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SAFETYDATASHEET

SECTION1: IDENTIFICATION

MaterialName: WROUGHTALUMINUMPRODUCTS,6xxxSERIESALLOYSChemicalFormula: Mixture

RecommendedRestrictions:Doesnotincludealloys:6012,6018,6042,6064,6064A,6068,6262;6012A,6020,6021,6023,6028,6040,6041,6262A

ProductUse: Variousfabricatedaluminumpartsandproducts

Synonym(s): 6xxxseriesalloys*

ManufacturerInformation:

FairwayArchitecturalRailingSolutions 53EbysChiquesRoad MountJoy,PA17552 800-598-5245

EmergencyInformation: ProfessionalEmergencyResourcesServices(PERS)800-633-8253

ForacurrentSafetyDataSheet,refertoFairwaywebsite:

FairwayRailing.com

SECTION2:HAZARDSIDENTIFICATIONDANGER

GeneralHazardStatement:solidmetallicproductsaregenerallyclassifiedas“articles”anddonotconstituteahazardousmaterialsinsolidformunderdefinitionsoftheOSHAHazardCommunicationStandard(29CFR1910.1200).Anyarticlesmanufacturedfromthesesolidproductswouldbegenerallyclassifiedasnon-hazardous.Howeversomehazardouselementscontainedintheseproductscanbeemittedundercertainprocessingconditionssuchasbutnotlimitedto:burning,melting,cutting,brazing,grinding,machining,millingandwelding.Productsinthesolidstatepresentnofireorexplosionhazard.Smallchips,finesanddustmayignitereadily,though.Thefollowingclassificationinformationisforthehazardouselementswhichmaybereleasedduringprocessing.

Solid.Silvercolored.Odorless.Non-combustibleassupplied.Smallchips,fineturningsanddustfromprocessingmaybereadilyignitable.

Explosion/firehazardsmaybepresentwhen(SeeSections5,7and10foradditionalinformation):

• Dustorfinesaredispersedinair.

EmergencyOverview: • Chips,dustorfinesareincontactwithwater. • Dustandfinesareincontactwithcertainmetaloxides(e.g.,rust,

copperoxide). • Moltenmetalincontactwithwater/moistureorcertainmetal

oxides(e.g.,rust,copperoxide). Dustandfumefromprocessing:Cancauseirritationoftheeyes,skin

andrespiratorytract.PotentialHealthEffects:

Thehealtheffectslistedbelowarenotlikelytooccurunlessprocessingofthisproductgeneratesdustsorfumes.Thefollowingstatementssummarizethehealtheffectsgenerallyexpectedincasesofoverexposures.Userspecificsituationsshouldbeassessedbyaqualifiedindividual.AdditionalhealthinformationcanbefoundinSection11.

Eyes: Dustandfumesfromprocessing:Cancauseirritation.

Skin:

Contactwithresidualoil/oilcoating:Cancauseirritation.Prolongedorrepeatedskincontactmaycausedermatitis.Dustandfumesfromprocessing:Cancauseirritation.Prolongedorrepeatedskincontactmaycausesensitizationandallergiccontactdermatitis.

Healtheffectsfrommechanicalprocessing(e.g.,cutting,grinding):

Dust:Cancauseirritationoftheupperrespiratorytract.Chronicoverexposures:Cancausereductioninthenumberofredbloodcells(anemia),skinabnormalities(pigmentationchanges),centralnervoussystemdamage,secondaryParkinson'sdiseaseandreproductionharm.

Additionalhealtheffectsfromelevatedtemperatureprocessing(e.g.,welding,melting):

Dustandfumes:Cancauseirritationoftherespiratorytract.Acuteoverexposures:Cancausemetalfever(nausea,chills,fever,shortnessofbreathandmalaise),reducedabilityofthebloodtocarryoxygen(methemaglobin)andtheaccumulationoffluidinthelungs(pulmonaryedema).Chronicoverexposures:Cancauserespiratorysensitizationandlungcancer.

CarcinogenicityandReproductiveHazard:

Productasshipped:Doesnotpresentanycancerorreproductivehazards.

Dustfrommechanicalprocessing:Canpresentacancerhazard(Nickel,Lead).Canpresentareproductivehazard(Lead,Manganese).

Dustandfumesfromprocessing:Canpresentacancerhazard(Hexavalentchromiumcompounds,Nickelcompounds,Leadcompounds,Weldingfumes).Canpresentareproductivehazard(Leadcompounds,Manganesecompounds).

MedicalContitionsaggravatedbyexposuretoproduct:

Dustandfumesfromprocessing:Asthma,chroniclungdisease,SecondaryParkinson'sdiseaseandskinrashes.

GHSClassification: FlammableSolid–category1EyeDamageSensitizer–category2BSkinSensitizer–Category1GermCellMutagenicity–Category2Carcinogenicity–category1BSpecificTargetOrganToxicity(RepeatedExposure)–category1HazardoustotheAquaticEnvironment–Acutehazard–category1HazardoustotheAquaticEnvironment–Chronichazard–category2

GHSLabelElements Symbols: Flammable,Healthhazard,DangerousfortheenvironmentSignalWord: DANGERHazardStatements:

Flammablesolid Causeseyeirritation Maycauseallergyorasthmasymptomsorbreathingdifficultiesif

inhaled Maycauseanallergicskinreaction Suspectedofcausinggeneticdefects Maycausecancer Causesdamagetorespiratorysystemthroughprolongedorrepeated

exposure Verytoxictoaquaticlife

PrecautionaryStatements: Keepawayfromheat/sparks/openflames/hotsurfaces–nosmoking

Useexplosionproofelectrical/ventilation/lightingequipment Wearprotectivegloves/protectiveclothing/eyeprotection/face

protection Donotbreathedust/fume Incaseifinadequateventilationwearrespiratoryprotection

Prevention: Containmentworkclothingshouldnotbeallowedoutoftheworkplace

Obtainedspecialinstructionsbeforeuse Donothandleuntilallsafetyprecautionshavebeenreadand

understood Washthoroughlyafterhandling Donoteat,drink,orsmokewhenusingthisproduct Avoidreleasestotheenvironment

SECTION3:COMPOSITION/INFORMATIONONINGREDIENTSCompositionComments: Completecompositionisprovidedbelowandmayincludesome

componentsclassifiedasnon-hazardous.

