ASI INTERNATIONAL -- MANGANESE METAL & ALLOYS  -- 3439-00F049414
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:MANGANESE METAL & ALLOYS
MSDS Date:05/01/1994
FSC:3439
NIIN:00F049414
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ASI INTERNATIONAL
Address:4595 VAN EPPS ROAD
City:CLEVELAND
State:OH
ZIP:44131-5000
Country:US
Info Phone Num:216-485-1800
Emergency Phone Num:216-485-1800
CAGE:ASSII
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ASI INTERNATIONAL
Address:4595 VAN EPPS ROAD
City:CLEVELAND
State:OH
ZIP:44131-5000
Country:US
Phone:216-485-1800
CAGE:ASSII
Company Name:ELKEM METALS CO
Box:UNKNOW
CAGE:7V007

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:CHROMIUM METAL, CHROMIUM, CHROME (KNOWN CARCINOGEN BY NTP;
    IARC CARC  - GROUP 3)   *96-2*
CAS:7440-47-3
RTECS #:GB4200000
Fraction by Wt: <0.5%
ACGIH TLV:0.5 MG/CUM
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB

Ingred Name:NICKEL (SUSPECTED ANIMAL/HUMAN CARCINOGEN BY IARC GROUP 2B,
    SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN BY NTP)   *96-2*
CAS:7440-02-0
RTECS #:QR5950000
Fraction by Wt: <0.5%
Other REC Limits:1 MG/CUM
OSHA PEL:1 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:0.05 MG/CUM IC

Ingred Name:CARBON, ACTIVATED CARBON, GRAPHITE
CAS:7440-44-0
RTECS #:FF5250100
Fraction by Wt: 0-7%
OSHA PEL:10 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/CUM

Ingred Name:SILICON
CAS:7440-21-3
RTECS #:VW0400000
Fraction by Wt: 0.1-7%
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/CUM

Ingred Name:MANGANESE *96-2*
CAS:7439-96-5
RTECS #:OO9275000
Fraction by Wt: 75-100%
OSHA PEL:5 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/CUM (DUST)

Ingred Name:IRON       *96-2*
CAS:7439-89-6
RTECS #:NO4565500
Fraction by Wt: 0-15%

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:HIGH CONCENTRATIONS CAN CAUSE
    IRRITATION TO THE EYES, NOSE & THROAT. INHALATION: MAY CAUSE
    MANGANESE POISONING, CNS DISORDERS, PARKINSON DISEASE. PERMANENT
    INJURY MAY OCCUR IF NOT TREATED. MAY CAUSE M OTTLING OF THE LUNGS
    (SIDEROSIS), A BENIGN PNEUMOCONIOSIS. INGESTION: MAY CAUSE
    MANGANESE POISONING.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SEE INGREDIENTS.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, MANGANESE FUME FEVER, APATHY,
    DROWSINESS, SLEEP DISTURBANCES, MUSCULAR TWITCHING, SPASTIC GAIT,
    EMOTION CONTROL PROBLEMS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE
    LUNG DISEASE.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SUPPORT BREATHING AS
    REQUIRED. SKIN: WASH AREA W/MILD SOAP & WATER. EYES: FLUSH W/WATER
    FOR 15 MINS. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:DRY POWDER, DRY SAND/CO2.
Fire Fighting Procedures:ALLOW FIRE TO BURN ITSELF OUT. DON'T DISTURB
    BURNING METAL WHILE EXTINGUISHING THE FIRE. NITROGEN BLANKET MAY
    NOT EXTINGUISH MANGANESE METAL & ALLOYS FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NON-COMBUSTIBLE. MANGANESE METAL & ALLOYS
    CAN BE READILY IGNITED, PROPAGATE FLAME & GENERATE
    PRESSURE/EXPLODE. AUTOIGNITION TEMP: MANGANESE METAL 465F.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:CLEANUP PERSONNEL SHOULD WEAR APPROPRIATE
    RESPIRATORY PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. AVOID THE USE OF COMPRESSED AIR
    TO MANEUVER LEAKS OF FINE MATERIAL. FINE MATERIAL SHOULD BE SWEPT
    UP/VACUUMED. KEEP DRY MATE RIAL & WET MATERIAL SEPARATED.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP MATERIAL DRY WHEN STORING FOR
    LONG PERIODS OF TIME. KEEP AWAY FROM SPARKS/OTHER IGNITION SOURCES.
    VENTILATE AREAS OF EXTENDED STORAGE.
Other Precautions:AVOID ADDING WET PRODUCT TO MOLTEN MATERIALS. AVOID
    GENERATION OF AIRBORNE DUSTS. GRINDING WET MATERIAL MAY BE
    HAZARDOUS DUE TO THE POSSIBLE EVOLUTION OF HYDROGEN, A HIGHLY
    EXPLOSIVE GAS. AVOID CONTAM INATION OF WORK CLOTHING.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:IN DUSTY AREAS, USE NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
    IF ARSINE/PHOSPHINE PROTECTION IS NECESSARY, USE SUPPLIED
    AIR/ORGANIC VAPOR/ACID GAS CARTRIDGES.
Ventilation:REQUIRED
Protective Gloves:RECOMMENDED DURING HANDLING
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Work Hygienic Practices:THOROUGHLY CLEAN AREAS/EQUIPMENT TO MAINTAIN
    PRIOR DUST DISTURBING/IGNITION SOURCES ACTIVITIES.
Supplemental Safety and Health

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1958-2273F
Spec Gravity:3.9-7.4
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:SILVERY METALLIC W/BROWN TO BLACK OXIDE COATING;
    ODORLESS

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS, OXIDES OF CONSTITUENT ELEMENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:MOISTURE, SPARKS/OTHER IGNITION SOURCES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:PHOSPHINE, HYDROGEN, ARSINE, SILANES &
    OTHER TOXIC/EXPLOSIVE GASES.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
    REGULATIONS. AVOID REPACKING WET MATERIAL IN SEALED CONTAINERS.

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