AMERICAN BRASS -- PHOSPHORUS DEOXIDIZED COPPER C 12240  -- 6810-00F010862
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:PHOSPHORUS DEOXIDIZED COPPER C 12240
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F010862
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:AMERICAN BRASS
Address:70 SAYRE
Box:981
City:BUFFALO
State:NY
ZIP:14240
Info Phone Num:(716) 879-6700
Emergency Phone Num:(716) 879-6700
CAGE:1GF60
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:AMERICAN BRASS
Address:70 SAYRE
Box:City:BUFFALO
State:NY
ZIP:14240
Phone:(716) 879-6700
CAGE:1GF60

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

Ingred Name:COPPER  (SARA III)
CAS:7440-50-8
RTECS #:GL5325000
Fraction by Wt: 99.9%
Other REC Limits:1 MG(CU)/M3 (DUST)
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:SILVER  (SARA III)
CAS:7440-22-4
RTECS #:VW3500000
Fraction by Wt: 0.002%
Other REC Limits:10 UG/CUM
OSHA PEL:0.01 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:0.1 MG/M3; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB

Ingred Name:PHOSPHOROUS (YELLOW)  (SARA III)
CAS:7723-14-0
RTECS #:TH3500000
Fraction by Wt: 0.015%
Other REC Limits:100 UG/CUM
OSHA PEL:0.1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:0.1 MG/M3; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: EXCESSIVE FUME OR DUST
    CONCENTRATION MAY RESULT IN RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION & METAL
    FUME FEVER. EYES: IRRITATION. INGESTION: MAY BE TOXIC.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: EXCESSIVE FUME/DUST CONCENTRATION
    MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION, METAL FUME FEVER,
    SWEET/METALLIC TASTE IN MOUTH, DRYNESS, IRRITATION OF THE THROAT,
    COUGH, SHORTNESS OF BREATH/CHE ST PAIN, NAUSEA, VOMITING, WEAKNESS,
    FATIGUE, MUSCLE/JOINT PAIN, CHILLS & FEVER. EYE: IRRITATION.
    INGESTION: TOXIC.

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

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE FORM CONTAMINATED AREA TO FRESH AIR. IF
    IRRITATION PERSISTS, SEEK MED ATTN. EYES: TREAT AS MECHANICAL
    INJURY ONLY. INGESTION/SKIN: NOT ANTICIPATED TO CAUSE A HAZARD
    UNDER NORMAL USE  CONDITIONS. METAL FUME FEVER MAY BE TREATED
    SYMPTOMATICALLY.

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

Extinguishing Media:DRY POWDER/CHEMICAL FOR METAL FIRES. GENTLY SPOON
    MEDIA ONTO FIRE. DON'T DISTURB PARTICLES.
Fire Fighting Procedures:DON'T ENTER FIRE AREA WITHOUT PROPER
    PROTECTION INCLUDING PRESSURE-DEMAND SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
    APPARATUS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:NO NOTABLE ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD IS ANTICIPATED
    TO BE ASSOCIATED W/THE ACCIDENTAL RELEASE OF THIS MATERIAL ON LAND.
    THIS MATERIAL SHOULD BE RECOVERED FROM AQUATIC ENVIRONMENTS.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:GOOD HOUSEKEEPING MUST BE PRACTICED
    DURING STORAGE, TRANSFER, HANDLING & USE TO AVOID EXCESSIVE DUST
    ACCUMULATION. USE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE.
Other Precautions:WASH HANDS W/SOAP & WATER BEFORE
    EATING/DRINKING/SMOKING/BEFORE LEAVING WORK AFTER CONTACT W/METAL
    DUST/FUME. METAL MACHINING/GRINDING OPERATION MAY PRODUCE FINE
    PARTICULATE/DUST. HEATING/MELTING/BRAZ ING MAY PRODUCT METAL
    FUMES/PARTICULATE.

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

Respiratory Protection:IF EXPOSURE EXCEEDS THE PEL/TLV, USE NIOSH/MSHA
    APPROVED RESPIRATORY PROTECTION EQUIPMENT AS SPECIFIED IN THE
    NIOSH/OSHA OCCUPRATIONSL HEALTH GUIDELINES FOR CHEMICAL HAZARDS.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE VENTILATION TO KEEP FUME OR DUST CONCENTRATION
    <TLV.
Protective Gloves:RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES W/SIDE SHIELD, GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:USE SHIELD W/APPROPRIATE LIGHT FILTRATION
    DURING WELDING/CUTTING OPERATIONS.
Work Hygienic Practices:PRACTICE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE. WASH HANDS
    BEFORE EATING, DRINKING & SMOKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SALTS OF METAL COMPONENTS HAVE DEMONSTRATED MUTAGENIC POTENTIAL IN
    SEVERAL BIOASSAYS, BUT THE HEALTH SIGNIFICANCE OF THESE RESULTS IS
    NOT KNOWN.

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

Spec Gravity:8.94
Appearance and Odor:COLOR - COPPER METALLIC, ODORLESS

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS, BASES, OXIDIZING AGENTS, MERCURY, AMMONIA, & ACETYLENE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXPOSURE DURING STORAGE, HEAT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC GASES, AEROSOLS, & VAPORS

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

Waste Disposal Methods:MAXIMIZE PRODUCT RECOVERY FOR REUSE/RECYCLING.
    CONDITIONS OF USE MAY CAUSE MATERIAL TO BECOME A SOLID HAZ WASTE
    WHICH MAY INDICATE PROPERLY PERMITTED DISPOSAL IN COMPLIANCE W/ALL
    APPLICABLE LAWS. ENSU RE COMPLIANCE W/WASTEWATER PERMITS FOR
    LIQUIDS.

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