COMPONENTS CAS# %Aluminum 7429-90-5 >90Magnesium 7439-95-4 <3.1Silicon 7440-21-3 <1.9Manganese 7439-96-5 <1.5Copper 7440-50-8 <1.4Iron 7439-89-6 <1.2Zinc 7440-66-6 <1.1Chromium 7440-47-3 <0.5Lead† 7439-92-1 0-0.4Nickel‡ 7440-02-0 0-0.2AdditionalInformation: †-Presentasimpurity.WhileLeadisnotintentionallyaddedtothismixture,itcouldpotentiallyenterthroughtherecyclestream.‡-Presentasimpurity.WhileNickelisnotintentionallyaddedtothismixture,itcouldpotentiallyenterthroughtherecyclestream.AdditionalcompoundswhichmaybeformedduringprocessingarelistedinSection8.

SECTION4:FIRSTAIDMEASURESEyeContact:

Dustandfumesfromprocessing:Rinseeyeswithplentyofwaterorsalineforatleast15minutes.Consultaphysician.

SkinContact:

Dustandfumesfromprocessing:Washwithsoapandwaterforatleast15minutes.Getmedicalattentionifirritationdevelopsorpersists

Inhalation:

Dustandfumesfromprocessing:Removetofreshair.Checkforclearairway,breathing,andpresenceofpulse.Providecardiopulmonaryresuscitationforpersonswithoutpulseorrespirations.Consultaphysician.

Ingestion:

Donotinducevomiting.CallaphysicianorPoisonControlCenterimmediately.Drinkplentyofwater.Nevergiveanythingbymouthtoanunconsciousperson.

SECTION5:FIRE-FIGHTINGMEASURESFlammable/CombustibleThisproductdoesnotpresentfireorexplosionhazardsasshipped.Smallchips,fineturnings,andPropertiesdustfromprocessingmaybereadilyignitable.

Fire/ExplosionHazards: Maybeapotentialhazardunderthefollowingconditions:

Dustcloudsmaybeexplosive.Evenaminordustcloudcanexplodeviolently.Dustaccumulationonthefloor,ledgesandbeamscanpresentariskofignition,flamepropagationandsecondaryexplosions.

Chips,finesanddustincontactwithwatercangenerateflammable/explosivehydrogengas.Thesegasescouldpresentanexplosionhazardinconfinedorpoorlyventilatedspaces.

Dustandfinesincontactwithcertainmetaloxides(e.g.,rust,copperoxide).Athermitereaction,withconsiderableheatgeneration,canbeinitiatedbyaweakignitionsource.

Moltenmetalincontactwithwater/moistureorcertainmetaloxides(e.g.,rust,copperoxide).Moistureentrappedbymoltenmetalcanbeexplosive.Contactofmoltenaluminumwithcertainmetaloxidescaninitiateathermitereaction.Finelydividedmetals(e.g.,powdersorwire)mayhaveenoughsurfaceoxidetoproducethermitereactions/explosions.

SuitableExtinguishingMedia:UseClassDextinguishingagentsonfines,dustormoltenmetal.Usecoarsewatersprayonchipsmediaandturnings.

UnsuitableExtinguishingMedia:DONOTUSEhalogenatedextinguishingagentsonsmallchips/fines.mediaDONOTUSEwaterinfightingfiresaroundmoltenmetal.Thesefireextinguishingagentswillreactwiththeburningmaterial.

ProtectionofFirefightersProtectiveEquipmentforFirefighters:

FirefightersshouldwearNIOSHapproved,positivepressure,self-containedbreathingapparatusfirefightersandfullprotectiveclothingwhenappropriate.

SECTION6:ACCIDENTALRELEASEMEASURESSpillorLeakProcedure:

Collectscrapforrecycling.Ifmolten:Containtheflowusingdrysandorsaltfluxasadam.Alltooling(e.g.,shovelsorhandtools)andcontainerswhichcomeincontactwithmoltenmetalmustbepreheatedorspeciallycoated,rustfreeandapprovedforsuchuse.Allowthespilltocoolbeforeremeltingasscrap.

RecoveryandNeutralization:

Avoiddustformation.Collectscrapforrecycling

MaterialsandMethodsforClean-up:Ifproductismolten,containtheflowusingdrysandorsaltfluxasadam.Alltoolsandcontainerswhichcomeincontactwithmoltenmetalmustbepreheatedorspeciallycoatedandrustfree.Allowthespilltocoolbeforeremeltingasscrap.

EmergencyMeasures:

Keeppeopleawayfromandupwindofspill/leak

PersonalPrecautionsandProtectiveEquipment:

Wearappropriateprotectiveclothingandrespiratoryprotectionforthesituation

EnvironmentalPrecautions:

Preventfurtherleakageorspillageifsafetodoso.Preventproductfromenteringdrains.Donotflushintosurfacewaterorsanitarysewersystem

SECTION7:HANDLINGANDSTORAGEHandling:

Keepmaterialdry.Avoidgeneratingdust.Avoidcontactwithsharpedgesorheatedmetal.Hotandcoldaluminumarenotvisuallydifferent.Hotaluminumdoesnotnecessarilyglowred.

RequirementsforProcesses:Ifprocessingofthisproductgeneratesdustorifextremelyfineparticulateisgenerated,obtainWhichGenerateDustsorandfollowthesafetyproceduresandequipmentguidescontainedinAluminumAssociationBulletinFinesF-1andNationalFireProtectionAssociation(NFPA)brochureslistedinSection16.Usenon-sparkinghandlingequipment,toolsandnaturalbristlebrush.Coverandresealpartiallyemptycontainers.Providegroundingandbondingwherenecessarytopreventaccumulationofstaticchargesduringmetaldusthandlingandtransferoperations(SeeSection15).

Localventilationandvacuumsystemsmustbedesignedtohandleexplosivedusts.Dryvacuumsandelectrostaticprecipitatorsmustnotbeused,unlessspecificallyapprovedforusewithflammable/explosivedusts.Dustcollectionsystemsmustbededicatedtoaluminumdustonlyandshouldbeclearlylabeledassuch.Donotco-minglefinesofaluminumwithfinesofiron,ironoxide(rust)orothermetaloxides.

Donotallowchips,finesordusttocontactwater,particularlyinenclosedareas.Avoidallignitionsources.Goodhousekeepingpracticesmustbemaintained.Dustaccumulationonthefloor,ledgesandbeamscanpresentariskofignition,flamepropagationandsecondaryexplosions.Donotusecompressedairtoremovesettledmaterialfromfloors,beamsorequipment.

