REYNOLDS METALS CO -- ALUMINUM POWDER  -- 3438-00-574-9688
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ALUMINUM POWDER
MSDS Date:09/20/1985
FSC:3438
NIIN:00-574-9688
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:REYNOLDS METALS CO
Address:6603 BROAD STREET
City:RICHMOND
State:VA
ZIP:23261
Emergency Phone Num:502-775-4280
CAGE:4P109
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:REYNOLDS METALS CO
Address:6603 BROAD STREET
Box:27003
City:RICHMOND
State:VA
ZIP:23261-7003
Country:US
Phone:804-281-2265/502-775-4248
CAGE:4P109

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

Ingred Name:ALUMINUM  (SARA III)
CAS:7429-90-5
RTECS #:BD0330000
Fraction by Wt: >99.5%
OSHA PEL:15MG/M3 DUST/5 FUME
ACGIH TLV:10MG/M3 DUST; 9192

Ingred Name:SILICON
CAS:7440-21-3
RTECS #:VW0400000
Fraction by Wt: <1%
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%
OSHA PEL:10 MG/CUM (FUME)
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/CUM (FUME)

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:HIGH EXPOSURE TO ALUMINUM POWDER MAY
    PRODUCE IRRITATION OF EYES & RESPIRATORY SYSTEM.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION OF EYES & RESPIRATORY TRACT.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING UPPER RESPIRATORY &
    LUNG DISEASES SUCH AS,BUT NOT LIMITED TO,BRONCHITIS,EMPHYSEMA &
    ASTHMA.

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

First Aid:EYE:FLUSH WITH WATER TO REMOVE PARTICLES. SEEK MEDICAL
    ATTENTION.

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

Extinguishing Media:RING SMALL FIRE WITH DRY SAND,USING NON-SPARKING
    TOOL; DO NOT USE HALOGENATED EXTINGUISHING AGENTS OR WATER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS IN
    PRESSURE DEMAND MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:ALUMINUM POWDER MAY BE IGNITED BY STATIC
    DISCHARGE AT EXTREMELY HIGH TEMPERATURE ONCE SUSPENDED IN A
    DUST-LADEN AIR CLOUD,IT IS READILY IGNITED & EXPLOSIVE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:ALL SPILLS SHOULD BE CLEANED BY SCOOPING &
    MILD BRUSHING.CLEANING SHOULD BE DONE WITH A SOFT BRUSH OR
    SPONGE,AND PICK UP SHOULD BE WITH NON-SPARKING CONDUCTIVE
    SCOOPS.ONLY VACUUM CLEANERS SPECIFICALLY  APPROVED FOR USE WITH
    REACTIVE COMBUSTIBLE METAL

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:REFER TO "ALUMINUM ASSOCIATION
    BULLETIN TR-2",THE ALUMINUM ASSOCIATION,CONNECTICUT
    AVE.,N.W.,WASHINGTON,D.C. 20006.

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

Respiratory Protection:IF TLV OR PEL IS EXCEEDED, USE NIOSH-APPROVED
    PARTICULATE RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST IF TLV OR PEL EXCEEDED.
Protective Gloves:NOT REQUIRED.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:F8
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1453F
Spec Gravity:2.7
Solubility in Water:ISOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:ODORLESS GRAY SILVER POWDER.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
WATER,MINERAL ACIDS,HARSH ALKALIS & HALOGENATED COMPOUNDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:IMPROPER STORAGE WHICH WOULD ALLOW
    INTRODUCTION OF WATER OR FOREIGN MATTER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:FOLLOW APPLICABLE REGULATIONS.

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