Stainless Steel

SYNONYMS: Acier, inoxydable, series 3XXX & 4XXX series

APPEARANCE AND ODOR: Grey- black odorless solid

USES: Primary metal

COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Note: Stainless steel may be comprised of various combinations of the elements shown above, in addition to

other alloying elements That may be present in minute quantities. No permissible exposure limits (PEL) or threshold limit values (TLV) exist for them. Values shown are applicable to component elements.

HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Not hazardous

FIRST AID MEASURES

• In case of dust exposure:
• Inhalation: In case of discomfort, remove to a ventilated area. Consult a physician
• Skin Contact: Wash skin thoroughly with soap and water
• Eye Contact: Flush thoroughly with water; if stinging persists, see a physician immediately.

FIRE FIGHTING MEASURERS

Extinguishing Media: The product in the solid state presents no fire or explosion hazard

Hazardous Combustion Products: Not applicable

ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Not applicable

HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling Precautions: Follow the recommendations in ANSI Z49.1, Safety in welding and cutting

Storage Conditions: Not applicable

  Note: Stainless steel may be comprised of various combinations of the elements shown above, in addition to

  other alloying elements That may be present in minute quantities. No permissible exposure limits (PEL) or  

  threshold limit values (TLV) exist for them. Values shown are applicable to component elements.

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Ph: N/A  Flashpoint: N/A

Boiling point: N/A      Auto ignition temp: N/A

Melting Point: >2500C      Lower Flammable limit: N/A

Vapor Pressure: N/A    Higher flammable limit: N/A

Evaporation rate: N/A      Explosive properties: N/A

Relative density (water=1); App. 7      NFPA Fire Code:  0

Water Solubility: N/A   Oxidizing properties: N/A

Partition coefficient (n-octanol/water): N/A    Odor threshold:  N/A

STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Stable (yes / no):  Yes

Conditions and Materials to Avoid: Strong Acids

Hazardous Decomposition Products: Metallic dust or fumes may be produced during welding, burning, grinding or machining. Reaction with evolution of hydrogen: On contact with acids.

TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Routes of Exposure:  Inhalation:  Yes    Ingestion:  No

      Eye contact:  No      Skin contact:  No   Skin Absorption:  No

Acute Effects:

In case of dust exposure;

Inhalation: Irritation of the respiratory tract and eyes. High concentrations of freshly formed copper oxides and fumes can produce symptoms of metal fume fever.

Skin Contact: N/A

Eye Contact: Irritation

Ingestion: N/A

Chronic Effects;

Inhalation: Prolonged and repeated exposure to dust can lead to benign pneumoconiosis. Nickel fumes may cause severe pneumonitis. Inhalation of high concentration of ferric oxide may possibly enhance the risk of of lung cancer in workers exposed to pulmonary carcinogens  

Medical conditions aggravated by exposure to product: Not determined

ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

No information available

DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Recycle if possible. Dispose of waste in accordance with Federal, State or local regulations

TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION

 This product is not classified as dangerous under Transportation Regulations, for all road, rail, sea, or air transport (no UN number)

REGULATORY INFORMATION

WHMIS CLASSIFICATION (Canada): D2 Material causing other toxic effects

EEC CLASSIFICATION (Europe): Not classified

Warning symbol:	None
Warning word:	None
Risk phrases:	None
Safety phrases:	None

  Section 313 Supplier Notification

This product may contain the following toxic chemical (s) subject to the reporting requirements of section 313 of the emergency Planning and community Right to know Act of 1986

(Title III of SARA) and of 40 CFR 372 

Chemical Name     CAS #

Manganese	7439-96-5
Chromium	7440-47-3
Nickel	7440-02-0
Copper	7440-50-8
Cobalt	7440-48-4

 OTHER INFORMATION

 Abbreviations:

CAS # = Chemical Abstract Service Registry Number;  EC = European Community;

LD 50 = Lethal Dose 50%;   LC 50 = Lethal Concentrations; LCLo = Lowest published lethal concentration

OSHA = Occupational Health and Safety Act

PEL = Permissible exposure limit 

Reason for modification:  Standardization according to ISO specifications    

DISCLAIMER

 NOTE *The information contained in this MSDS is believed to be correct as obtained from sources we believe to be reliable. However, no representations, guarantees or warranties of any kind have been 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. The user assumes all risks and liability resulting from any use, processing or handling of any material. Variations in methods, conditions and equipment used to store, handle or process the material and hazards connected with the use of the material are solely the responsibility of the use and remain at its sole discretion. This product may be coated with an oil-based product or some other such type of substance, or rust preventive before shipping and the MSDS sheet is not included with this MSDS sheet.

No chemical analysis has been performed by or for our company with respect to the items listed in this MSDS. Our various suppliers have furnished the data supplied. Compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations remains with the responsibility of the user, and the user has the responsibility to provide a safe work place to examine all aspects of its operation and to determine if or where precautions, in addition to those described herein are required. Db