RequirementsforRemeltingofScrapMaterialorIngot

Moltenmetalandwatercanbeanexplosivecombination.Theriskisgreatestwhenthereissufficientmoltenmetaltoentraporsealoffthewater.Waterandotherformsofcontaminationonorcontainedinscraporremeltingotareknowntohavecausedexplosionsinmeltingoperations.Whiletheproductsmayhaveminimalsurfaceroughnessandinternalvoids,thereremainsthepossibilityofmoisturecontaminationorentrapment.Ifconfined,evenafewdropsofwatercanleadtoviolentexplosions.

Alltooling,containers,moldsandladleswhichcomeincontactwithmoltenmetalmustbepreheatedorspeciallycoated,rustfreeandapprovedforsuchuse.Anysurfacesthatmaycontactmoltenmetal(e.g.,concrete)shouldbespeciallycoated.

Dropsofmoltenmetalinwater(e.g.fromplasmaarccutting),whilenotnormallyanexplosionhazard,cangenerateenoughflammablehydrogengastopresentanexplosionhazard.Vigorouscirculationofthewaterandremovaloftheparticlesminimizethehazards.

Duringmeltingoperations,thefollowingminimumguidelinesshouldbeobserved:

• Inspectallmaterialspriortofurnacechargingandcompletelyremovesurfacecontaminationsuchaswater,ice,snow,depositsofgreaseandoilorothersurfacecontaminationresultingfromweatherexposure,shipment,orstorage.

• Storematerialsindry,heatedareaswithanycracksorcavitiespointeddownwards.

• Preheatanddrylargeitemsadequatelybeforechargingintoafurnacecontainingmoltenmetal.Thisistypicallydonebyuseofadryingovenorhomogenizingfurnace.Thedryingcycleshouldbringthemetaltemperatureofthecoldestitemofthebatchto400°F(200°C)andthenholdatthattemperaturefor6hours.

Thermiteexplosionshavebeenreportedwhenaluminumalloysweremeltedinfurnacesusedforalloyingwithlead,bismuthorothermetalswithlowmeltingtemperatures.Thesemetals,whenaddedashighpurityingots,canseepthroughcracksinfurnacelinersandbecomeoxidized.Duringsubsequentmeltsinthefurnace,moltenaluminumcancontactthesemetaloxidesresultinginathermiteexplosion.

SECTION8:EXPOSURECONTROL/PERSONALPROTECTION

ENGINEERINGCONTROLS

Dustandfumesfromprocessing:Usewithadequateexplosion-proofventilationdesignedtohandleparticulatestomeetthelimitslistedinSection8,ExposureGuidelines.

PERSONALPROTECTIVEEQUIPMENTEye/FaceProtection:

Wearsafetyglasseswithsideshields.

SkinProtection:Wearimperviousglovestoavoidrepeatedorprolongedskincontactwithresidualoilsandtoavoidanyskininjury.

RespiratoryProtection:

Dustandfumesfromprocessing:UseNIOSH-approvedrespiratoryprotectionasspecifiedbyanIndustrialHygienistorotherqualifiedprofessionalifconcentrationsexceedthelimitslistedinSection8.Suggestedrespiratoryprotection:P95,P100forLead.

Personnelwhohandleandworkwithmoltenmetalshouldutilizeprimaryprotectiveclothinglikepolycarbonatefaceshields,fireresistanttapper'sjackets,neckshades(snoods),leggings,spatsandsimilarequipmenttopreventburninjuries.Inadditiontoprimaryprotection,secondaryorday-to-dayworkclothingthatisfireresistantandshedsmetalsplashisrecommendedforusewithmoltenmetal.Syntheticmaterialsshouldneverbewornevenassecondaryclothing(undergarments).

General:

Minimizebreathingoilvaporsandmist.Removeoilcontaminatedclothing;launderordry-cleanbeforereuse.Removeoilcontaminatedshoesandthoroughlycleananddrybeforereuse.Cleanseskinthoroughlyaftercontact,beforebreaksandmeals,andattheendoftheworkperiod.Oilcoatingisreadilyremovedfromskinwithwaterlesshandcleanersfollowedbyathoroughwashingwithsoapandwater.

Samplingtoestablishleadlevelexposureisadvisedwhereexposuretoairborneparticulateorfumesispossible.ConsultOSHALeadStandard29CFR1910.1025forspecifichealth/industrialhygieneprecautionsandrequirementstofollowwhenhandlingleadcompounds.

ExposureData

Components

U.S.-OSHA-SpecificallyRegulatedChemicalsLead†(7439-92-1)50µg/m3TWA(asPb);30µg/m3ActionLevel(asPb,Poison-see29CFR1910.1025)

CompoundsFormedDuringProcessing

U.S.-OSHA-SpecificallyRegulatedChemicals

Chromium(VI)compounds(18540-29-9)2.5µg/m3ActionLevel(asCr.);5µg/m3TWA(asCr,Cancerhazard-see29CFR1910.1026)

Leadcompounds,inorganic(CASNo.Notavailable)50µg/m3TWA(asPb);30µg/m3ActionLevel(asPb,Poison-see29CFR1910.1025)

Occupationalexposurelimits

U.S.-OSHAComponentsTypeValueForm

COMPONENT

CAS#

TWA

CEILING

FORM

Aluminum 7429-90-5 5mg/m3 respirablefraction15mg/m3 totaldust

Chromium 7440-47-3 1mg/m3

Copper 7440-50-81mg/m3 dust&mist0.1mg/m3 fume

Lead† 7439-92-1 50ug/m3 Manganese 7439-96-5 5mg/m3 fumeNickel‡ 7440-02-0 1mg/m3

Silicon 7440-21-35mg/m3 respirablefraction15mg/m3 totaldust

COMPOUNDSFORMEDDURINGPROCESSING

COMPONENT

Action

TWA

Ceiling

FORM

Aluminumoxide(non-fibrous)(1344-28-1)

5mg/m3

respirablefraction

15mg/m3 totaldustChromium(II)compounds(CASNo.notavailable)

0.5mg/m3 asCr

ChromiumIIIcompounds(CASNo.notavailable

0.5mg/m3 asCr

Chromium(VI)compounds(18540-29-9) 2.5ug/m3 5ug/m3 asCr

Ironoxide(1309-37-1) 10mg/m3 fumeLeadcompounds,inorganic(CASNo.Notavailable)

