SDS

Safety Data Sheet
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3.Composition / Informat
ion on Ingredients
Composition
Aluminum alloys are comprised of various combinations of the elements
shown. Complete composition may include some components classified as
non-hazardous.
Components
Aluminum Alloys
Aluminum
Magnesium
Manganese
Iron
Silicon
Chromium
Copper
Zinc
CAS Number
7429-90-5
1309-48A
7439-96-5
1309-37-1
7440-21-3
7440-47-3
7440-50-8
7440-66-6
% by Weight
> 82 %
< 1.5 %
< 1.5%
< 1.0%
< 1.0 %
< 0.5 %
< 0.5 %
< 0.5 %
Coatings
Various 0% to 10%
Additional Information
Coatings may include vinyl, epoxy, polyester, siliconized polyester, acrylic,
polyurethane or lubricating oils.
Aluminum coil is produced from 100% post-consumer aluminum scrap.
4. First Aid Measures
General information
Eye contact
Skin contact
Inhalation
Ingestion
Most important
symptoms/effects (acute and
delayed)
All incidences described below are due to potential dust and/or fumes
generated while processing this product.
Flush eyes with cold tap water or a saline eye wash solution for at least 15
minutes. Contact a physician if symptoms persist.
Wash with soap and water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention if
irritation develops or persists.
Remove to fresh air. Check for clear airway, breathing and presence of pulse.
If person is not breathing immediately call 911 and begin CPR if qualified.
Do not induce vomiting if swallowed. Consult a physician.
Dust and/or fume from processing can cause irritation to the eyes, skin and
upper respiratory tract.
Inhalation - Chronic overexposure can cause pulmonary fibrosis (scaring of the
lungs), central nervous system damage, secondary Parkinson’s disease and
reproductive harm to males.
Other health effects from welding, melting or other elevated temperature
processing can cause nausea, fever, chills shortness of breath and malaise