Material MSDS #473

Safety Latest Revision: September 2012

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SECTION 1: CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

1.1 PRODUCT NAME

Machinable Nickel Base Powder: 4985

Section 1.2

Selectrode Industries, Inc.

230 Broadway
Huntington Station, NY 11746 U.S.A.
Phone: 631-547-5470
Fax: 631-547-5475
E-mail: info@selectrode.com

1.3 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 631-547-5470

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SECTION 2:COMPOSITION/INGREDIENTS
Important: This section covers the materials of which the products are manufactured. The fumes and gases produced during normal use of this
product are covered in Section V. The term “Hazardous” in “Hazardous Material” should be interpreted as a term required and defined in OSHA
Hazard Communication Standard 29CFR 1910-1200 and it does not necessarily imply the existence of hazard. The chemicals or compounds
reportable by Section 313 of SARA are marked by the symbol #.
INGREDIENTS CAS# % RANGE OSHA PEL ACGIH-TLV CARCINOGENICITY R-PHASE
mg/m3 mg/m3

Iron 7439-89-6 1-11 10 (as Fe2O3) 5 (as Fe2O3) NO

#Nickel 7440-02-0 70-80 1.0 1.0 YES R40, R43
#Chromium 7440-47-3 10-20 1.0 (Metal) 0.5 (Metal) Yes
.05(Cr ll &Cr lll compounds) 0.5(Cr lll compounds)
. 0.005 (Cr Vl compounds) 0.05 (Cr Vl soluble compounds)
0.01 (Cr Vl insoluble compounds)

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SECTION 3: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW:
WARNING! May be harmful if swallowed or inhaled. May cause irritation to respiratory tract, skin and eyes.
Chronic exposures may cause damage to liver and kidneys.

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS

Target Organs/Routes of Entry:
Eyes: Mechanical irritation.
Skin: May cause irritation.
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Ingestion: May cause irritation, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, metallic taste and diarrhea.

Inhalation: May cause irritation of upper respiratory tract. Inhalation of dust or fume may cause Metal Fume
Fever. Symptoms include chills, fever, sweating, metallic taste, nausea, general weakness,
muscle aches.

Health Effects of Ingredients:

Chronic exposure to concentrations above the recommended TLV may cause irritation of the eye, mucous membranes
and upper respiratory tract. Repeated ingestion may cause damage to liver and kidneys.

Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure:

Skin rashes, chronic lung disease, impaired liver, kidney and pulmonary function. Individuals with pre-existing “Wilson’s
Disease” may be more susceptible to these effects.
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SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES

INHALATION: Remove from exposure. If subject is not breathing, follow standard procedures. Consult a
physician immediately.

EYES: Remove from exposure. Wash eyes for a minimum of 15 minutes with a sterile eyewash
solution. Consult a physician immediately.

SKIN: Remove from exposure. Wash skin with soap and water.

INGESTION: Seek immediate medical attention. Induce vomiting if directed by medical personnel. Never give
anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
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SECTION 5: FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

AUTO IGNITION: 990C (Layer) FLAMMABILITY LIMITS IN AIR(MEC): N/A

EXTINGUISHER MEDIA: Type D MEC/MIE: N/A
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Not considered to be a fire hazard, since powder in bulk form will not burn.
Ultra fine powders may burn in air.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Not generally considered to present an explosion hazard. Ultra fine
powders, dispersed in air may present an explosion risk. Avoid risk of secondary explosion by limiting accumulations of
fugitive dust.
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SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED: Reseal container. Remove all sources of
ignition. Prohibit smoking in area. Use non-sparking conductive tools to transfer spilled material to a leak-proof container.
Brushes/Brooms should have natural bristles. Avoid synthetic materials. Avoid generation of dust cloud during clean-up.
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Vacuum or wet sweeping may be used to avoid dispersal of dust. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment. U.S.
regulations (CERCLA) require reporting of spills and releases to air, water and soil in excess of reportable quantities.
SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE

HANDLING AND STORAGE: Avoid accumulations of dust. Good housekeeping practices are essential to
mitigate/prevent risk of secondary explosions. Store in tightly closed containers. Isolate from incompatible materials.
Protect containers from physical damage.
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SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Local ventilation systems recommended to keep exposures below listed limits (Section 2).
Refer to ACGIH “Industrial Ventilation, A Manual of Recommended Practices” for detailed information.