50ug/m3 asPb

Magnesiumoxide(1309-48-4)

15mg/m3 fume,total

particulateManganesecompounds,inorganic(CASNo.notavailable)

5mg/m3

asMn

Nickelcompounds,insoluble(CASNo.Notavailable)

1mg/m3 asNi

Nitricoxide(10102-43-9)

25ppm

30mg/m3Nitrogendioxide(10102-44-0)

5ppm

9mg/m3

Oilmist,mineral(8012-95-1) 5mg/m3

Ozone(10028-15-6) 0.1ppm

Zincoxide(1314-13-2)

5mg/m3 respirablefraction

5mg/m3 fume

15mg/m3 totaldust

ACGIHCOMPONENTS

COMPONENT

CAS#TWA

(mg/m3)CEILING(mg/m3)

FORM

Aluminum 7429-90-5 1

respirablefraction

Chromium 7440-47-3 0.5 Copper

7440-50-8

1

dustandmist,asCu0.2 fume

Lead† 7439-92-1 0.05

Manganese 7439-96-5 0.2 Nickel‡ 7440-02-0 1.5 inhalablefraction

COMPOUNDSFORMEDDURINGPROCESSING

COMPONENT

CAS#TWA

(mg/m3)CEILING(mg/m3)

FORM

AluminumOxide(nonfibrous)

1344-28-1

1

respirablefraction

Chromium(III)compounds

CASNo.notavailable

0.5

asCr

Chromium(VI)compounds,certainwaterinsolubleforms

CASNo.notavailable

0.01

asCr

Chromium(VI)compounds,certainwatersolubleforms

CASNo.notavailable

0.05

asCr

IronOxide

1309-37-1

5

respirablefraction

LeadCompounds,inorganic

CASNo.notavailable

0.05

asPb

Magnesiumoxide

1309-48-4

10

inhalablefraction

Manganesecompounds,inorganic

CASNo.notavailable

0.2

asMn

Nickelcompounds,insoluble

CASNo.notavailable

0.2

inhalablefraction

SECTION9:PHYSICALANDCHEMICALPROPERTIES

Form: SolidAppearance: SilvercolorBoilingPoint: NotdeterminedMeltingPoint: 1030-1210°F(554.4-654.4°C)FlashPoint: NotapplicableAutoignitionTemperature: NotapplicableFlammabilitylimitsinair: NotapplicableLower%byvolumeFlammabilitylimitsinair: NotapplicableLower%byvolumeVaporpressure: NotapplicableVaporDensity: NotapplicableSolubility(water): Insoluble

Density: 2.69-2.72g/cm3pH: NotapplicableOdor: OdorlessPartitionCoefficient(n¬octanol/water): Notapplicable

SECTION10:STABILITYANDREACTIVITYChemicalStability:

Stableundernormalconditionsofuse,storage,andtransportationasshipped.

ConditionstoAvoid: Chips,fines,dustandmoltenmetalareconsiderablymorereactivewiththefollowing:

Water:

Slowlygeneratesflammable/explosivehydrogengasandheat.Generationrateisgreatlyincreasedwithsmallerparticles(e.g.,finesanddusts).Moltenmetalcanreactviolently/explosivelywithwaterormoisture,particularlywhenthewaterisentrapped.

Heat: Oxidizesataratedependentupontemperatureandparticlesize.

StrongOxidizers:

Violentreactionwithconsiderableheatgeneration.Canreactexplosivelywithnitrates(e.g.,ammoniumnitrateandfertilizerscontainingnitrate)whenheatedormolten.

AcidsandAlkalis:

Reactstogenerateflammable/explosivehydrogengas.Generationrateisgreatlyincreasedwithsmallerparticles(e.g.,finesanddusts).

HalogenatedCompounds:

Manyhalogenatedhydrocarbons,includinghalogenatedfireextinguishingagents,canreactviolentlywithfinelydividedormoltenaluminum.

IronOxide(rust)andOtherMetalOxides(e.g.,copperandleadoxides):

Ironoxide(rust)andothermetaloxides(e.g.,copperandleadoxides):Aviolentthermitereactiongeneratingconsiderableheatcanoccur.Reactionwithaluminumfinesanddustsrequiresonlyveryweakignitionsourcesforinitiation.Moltenalmminumcanreactviolentlywithironoxide.

SECTION11:TOXICOLOGICALINFORMATION

HealthEffectsAssociatedWithIngredients:Aluminumdust/finesandfumes:Lowhealthriskbyinhalation.Generallyconsideredtobebiologicallyinert(milling,cutting,grinding).Silicon(inertdusts):Chronicoverexposures:Cancausechronicbronchitisandnarrowingofairways.Manganesedustorfumes:Chronicoverexposures:Cancauseinflammationofthelungtissues,scarringofthelungs(pulmonaryfibrosis),centralnervoussystemdamage,SecondaryParkinson'sDiseaseandreproductiveharminmales.

Copperdust/mists:Cancauseirritationoftheeyes,mucousmembranes,skin,andrespiratorytract.Chronicoverexposures:Cancausereductioninthenumberofredbloodcells(anemia),skinabnormalities(pigmentationchanges)andhairdiscoloration.

Chromiumdustandfumes:Cancauseirritationofeye,skinandrespiratorytract.Metallicchromiumandtrivalentchromium:NotclassifiableastotheircarcinogenicitytohumansbyIARC.

Nickeldustandfume:Cancauseirritationofeyes,skinandrespiratorytract.Eyecontact:Cancauseinflammationoftheeyesandeyelids(conjunctivitis).Skincontact:Cancausesensitizationandallergiccontactdermatitis.Chronicoverexposures:Cancauseperforationofthenasalseptum,inflammationofthenasalpassages(sinusitis),respiratorysensitization,asthmaandscarringofthelungs(pulmonaryfibrosis).NickelalloysIARC/NTP:ReviewedandnotrecommendedforlistingbyNTP.ListedaspossiblycarcinogenictohumansbyIARC(Group2B).

