MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 01800
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Revised: 01/03/05
1.
Chemical Product and Contact Information
Steel Wool No. 2
Product Name:
Part Number:
502-310
LECO Corporation
3000 Lakeview
St. Joseph, Michigan 49085
Information:
269-983-5531
Chemtrec:
800-424-9300
(Chemtrec Int'l: 703-527-8837)
2.
Composition/Information on Ingredients
Component
Iron
Carbon
Manganese
3.
CAS No.
7439-89-6
7440-44-0
7439-96-5
OSHA
PEL (mg/m3)
Not avail.
Not avail.
Not avail.
ACGIH
TLV (mg/m3)
Not avail.
Not avail.
Not avail.
Typical %
by Weight
99
0.15
0.8
Hazard Identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Bright to dark grey metal. Negligible health risk.
Potential Health Effects
EYES: Can be irritating.
SKIN: Can be irritating.
INHALATION: Not available.
INGESTION: May be harmful.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED: Not available.
CHRONIC OVEREXPOSURE: Not available.
ACUTE OVEREXPOSURE: Not available.
CARCINOGENICITY: None.
4.
First Aid Measures
EYES: Rinse eyes thoroughly with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes.
SKIN: Wash area thoroughly with soap and water for at least 15 minutes.
INHALATION: Remove to fresh air.
INGESTION: Not available.
P/N: 502-310
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Fire Fighting Measures
FLAMMABLE PROPERTIES: Non-flammable.
Flash Point: Not available.
Method Used: Not applicable.
Flammable Limits (% by Volume in Air):
Lower: None.
Upper: None.
AUTO-IGNITION TEMPERATURE: Not applicable.
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: Not available.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water or dry chemical.
FIREFIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS: Keep away from mechanical or electrical sparks and open
flames.
6.
Accidental Release Measures
SMALL/LARGE SPILL: Not available.
7.
Handling and Storage
HANDLING: Keep dry to prevent rusting.
STORAGE: Keep container closed.
8.
Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: None required.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Not available.
SKIN AND HAND PROTECTION: Gloves if desired.
EYE AND FACE PROTECTION: Safety glasses with side shields.
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: None required.
9.
Physical and Chemical Properties
APPEARANCE: Bright to dark gray.
BOILING POINT: Not available.
FREEZE-MELT POINT: 2300q F.(1260q C.)
VAPOR PRESSURE (mm): Not available.
VAPOR DENSITY (air = 1): Not available.
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Not available.
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: Not available.
pH: Not available.
ODOR: None.
PERCENT VOLATILES: Not available.
EVAPORATION RATE (Butyl Acetate = 1): Not available.
P/N: 502-310
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Stability and Reactivity
CHEMICAL STABILITY: Stable.
INCOMPATIBILITY: Not available.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Not available.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: None.
11.
Toxicological Information
None reported.
12.
Ecological Information
Not available.
13.
Disposal Consideration
Recycle or dispose of in accordance with federal, state & local regulations.
14.
Transportation Information
U.S.A. DOT: Not regulated.
15.
Regulatory Information
U.S. FEDERAL REGULATIONS:
TSCA STATUS:
On Toxic Substance Control Inventory.
CERCLA REPORTABLE QUANTITY: None.
SARA TITLE III:
Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances:
None.
Section 311/312 Hazardous Categories:
None.
Section 313 Toxic Chemicals:
None.
RCRA STATUS:
Not regulated
CANADIAN REGULATIONS:
WHMIS: Not regulated
16.
RISK/SAFETY PHRASES:
None
Other Information
Prepared By:
Jason Whitt
Information herein is given in good faith as authoritative and valid; however, no warranty, expressed
or implied can be made.
P/N: 502-310