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Where exposure exceeds TLV (see Section 2), use NIOSH approved particulate
respirator. Recommended respiratory protection: N100.

PROTECTIVE GLOVES: As needed to prevent contact with skin.

EYE PROTECTION: Safety glasses or goggles. Full face shield recommended when working in areas of suspended dust.

OTHER: Coveralls, lab coats, etc. to protect skin from contact. Coveralls should be designed in such a way as to avoid
accumulation of dust in cuffs, pockets, etc.
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SECTION 9: PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance: Granular metal powder, Odor: Ordorless

Vapor Pressure: N/A Vapor Density: N/A
Bulk Density: 4.2 gm/cc (262 lb/ft3) Specific Gravity: 7.5 (H2O=1)
Boiling Point: N/A Melting Point: 1083°C. (1981°F.)
Solubility in Water: Insoluble pH Level: N/A
Dust Explosion Hazards: Not considered to be an explosion hazard. Ultra fine particles may present an explosion
hazard when dispersed in air.
MEC: N/A MIE: N/A Kst: N/A MIT (Layer): 990°C
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SECTION 10: CHEMICAL STABILITY & REACTIVITY INFORMATION

STABILITY: Stable under normal conditions HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will Not Occur

INCOMPATIBILITY: (Materials to Avoid): Acids, alkalis, acetylene, oxidizers. Reacts violently with ammonium nitrate,
bromates, iodates, chlorates, ethylene oxide. See NFPA "Fire Protection Guide for Hazardous Materials" for further
information.
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HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: No information found.

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SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

LD50/LC50: No information available.

ACUTE TOXICITY: No information available.

CHRONIC TOXICITY: Chronic exposure to concentrations above the recommended TLV may cause irritation of the eye,
mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. Repeated ingestion may cause damage to liver and kidneys

CARCINOGENICITY: The components of this product are listed as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by OSHA,
AGCIH, IARC or NTP.
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SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

ECOTOXICITY/ENVIRONMENTAL FATE: No information on ecotoxicity or environmental fate was found for this product.
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SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

DISPOSAL INFORMATION: Reuse or recycle product whenever possible. Material unfit for reuse may be sent to a
metals recovery facility that is properly equipped to handle finely divided materials. Material that cannot be reclaimed or
recycled should be disposed of in accordance with applicable Federal, State and Local regulations.

RCRA STATUS: Not Federally regulated in the United States, if disposed of in a “as is” state. If modified, characterize in
accordance with 40CFR 261 (U.S.).
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SECTION 14: TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION

HAZARD CLASS: Not Regulated UN NUMBER: Not Applicable PACKING GROUP: N/A
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SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION

SARA Title III: Section 311/312: Acute: Yes Chronic: Yes

Section 313 Toxic Chemicals: Nickel Compounds / Chromium Compounds
CERCLA: Nickel RQ: 100 Lbs.
TSCA: All components of this product are listed on the TSCA inventory.
DSL (Canada): All components of this product are listed.
EINECS (Europe): All components of this product are listed.
AICS (Australia): All components of this product are listed.
MITI (Japan): All components are listed.
CLEAN AIR ACT, TITLE VI (1990): This product does not contain, nor was it manufactured using ozone-depleting
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chemicals.
SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION

National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 20069 (www.nfpa.org).

NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials ,Sax, Irving, Van Nostrand Reinhold Co., Inc., 1984.
Explosibility of Metal Powders, U.S. Bureau of Mines, R.I. 6516
Complies with OHSA Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200 and Superfund Amendments and
Reauthorization Act (SARA) of 1986 Public Law 99-499.

The information and suggestions contained in this Data Sheet were obtained from sources which Selectrode Industries
Inc. believes to be reliable. The accuracy and completeness of this data is not guaranteed and no warranty of any kind is
made with respect to this data. Since Selectrode Industries Inc. shall have no control over the use of the product
described, Selectrode Industries Inc. expressly disclaims any and all liability for loss or
damage resulting from any use, proper or improper, of said product.
Complies with OHSA Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200 and Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act
(SARA) of 1986 Public Law 99-499.

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