Leaddustorfume:Cancauseirritationofeyesandupperrespiratorytract.Acuteoverexposures:Cancausenauseaandmusclecramps.Chronicoverexposures:Cancauseweaknessintheextremities(peripheralneuropathy),abdominalcramps,gastrointestinaltracteffects,kidneydamage,liverdamage,centralnervoussystemdamage,damagetothebloodformingorgans,bloodcelldamageandreproductiveharm.Cancausereducedfertilityandfetaltoxicityinpregnantwomen.IARC/NTP:Listedas"reasonablyanticipatedtobeahumancarcinogen"bytheNTP.ListedaspossiblycarcinogenictohumansbyIARC(Group2B).

Someproductsaresuppliedwithanoilcoatingorhaveresidualoilfromthemanufacturingprocess.Oil:Cancauseirritationofskin.Skincontact(prolongedorrepeated):Cancausedermatitis.

HealtheffectsassociatedwithcompoundsformedduringprocessingThefollowingcouldbeexpectedifwelded,remeltedorotherwiseprocessedatelevatedtemperatures:Alumina(aluminumoxide):Lowhealthriskbyinhalation.Generallyconsideredtobebiologicallyinert.Magnesiumoxidefumes:Cancauseirritationoftheeyesandrespiratorytract.Acuteoverexposures:Cancausemetalfumefever(nausea,fever,chills,shortnessofbreathandmalaise).Silica,amorphous:Acuteoverexposures:Cancausedrynessofeyes,noseandupperrespiratorytract.Manganeseoxidefumes:Cancauseirritationoftheeyes,skin,andrespiratorytract.Acuteoverexposures:Cancausemetalfumefever(nausea,fever,chills,shortnessofbreathandmalaise).Copperfume:Cancauseirritationoftheeyes,mucousmembranes,andrespiratorytract.Acuteoverexposures:Cancausemetalfumefever(nausea,fever,chills,shortnessofbreathandmalaise).

Ironoxide:Chronicoverexposures:Cancausebenignlungdisease(siderosis).Ingestion:Cancauseirritationofgastrointestinaltract,bleeding,changesinthepHofthebodyfluids(metabolicacidosis)andliverdamage.

Zincoxidefumes:Cancauseirritationofupperrespiratorytract.Acuteoverexposures:Cancausemetalfumefever(nausea,fever,chills,shortnessofbreathandmalaise).

Hexavalentchromiumcompounds(chromiumVI):Cancauseirritationofeye,skinandrespiratorytract.Skincontact:Cancauseirritantdermatitis,allergicreactionsandskinulcers.Chronicoverexposures:Cancauseperforationofthenasalseptum,respiratorysensitization,asthma,theaccumulationoffluidinthelungs(pulmonaryedema),lungdamage,kidneydamage,lungcancer,nasalcancerandcancerofthegastrointestinaltract.IARC/NTP:Listedas"knowntobeahumancarcinogen"bytheNTP.ListedascarcinogenictohumansbyIARC(Group1).

Nickelcompounds:Associatedwithlungcancer,cancerofthevocalcordsandnasalcancer.IARC/NTP:Listedas"knowntobeahumancarcinogen"bytheNTP.ListedascarcinogenictohumansbyIARC(Group1).

Lead(inorganiccompounds):IARC/NTP:Listedas"reasonablyanticipatedtobeahumancarcinogen"bytheNTP.ListedasprobablycarcinogenictohumansbyIARC(Group2A).

Iftheproductisheatedwellaboveambienttemperaturesormachined,oilvaporormistmaybegenerated.Oilvaporormist:Cancauseirritationofrespiratorytract.Acuteoverexposures:Cancausebronchitis,headache,centralnervoussystemeffects(nausea,dizzinessandlossofcoordination)anddrowsiness(narcosis).

Welding,plasmaarccutting,andarcspraymetalizingcangenerateozone.Ozone:Cancauseirritationofeyes,noseandupperrespiratorytract.Acuteoverexposures:Cancauseshortnessofbreath,tightnessofchest,headache,cough,nauseaandnarrowingofairways.Effectsarereversibleoncessationofexposure.Acuteoverexposures(highconcentrations):Cancauserespiratorydistress,respiratorytractdamage,bleedingandtheaccumulationoffluidinthelungs(pulmonaryedema).Effectscanbedelayedupto1-2hours.Additionalinformation:Studies(inhalation)withexperimentalanimalshavefoundgeneticdamage,reproductiveharm,bloodcelldamage,lungdamageanddeath.

Weldingfumes:IARC/NTP:ListedaspossiblycarcinogenictohumansbyIARC(Group2B).Additionalinformation:Inonestudy,occupationalasthmawasassociatedwithexposurestofumesfromaluminumwelding.

Plasmaarccuttingofaluminumcangenerateoxidesofnitrogen.Oxidesofnitrogen(NOandNO2):Cancauseirritationofeyes,skinandrespiratorytract.Acuteoverexposures:Cancausereducedabilityofthebloodtocarryoxygen(methemaglobin).Cancausecough,shortnessofbreath,accumulationoffluidinthelungs(pulmonaryedema)anddeath.Effectscanbedelayedupto2-3weeks.Nitrogendioxide(NO2):Chronicoverexposures:Cancausescarringofthelungs(pulmonaryfibrosis).

ComponentAnalysisLD50: Noinformationavailableforproduct.Components: CompoundsFormedDuringProcessing:Iron(7439-89-6) OralLD50Rat: 984mg/KgMagnesium(7439-9OralLD50Rat: 230mg/KgManganese(7439-9OralLD50Rat: 9g/KgNickel‡(7440-02-0OralLD50Rat: >9000mg/KgSilicon(7440-21-3) OralLD50Rat: 3160mg/Kg

ToxicologyData-SelectedLD50sandLC50sAluminumoxide(non-fibrous)(1344-28-1) OralLD50Rat:>5000mg/kgIronoxide(1309-37-1) OralLD50Rat:>10000mg/kgNitricoxide(10102-43-9) InhalationLC50Rat:1068mg/m3/4H

Nitrogendioxide(10102-44-0)

InhalationLC50Rat:88ppm/4H;InhalationLC50Rat:165mg/m3/4H;InhalationLC50;Rat:220mg/m3/1H

Oilmist,mineral(8012-95-1) OralLD50Mouse:22g/kgOzone(10028-15-6) InhalationLC50Rat:4800ppb/4HZincoxide(1314-13-2) OralLD50Rat:>5000mg/kg

Carcinogenicity: Noinformationavailableforproduct.Components: ACGIH-ThresholdLimitValues-CarcinogensAluminum(7429•90•5) A4 NotClassifiableasaHumanCarcinogen

