SDS

Safety Data Sheet
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Medical Conditions
Aggravated by Exposure to
Product
Indication of any immediate
medical attention and special
treatment needed
(metal fume fever) or the accumulation of fluid on the lungs ( pulmonary
edema). Long term, chronic overexposure can cause asthma or other
diseases of the lungs and respiratory system.
Combustion of the coating can generate hydrogen chloride, hydrogen fluoride
and other by-products of combustion. Short term overexposure can cause
severe irritation of the respiratory system.
Dust and fume from processing may affect those with pre-existing respiratory
system disease’s or skin rashes.
No further applicable information available.
5. Fire Fighting Measures
Suitab
le extinguishing media
Unsuitable extinguishing
media
Specific Hazards
Special protective equipment
and precautions for
firefighters
Use Class D extinguishing agents on fines, dust or molten metal.
Do not use water when fighting fires around molten aluminum.
Do not use halogenated extinguishing media on small chips/fines.
This product does not present fire or explosion hazards as shipped. Small
chips, fine turnings and dust from processing may be readily ignitable. May be
a potential explosion hazard if a suspension of fine aluminum dust is present in
the air. Finely divided metals may have enough surface oxide to produce
thermite reactions.
Fire fighters should wear NIOSH approved, positive pressure, SCBA and full
protective clothing.
6.
Accidental Release Measures
Personal precautions,
protective equipment and
emergency procedures
Environmental precautions
Methods and materials for
containment and cleaning up
None known as shipped. Avoid generating dust.
None known as shipped.
Collect scrap for recycling. See Section 7 for safe handling.
7. Handling and Storage
Precautions
for safe handling
Conditions for safe storage,
including any incompatibilities
Avoid contact with sharp edges or heated metal. Hot aluminum does not
necessarily glow red.
Avoid generating dust. If dust or fine particles are generated during
processing, use non- sparking equipment, tools and natural bristle brushes to
gather material.
Keep material dry.