MALLINCKRODT -- ALUMINUM METAL WIRE  -- 6810-00N052742
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ALUMINUM METAL WIRE
MSDS Date:04/06/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N052742
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT
Box:800
City:PARIS
State:KY
ZIP:40362
Country:US
Info Phone Num:314-539-1600
Emergency Phone Num:314-539-1600
CAGE:ZA916
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT MEDICAL, INC
Address:2703 WAGNER PLACE
Box:M
City:MARYLAND HEIGHTS
State:MO
ZIP:63043
Country:US
Phone:314-770-7800
CAGE:ZA916
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CO
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:908-859-2151
CAGE:62910

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

Ingred Name:ALUMINUM; (ALUMINUM WIRE)  (SARA III)
CAS:7429-90-5
RTECS #:BD0330000
OSHA PEL:15MG/M3 DUST/5 FUME
ACGIH TLV:10MG/M3 DUST

=====================  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:ACUTE: INHAL: NO ADVERSE EFFECTS
    EXPECTED. INGEST: NOT EXPECTED TO BE A HEALTH HAZARD. SKIN: NO
    ADVERSE HEALTH EFFECTS EXPECTED. EYES: NO ADVERSE EFFECTS EXPECTED.
    CHRONIC: NO ADVERSE EFFECTS EXPECTED .
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NO ADVERSE HEALTH EFFECTS EXPECTED.

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

First Aid:NOT EXPECTED TO REQUIRE FIRST AID MEASURES. INHAL: REMOVE TO
    FRESH AIR. SUPPORT BREATHING(GIVE O*2/ARTF RESP). INGEST: CALL MD
    IMMEDIATELY . SKIN: FLUSH WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER. CALL  MD .
    EYES: FLUSH WITH POTABLE WATER FOR A AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. SEEK
    ASSIST FROM MD.

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

Flash Point:NOT FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:USE ANY MEANS SUITABLE FOR EXTINGUISHING
    SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP, SCOOP OR PICK UP SPILLED MATERIAL.
    PACKAGE FOR RECLAMATION OR RECOVERY. PACKAGE UNRECLAIMABLE MATERIAL
    FOR DISPOSAL IN AN APPROVED WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITY.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN A TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER,
    STORED IN A COOL DRY, VENTILATED AREA. PROTECT AGAINST PHYSICAL
    DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Respiratory Protection:NOT EXPECTED TO REQUIRE PERSONAL RESPIRATOR
    USAGE(MFR). USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATORY APPROPRIATE FOR
    EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:IN GENL, DILUTION VENT IS A SASTIFACTORY HLTH HAZ CONTROL
    FOR THIS SUBSTANCE. HOWEVER, IF CONDITIONS OF USE (SUPP DATA)
Protective Gloves:PROTECTIVE GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPVD SAFETY GLASSES .
Other Protective Equipment:BODY-COVERING CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:AS PART OF GOOD INDUSTRIAL & PERSONAL HYGIENE &
    SAFETY PROCEDURES, AVOID ALL UNNECESSARY EXPOSURE TO THE (SUPP
    DATA)
Supplemental Safety and Health
VENT: CREATE DISCOMFORT TO THE WORKER, A LOCAL EXHAUST SYSTEM SHOULD BE
    CONSIDERED. HYGIENE PRAC: CHEMICAL SUBSTANCE AND ENSURE PROMPT
    REMOVAL FROM SKIN, EYES & CLOTHING.

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:4473F,2467C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1220F,660C
Vapor Pres:1 @ 1284C
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE IN WATER.
Appearance and Odor:BRIGHT, SILVER-WHITE WIRE.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
MERCURY, HALOCARBONS, HALOGENS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:STABLE UNDER ORDINARY CONDITIONS OF USE &
    STORAGE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:REACTS W/DILUTE HYDROCHLORIC ACID,
    SULFURIC ACID POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE W/EVOLUTION OF HYDROGEN.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL
    REGULATIONS.

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