Chromium(7440•47•3)

A4 NotClassifiableasaHumanCarcinogen

Lead†(7439-92-1) A3ConfirmedAnimalCarcinogenwithUnknownRelevancetoHumans

Nickel(7440•02•0) A5 NotSuspectedasaHumanCarcinogen

IARCGroup2B(PossiblyCarcinogenictoHumans)Nickel(7440•02•0) Monograph49[1990];Supplement7[1987]

NTP(NationalToxicologyProgram)-ReportonCarcinogens-ReasonablyAnticipatedtobeHumanCarcinogensLead†(7439-92-1) ReasonablyAnticipatedToBeAHumanCarcin

CompoundsFormedDuringProcessingACGIH-ThresholdLimitValues-Carcinogens

Aluminumoxide(non-fibrous)(1344-28-1)A4-NotClassifiableasaHumanCarcinogenChromium(III)compounds(CASNo.Notavailable)A4-NotClassifiableasaHumanCarcinogenChromium(VI)compounds,certainwaterinsolubleA1-ConfirmedHumanCarcinogenforms(CASNo.Notavailable)Chromium(VI)compounds,watersolubleformsA1-ConfirmedHumanCarcinogen(CASNo.Notavailable)Ironoxide(1309-37-1)A4-NotClassifiableasaHumanCarcinogenLeadcompounds,inorganic(CASNo.Notavailable)A3-ConfirmedAnimalCarcinogenwithUnknownRelevancetoHumansMagnesiumoxide(1309-48-4)A4-NotClassifiableasaHumanCarcinogenNickelcompounds,insoluble(CASNo.Notavailable)A1-ConfirmedHumanCarcinogenNitrogendioxide(10102-44-0)A4-NotClassifiableasaHumanCarcinogenOzone(10028-15-6)A4-NotClassifiableasaHumanCarcinogen

IARC-Group1(CarcinogenictoHumans)Chromium(VI)compounds(18540-29-9)Monograph49[1990](evaluatedasagroup)Nickelcompounds,insoluble(CASNo.Notavailable)Monograph49[1990](evaluatedasagroup)IARC-Group2A(ProbablyCarcinogenictoHumans)Leadcompounds,inorganic(CASNo.Notavailable)Monograph87[2006],Supplement7[1987](Lead&inorganicleadcmpdsevaluatedasGroup2BonSuppl7.NowasGroup2AonMonograph87.)

NTP(NationalToxicologyProgram)-ReportonCarcinogens-KnownHumanCarcinogens

Chromium(VI)compounds(18540-29-9)KnownHumanCarcinogenNickelcompounds,insoluble(CASNo.Notavailable)KnownHumanCarcinogen

U.S.-OSHA-SpecificallyRegulatedCarcinogens(1910.1001to1910.1096)Chromium(VI)compounds(18540-29-9)WorkersexposedtoCr(VI)areatanincreasedriskofdevelopinglungcancer-see29CFR1910.1026

SECTION12:ECOLOGICALINFORMATIONEcotoxicity Components

Ecotoxicity-FreshwaterAlgaeDataCopper(7440¬50¬8)

72HrEC50Scenedesmussubspicatus:120µg/L

Nickel‡(7440-02-0)

72HrEC50freshwateralgae(4species):0.1mg/L;72HrEC50Selenastrumcapricornutum:0.18mg/L

Zinc(7440¬66¬6) 96HrEC50Selenastrumcapricornutum:30µg/L

Ecotoxicity

Components

Copper(7440¬50¬8)

96HrLC50Pimephalespromelas:0.0068-0.0156mg/L;96HrLC50Pimephalespromelas:<0.3mg/L[static];96HrLC50Pimephalespromelas:~0.2mg/L[flow-through];96HrLC50Oncorhynchusmykiss:0.052mg/L[flow-through];96HrLC50Lepomismacrochirus:1.25mg/L[static];96HrLC50Cyprinuscarpio:0.3mg/L[semi-static];96HrLC50Cyprinuscarpio:0.8mg/L[static];96HrLC50Poeciliareticulata:0.112mg/L[flow-through]

Iron(7439•89•6)96HrLC50Moronesaxatilis:13.6mg/L[static];96HrLC50Cyprinuscarpio:0.56mg/L[semi-static]

Lead†(7439-92-1)

96HrLC50Cyprinuscarpio:0.44mg/L[semi-static];96HrLC50Oncorhynchusmykiss:1.17mg/L[flow-through];96HrLC50Oncorhynchusmykiss:1.32mg/L[static]

Nickel‡(7440-02-0)

96HrLC50Brachydaniorerio:>100mg/L;96HrLC50Cyprinuscarpio:1.3mg/L[semi-static];96HrLC50Cyprinuscarpio:10.4mg/L[static]

Zinc(7440•66•6)

96HrLC50Pimephalespromelas:2.16-3.05mg/L[flow-through];96HrLC50Pimephalespromelas:0.211-0.269mg/L[semi-static];96HrLC50Pimephalespromelas:2.66mg/L[static];96HrLC50Cyprinuscarpio:30mg/L;96HrLC50Cyprinuscarpio:0.45mg/L[semi-static];96HrLC50Cyprinuscarpio:7.8mg/L[static];96HrLC50Lepomismacrochirus:3.5mg/L[static];96HrLC50Oncorhynchusmykiss:0.24mg/L[flow-through];96HrLC50Oncorhynchusmykiss:0.59mg/L[semi-static];96HrLC50Oncorhynchusmykiss:0.

EcotoxicityWaterFleaDataCopper(7440•50•8)

96HrEC50waterflea:10µg/L;96HrEC50waterflea:200µg/L

Lead†(7439-92-1) 48HrEC50waterflea:600µg/L

Nickel‡(7440-02-0)

96HrEC50waterflea:510µg/L

Zinc(7440-66-6) 72HrEC50waterflea:5µg/L

CompoundsFormedDuringProcessingEcotoxicityFreshwaterFishSpeciesDataChromium(VI)compounds(18540-29-9)96HrLC50Pimephalespromelas:36.2mg/L;96HrLC50Oncorhynchusmykiss:7.6mg/L

EcotoxicityWaterFleaDataChromium(VI)compounds(18540-29-9)24HrEC50waterflea:435µg/L

EnvironmentalFate Nodataavailableforproduct.

