AMERICAN ALLOYS INC -- SILICON METAL  -- 8010-00N040494
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SILICON METAL
MSDS Date:01/01/1989
FSC:8010
NIIN:00N040494
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:AMERICAN ALLOYS INC
Box:218
City:NEW HAVEN
State:WV
ZIP:25265
Country:US
Info Phone Num:304-882-2853
Emergency Phone Num:304-882-2853
CAGE:6K864
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:AMERICAN ALLOYS INC
Box:218
City:NEW HAVEN
State:WV
ZIP:25265
Country:US
Phone:304-882-2853
CAGE:6K864

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

Ingred Name:SILICON
CAS:7440-21-3
RTECS #:VW0400000
Fraction by Wt: 97-99%
Other REC Limits:15 MG/M3 (MFR)
OSHA PEL:10 MG/M3 TDUST;5RESP
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: SILICON METAL IS OF LOW
    TOXICITY IN LUMP FORM & NO RESIDUAL INJURY IS EXPECTED. HIGH
    CONCENTRATIONS OF DUST WILL CAUSE SOME IRRITATION TO EYES, EARS AND
    THROAT. CHRONIC: SIMILAR TO ACUTE. NO RE SIDUAL INJURY IS EXPECTED.
    DUSTS OF SILICON AND FERROSILICON ALLOYS ARE CLASSIFIED AS NUISANCE
    DUSTS BY ACHIH & OSHA.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:INHAL: REMOVE FROM DUSTY AREA TO FRESH AIR. SKIN: FLUSH WITH
    COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER. CALL MD . EYE: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT
    LEAST 15 MINUTES TO ENSURE THAT NO PARTICLES REMAIN IN EYE. INGEST:
     CALL MD IMMED .

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

Extinguishing Media:USE DRY CHEM, DRY SAND, OR CARBON DIOXIDE TO
    SMOTHER FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT . FIRE MAY BE ISOLATED & ALLOWED TO BURN ITSELF OUT. DO
    NOT DISTURB BURNING METAL WHILE EXTING FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Spill Release Procedures:FINE MATERIAL SHOULD BE SWEPT UP OR VACUMMED.
    AVOID USING COMPRESSED AIR TO MANEUVER SPILLS/LEAKS OF FINE
    MATERIAL. NO PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH SPILLS/LEAKS OF LUMP
    MATERIAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:NO SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS ARE REQUIRED.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Respiratory Protection:IN DUSTY AREAS, USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCHEDULE
    21C RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: LOCAL FOR DUSTY OPERATIONS.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:AVOID CONTAMINATION OF WORK CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:2624F,1440C
Spec Gravity:2.3(H*2O=1)
Solubility in Water:NIL
Appearance and Odor:METALLIC SILVER, NO ODOR

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS (AVOID RESULTING FUME) AND STRONG BASES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID GENERATION OF AIRBORNE DUSTS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:NO SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS ARE REQUIRED. DISPOSE OF
    IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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