3 DUST; 9394

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: ALUMINUM ALLOY FINES, DUST,
    FUMES MAY POSE SOME HEALTH RISK FROM INHALATION; RISK IS DEPENDENT
    ON COMPOSITION OF ALLOYS. MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION OR METAL
    FUME FEVER. CHRONIC: ALUMINUM  ALLOYS DO NOT POSE A RISK UNLESS
    THEY CONTAIN NICKEL OR CHROMIUM, THESE ARE BOTH KNOWN CARCINOGENS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Effects of Overexposure:COUGHING, WHEEZING, SNEEZING, SHORTNESS OF
    BREATH, NAUSEA, FEVER.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:INHALED: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. RESTORE BREATHING IF REQUIRED.
    SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST. EYES: FLUSH WITH WATER
    FOR 15 MINUTES, HOLD LIDS OPEN. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN: WASH
    WITH  SOAP AND WATER. INGESTED: NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE. USE CLASS D
    EXTINGUISHER ON FIRES INVOLVING FINES, CHIPS, TURNINGS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
    FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MOLTEN METAL MAY EXPLODE ON CONTACT WITH
    WATER.IT MAY REACT VIOLENTLY WITH WATER,RUST,CERTAIN METAL
    OXIDES,AND NITRATES(EG FERTILIZERS WITH AMMONIUM NITRATE).

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

Spill Release Procedures:COLLECT SCRAP FOR RECYCLING.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Respiratory Protection:IF ENGINEERING CONTROLS FAIL OR NON-ROUTINE USE
    OR EMERGENCY OCCURS; USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR WITH
    APPROPRIATE CARTRIDGE. USE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1910.134.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE MECHANICAL VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE
    BELOW REGULATORY LIMTS.
Protective Gloves:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Eye Protection:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING,
    DRINKING, OR SMOKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:>900F,>482C
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:N/K (N-BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:SLIVERY SOLID; NO ODOR

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, STRONG MINERAL ACIDS, HALOGENATED
    HYDROCARBONS, WATER (CONTACT/MIX WITH FINES).
Stability Condition to Avoid:CONTACT WITH HALOGENATED
    HYDROCARBONS,STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS AND STRONG MINERAL ACIDS,FINES
    MIXED WITH WATER & CONFINED
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SOME REACTIONS FORM HYDROGEN.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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