KALCO METALS, INCORPORATED

 

 

 

 


MATERIAL  SAFETY  DATA  SHEET

 

We believe the following information is accurate.  It is offered in good faith but without warranty – express or implied.

Since conditions of use are beyond our control, all risks of use are assumed by the user.  Nothing herein shall be construed as a recommendation for uses which infringe on valid patents.

 

SECTION I – GENERAL INFORMATION

 

Manufacturer                          Kalco Metals, Incorporated               Date Prepared                              09/ 13/ 2003

                                                                650 Broadway Avenue                                                       

                                                                Farrell, Pennsylvania 16121                Emergency Telephone Number    (724) 347-2208

 


                Identity/ Trade Name              Air-hardening (A) Tool Steel (All Sizes)

 

 

                SECTION II – INGREDIENTS / IDENTITY INFORMATION

 

            Material or Component

               

                BASE METAL       CAS NUMBER     % COMPOSITION               OSHA PEL            ACGIH TLV

                                                                                     BY WEIGHT                     (mg/ m3)                   (mg/ m3)

 


                Iron, Fe                                                                88 – 94                           10.0                           10.0

 


                Carbon, C                                                           0.45 – 3.0                         10.0                           10.0

                               

                Chromium, Cr                                                    0.90 – 5.75                       10.0                           10.0

 

 


                Vanadium, V                                                      0.10 – 5.15                        5.0                             5.0

               

Molybdenum, Mo                                             0.75 – 1.90                        5.0                             5.0

 

SECTION III – PHYSICAL / CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS

           

            Material at Normal Conditions      SOLID      Boiling Pt.                   4900 - 5300 F      Melting Pt.          2500 – 2850 F

 


Specific Gravity                   App. 6.0 – 6.5     Solubility in Water         Insoluble          pH                                NA 

 


Reactivity in Water    None                                                               Appearance /Odor   Metallic appearance; no odor

           

               

 

                SECTION IV – FIRE and EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA

 


            Flash Point    NA       Flammable Limits    NA       Extinguishing Media      Non Flammable; Preferably Dry Powder

 


Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards   None

 

 

 

                                                                                                NA = Not Applicable

                SECTION V – REACTIVITY DATA

 


            Stable Under Normal Conditions     YES               Conditions to Avoid    NONE    

 


                Materials to Avoid                                  Anhydrous Bromine; Chlorine; Fluorine; Strong Oxidizers & Acids

 


                Hazardous Decomposition Products      May Release Metal Oxide Fumes By Thermal Decomposition

 


                Hazardous Polymerization Possible       NO

 

 

 

                SECTION VI – HEALTH HAZARDS DATA

 


Routes of Entry                                        Inhalation, Ingestion, Skin, and Eyes if material machined

 


                Acute and Chronic Health Hazards        No Known Chronic or Acute Hazards

 


                Signs and Symptoms of Exposure           Eye – Irritation; Skin – Possible Irritation to Sensitive Skin;

                                                                                Respiratory – Possible Irritation

 


                Emergency and First Aid Procedures    Eye and Skin – Flush with Copious Amounts of Water

                                                                                Respiratory – Remove to Fresh Air; Consult Physician If Necessary

 

 

 

                SECTION VII – PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE

 


Precautions Taken in Handling and Storage          Material Oxides in Air to Form Rust so Keep Material       Covered and Dry; Do Not Mix Wet Material with Molten      Metal

 


                Steps to be Taken if Material is Spilled                   Normal Cleanup

 


Waste Disposal Method                                          According to the Requirements of 40 CFR Subtitle C and       other Applicable Federal, State, and Local Regulations

 

 

 

                SECTION VIII – CONTROL MEASURES

 


            Respiratory Protection:           Select and Use Respirators According to OSHA Regulations 29 CFR 1910.134

 


                Ventilation Requirements:       Local Exhaust and General Ventilation

 


Local Exhaust:                        Use Local Exhaust During Welding, Cutting, or Milling to Avoid Exposure to  Metal Oxide Fumes

 


Mechanical:                            Good General Ventilation During Handling of Solid Material Should be Used to Control Dust Generated

 


                Protective Gloves:                  Gloves Recommended During Handling to Prevent Cuts and Abrasions

 


                Eye Protection:                        Safety Glasses or Goggles

 


                Other Protective Clothing:      Safety Toe Footwear