| SECTION 1 - PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION & USE |
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Product Indentifier:
STAINLESS STEEL TUBING & PIPE - 304, 304L, 316, 316L, 317, 321
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Product Indentification Number (PIN) |
Manufacturers Name:
ASSOCIATED TUBE INDUSTRIES |
City:
MARKHAM |
Province:
ONTARIO |
Street Address:
7455 WOODBINE AVENUE |
Postal Code:
L3R 1A7 |
Emergency Telephone No.:
(416) 475-6464 |
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The Hazardous Products Act considers this product as sold, to be a "Manufactured Article". Manufactured articles are specifically excluded from the requirements of WHMIS regulations. Therefore, as a manufactured article, stainless steel pipe and tubing, in its shipped state, is exempt from WHMIS requirements. However, further processing may generate fumes and particulate matter.
This Material Safety Data Sheet is intended to be used for the purpose of satisfying informational requests.
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SECTION 2 - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
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| HAZARDOUS INGREGIENTS |
% |
CAS NUMBER |
LD(50) OF INGREDIENT
(SPECIFY SPECIES AND ROUTE) |
LC(50) OF INGREDIENT
(SPECIFY SPECIES) |
| CARBON |
.08 max |
7440-44-0 |
Not Available |
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| MANGANESE |
2.00 max |
7439-96-5 |
9,000mg/kg rat (oral) |
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| PHOSPHORUS |
.040 max |
7723-14-0 |
Not Available |
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| SULPHUR |
.030 max |
7704-34-9 |
Not Available |
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| SILICON |
.75 max |
7440-21-3 |
3,160mg/kg rat (oral) |
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| CHRONIUM |
16.0 - 20.0 |
7440-47-3 |
Not Available |
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| NICKEL |
8.0 - 15.0 |
7349-02-0 |
Not Available |
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| MOLYBDENUM |
4.0 max |
7440-98-7 |
Not Available |
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| TITANIUM |
.70 max |
7440-32-6 |
Not Available |
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| IRON |
BALANCE |
7439-89-6 |
Not Available |
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SECTION 3 - PHYSICAL DATA
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Solid State:
SOLID |
Odour & Appearance:
Odourless Silvery - Grey Tubing & Pipe |
Order Threshold (ppm):
Not Applicable |
Vapour Pressure
(mm Hg):
Not Applicable |
Evaporation Rate:
Not Applicable |
Boiling Point (C):
Not Applicable |
Vapour Density (AIR=1):
Not Applicable |
Freezing Point (C):
Not Applicable |
Ph:
Not Applicable |
Specific Gravity:
Not Applicable |
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| SECTION 4 - FIRE & EXPLOSION DATA |
Flammability:
If yes, under which conditions? |
YES |
NO X |
Stainless steel products in their solid state present no fire or explosion hazard. Moderate hazard exists when they are in the form of dust particulates and exposed to heat, flames, chemical action or in contact with strong oxidizers |
| MEANS OF EXTINCTION |
USE DRY CHEMICAL TO EXTINGUISH |
| SECTION 4 - FIRE & EXPLOSION DATA |
Chemical stability
If no, under which conditions? |
YES X |
NO |
CHEMICALLY STABLE IN ITS SOLID STATE |
Incompatibility with other substances
If so, which ones? |
YES X |
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STRONG ACIDS, BASES, AND CHEMICAL OXIDIZERS |
| REACTIVITY, AND UNDER WHAT CONDITIONS |
WILL REACT WITH STRONG ACIDS TO LIBERATE FLAMMABLE HYDROGEN GAS |
| HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS |
HYDROGEN GAS |
| PRODUCT IDENTIFIER > STAINLESS STEEL TUBING & PIPE |
| SECTION 6 - TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES |
ROUTE OF ENTRY SKIN CONTACT
X
SKIN ABSORPTION
EYE CONTACT
X
INHALATION
X
INGESTION |
EFFECTS OF ACUTE EXPOSURE TO PRODUCT
Excessive inhalation of all metallic fumes and dusts may result in irritation of eyes, nose and throat. High concentrations of fumes and dusts may result in "Metal Fume Fever". Typical symptoms consist of a metallic taste in the mouth, dryness and irritation of the throat, fever and chills; usually lasts from 12-48 hours. |
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EFFECTS OF CHRONIC EXPOSURE TO PRODUCT
Chronic exposure to user generated dusts and fumes could cause dermatitis (skin) or conjunctivitis (eyes). Excessive inhalation of user generated fumes from high temperature cutting or welding of these alloys may, depending on the specific features of the process used, pose a long term health hazard.
Note: Chromium and nickel have been identified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) and the National Toxicology Program (NTP) as potential carcinogens.
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| SECTION 7 - PREVENTIVE MEASURES |
GLOVES (Specify)
Cotton or leather gloves adequate for handling material in its natural state. |
RESPIRATOR (Specify)
NIOSH approved respirator for dust/fumes, if ventilation is not adequate. |
EYE (Specify)
Safety glasses to be worn during cutting, grinding or any process with potential for eye injuries. |
FOOTWARE (Specify)
Safety shoes or other foot protection recommended where crushing foot injuries may occur. |
CLOTHING (Specify)
Long sleeves and long pants recommended. |
OTHER (Specify)
Welding goggles to be worn to protect eyes from flashburn. |
ENGINEERING CONTROLS (SPECIFY, EG. VENTILATION, ENCLOSED PROCESS)
Use local exhaust ventilation when cutting, grinding or welding. Maintain exposure below acceptable exposure limits.
Housekeeping; Use good housekeeping practices to prevent accumulation of dusts and airborne particles. |
| SECTION 8 - FIRST AID MEASURES |
SPECIFIC MEASURES
Eye Contact: Flush particles from the eyeballs with clean water for at least 15 minutes. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
Skin Contact: Wash skin with soap and water to remove any metallic particles. If a rash develops, seek medical attention.
Inhalation: Remove from exposure. If severe respiratory irritation persists, seek medical attention. Excessive inhalation of some metal fumes can produce an acute reaction known as "Metal Fume Fever", with symptoms of chills and fever similar to flue symptoms. These symptoms appear within a few hours of exposure; however, long term effects have not been noted from isolated instances of excessive exposure. |
| SECTION 9 - PREPARATION DATE OF MSDS |
PREPARED BY (GROUP, DEPARTMENT, ETC.):
Mike Hawkins Operations Manager |
PHONE NUMBER:
905-475-6464
1-800-387-4217 |
DATE:
April 18, 2005 |