CABOT CORP -- BERYLLIUM COPPER CASTING ALLOYS, CU-4BE (MA  -- 9525-00N035527
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:BERYLLIUM COPPER CASTING ALLOYS, CU-4BE (MA
MSDS Date:11/01/1985
FSC:9525
NIIN:00N035527
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:CABOT CORP
Box:1296
City:READING
State:PA
ZIP:19603
Country:US
Info Phone Num:215-921-5000;215-921-5002
Emergency Phone Num:215-921-5000;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
Preparer's Name:W.J. HETRICK
CAGE:0VZP9
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CABOT CORP
Address:157 CONCORD RD
Box:188
City:BILLERICA
State:MA
ZIP:01821-5000
Country:US
Phone:508-670-6191
CAGE:0VZP9
Company Name:CABOT CORP ALUMINUM MASTER ALLOY BUSINESS UNIT
Address:601 PENN ST
Box:1296
City:READING
State:PA
ZIP:19601
Country:US
Phone:215-921-5000,CHEMTREC 800-424-9300
CAGE:70787

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

Ingred Name:ING 5:TO FURTHER RISK IF HANDLING AND USE OF MATERIAL
    CAUSES EXCESSIVE EXPOSURE.
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:EFTS OF OVEREXP:EYE:PARTICULATE METAL (DUST, FUME OR
    POWDER) MAY BE DANGEROUS TO EYE & SURROUNDING TISS. AIRBORNE(ING 8)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 7:PARTICULATE (CHIPS, DUST OR POWDER) IS ALWAYS POTNTL
    PROBLEM AS WELL AS INSERTING FINGERS INTO EYE SOCKET IF(ING 9
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 8:THE HAND/CLTHG IS CONTAM W/METAL PARTICULATE.
    ACUTE:METAL DUST & FUMES OF INGREDS CAN CAUSE IRRIT TO SKIN,(ING
    10)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 9:EYE AND MUCUS MEMBRANE. CONTACT COPPER MAY CAUSE
    ALLERGIC SKIN REACTIONS. AS DUST, POWDER, FUME, (ING 11)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 10:EXPOS WHICH ABRADES SKIN CAN CAUSE IRRIT & DERM.
    INJURY TO EYE IS GENERALLY RSLT OF PARTICULATE IRRIT (ING 12)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 11:OR MECH INJURY TO CORNEA OR CONJUNCTIVA BY
    DUST/PARTICULATE. EXCESS INHAL OF COPPER & NICKEL CAN CAUSE (ING
    13)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 12:RESP IRRIT, COUGH, BRONCH, CHILLS, "FUME FEVER", &
    ASTHMA-LIKE SYMPS.CHRONIC:RESP DISEASE W/SYMPS RANGING(ING 14)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 13:FROM SHORTNESS OF BREATH & COUGH TO PERM DISABILITY
    DUE TO LOSS OF LUNG FUNCTION, FIBROSIS OR SUBSEQUENT (ING 15)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 14:EFTS ON HEART MAY BE CAUSED BY EXCESS EXPOS TO DUST
    OR FUMES CNTNG BERYLLIUM. CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM (ING 16)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 15: BERYLLIUM HAS BEEN LINKED TO NASAL, BRONCHIAL &
    LUNG CANCERS. INHALATION OF BERYLLIUM IN EXCESS (ING 17)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 16: CONCENTRATION CAN CAUSE A SERIOUS LUNG DISEASE
    CALLED BERYLLIOSIS. CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS SPECIFIC TO (ING 18)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 17: ELEMENT(S) MAY BE DIFFCULT TO DETECT DUE TO
    NUMEROUS ELEMENTAL CONSTITUENTS IN ALLOY.
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:CARCINOGENICITY: SIXTH ANNUAL REPORT ON CARCINOGEN, 1991
    SUMMARY) .
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:BERYLLIUM  (SARA III)
CAS:7440-41-7
RTECS #:DS1750000
Fraction by Wt: 4%
OSHA PEL:2 UG/M3
ACGIH TLV:0.002PPM; A2; 9293

Ingred Name:COPPER  (SARA III)
CAS:7440-50-8
RTECS #:GL5325000
Fraction by Wt: BALANCE
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:MED CNDTNS:CNDTNS SUCH AS ASTHMA, EMPHYSEMA, CHRONIC
    BRONCH, ETC. MAY INCUR FURTHER DISABILITY IF EXCESS CONC (ING 4)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 3:OF DUST/FUME ARE INHALED. IF PRIOR DMG OR DISEASE TO
    NEUROLOGIC (NERV), CIRCULATORY, HEMATOLOGIC (BLOOD) OR(ING 5)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 4:RENAL (KIDNEY) SYS HAS OCCURED, PROPER SCREENING OR
    EXAMS SHOULD BE CONDUCTED ON INDIV WHO MAY BE EXPOSED (ING 6)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

