Section I
Manufacturer's Name: Weiler Corporation
Address: One Weiler Drive, Cresco, PA 18326
Emergency Telephone Number: (570) 595-7495
Telephone Number for Information: (570) 595-7495
Date prepared: January 25, 2006
Name of preparer: Frank J. Hettes
Section II - Hazardous Ingredients / Identity Information
|
Hazardous Components, |
CAS# |
OSHA PEL |
ACGIH TLV |
% Weight |
| BASE METAL: | ||||
|
Copper |
7440-50-8 |
1 |
1 |
94.0 - 95.0% |
| ALLOYS: | ||||
|
Zinc |
7440-66-6 |
None |
None |
0.3% |
|
Lead |
7439-92-1 |
0.05 |
0.15 |
0.5%. |
|
Iron
|
Trace
|
0.1%
|
||
|
Tin
|
7440-31-5
|
2
|
2
|
5.8% max.
|
|
Phosphorous |
Trace |
|
|
0.03% |
Coatings:
Optional - light surface coating of drawing lubricant (less than 1% total weight
of product)
Section III - Physical / Chemical Characteristics
Boiling Point: *N/A
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg.): *N/A
Vapor Density (AIR=1): *N/A
Percent Volatile by Volume: *N/A
Solubility in Alcohol: *N/A
Specific Gravity (H2O=1): 8.53
Melting Point: *N/A
Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate=1): *N/A
Solubility in Water: *N/A
Solubility in Other Solvent: *N/A
Appearance and Odor: Solid, grey black, odorless
Section IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point (method used):
Flammable Limits: *N/A LEL: *N/A UEL:
*N/A
Extinguishing Media: *N/A
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: *N/A
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: *N/A
Section V - Reactivity Data
Stability: Stable
Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid): *N/A
Hazardous Decomposition or By-products: *N/A
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
Section VI - Health Hazard Data
Acute and Chronic Health Effects:
Brass products in their natural state do not present an inhalation, ingestion
or contact hazard;
however, operations such as burning, welding, sawing, brazing and grinding
may result in the
following effects if exposures exceed permissible limits as listed in section
II.
| Health Hazards |
ACUTE |
CHRONIC |
| Copper |
Irritation of eyes, nose, throat, metallic taste in mouth or metal fume fever. | Pulmonary effects. |
| Zinc | Short term flu-like symptoms (metal fume fever); may include fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, appears 4-12 hrs. after exposure, dermatitis (oxide pox). | None reported. |
| Lead |
Ingestion or inhalation of large amounts of lead can cause severe headaches, convulsions, coma, delirium and possibly death. | Headache, constipation, abdominal pains, decreased appetite, CNS damage, reproductive effects. |
| Iron |
(Iron oxide) - Irritation of eyes, nose, throat, metallic taste in mouth or metal fume fever. | (Iron oxide) - Pulmonary effects, siderosis. |
First Aid: In case of excessive exposure, remove to fresh air, administer
oxygen and seek
physician's assistance.
Section VII - Precautions For Safe Handling And Use
Normal Storage and Handling: *N/A
Normal Use: *N/A
Precautions to be taken in handling and storage: *N/A
Steps to be taken in case material is released or spilled: Welding and
cutting
- adequate ventilation and/or approved respiratory protection should be provided if
PEL is extended.
Waste disposal method: *N/A
Section VIII - Control Measures
Respiratory protection (specify type): NIOSH approved dust/mist/fume respirator
if
OSHA PEL is exceeded.
Ventilation: Depending on use, consult local, state and federal codes for appropriate
selection.
Protective gloves: Recommended.
Eye protection: Always use approved eye protection.
Other protective clothing or equipment: Depending on use, consult local, state
and
federal codes for appropriate selection.
*N/A = Not applicable
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