SECTION13:DISPOSALCONSIDERATIONS

DisposalInstructions:Reuseorrecyclematerialwheneverpossible.Ifreuseorrecyclingisnotpossible,disposalmustbemadeaccordingtolocalorgovernmentalregulations.

WasteCodes:

RCRAStatus:Mustbedeterminedatthepointofwastegeneration.Ifmaterialisdisposedasawaste,itmustbecharacterizedunderRCRAaccordingto40CFR,Part261,orstateequivalentintheU.S.

SECTION14:TRANSPORTINFORMATIONShippingInformation BasicShippingDescription:NotRegulated

UNNumber: ProperShippingName:HazardClass: PackingGroup:

Notes:When"Notregulated",entertheproperfreightclassification,MSDSNumberandProductNameontotheshippingpaperwork.

SECTION15:REGULATORYINFORMATION

U.S.FederalRegulations:

InreferencetoTitleVIoftheCleanAirActof1990,thismaterialdoesnotcontainnorwasitmanufacturedusingozone-depletingchemicals.Allelectricalequipmentmustbesuitableforuseinhazardousatmospheresinvolvingaluminumpowderinaccordancewith29CFR1910.307.TheNationalElectricalCode,NFPA70,containsguidelinesfordeterminingthetypeanddesignofequipmentandinstallationwhichwillmeetthisrequirement.

Components: U.S.CERCLA/SARAHazardousSubstancesandtheirReportableQuantities(RQs)

Chromium(7440•47•3)

5000lbfinalRQ(noreportingofreleasesofthishazardoussubstanceisrequiredifthediameterofthepiecesofthesolidmetalreleasedislargerthan100micrometers);2270kgfinalRQ(noreportingofreleasesofthishazardoussubstanceisrequiredifthediameterofthepiecesofthesolidmetalreleasedislargerthan100micrometers)

Copper(7440•50•8)

5000lbfinalRQ(noreportingofreleasesofthishazardoussubstanceisrequiredifthediameterofthepiecesofthesolidmetalreleasedislargerthan100micrometers);2270kgfinalRQ(noreportingofreleasesofthishazardoussubstanceisrequiredifthediameterofthepiecesofthesolidmetalreleasedislargerthan100micrometers)

Lead†(7439-92-1)

10lbfinalRQ(noreportingofreleasesofthishazardoussubstanceisrequiredifthediameterofthepiecesofthesolidmetalreleasedislargerthan100micrometers);4.54kgfinalRQ(noreportingofreleasesofthishazardoussubstanceisrequiredifthediameterofthepiecesofthesolidmetalreleasedislargerthan100micrometers)

Nickel‡(7440-02-0)

100lbfinalRQ(noreportingofreleasesofthishazardoussubstanceisrequiredifthediameterofthepiecesofthesolidmetalreleasedislargerthan100micrometers);45.4kgfinalRQ(noreportingofreleasesofthishazardoussubstanceisrequiredifthediameterofthepiecesofthesolidmetalreleasedislargerthan100micrometers)

Zinc(7440•66•6)

1000lbfinalRQ(noreportingofreleasesofthishazardoussubstanceisrequiredifthediameterofthepiecesofthesolidmetalreleasedislargerthan100micrometers);454kgfinalRQ(noreportingofreleasesofthishazardoussubstanceisrequiredifthediameterofthesolidmetalreleasedislargerthan100micrometers)

U.S.CERCLA/SARASection313-EmissionsReporting

Aluminum(7429-90-5)1.0%deminimisconcentration(dustorfumeonly)Chromium(7440-47-3)1.0%deminimisconcentrationCopper(7440-50-8)1.0%deminimisconcentrationLead†(7439-92-1)0.1%Suppliernotificationlimit;0.1%deminimisconcentration(whencontainedinstainlesssteel,brass,orbronze)Manganese(7439-96-5)1.0%deminimisconcentrationNickel‡(7440-02-0)0.1%deminimisconcentrationZinc(7440-66-6)1.0%deminimisconcentration(dustorfumeonly)

U.S.-CERCLA/SARA-Section313-PBTChemicalListing

Lead†(7439-92-1)100lbRT(thislowerthresholddoesnotapplytoleadwhenitiscontainedinstainlesssteel,brassorbronzealloy)

StateRegulations

Components: U.S.•California•8CCRSection339•Director'sListofHazardousSubstances

Aluminum(7429-90-5)PresentChromium(7440-47-3)PresentCopper(7440-50-8)PresentIron(7439-89-6)PresentLead†(7439-92-1)PresentMagnesium(7439-95-4)PresentManganese(7439-96-5)PresentNickel‡(7440-02-0)PresentZinc(7440-66-6)Present

U.S.•California•Proposition65•CarcinogensList Lead†(7439-92-1)carcinogen,initialdate10/1/92Nickel‡(7440-02-0)

carcinogen,initialdate10/1/89U.S.-California-Proposition65-DevelopmentalToxicity

Lead†(7439-92-1)developmentaltoxicity,initialdate2/27/87U.S.-California-Proposition65-ReproductiveToxicity-Female

Lead†(7439-92-1)femalereproductivetoxicity,initialdate2/27/87

U.S.-California-Proposition65-ReproductiveToxicity-Male

Lead†(7439-92-1)malereproductivetoxicity,initialdate2/27/87

U.S.-Massachusetts-RightToKnowList

Aluminum(7429-90-5)PresentChromium(7440-47-3)Carcinogen;ExtraordinarilyhazardousCopper(7440-50-8)PresentLead†(7439-92-1)TeratogenMagnesium(7439-95-4)Present

U.S.-Massachusetts-RightToKnowList

Manganese(7439-96-5)PresentNickel‡(7440-02-0)Carcinogen;ExtraordinarilyhazardousSilicon(7440-21-3)Present(dust,exemptwhenencapsulatedorifparticulatesarenotpresentandcannotbesubstantiallygeneratedthroughuseoftheproduct)Zinc(7440-66-6)Present

U.S.-Minnesota-HazardousSubstanceList

Aluminum(7429-90-5)Present(dust)Chromium(7440-47-3)PresentCopper(7440-50-8)Present(dust,fume,andmist)Lead†(7439-92-1)Carcinogen(elemental,fume,anddust)Manganese(7439-96-5)PresentNickel‡(7440-02-0)CarcinogenSilicon(7440-21-3)Present(dust)

