RELIANCE STEEL & ALUMINUM CO -- BRASS, LEADED BRASS  -- 3439-00F005123
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:BRASS, LEADED BRASS
MSDS Date:04/01/1992
FSC:3439
NIIN:00F005123
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:RELIANCE STEEL & ALUMINUM CO
Address:2550 E 25TH ST
City:LOS ANGELES
State:CA
ZIP:90058
Country:US
Info Phone Num:213-582-2272
Emergency Phone Num:213-582-2272
CAGE:6D677
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:RELIANCE STEEL & ALUMINUM CO
Address:2550 E 25TH ST
Box:City:LOS ANGELES
State:CA
ZIP:90058
Country:US
Phone:213-582-2272
CAGE:6D677

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

Ingred Name:ZINC   *98-1*
CAS:7440-66-6
RTECS #:ZG8600000
Fraction by Wt: 35-45%
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Ingred Name:COPPER (DUST & MIST), BRONZE POWDER  *98-1*
CAS:7440-50-8
RTECS #:GL5325000
Fraction by Wt: 55-72%
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:LEAD (ANIMAL CARCINOGEN BY ACGIH, IARC -  GROUP 2B) *98-1*
CAS:7439-92-1
RTECS #:OF7525000
Fraction by Wt: 0-3.5%
Other REC Limits:0.15 MG/M3 MSHA
OSHA PEL:0.2 MG/M3 TWA 8HR
ACGIH TLV:0.15 MG/CUM
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB

Ingred Name:TIN 	   *97-4*
CAS:7440-31-5
RTECS #:XP7320000
Fraction by Wt: 0-1%
OSHA PEL:2 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:2.0 MG/CUM

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EXCESSIVE INHALATION OF THE EYES,
    NOSE, THROAT. HIGH CONCENTRATION OF FUMES & DUST OF COPPER, ZINC,
    LEAD MAY RESULT IN METAL FUMES FEVER.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SEE INGREDIENTS
Effects of Overexposure:METAL FUME FEVER. METALLIC TASTE IN MOUTH,
    DRYNESS, CHILLS, FEVER.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:CHRONIC RESPIRATORY DISORDERS
    (ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS, & EMPHYSEMA).

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

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. EYES: FLUSH W/WATER TO
    REMOVE PARTICLATES. SKIN: REMOVE PARTICLES BY WASHING W/SOAP &
    WATER.INGESTION: CONSULT PHYSICIAN. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTETION IN ALL
    CASES.

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

Extinguishing Media:USE DRY POWDER OR SAND ON MOLTEN METAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:PRODUCT DOESN'T PRESENT A FIRE HAZARD. DON'T
    USE WATER ON MOLTEN METAL.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FIRE METAL PARTICLES SUCH AS GRIVEDING &
    SAWING CAN BURN. HIGH CONCENTRATIONS OF METALLIC FUMES IN THE AIR
    MAY PRESENT EXPLOSION HAZARD.

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

Spill Release Procedures:FINE TURNINGS & SMALL CHIPS SHOULD BE SWEPT OR
    VACUUMED UP. SCRAP METAL CAN BE RECLAIMED FOR RE-USE.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:IN WELDING, PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE
    TAKEN FOR AIRBORNE CONTAMINANTS WHICH MAY ORIGINATE FROM COMNENTS
    OF THE WELDING ROD.
Other Precautions:ARC OR SPARK GENERATED WHEN WELDING OR BURNING CAN BE
    A SOURCE OF IGNITION FOR COMBUSTION & FLAMMABLE MATERIALS.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPROVED DUST, FUME, MIST, APPROPRIATE
    DUST/MIST/FUME RESPIRATOR SHOULD BE USED TO ACOID EXCESSIVE
    INHALATION OF PARTICULATES. IF EXPOSURE EXCEEDS LIMITS, USE NIOSH
    APPROVED EQUIPMENT.
Protective Gloves:REQUIRED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/GOGGLES/FACESHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:AS REQUIRED
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1600F
Spec Gravity:>8-9
Appearance and Odor:GOLD/YELLOW SOLID

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS, BASES, OXIDIZERS. COPPER REACTS VIOLENTLY W/ACETYLENE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:TEMPERATURES GREATER THAN MELTING POINT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:METALLIC DUST & FUMES/OXIDES OF
    ALLOYING ELEMENTS.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DIPOSE I/A/W LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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