Rene 41
SAFETY DATA SHEET
1 PRODUCT AND SUPPLIER IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: Rene 41 Alloy - rod
Other: N/A
Supplier: ESPI Metals
1050 Benson Way
Ashland, OR 97520
Telephone: 800-638-2581
Fax: 541-488-8313
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Emergency: Infotrac 800-535-5053 (US) or 352-323-3500 (24 hour)
Recommended Uses: Scientific Research
2 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
GHS Classification (29 CFR 1910.1200): Not classified as hazardous
GHS Label Elements:
Signal Word: N/A
Hazard Statements: N/A
Precautionary Statements: N/A
3 COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredient: CAS#: %: EC#:
Nickel 7440-02-0 Balance 231-111-4
Chromium 7440-47-3 ~19 231-157-5
Cobalt 7440-48-4 ~11 231-158-0
Molybdenum 7439-98-7 ~10 231-107-2
Iron 7439-89-6 <5 231-096-4
Titanium 7429-32-6 ~3 231-142-3
Aluminum 7429-90-5 ~1.5 231-072-3
4 FIRST AID MEASURES
General Measures: Under normal handling and use, exposure to solid forms of this material present few health hazards. Subsequent operations such as grinding, melting or welding may produce potentially hazardous dust or fumes which can be inhaled or come in contact with the skin or eyes.
INHALATION: Remove to fresh air, keep warm and quiet, give oxygen if breathing is difficult. Seek medical attention.
INGESTION: Rinse mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical attention. Never induce vomiting or give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
SKIN: Remove contaminated clothing, brush material off skin, wash affected area with soap and water. Seek medical attention if symptoms persist.
EYES: Flush eyes with lukewarm water, including under upper and lower eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention if symptoms persist.
Most Important Symptoms/Effects, Acute and Delayed: May cause irritation. See section 11 for more information.
Indication of Immediate Medical Attention and Special Treatment: No other relevant information available.
5 FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing Media: Use suitable extinguishing media for surrounding material and type of fire.
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: No information available.
Specific Hazards Arising from the Material: This product does not present fire or explosion hazards as shipped. Small chips, fine turnings and dust from processing may be ignitable. May emit metal oxide fumes under fire conditions.
Special Protective Equipment and Precautions for Firefighters: Full face, self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing when necessary.
6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Precautions, Protective Equipment, and Emergency Procedures: Wear appropriate respiratory and protective equipment specified in section 8. Avoid dust formation. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid breathing dust or fume.
Methods and Materials for Containment and Cleaning Up: Sweep or scoop up. Place in a closed container for further handling and disposal. Scrap can be collected for recycling.
Environmental Precautions: Do not allow to enter drains or to be released to the environment.
7 HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for Safe Handling: Avoid creating dust. Provide adequate ventilation if dusts are created. See section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.
Conditions for Safe Storage: Store in a sealed container. Store in a cool, dry area. See section 10 for more information on incompatible materials.
8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Limits: OSHA/PEL: ACGIH/TLV:
Nickel 1 mg/m3 1.5 mg/m3
Chromium 1 mg/m3 0.5 mg/m3
Cobalt 0.1 mg/m3 0.02 mg/m3
Molybdenum 15 mg/m3 (insoluble compounds, total dust) 10 mg/m3 (insoluble compounds, inhalable)
Iron No exposure limit established No exposure limit established
Titanium No exposure limit established No exposure limit established
Aluminum 5 mg/m3 (respirable) 1 mg/m3 (respirable)
Engineering Controls: Ensure adequate ventilation to maintain exposures below occupational limits. Whenever possible the use of local exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls is the preferred method of controlling exposure to airborne dust and fume to meet established occupational exposure limits. Use good housekeeping and sanitation practices. Do not use tobacco or food in work area. Wash thoroughly before eating or smoking. Do not blow dust off clothing or skin with compressed air.
Respiratory Protection: If permissible levels are exceeded, use NIOSH approved dust respirator.
Eye Protection: Safety glasses
Skin Protection: Wear impermeable gloves, protective work clothing as necessary.
