MSDS
Sheet
Steel
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Date: 05/05/2015
Special Fire Fighting Procedures -Do not use water on molten metal. Do not use Carbon Dioxide (C0
2
).
Firefighters should not enter confined spaces without wearing NIOSH/MSHA approved positive pressure
breathing apparatus (SCBA) with full face mask and full protective equipment.
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards- Steel products do not present fire or explosion hazards under
normal conditions. Any non-oxidized fine metal particles/ dust generated by grinding, sawing, abrasive
blasting, or individual customer processes may produce materials that the customer should test for
combustibility and other hazards in accordance with applicable regulations. High concentrations of
combustible metallic fines in the air may present an explosion hazard.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Precautions if Material is Spilled or Released - Emergency response is unlikely unless 1n the form of
combustible dust. Avoid inhalation, eye, or skin contact of dusts by using appropriate precautions outlined
in this MSDS (see section 8). Fine turnings and small chips should be swept or vacuumed and placed into
appropriate disposable containers. Keep fine dust or powder away from sources of ignition. Scrap should
be reclaimed for recycling. Prevent materials from entering drains, sewers, or waterways.
Fire and Explosion Hazards
Some customer processes may generate combustible dust that may require specific precautions when
cleaning spills or releases of dust.
Environmental Precautions -Some grades of steel may contain reportable quantities of alloying
elements. See Section 15 for additional information.
Waste Disposal Methods- Dispose used or unused product in accordance with applicable Federal, State,
and Local regulations. Please recycle.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Storage Temperatures- Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Precautions to be Taken in Handling and Storing -Store away from strong oxidizers. Dusts and/or
powders, alone, or combined with process specific fluids, may form explosive mixtures with air. Applicable
Federal, state and local laws and regulations may require testing dust generated from processing of steel
products to determine if it represents a fire or explosion hazard and to determine appropriate protection
methods. Avoid breathing dusts or fumes.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Operations with potential for generating high concentrations of airborne particulates or fumes should be
evaluated and controlled as necessary.
Eye Protection - Use safety glasses. Dust resistant safety goggles are recommended under
circumstances where particles could cause mechanical injury such as grinding or cutting. Face shield
should be used when welding or cutting.
Skin -Appropriate protective gloves should be worn as necessary. Good personal hygiene practices
should be followed including cleansing exposed skin several times daily with soap and water, and
laundering or dry cleaning soiled work clothing.
Respiratory Protection - NIOSH/MSHA approved dust/fume/mist respirator should be used to avoid
excessive exposure. See Section 2 for component material information exposure limits. If such
concentrations are sufficiently high that this respirator is inadequate, or high enough to cause oxygen
deficiency, use a positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). Follow all applicable
respirator use, fitting, and training standards and regulations.
Ventilation -Provide general and/or local exhaust ventilation to control airborne levels of dust or fumes
below exposure limits.
Exposure Guidelines - No permissible exposure limits (PEL) or threshold limit values (TLV) exist for steel.
See Section 2 for component materials. Various grades of steel will contain different combinations of these
elements. Trace elements may also be present in minute amounts.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance and
Odor-
Silver grey to grey black with metallic luster.
Boiling Point- Not applicable