I. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Chemical Name and Synoyma: Steel
Chemical Family: Metals
Formula: Not Applicable
II. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS/IDENTITY INFORMATION:
See Chart Inside for Listing
III. PHYSICAL DATA
Melting Point F (C): Greater than 2800 (1540)
Vapor Pressure: Not Applicable
Vapor Density (Air = 1): Not Applicable
Solubility in Water: Negligible
Appearance and Odor: Grayish to silvery odorless sheet, strip, plate, bar or structural shapes.
Specific Gravity (H2O = 1): Greater Than 7
% Volatile by Volume (%): Not Applicable
Evaporation Rate: Not Applicable
IV. FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
Flash Point F (C): Not Applicable Flammable Limits: Not Applicable
Extinguishing Media: Use methods Usual Fire & Explosion Hazards: None
Applicable to surrounding area.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Use self-contained breathing aparatus for protection against degradation products and fire fighting technique or agent (s) applicable to surrounding materials.
DISCLAIMER
DIETRICH INDUSTRIES, INC. MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR MARKETABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
The information contained in this Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is believed to be correct, but no representations, guarantees or warranties of any kind are made as to its accuracy, suitability for particular applications, hazards connected with the use of the material or the results to be obtained from the use thereof. User assumes all risk and liability of any use or handling of any material beyond Dietrich Industries’ control. Variations in methods, conditions, equipment used to store, handle or process the material are solely the responsibility of the user and remain at its sole discretion.
When applicable, the product described in this MSDS is considered to be an "article" within the meaning of Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Section 1910.1200 of reg. This MSDS is intended to be used solely for the purpose of satisfying informational requests made pursuant to the requirement. It is not intended to preempt, replace or expand the terms contained in Dietrich’s Conditions of Sale. Compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations remains the responsibility of the user, and the user has the responsibility to provide a safe workplace, to examine all aspects of its operation, and to determine if or where precautions, in addition to those described herein, are required.
V. HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Applicable Statutory or Recommended Occupational Exposure Limits: No Threshold
Limit Value (TLV) or Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) exists for steel. See chart inside for listing of the individual constituents. Effects of Overexposure:
Acute – Dust or fume may cause irritation to the eyes, nose, or throat, leave a metallic
taste in the mouth; result in metal fume fever, or produce flu-like symptoms.
Chronic – Aluminum: May initiate fibrotic changes to lung tissue
Bismuth: No chronic debilitating symptoms indicated from metal
Boron: No chronic debilitating symptoms indicated
Chromium: Skin ulceration, irritative dermatitis, allergic reaction,
ulceration of the mucous membranes, performation of the nasal septum, bronchial carcinoma, adenocarcinoma, mutagen(?)
Listed NTP and IARC Monographs.
Copper: No chronic debilitating symptoms indicated
Iron: Siderosis
Lead: Anemia, urinary dysfunctions, metallic taste in mouth, weakness,
constipation, nausea, nervous disorder
Manganese: Bronchitis, pneumonia, lack of coordination
Molybdenum: Morphological changes in the liver, kidneys, and spleen,
anemia, diarrhea, bone deformity and growth retardation
Nickel: Inflammation of respiratory tract, pneumoconicsis. Skin
sensitizer, Certain nickel compounds can cause cancer. Listed NTP and
IARC Monographs
Phosphorous: Necrosis of the mandible
Sulfur (as sulfur dioxide): Edema of the lungs
Tellurium: Garlic odor of breath and perspiration, metallic taste in mouth,
dryness of the mouth, inhibition of sweat function, anoroxia, nausea
Titanium: No chronic debilitating symptoms indicated
Vanadium: Emphysema, pneumonia
Zinc: Chromosomal anomalies in laukccyles reported. Arthritis, lameness
and inflammation of the gastrontestinal tract reported from animal studies.
VI. REACTIVITY DATA
Stability: Consider Stable
Incompatibility: Not incompatible with materials
Hazardous Polymerization: Not applicable
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Not Applicable
Conditions to Avoid: May liberate metal fumes, metal oxides or other oxides if exposed to elevated temperatures.
VII. SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
Steps to be
taken in case material is released or spilled: Not Applicable
Waste Disposal Method:
This material may be reclaimed for reuse.
VIII. SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
If operations are such that atmospheric level of contaminants exceed prescribed limits, provide local exhaust ventilation and/or adequate respiratory protection. Consult your regional codes or code of Federal Regulations, Title 29, Part 1910.252, Welding Cutting and Brazing 1910.134 Respiratory Protection, and 1920 subpart z, Toxic and Hazardous substances.
IX. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Precautions to be Taken in Handling and Storing: Not Applicable
Other Precautions: Not Applicable
Issued by: Dietrich Industries, Inc. Prepared by: R. A. Nelson Date prepard: 6-16-86
Personnel Department Personnel Mgr.
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