INCO ALLOYS INTERNATIONAL INC -- MONEL FILLER METAL 40  -- 3439-00F049119
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:MONEL FILLER METAL 40
MSDS Date:11/15/1995
FSC:3439
NIIN:00F049119
MSDS Number: BZVKV
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:INCO ALLOYS INTERNATIONAL INC
Address:1401 BURRIS RD
City:NEWTON
State:NC
ZIP:28658-1754
Country:US
Info Phone Num:704-465-0352
Emergency Phone Num:704-465-0352
CAGE:28553
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:INCO ALLOYS INTERNATIONAL INC
Box:UNKNOW
CAGE:9Z676
Company Name:INCO ALLOYS INTERNATIONAL, INC. DIV INTL NICKEL CO
Address:3200 RIVERSIDE DR
City:HUNTINGTON
State:WV
ZIP:25705
Country:US
Phone:304-526-5100
CAGE:28553

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

Ingred Name:COPPER (DUST & MIST), BRONZE POWDER  *96-2*
CAS:7440-50-8
RTECS #:GL5325000
Fraction by Wt: 32%
Other REC Limits:1 MG(CU)/M3 (DUST)
OSHA PEL:0.1 MG(CU)/M3 (FUME)
ACGIH TLV:0.2 MG/M3 (FUME)
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

Ingred Name:IRON       *96-2*
CAS:7439-89-6
RTECS #:NO4565500
Fraction by Wt: 1%

Ingred Name:MANGANESE *96-2*
CAS:7439-96-5
RTECS #:OO9275000
Fraction by Wt: 1%
OSHA PEL:5 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/CUM (DUST)

Ingred Name:NICKEL (SUSPECTED ANIMAL/HUMAN CARCINOGEN BY IARC GROUP 2B,
    SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN BY NTP)   *96-2*
CAS:7440-02-0
RTECS #:QR5950000
Fraction by Wt: 67%
Other REC Limits:1 MG/CUM
OSHA PEL:1 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:0.05 MG/CUM IC

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50(RAT): >9000 MG/KG NICKEL
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:NICKEL IS A KNOWN SENSITIZER & MAY
    PRODUCE ALLERGIC REACTIONS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SEE INGREDIENTS.
Effects of Overexposure:NICKEL IS A KNOWN SENSITIZER & MAY PRODUCE
    ALLERGIC REACTIONS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:ALLERGIC CONDITIONS.

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

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH W/CLEAN WATER FOR 15 MINS. SKIN: WASH W/SOAP &
    WATER. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN
    ALL CASES.

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

Flash Point:NONFLAMMABLE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WELDING ARC & SPARKS CAN IGNITE
    COMBUSTIBLE & FLAMMABLE PRODUCTS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:VACUUM/SHOVEL INTO A SUITABLE CONTAINER. ALLOY
    WASTES ARE NORMALLY COLLECTED TO RECOVER METAL VALUES.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:MONITOR THE AIR TO ENSURE THE LEVELS
    ARE < THE RECOMMENDED LIMITS. WEAR APPROPRIATE EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT
    INJURY FORM RADIATION/SPARKS/ELECTRIC SHOCK.
Other Precautions:TRAIN WELDER NOT TO TOUCH LIVE ELECTRICAL PARTS &
    INSULATE THEMSELVES FROM WORK & GROUND.

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

Respiratory Protection:WEAR RESPIRABLE FUME RESPIRATOR/AIR SUPPLIED
    RESPIRATOR WHEN WELDING IN CONFINED SPACE, WHERE LOCAL
    EXHAUST/VENTILATION DOESN'T KEEP EXPOSURE < TLV.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST WHEN WELDING. MAINTAIN EXPOSURES BELOW
    ACCEPTABLE EXPOSURE LIMITS.
Protective Gloves:WELDERS
Eye Protection:HELMET/FACE SHIELD W/FILTER LENS
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT, FLAME RETARDANT
    CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:USE INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE AIR MONITORING TO ENSURE
    EXPOSURES WHICH EXCEED THE RECOMMENDED LIMITS.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PRODUCT IS NON-HAZARDOUS UNTIL USED AS IN WELDING PURPOSES. THE
    COMPOSITION & QUANTITY OF FUMES/GASES DEPENDS ON METAL BEING
    WELDED, PROCESS, PROCEDURES, ELECTRODES USED, COATINGS, POSITION OF
    WELDERS  HEAD W/RESPECT TO THE PLUME & AS WELL AS THE PRESENCE OF
    CONTAMINANTS IN THE ATMOSPHERE.

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

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:2552F
Spec Gravity:8-9
Appearance and Odor:SOLID METALLIC SILVER COLORED WIRE; ODORLESS

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
SEE SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Stability Condition to Avoid:SEE SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Hazardous Decomposition Products:METALS, METAL OXIDES, CHROMATES,
    FLUORIDES, CO, OZONE, OXIDES OF NITROGEN, PHOSGENE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
    REGULATIONS.

 Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
 This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
 of Defense.  The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
 expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
 disclaims all liability for its use.  Any person utilizing this
 document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
 assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
 particular situation.