BELMONT METALS INC -- CADMIUM  -- 6850-00F029815
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CADMIUM
MSDS Date:08/03/1989
FSC:6850
NIIN:00F029815
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:BELMONT METALS INC
Address:330 BELMONT AVE
City:BROOKLYN
State:NY
ZIP:11207-4010
Country:US
Info Phone Num:718-342-4900
Emergency Phone Num:718-342-4900
Preparer's Name:BRUCE N. REED
CAGE:70774
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:BELMONT METALS INC
Address:330 BELMONT AVE
Box:City:BROOKLYN
State:NY
ZIP:11207
Phone:718-342-4900
CAGE:70774

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

Ingred Name:CADMIUM, CADMIUM PIGMENT (SUSPECTED HUMAN CARCINOGEN BY
    ACGIH, IARC & NTP)	INTENDED CHANGE (IC)
CAS:7440-43-9
RTECS #:EU9800000
Fraction by Wt: 99.9%
Other REC Limits:A2 CARCINOGEN
OSHA PEL:SEE 1910.1027
ACGIH TLV:0.01 MG/M3 DUST;9394
EPA Rpt Qty:10 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:10 LBS

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: CDO FUME CAN CAUSE AN
    ACUTE POISONING W/SEVERE LUNG IRRITATION, EMPHYSEMA & KIDNEY
    DYSFUNCTION. INGESTION: HIGHLY IRRITATING TO THE STOMACH LINING.
    EYES: MECHANICAL IRRITATION. SKIN: POSSI BLE MECHANICAL IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SEE INGREDIENTS
Effects of Overexposure:INGESTION: CADMIUM SALTS MAY PRODUCE NAUSEA &
    VOMITING. EYES: MECHANICAL IRRITATION. SKIN: POSSIBLE MECHANICAL
    IRRITATION & SKIN COLORATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:DISEASES OF THE LUNG & KIDNEYS.

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

First Aid:INHALATION: IF SYMPTOMS OF RESPIRATORY DISTRESS OCCUR/THERE
    HAS BEEN KNOWN EXPOSURE TO DENSE FUME, PLACE ON BED REST, CALL
    PHYSICIAN. INGESTION: INDUCE VOMITING. IMMEDIATELY CALL PHYSICIAN.
    EYES: FLUS H W/WATER FOR 15 MIN. W/LIDS OPEN. SKIN: WASH W/SOAP &
    WATER. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

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

Extinguishing Media:CLASS D EXTINGUISHER DRY POWDER TYPE
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SELF CONTAINED
    BREATHING APPARATUS & FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING IF INVOLVED IN FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DIVIDED CADMIUM DUST OR POWDER MAY BURN,
    IT IGNITES W/EVOLUTION OF HAZARDOUS CADMIUM OXIDE FUMES. CONTACT
    W/HYDRAZOIC ACID MAY CAUSE AN EXPLOSION.

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

Spill Release Procedures:ANY NORMAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE IS APPLICABLE.
    DON'T USE COMPRESSED AIR. USE RESPIRATORY PROTECTION IF POSSIBILITY
    OF DUST/FUME EXPOSURE EXISTS. VACUUMING PREFERRED.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID STORAGE OR USE NEAR ACIDS OR
    ALKALINE HYDROXIDES. AVOID INGESTION OR INHALATION. NO TOBACCO OR
    FOOD IN WORK AREA.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR TOXIC DUST &
    OR FUME.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST
Protective Gloves:RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING IS REQUIRED.
Work Hygienic Practices:HOUSEKEEPING/PERSONAL HYGIENE ESSENTIAL. TAKE
    SHOWER & CHANGE CLOTHING AT END OF SHIFT. DON'T WEAR CONTAMINATED
    CLOTHING
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:767C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:321C
Spec Gravity:8.64
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:112.4
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:SILVER WHITE METAL ODORLESS VARIOUS SHAPES & SIZES.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS, ALKALINE HYDROXIDES, HYDRAZOIC ACID
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CADMIUM OR CADMIUM OXIDE FUMES AT
    TEMPS >610F

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE, &
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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