PRODUCT NAME: REBAR

Distributed by:

GEORGIA-PACIFIC

133 PEACHTREE STREET, N.E.

ATLANTA, GA 30303

Telephone 404 652-5119

Creation Date: 4/12/00

Manufactured by :

NUCOR STEEL

Telephone 435 458-2300

PO BOX 100 WEST CEMETERY ROAD

PLYMOUTH, UT 84330

EMERGENCY TELEPHONE

435 458-2300

IDENTIFICATION  NAME: CARBON AND ALLOY STEEL(S)

COMPONENT

% BY WEIGHT

CAS NO

OSHA PEL

mg/m3

ACGIH

TLV/TWA

mg/m3

Iron

94-98

10

5

Chromium

0.0-1.2

1.0

0.5

Nickel

0.0-1.0

1.05

0.1

Manganese

0.3-1.6

5

1.0

Molybdenum

0.00-0.35

5

5

Copper

0.1-1.0

0.1

0.2

Silicon

0.0-2.0

Not Established

10

Carbon

0.05-1.00

Not Established

Not Established

Cadmium

<0.1

0.1

0.05

PEL – Permissible

TLV – Threshold

Exposure Limit

Limit Value

Boiling Point:

N/A

Vapor Pressure:

N/A

Appearance and Odor:

Odorless Solid

Specific Gravity:

7.8

Odor

None

Vapor Density:

N/A

Melting Point:

2800° F

Evaporation Rate:

N/A

Solubility in Water:

% Volatile by Volume:

N/A

REVISION DATE: 041800

Flash Point:

None

Flammable limits in air by volume:

LEL: N/A    UEL: N/A

Extinguishing Media:

No Fire or Explosion Hazard

Special Firefighting Procedures:

N/A

Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards:

N/A

Stability:

Stable

Conditions to avoid:

Incompatibility  (Materials to Avoid):

None

Hazardous decomposition or byproducts:

Metal Fumes And Certain Noxious Gases May Be Produced During Burning Or Welding

Hazardous Polymerization:

Will Not Occur

Route(s) of Entry

INHALATION?

SKIN?

INGESTION?

YES

NO

YES

Health Hazards (Acute and Chronic)

Prolonged, Repeated Exposure To Fumes Or Dust Generated During Cutting,

Welding Or Grinding Operations May Cause Impairment Of Lung Function,

Pneumonitis, “Metal Fume Fever.”

Carcinogenicity

N/A

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Dermatitis, Pulmonary Disease, Speech Disorders.

Signs and Symptoms of Exposure:

Irritation Of The Nose, Throat Or Eyes; Cough, Headache, Nausea, Fever.

EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES:

In Case Of Overexposure, Move Person From Contaminated Area To

Fresh Air. If Eyes Are Irritated, Flush With Water. Seek Medical Aid If

Necessary.

Steps to be taken in case material is released or spilled:

N/A

Waste Disposal Method:

In Accordance With Federal, State And Local Regulations.

Precautions To Be Taken in Handling and Storage:

No Special Handling Precautions Required

Other Precautions:

N/A

Respiratory Protection:

Use NIOSH Approved Dust fume Respirator If Contaminant Levels Exceed The PEL Or TLV.

Ventilation:

Local Exhaust

Allow For Adequate Ventilation

Mechanical (General)

When Required

Special

None

Other

None

Eye Protection:

Use Face Shield And Appropriate Eye Protection When Cutting, Welding Or Grinding

Protective Gloves:

Use Gloves When Cutting, Welding Or Grinding

Work/Hygienic Practices:

Remove Combustibles From Area When Cutting Or Welding

Other:

Use Welders Apron When Welding