U.S.-NewJersey-RighttoKnowHazardousSubstanceList

Aluminum(7429-90-5)sn0054Chromium(7440-47-3)sn0432Copper(7440-50-8)sn0528Lead†(7439-92-1)sn1096Magnesium(7439-95-4)sn1136Manganese(7439-96-5)sn1155(dustandfume)Nickel‡(7440-02-0)sn1341(dustandfume)Silicon(7440-21-3)sn3125(powder)Zinc(7440-66-6)sn2021(dustandfume)

U.S.-Pennsylvania-RTK(RighttoKnow)-SpecialHazardousSubstances

Chromium(7440-47-3)PresentNickel‡(7440-02-0)Present

U.S.-Pennsylvania-RTK(RighttoKnow)List

Aluminum(7429-90-5)EnvironmentalhazardChromium(7440-47-3)Environmentalhazard;SpecialhazardoussubstanceCopper(7440-50-8)EnvironmentalhazardLead†(7439-92-1)EnvironmentalhazardMagnesium(7439-95-4)PresentManganese(7439-96-5)EnvironmentalhazardNickel‡(7440-02-0)Environmentalhazard;SpecialhazardoussubstanceSilicon(7440-21-3)PresentZinc(7440-66-6)Environmentalhazard

SuperfundAmendmentsandReauthorizationActof1986(SARA)Hazardcategories

ImmediateHazard-Yes,Ifparticulates/fumesgeneratedduringprocessingDelayedHazard-Yes,Ifparticulates/fumesgeneratedduringprocessing

PressureHazzrd: No

ReactivityHazard: Yes,Ifmolten

InventoryStatus

Country(ies)orRegion

InventoryName

OnInventory?(yes/no)*

Australia AustralianInventoryorChemicalSubstances(AICS) YesCanada DomesticSubstancesList(DSL) YesCanada Non-DomesticSubstancesList(NDSL) No

ChinaInventoryofExistingChemicalSubstancesinChina(IECSC) Yes

EuropeEuropeanInventoryofNewandExistingChemicals(EINECS)

Yes

Europe EuropeanListofNotifiedChemicalSubstances(ELINCS) No

Japan InventoryofExistingChemicalSubstances(ENCS) NoKorea ExistingChemicalsList(ECL) YesNewZealand NewZealandInventory No

PhilippinesPhilippineInventoryofChemicalsandChemicalSubstances(PICCS)

Yes

Country(s)orregionInventorynameOninventory(yes/no)*UnitedStates&PuertoRico

ToxicSubstancesControlAct(TSCA)Inventory Yes

*A"Yes"indicatesthatallcomponentsofthisproductcomplywiththeinventoryrequirementsadministeredbythegoverningcountry(s)Japan-ENCSInventory:PuremetalsarenotspecificallylistedbyCASorENCSnumber.TheclassofcompoundsforeachofthesemetalsislistedontheENCSinventory.

SECTION16:OTHERINFORMATIONSDSHistory OriginationDate:

Supercedes: 10/26/2010 RevisionDate: 2/27/2015

MSDSStatus:December1,2009:December2012

SDSStatus: PreparedBy: FairwayArchitecturalRailingSolutions SDSSystemNumber: OtherInformation:

GuidetoOccupationalExposureValues2009,CompiledbytheAmericanConferenceofGovernmentalIndustrialHygienists(ACGIH).DocumentationoftheThresholdLimitValuesandBiologicalExposureIndices,SixthEdition,1991,CompiledbytheAmericanConferenceofGovernmentalIndustrialHygienists,Inc.(ACGIH).NIOSHPocketGuidetoChemicalHazards,U.S.DepartmentofHealthandHumanServices,February2004.DangerousPropertiesofIndustrialMaterials,Sax,N.Irving,VanNostrandReinholdCo.,Inc.,1984.

Patty'sIndustrialHygieneandToxicology:VolumeII:Toxicology,4thed.,1994,Patty,F.A.;editedbyClayton,G.D.andClayton,F.E.:NewYork:JohnWiley&Sons,Inc.

expub,ExpertPublishing,LLC.,www.expub.com

AluminumAssociation’sBulletinF-1,"GuidelinesforHandlingAluminumFinesGeneratedDuringVariousAluminumFabricatingOperations."TheAluminumAssociation,1525WilsonBoulevard,Suite600,Arlington,Virginia22209,www.aluminum.org.

NFPA65,StandardforProcessingandFinishingofAluminum(NFPAphone:800-344-3555)

NFPA651,StandardforManufactureofAluminumandMagnesiumPowderNFPA70,StandardforNationalElectricalCode(ElectricalEquipment,GroundingandBonding)NFPA77,StandardforStaticElectricity

Key/LegendACGIHAmericanConferenceofGovernmentalIndustrialHygienistsAICSAustralianInventoryofChemicalSubstancesCASChemicalAbstractServicesCERCLAComprehensiveEnvironmentalResponse,Compensation,andLiabilityActCFRCodeofFederalRegulationsDOTDepartmentofTransportationDSLDomesticSubstancesList(Canada)ECEffectiveConcentrationEDEffectiveDoseEINECSEuropeanInventoryofExistingCommercialChemicalSubstancesENCSJapan-ExistingandNewChemicalSubstancesEWCEuropeanWasteCatalogueEPAEnvironmentalProtectiveAgencyIARCInternationalAgencyforResearchonCancerLCLethalConcentrationLDLethalDoseMAKMaximumWorkplaceConcentration(Germany)"maximaleArbeitsplatz-Konzentration"NDSLNon-DomesticSubstancesList(Canada)NIOSHNationalInstituteforOccupationalSafetyandHealthNTPNationalToxicologyProgram

OELOccupationalExposureLimitOSHAOccupationalSafetyandHealthAdministrationPINProductIdentificationNumberPMCCPenskyMartenClosedCupRCRAResourceConservationandRecoveryActSARASuperfundAmendmentsandReauthorizationAct

STELShortTermExposureLimitTCLPToxicChemicalsLeachateProgramTDGTransportationofDangerousGoodsTLVThresholdLimitValueTSCAToxicSubstancesControlActTWATimeWeightedAverageWHMISWorkplaceHazardousMaterialsInformationSystemmmeter,cmcentimeter,mmmillimeter,ininch,ggram,kgkilogram,lbpound,µgmicrogram,ppmpartspermillion,ftfeet

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