=====================  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:INHAL:INHAL OF METAL DUST, FUME OR
    POWDER MAY RSLT FROM MELTING, DROSS HNDLG, CASTING, WELDING,
    GRINDING, CRUSHING OR SIMILAR OPERS WHICH GENERATE AIRBORNE METAL
    PARTICULATE DURING USE OF MATL. INGEST :HAND, CLTHG, FOOD & DRINK
    CNTCT W/METAL DUST, FUME OR POWDER CAN CAUSE INGEST OF PARTICULATE
    DURING (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:BERYLLIUM:POSS CARC TO HUM (GROUP
    2A,IARC MONOGRAPH,VOL 7,PAGE 127,1987). ANTICIPATED TO BE CARC
    (GROUP 2, NTP (ING 19)
Effects of Overexposure:HEALTH HAZARD: HAND TO MOUTH ACTIVITIES SUCH AS
    EATING, DRINKING, SMOKING, NAIL BITING, ETC. SKIN: IN FORM OF METAL
    DUST POWDER, SKIN CONTACT OR ABRASION MAY ALSO CAUSE IRRITITATION
    OR DERMATITIS. (IN G 7)
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:INDIV WHO MAY HAVE HAD ALLERG RXN
    OR SENSIT TO METALS SUCH AS CHROME & COPPER MAY ENCOUNTER SKIN
    RASH/DERM IF SKIN CNTCT W/PROD OCCURS. PERS W/IMPAIRED PULM
    FUNCTION, AIRWAY DISEASES & (ING 3)

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

First Aid:INHAL:BRTHG DFCLTY CAUSED BY DUST/FUME REQS REMOVAL TO FRESH
    AIR. IF BRTHG STOPPED, GIVE ARTF RESP & GET MD IMMED. INGEST:HAVE
    AFFECTED PERS DRINK LRG QTYS OF WATER & ATTEMPT TO INDUCE VOMIT IF
    CONSCI OUS. GET MD IMMED. SKIN:CUTS/ABRASIONS CAN BE TREATED BY
    STANDARD FIRST AID. SKIN CONTAM W/DUST/POWDER CAN BE REMOVED BY
    WASHING W/SOAP & WATER. IF IRRIT PERSISTS GET MD. EYE:FLUSH
    W/COPIOUS (SUPDAT)

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

Flash Point:NONE
Lower Limits:NONE
Upper Limits:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE EXTING MEDIA APPROP TO SURROUNDING FIRE. TO
    EXTING METAL POWDER FIRE USE DRY SAND, DRY GRAPHITE OR OTHER
    (SUPDAT)
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT . IF MATERIAL IS REDUCED TO POWDER FORM, CAUTION MUST BE
    USED TO PREVENT FIRE OR EXPLOSION.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NO UNUSUAL FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARDS ARE
    ASSOCIATED WITH THIS MATERIAL.

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

Spill Release Procedures:IN SOLID FORM MATL POSES NO SPECIAL CLEAN-UP
    PROBLEMS. IF MATL IS IN POWDER/DUST FORM, CLEAN-UP SHOULD BE
    CONDUCTED W/VACUUM SYS UTILIZING HIGH EFFICIENCY PARTICULATE AIR
    FILTRATION SYS. CAUTION SHOUL D BE TAKEN TO MIN AIRBORNE GEN OF
    POWDER (SUPDAT)
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE METAL AND METAL POWDER IN DRY
    AREA. DO NOT STORE ADJACENT TO MINERAL ACIDS. FINE METAL POWDERS
    SHOULD BE KEPT AWAY FROM FLAMES & IGNIT SOURCES.
Other Precautions:PRODUCT MUST BE HANDLED ACCORDINGLY TO THE SIZE,
    SHAPE AND QUANTITY OF MATERIAL INVOLVED. SOLID METAL MAY REQ USE OF
    HOISTS, CRANES, ETC. POWDERS SHOULD BE MOVED OR TRANSPORTED TO
    MINIMIZE SPILL OR RE LEASE POTENTIAL.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATORS AS SPECIFIED
    BY INDUSTRIAL HYGIENIST OR QUALIFIED SAFETY PROFESSIONAL. LUNG
    FUNCTION TESTS ARE RECOMMENDED FOR USERS OF NEGATIVE PRESSURE
    DEVICES.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION SHOULD BE USED TO CONTROL
    EXPOSURE TO AIRBORNE DUST AND FUME WHENEVER POSSIBLE.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:UNIFORMS, DISPOSABLE COVERALLS, SAFETY
    SHOES, ETC. MAY BE REQUIRED DURING METAL HANDLING OPERATIONS AS
    APPROPRIATE.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EXTING MEDIA: CLASS "D" FIRE EXTING POWDER. FIRST AID PROC:AMTS OF
    CLEAN WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINS. IF IRRIT PERSISTS GET MD. CNTCT
    LENSES SHOULD NOT BE WORN WHEN WORKING WITH METAL DUSTS & POWDERS. 
    SPILL PROC:OR DUST & AVOID CONTAMINATION OF AIR & WATER. PROPERLY
    LABEL ALL MATLS COLLECTED IN WASTE CONTAINER.

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

HCC:N1
Solubility in Water:NONE
Appearance and Odor:SOLID, BRASS COLOR, NO ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NONE

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
AVOID CONTACT W/MINERAL ACIDS/OXIDIZING AGENTS WHICH MAY GENERATE
    HYDROGEN GAS; EVOLUTION OF HYDROGEN MAY BE EXPLO HAZ.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:VARIOUS ELEMENTAL METALS & METAL
    OXIDES MAY BE GENERATED FRM MELTING OR DROSS HANDLING OPERATIONS.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:PRIOR TO DISP CONSIDER IF MATL HAS RECOVERY
    VALUE. STATE/FED REGS MAY REQ SPECIFIC LABELING, PACKING, STORAGE,
    TRANSPORTATION, & DISP PROC. CNTCT ENVIRON ENGINEER/CONSULTANT
    FAMILIAR W/WASTE DISP REGS . DISP MUST BE I/A/W LOC, STATE & FED
    REGS .

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