Material Safety Data Sheet

MANUFACTURER: Structural Metals, Inc. dba (CMC Steel Texas)

ADDRESS: P.O. Box 911
Seguin, TX 78156-0911
PHONE: (830) 372-8200
DATE: February 2007

I. Material Identification
CHEMICAL NAME: Steel Slag
SYNONYMS: NA
CHEMICAL FAMILY: Inorganic Compounds

II. Ingredients and Hazards

a b 3 c 3
Constituent CAS # % OSHA PEL (mg/m ) ACGIH TLV-TWA (mg/mg )

Aluminum 7429-90-5 1-7 5 (resp frac) 10 (dust)

15 (total dust) 5 (welding fumes)
Barium (soluble compounds) 7440-39-3 0.02-<0.2 0.5 0.5
Cadmium 7440-43-9 <0.005 5 0.01 (elemental)
0.002 (as compounds)
Calcium hydroxide 1305-62-0 17-32 5 (resp frac) / 15 (total dust) 5
Carbon (carbonate foam) 7440-44-0 0.01-<1.5 3.5 3.5
Chromium (total) 7440-47-3 0.03-<1 0.5 (Chromium II and III) 0.5 (metal and Cr III)
1 (metal)
Chromium VI 7440-47-3 <0.001 1 (metal) 0.05 (water-soluble)
0.1 (oxide) 0.01 (insoluble)
Copper 7440-50-8 0.006-<0.1 0.1 (dust and mist) 0.2 (fume)
1 (dusts and mists)
Iron 1309-37-1 3-31 10 (oxide dust and fume) 5 (dust and fume)
Lead 7439-92-1 <0.05 0.050 0.05
Magnesium 1309-48-4 2-9 15 (oxide fume) 10 (oxide fume)
Manganese 7439-96-5 1-6 5 0.2
Nickel 7440-02-0 <0.05 1 1.5 (metal)
0.1 (soluble compounds)
0.2 (insoluble compounds)
Phosphorous (yellow) 7723-14-0 0.06-<0.5 0.1 0.05
Selenium 7782-49-2 <0.005 0.2 0.2
Silicon 7440-21-3 4-15 15 10
Silver 7440-22-4 <0.05 0.01 0.1 (metal)
0.01 (soluble compounds)
Sulfur 7446-04-95 0.06-<0.5 13 (dioxide) 5.24 (dioxide)
Vanadium 1314-62-1 0.02-<0.5 0.1 (pentoxide fume) 0.05 (pentoxide dust or fume)
0.5 (pentoxide dust)
Zinc 1314-13-2 <0.1 5 (fume) 5 (fume)
15 (dust) 10 (dust)
Notes:
(a) This listing is a summary of elements used in producing slag as a byproduct of steel alloying. Since various grades of steel contain different
combinations of these elements, slag will also contain different combinations. Trace elements may be present in minute amounts. No permissible
exposure limits (PELs) or threshold limit values (TLVs) exist for steel mill scale. Values shown are applicable to component elements.
(b) Chemical Abstract Number
(c) Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Permissible Exposure Limit
(d) American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists, Threshold Limit Value, Time-Weighted Average - the time-weighted average
concentration for a conventional 8-hour workday and a 40-hour workweek, to which it is believed that nearly all workers may be repeatedly exposed,
day after day, without adverse effect.

III. Physical Data APPEARANCE AND ODOR: Odorless hard, gray solid.
BOILING PT. At 1 atm., deg. F: 5000
MELTING PT.: 3000
VAPOR PRESSURE at (mm Hg): NA
VAPOR DENSITY (Air=1): NA
W ATER SOLUBILITY: Insoluble

SPECIFIC GRAVITY (H2O=1): 2.0-2.5

EVAP. RATE (NA=1): NA
VOLATILES, % Volume: NA
MOLECULAR W T.: NA
IV. Fire and Explosion Data
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: NA
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: NA
UNUSUAL FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARDS: NA

Note: Slag in the solid state presents no fire or explosion hazard.

V. Health Hazard Information
ROUTE OF ENTRY - SKIN: Yes
ROUTE OF ENTRY - INHALATION: Yes (as dust)
ROUTE OF ENTRY - INGESTION: Yes
HEALTH HAZARDS ACUTE AND CHRONIC/ EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE: Short term exposure to steel slag dust may result in irritation to eyes,
mucous membranes and respiratory tract. Inhalation of fumes or dust may result in metal fume fever with symptoms such as metallic taste,
throat irritation, coughing, pains in muscles and joints, fever and chills. Inhalation of dust and fumes may cause respiratory system irritation
or effects such as pneumoconiosis (siderosis). Prolonged contact with slag may cause irritation or dermatitis. Exposure to nickel,
manganese and lead may lead to metabolic, reproductive, gastrointestinal, blood, kidney and central nervous system disorders. Exposure
to manganese fumes may adversely affect the reproductive or central nervous system (Amanganism@) with symptoms such as weakness in
lower extremities, sleepiness, salivation, nervousness and apathy. Exposure to silver may cause argyria of the skin, eyes or mucous
membranes. Chronic conditions may include respiratory conditions or allergic conditions. Chronic respiratory effects such as asthma,
silicosis, or other pneumoconioses and chronic bronchitis may occur.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED: Chronic diseases or disorders of the respiratory system may be aggravated by slag dust or fumes.
CARCINOGENICITY - NTP: Yes (constituents)
EXPLANATION OF CARCINOGENICITY:
IARC 1987: Iron and steel founding entails exposures that are carcinogenic to humans. Elevated risk of cancers of the lung, stomach
and genito-urinary system have been observed among iron and steel industry workers.
th
NTP 8 Annual Report on Carcinogens, 1998: Crystalline silica, nickel, lead acetate and cadmium reasonably anticipated to be human
carcinogens. Hexavalent chromium known to be a human carcinogen. Inadequate data available to evaluate the carcinogenicity of
chromium and trivalent chromium compounds.
FIRST AID:
Eye Contact: Flush well with running water to remove particles; obtain medical attention.
Skin Contact: Brush off excess dust; wash area well with soap and water.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air; obtain medical attention.
Ingestion: Seek medical attention if large quantities of material have been ingested.

VI. Reactivity Data

STABILITY: Stable
INCOMPATIBILITY (Materials to Avoid): NA
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: NA
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: NA

VII. Spill, Leak and Disposal Procedures

SPILLS, LEAKS (Steps to be taken): Use dust suppression techniques as needed to control dust during processing and construction
operations.
W ASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Material should be reclaimed for re-use as construction material; follow local, state and federal waste
disposal requirements.

VIII. Special Protection Information

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Use general service or nuisance dust respirator of type approved by NIOSH/MSHA as needed.
VENTILATION:
Local Exhaust: To control dust, fumes, etc. when grinding, cutting/burning.
Mechanical (General): NA
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Recommended to protect against skin abrasion.
EYE PROTECTION: Safety glasses with sideshields of type approved by OSHA/MSHA.

IX. Special Precautions and Comments

STORAGE AND HANDLING INFORMATION: Exercise caution when working with hot slag. To avoid superheated steam explosions, do not place
hot slag in standing water.
OTHER PRECAUTIONS: None
DOT CLASS: Nonhazardous