9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance:
Form: Rod
Color: Silver-gray metallic
Odor: Odorless
Odor Threshold: Not determined
pH: N/A
Melting Point: 1371 oC
Boiling Point: No data
Flash Point: N/A
Evaporation Rate: N/A
Flammability: No data
Upper Flammable Limit: No data
Lower Flammable Limit: No data
Vapor Pressure: No data
Vapor Density: N/A
Relative Density (Specific Gravity): 8.25 g/cc
Solubility in H2O: Insoluble
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water): Not determined
Autoignition Temperature: No data
Decomposition Temperature: No data
Viscosity: N/A
10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity: No data
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Possibility of Hazardous Reactions: No data
Conditions to Avoid: Avoid creating or accumulating fines or dusts.
Incompatible Materials: No data
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Metal oxide fume.
11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Likely Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, skin, eyes. Product as shipped does not present an inhalation hazard; however subsequent operations may create dusts or fumes which could be inhaled.
Symptoms of Exposure: Fines/dusts may irritate skin and eyes.
Acute and Chronic Effects:
Nickel: The most common harmful health effect of metallic nickel in humans is an allergic skin reaction in those who are sensitive to nickel. Although nickel compounds are known human carcinogens, the evidence suggests that the relatively insoluble metallic nickel is less likely to present a carcinogenic hazard than are the nickel compounds that tend to release proportionately more nickel ion.
Chromium: Although much is known about the health effects of chromium compounds, the health effects of chromium metal, Cr(0), is not well studied. Due to insolubility most elements in their metallic state are not considered to be serious health hazards.
Cobalt: Acute exposure to cobalt metal dusts or fumes is characterized by irritation to the eyes, and to a lesser extent, irritation to the skin. Chronic exposure to cobalt metal dust or fumes may cause respiratory and dermatologic signs and symptoms. Chronic exposure to cobalt by inhalation in humans results in effects on the respiratory system, such as respiratory irritation, wheezing, asthma, decreased lung function, pneumonia, and fibrosis.
Molybdenum: No data
Iron: Irritating to the respiratory tract, iron compounds may cause pulmonary fibrosis if dusts are inhaled. Inhalation of large amounts may cause iron pneumoconiosis. Chronic inhalation of finely divided powder may cause chronic iron poisoning and pathological deposition of iron in the body tissue. Ingestion may cause vomiting, diarrhea, pink urine, black stool, and liver damage. Iron compounds may also cause damage to the kidneys.
Titanium: Titanium is generally considered to be physiologically inert.
Aluminum: There is strong evidence that aluminum (compounds) can cause irritation following exposure via either inhalation or injection. Modest evidence of an effect exists for reproductive toxicity following oral exposure, for neurological toxicity following either oral or injection exposure, and for bone toxicity following injection exposure. All other effects were judged to be supported by either limited evidence or no clear evidence at all.1
Acute Toxicity: No data
Carcinogenicity: Nickel: NTP: R - reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen IARC: 2B - possibly carcinogenic to humans
Carcinogenicity: Chromium: NTP: Not identified as carcinogenic IARC: 3 - Not classifiable as to carcinogenicity in humans
To the best of our knowledge the chemical, physical and toxicological characteristics of the substance are not fully known.
12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity: No data
Persistence and Degradability: No data
Bioaccumulative Potential: No data
Mobility in Soil: No data
Other Adverse Effects: No further relevant information available.
13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal Method:
Product: Dispose of in accordance with Federal, State and Local regulations.
Packaging: Dispose of in accordance with Federal, State and Local regulations.
14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT/ADR/IATA/IMDG Regulations: Not regulated
UN Number: N/A
UN Proper Shipping Name: N/A
Transport Hazard Class: N/A
Packing Group: N/A
Marine Pollutant: No
Special Precautions: N/A
15 REGULATORY INFORMATION
TSCA Listed: All components are listed.
Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP): N/A
Canada WHMIS Classification (CPR, SOR/88-66): N/A
HMIS Ratings: Health: 0 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 0
NFPA Ratings: Health: 0 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 0
Chemical Safety Assessment: A chemical safety assessment has not been carried out.
16 OTHER INFORMATION
1Krewski et al. (2007) Human Health Risk Assessment for Aluminum, Aluminum Oxide, and Aluminum Hydroxide, http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2782734/
The above information is believed to be correct, but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. ESPI Metals shall not be held liable for any damages resulting from handling or from contact with the above product.
Prepared by: ESPI Metals
Revised/Reviewed: January 2015