MSDS - ALUMINUM

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   1 - PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
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PRODUCT NAME:     ALUMINUM
FORMULA:          AL
FORMULA WT:          26.98
CAS NO.:          07429-90-5
NIOSH/RTECS NO.:  BD0330000
PRODUCT CODES:    0446
  EFFECTIVE: 10/01/85     
  REVISION #01   

                            PRECAUTIONARY LABELLING
BAKER SAF-T-DATA(TM) SYSTEM

                      HEALTH        -  1  SLIGHT
                      FLAMMABILITY  -  4  EXTREME (FLAMMABLE)
                      REACTIVITY    -  2  MODERATE
                      CONTACT       -  1  SLIGHT
HAZARD RATINGS ARE 0 TO 4 (0 = NO HAZARD; 4 = EXTREME HAZARD).

LABORATORY PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

SAFETY GLASSES; LAB COAT

PRECAUTIONARY LABEL STATEMENTS

                                   WARNING
      DUST MAY FORM FLAMMABLE AND EXPLOSIVE MIXTURE WITH AIR, ESPECIALLY
                                  WHEN DAMP.
KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT, SPARKS, FLAME.
AVOID BREATHING DUST.  KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER.  USE WITH ADEQUATE
VENTILATION.  IN CASE OF FIRE, SOAK WITH WATER. IN CASE OF SPILL, SWEEP UP AND
REMOVE.  FLUSH SPILL AREA WITH WATER.

SAF-T-DATA(TM) STORAGE COLOR CODE:     RED (FLAMMABLE)

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   2 - HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS
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                          COMPONENT                         %      CAS NO.

ALUMINUM                                                 90-100  7429-90-5

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   3 - PHYSICAL DATA
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BOILING POINT:    N/A                         VAPOR PRESSURE(MM HG): N/A

MELTING POINT:      660 C (  1220 F)          VAPOR DENSITY(AIR=1):  0.00

SPECIFIC GRAVITY:  2.70                       EVAPORATION RATE:      N/A
   (H2O=1)                                       (BUTYL ACETATE=1)


SOLUBILITY(H2O):     NEGLIGIBLE (LESS THAN 0.1 %)  % VOLATILES BY VOLUME: N/A

APPEARANCE & ODOR:  SILVERY-WHITE, ODORLESS METAL POWDER.

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   4 - FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
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FLASH POINT (CLOSED CUP:  N/A                 NFPA 704M RATING:  0-1-1

FLAMMABLE LIMITS:  UPPER - N/A  %       LOWER - N/A  %

FIRE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
  USE DRY CHEMICAL OR CARBON DIOXIDE.  DO NOT USE WATER.

SPECIAL FIRE-FIGHTING PROCEDURES
  FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND SELF-CONTAINED
  (POSITIVE PRESSURE IF AVAILABLE) BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL FACEPIECE.
  MOVE EXPOSED CONTAINERS FROM FIRE AREA IF IT CAN BE DONE WITHOUT RISK.
  USE WATER TO KEEP FIRE-EXPOSED CONTAINERS COOL.

UNUSUAL FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARDS
  CONTACT WITH STRONG OXIDIZERS MAY CAUSE FIRE OR EXPLOSION.
  CAN BE AN EXPLOSION HAZARD, ESPECIALLY WHEN HEATED.

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   5 - HEALTH HAZARD DATA
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THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE (TLV/TWA):   10   MG/M3 (       PPM)

CARCINOGENICITY:  NTP: NO     IARC: NO     Z LIST: NO     OSHA REG: NO

EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE
  DUST MAY IRRITATE NOSE AND THROAT.

TARGET ORGANS
  NONE IDENTIFIED

MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE
  NONE IDENTIFIED

ROUTES OF ENTRY
  NONE INDICATED

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   6 - REACTIVITY DATA
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STABILITY:  STABLE                 HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION:  WILL NOT OCCUR

CONDITIONS TO AVOID:    MOISTURE, FRICTION, SOURCES OF IGNITION
INCOMPATIBLES:          STRONG ACIDS, CAUSTICS, STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS,
                        STRONG BASES, COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS, WATER

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   7 - SPILL AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURES
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STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN THE EVENT OF A SPILL OR DISCHARGE
  SHUT OFF IGNITION SOURCES; NO FLARES, SMOKING, OR FLAMES IN AREA.
  DO NOT TOUCH SPILLED MATERIAL.
  DO NOT PUT ANY WATER ON LEAK OR SPILLS.
  DO NOT GET WATER INSIDE CONTAINER.
  WITH CLEAN SHOVEL, PLACE MATERIAL INTO CLEAN, DRY CONTAINER AND COVER.
  MOVE CONTAINER(S) FROM SPILL AREA.
  FLUSH AREA WITH WATER.

DISPOSAL PROCEDURE
  DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL
  ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

EPA HAZARDOUS WASTE NUMBER:          D001 (IGNITABLE WASTE)

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   8 - PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
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VENTILATION:             USE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO MEET
                         TLV REQUIREMENTS.

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION:  NONE REQUIRED WHERE ADEQUATE VENTILATION
                         CONDITIONS EXIST.  IF AIRBORNE CONCENTRATION IS
                         HIGH, A DUST/MIST RESPIRATOR IS RECOMMENDED.
                         IF CONCENTRATION EXCEEDS CAPACITY OF RESPIRATOR,
                         A SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS IS ADVISED.

EYE/SKIN PROTECTION:     SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDESHIELDS, PROPER GLOVES ARE
                         RECOMMENDED.

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   9 - STORAGE AND HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
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SAF-T-DATA(TM) STORAGE COLOR CODE:     RED (FLAMMABLE)

SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
  ISOLATE FROM INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.
  KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED.  STORE IN A COOL, DRY, WELL-VENTILATED AREA.

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  10 - TRANSPORTATION DATA AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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DOMESTIC (D.O.T.)

PROPER SHIPPING NAME     ALUMINUM, METALLIC POWDER
HAZARD CLASS             FLAMMABLE SOLID
LABELS                   DANGEROUS WHEN WET

INTERNATIONAL (I.M.O.)

PROPER SHIPPING NAME     ALUMINUM, POWDER UNCOATED, (NON-PYROPHORIC)
HAZARD CLASS             4.3
UN/NA                    UN1396
LABELS                   DANGEROUS WHEN WET

