THIOKOL/VENTRON DIVISION -- ALUMINUM POWDER, 00010  -- 6850-00N019943
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ALUMINUM POWDER, 00010
MSDS Date:05/31/1988
FSC:6850
NIIN:00N019943
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:THIOKOL/VENTRON DIVISION
Address:ALFA PRODUCTS, 152 ANDOVER ST
City:DANVERS
State:MA
ZIP:01923
Country:US
Info Phone Num:617-777-1970 415-836-1777
Emergency Phone Num:617-777-1970 415-836-1777
CAGE:IO014
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:THIOKOL(VENTRON DIV,ALFA PRODUCTS)
Address:152 ANDOVER STREET
Box:City:DANVERS
State:MA
ZIP:01923
Phone:415-836-1777;617-777-1970
CAGE:6N123
Company Name:THIOKOL/VENTRON DIVISION
Address:ALFA PRODUCTS, 152 ANDOVER ST
Box:City:DANVERS
State:MA
ZIP:01923
Country:US
Phone:617-777-1970 415-836-1777
CAGE:IO014

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

Ingred Name:ALUMINUM POWDER
CAS:7429-90-5
RTECS #:BD0330000
Fraction by Wt: 99%
OSHA PEL:15MG/M3 TDUST;5RESP
ACGIH TLV:5MG/M3(PYRO POWDERS)

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ALUMINUM IS NOT GENERALLY REGARDED AS
    AN INDUSTRIAL POISION. INHAL OF FINELY DIVIDED ALUMINUM POWDER HAS
    BEEN REPORTED AS A CAUSE OF PULMONARY FIBROSIS. IRRITATION OF SKIN,
    EYES AND RESPIRATORY.
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:REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE. EYE: FLUSH WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF
    WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN. SKIN: FLUSH WITH RUNNING WATER, WASH
    THOROUGHLY WITH SOAP AND WATER. INGEST/INHAL: SEEK PROMPT COMPETENT
    MED ATTN.

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

Extinguishing Media:DO NOT USE WATER. SMOTHER WITH SUITABLE DRY POWDER
    OR SPECIAL MIXTURES OF DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FORMS EXPLOS MIX IN AIR. BULK DUST WHEN
    DAMP MAY HEAT SPONT. HAZ > AS FINENESS INCR. MOD EXPLOS HAZ WHEN
    EXPOS TO HEAT/ FLAME OR ON CONT W/POWERFUL OXIDIZERS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA RESPIRATORY PROTECTION AND
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. COVER SPILL WITH DRY GROUND VERMICULITE, MIX,
    TRANSFER TO PROPERLY MARKED GLASS OR METAL CONTAINER, CLOSE TIGHTLY
    AND RETAIN FOR DISPOS AL. WASH SPILL AREA THOROUGHLY WITH SOAP AND
    H2O.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:WARNING-TOXIC! DO NOT SWALLOW/INHAL.
    AVOID CONT W/SKIN/EYES. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. KEEP
    CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.
Other Precautions:PROTECT CONTAINER AGAINST PHYSICAL DAMAGE. KEEP DRY
    AND ISOLATE FROM ACIDS, CAUSTICS AND CHLORINATED HYDROCARBONS,
    SEPARATE FROM OXIDIZING MATERIALS. AVOID STORAGE NEAR COMBUSTIBLE
    MATERIAL.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED DUST FUME AND MIST
    RESPIRATOR OR SCBA FOR EMERGENCY USE.
Ventilation:GLOVE BAG OR BOX WITH DRY ATMOSPHERE. MECHANICAL/LOCAL NOT
    ACCEPTABLE.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEM WORK GOG & FULL LENGTH FSHLD.
Other Protective Equipment:CHEMICAL RESISTANT COVERALLS, LAB
    COAT/APRON. EYEWASH CAPABLE OF SUSTAINED FLUSHING. HYGIENIC
    FACILITIES FOR WASHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:4473F,2467C
Vapor Density:1
Spec Gravity:2.699
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:SILVERY COLORED POWDERED METAL.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CHLORATE/BROMATES/IODATES/PEROXIDES, PERCHLORATES, NITRATES,NITRITES,
    OXIDES, PERFORMATES, PERSULFATES, HALOGENS, NOX.
Stability Condition to Avoid:MOISTURE AND EXCESSIVE HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN WHEN REACTED WITH SOME ACIDS
    AND CAUSTIC SOLUTIONS.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:CONSULT LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS FOR
    DISPOSAL.

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