NATIONAL FORGE CO -- MONEL  -- 9510-00N032316
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:MONEL
MSDS Date:04/16/1987
FSC:9510
NIIN:00N032316
MSDS Number: BNSNM
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:NATIONAL FORGE CO
Address:RT 6
City:IRVINE
State:PA
ZIP:16329
Country:US
Info Phone Num:814-563-7522
Emergency Phone Num:814-563-7522;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
Preparer's Name:W.J. SMITH
CAGE:76657
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:NATIONAL FORGE CO
Address:RT 6
Box:City:IRVINE
State:PA
ZIP:16329
Country:US
Phone:814-563-7522
CAGE:76657

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

Ingred Name:NICKEL  (SARA III)
CAS:7440-02-0
RTECS #:QR5950000
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:1 MG/M3

Ingred Name:MANGANESE  (SARA III)
CAS:7439-96-5
RTECS #:OO9275000
OSHA PEL:(C) 5 MG/M3 DUST
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3 DUST 9293

Ingred Name:SULFUR DIOXIDE; (SULFUR (AS FUME))	(SARA III)
CAS:7446-09-5
RTECS #:WS4550000
OSHA PEL:5 PPM/5 STEL
ACGIH TLV:2 PPM/5 STEL; 9293

Ingred Name:COPPER (AS DUST/FUME) (SARA III)
CAS:7440-50-8
RTECS #:GL5325000
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:TITANIUM; (TITANIUM (AS DUST)) (PEL/TLV AS TITANIUM
    DIOXIDE)
CAS:7440-32-6
RTECS #:XR1700000
OSHA PEL:10 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST

Ingred Name:ALUMINUM  (SARA III)
CAS:7429-90-5
RTECS #:BD0330000
OSHA PEL:15MG/M3 TDUST;5 FUME
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 DUST;5 FUME

Ingred Name:IRON (PEL/TLV AS IRON OXIDE)
CAS:7439-89-6
RTECS #:NO4565500
OSHA PEL:10 (FE)MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:5 (FE)MG/M3

Ingred Name:CARBON
CAS:7440-44-0
RTECS #:FF5250100
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:2 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

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

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:RESP IRRIT, METAL FUME FEVER, GIDD,
    NAUS, HDCH, DIZZ, DYSPNEA, SEV IRRIT OF EYES, MUC MEMB & WET SKIN.
    MAY CAUSE PNEUM (SIDEROSIS). DELAYED SYMPS 12-36 HRS - DYSPNEA
    RETURNS, BLUE COLOR OF SKIN, FEVER , DELIRIUM, DEATH MAY OCCUR. ING
    1:CANCER, LUNG & NASAL. ING 2: EFTS:KIDNEY, LIVER, RESP, BLOOD,
    NERV (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NICKEL:GROUP 1(IARC); GROUP 2,
    ANTICIPATED TO BE A CARCINOGEN(NTP).
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:SYS, CNS, LUNG. ING 3:ACUTE TOX, HIGH
    RISK; IRRITS EYES, NOSE, THROAT & STOM. ING 4:EFTS:LUNGS & GI. ING
    5: IRRIT, EYE & RESP SYS. ING 7:EFTS LUNGS. ING 8 & 9:NUISANCE
    PARTICULATES, VAPORS OR  GASES.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:DECREASED PULM FUNC & PROGRESSIVE
    DYSPNEA, CHRONIC RESP DISEASE, LIVER/KIDNEY/SKIN DISEASE,
    HEMATOPOIETIC DISORDERS, EMPHYSEMA, X-RAY CHANGES OF LUNGS.

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

First Aid:INGEST:CALL MD IMMEDIATELY . INHAL: CALL MD. RESTORE OR
    SUPPORT BREATHING, KEEP WARM & AT REST. SKIN:WASH AREA W/SOAP &
    WATER. IMMEDIATELY REMOVE SOILED CLOTHING. EYE:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH
    W/WATER F OR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES INCLUDING UNDER EYELIDS. GET MD.

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

Extinguishing Media:DRY POWDER, SAND, DOLOMITE, GRAPHITE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT . USE THAT WHICH IS APPROPRIATE FOR
    SURROUNDING FIRE CONDITIONS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:NORMAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURES. USE GOOD
    HOUSEKEEPING PRACTICE. WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED
    RESPIRATORY PROTECTION & PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AS REQUIRED.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:USE GOOD HOUSEKEEPING TECHNIQUES TO
    KEEP DUST DEPOSITS IN THE WORKPLACE AT A MINIMUM.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Respiratory Protection:IF TLV/PEL EXCEEDED, USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED
    RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:LOCAL TO MAINTAIN AIR QUALITY.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:CONTAMINATED CLOTHING SHOULD BE REMOVED &
    CLEANED OR DISCARDED.
Work Hygienic Practices:USE GOOD HYGENIC PRACTICES. DO NOT EAT, DRINK
    OR SMOKE IN AREA WHERE DUST OR FUMES ARE GENERATED.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:7.6-7.8(H2O=1)
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:METALLIC & ODORLESS

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS, ALKALI METALS, ACETYLENE GAS, MAGNESIUM.
Stability Condition to Avoid:ELEVATED TEMPERATURE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:COPPER ACETYLIDES (SHOCK SENSITIVE);
    TOXIC, FLAMMABLE, EXPLOSIVE GASES, HYDROGEN GAS.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:CONSIDER POSSIBLE RECLAIM VALUE, DISPOSE OF
    CONTAMINATED MATERIAL I/A/W APPLICABLE LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL LAWS.

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