REYNOLDS METAL CO -- GRANULAR POWDER, LSB-468  -- 6810-00N027592
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:GRANULAR POWDER, LSB-468
MSDS Date:12/07/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N027592
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:REYNOLDS METAL CO
Address:6601 BROAD STREET RD
City:RICHMOND
State:VA
ZIP:23230
Country:US
Info Phone Num:804-281-2000
Emergency Phone Num:804-281-2000
CAGE:77783
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:REYNOLDS METAL CO
Address:6601 BROAD STREET RD
Box:City:RICHMOND
State:VA
ZIP:23230
Country:US
Phone:804-281-2000
CAGE:77783

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

Ingred Name:ING 8:DUST-LADEN CLOUD/CAUSE POWDER TO DISPERSE IN AIR. SEE
    NFPA#651. IF VACUUM CLEANER IS USED, ITS PIPING, (ING 10)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 9:SUCTION HOSE & TOOLS SHOULD BE ELECTRICALLY
    CONDUCTIVE & SHOULD BE GROUND TO PVNT STATIC ELEC SPARKS. (ING 11)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 10:SEE NFPA#77. ONLY VACUUM CLEANERS SPECIFICALLY
    APPRVD FOR USE W/REACTIVE COMBUST METAL SHOULD BE USED. (ING 12)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 11:(STD COMMERCIAL INDUST VACUUM CLEANERS SHOULD NOT BE
    USED, AS THEY ARE NOT SAFE W/COMBUST METALS). (ING 13)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 12: VACUUM SYSTEM'S ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE
    SUITABLE FOR CLASS II, GROUP E LOCATION.
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ALUMINUM. MP: 1453F, 789C
CAS:7429-90-5
RTECS #:BD0330000
Fraction by Wt: >95%
OSHA PEL:15MG/M3 DUST/5 FUME
ACGIH TLV:10MG/M3 DUST/5 FUME

Ingred Name:SILICON
CAS:7440-21-3
RTECS #:VW0400000
Fraction by Wt: <1.0%
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

Ingred Name:IRON
CAS:7439-89-6
RTECS #:NO4565500
Fraction by Wt: <1.0%
OSHA PEL:10 MG/M3 FUME(OXIDE)
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3 FUME(OXIDE)

Ingred Name:MANGANESE
CAS:7439-96-5
RTECS #:OO9275000
Fraction by Wt: <1.0%
OSHA PEL:(C) 5 MG/M3 DUST
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3 DUST 9293

Ingred Name:MAGNESIUM
CAS:7439-95-4
RTECS #:OM2100000
Fraction by Wt: <1.8%

Ingred Name:COPPER
CAS:7440-50-8
RTECS #:GL5325000
Fraction by Wt: <4.9%
OSHA PEL:0.1MG/M3 FUME/1 DUST
ACGIH TLV:0.2MG/M3 FUME/1 DUST
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

Ingred Name:ZINC. PEL: 10 MG/M3 DUST, 5 FUME (OXIDE). TLV: 10 MG/M3
    DUST, 5 FUME (OXIDE)
CAS:7440-66-6
RTECS #:ZG8600000
Fraction by Wt: <1.0%
OSHA PEL:INGRED NAME
ACGIH TLV:INGRED NAME
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Ingred Name:SPILL PROC: USED, BECAUSE OF THEIR TENDENCY TO ACCUMULATE
    STRONG STATIC CHARGES. AVOID ACTION THAT WOULD CREATE (ING 9)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:HIGH EXPOSURES TO ALUMINUM POWDER MAY
    PRODUCE IRRITATION OF EYES AND RESPIRATORY SYSTEM.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION OF EYES AND RESPIRATORY TRACT.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING UPPER RESPIRATORY AND
    LUNG DISEASES SUCH AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, BRONCHITIS, EMPHYSEMA,
    AND ASTHMA.

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

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN TO REMOVE
    PARTICLES. SEEK MED ATTN. SKIN: FLUSH WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF
    WATER. CALL MD . INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SUPPORT BRTHG. (GIVE
    O*2/ARTF RESP ) . INGEST: CALL MD .

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

Lower Limits:40%
Extinguishing Media:HALOGENATED EXTING AGENTS (SUCH AS HALON) SHOULD
    NOT BE USED. TO CTRL SPREAD OF FIRE, DO NOT USE H*2O; RING (SUPP
    DATA)
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:ALUMINUM DUST MAY BE IGNITED BY STATIC
    DISCHARE & BURN @ EXTREMELY HIGH TEMP. IN BULK FORM, IT IS IGNITED
    BY STATIC DISCHARGE W/DFCLTG; HOWEVER, (SUPP DATA)

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

Spill Release Procedures:ALL SPILLS SHOULD FIRST BE CLEANED BY SCOOP &
    MILD BRUSH. CLEAN SHOULD BE DONE W/SOFT BRUSH/SPONGE, & PICKUP
    SHOULD BE W/NON-SPARK CONDUCTIVE SCOOPS. SNYTHETIC FIBER BRISTLE
    BRUSH & PLASTIC, OR OTHER  NONCONDUCTIVE SCOOPS SHOULD NOT BE  (ING
    8)
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:FOR MORE DETAILED INFO REFER TO
    ALUMINUM ASSOC BULLETIN TR-2,  RECOM FOR STORAGE & HNDLG OF
    ALUMINUM PIGMENTS & POWDERS'.
Other Precautions:SHIPMENTS OF PRODUCT MUST BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL
    APPLICABLE STATE, FEDERAL AND INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORTATION
    REGULATIONS.

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

Respiratory Protection:IF TLVS OR PELS ARE EXCEEDED, USE NIOSH/MSHA
    APPROVED PARTICULATE RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:LOC EXHAUST IF TLVS OR PELS ARE EXCEEDED. NOTE: SEE CAUTION
    CONCERNING EXPLOSION HAZARD OF DUST.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:NONE.
Work Hygienic Practices:USE APPROPRIATE WORK PRACTICES TO MAINTAIN
    EXPOSURE BELOW TLVS AND PELS.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EXTING MEDIA:FIRES W/DRY SAND, USING NON-SPARK SHOVELS; AVOID CREATING
    DUST CLOUDS, ELIMINATE DRAFTS, LET FIRE EXTING ITSELF. EXPLO
    HAZ:ONCE SUSPENDED IN DUST-LADEN AIR CLOUD, IT IS READILY IGNITED &
     VERY EXPLO. ALUMINUM DUST IS EXPLO OVERFAIRLY WIDE RANGE OF LOAD
    DPNG ON PARTICLE SIZE, SURF AREA, & OTHER FACTORS.

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

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:SEE ING 1
Spec Gravity:2.7
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:ODORLESS GRAY SILVER POWDER.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
H*2O, MINERAL ACIDS HARSH ALKALIS, & HALOGENATED CMPDS. SEE NFPA#491M,
    FOR SPEC INCOMPAT MATL.
Stability Condition to Avoid:IMPROPER STORAGE WHICH WOULD ALLOW
    INTRODUCTION OF WATER AND/OR FOREIGN MATTER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:FOR DISPOSAL OF MATERIAL AS WASTE, ACT IN
    ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL WASTE
    MANAGEMENT REGULATIOINS.

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