Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
7429-90-5
Name of the chemical
Aluminium
Concentration
80-100
EC/CAS
7440-50-8
Name of the chemical
Copper
Concentration
0.1-1,1-
EC/CAS
7440-47-3
Name of the chemical
Chromium; chromic acid and its salts
Concentration
0.1-1
EC/CAS
18540-29-9
Name of the chemical
Chromium (VI)
Concentration
0.1-1
EC/CAS
1314-13-2
Name of the chemical
Zinc oxide; C.I. 77947
Concentration
1%
General Information
Revision date
2017-03-15
Product name
Aluminum Alloys Containing Chromium
Product Synonyms
None
Chemical name
Aluminum (Minimum 0.1% Chromium)
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Fabricated Parts
Emergency telephone
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Company Information
company name
Kaiser Aluminum
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Emergency Overview Product is solid metallic pieces. Product may form explosive dust/air mixtures if high concentration of product dust is suspended in air. Firefighters should wear full protective clothing and self contained breathing apparatus. Exposure to dust may be irritating to eyes, nose, and throat. Contact with hot metal may cause severe thermal burns. Do not touch or handle cast aluminum or heated materials before determining the temperature. Product contains chromium which is an identified carcinogen. Hot work operation such as welding, torch cutting, etc may potentially generate hexavalent chromium which has been identified as a carcinogen. See Section 15.
Potential health effects
Eyes Dust, fumes or powder may irritate eye tissue. Eye contact with aluminum particles may cause corneal necrosis Skin Dust or powder may irritate the skin. Some products may contain residual coating. Prolonged skin contact with the coating oils may result in skin sensitization (allergy) in some individuals. Do not touch or handle cast aluminum or heated materials before determining the temperature. Aluminum does not change color on heating. Contact with hot metal may cause severe thermal burns. Ingestion Not a likely route of entry. Ingestion of large amounts of dusts or particulates may produce gastrointestinal disturbances including irritation, nausea, and diarrhea. Inhalation Dusts of this product may cause irritation of the nose, throat, and respiratory tract.
HMIS® ratings
Health 1 Fire 1 Reactivity 0 Pers. Prot. Goggles, Gloves , Protective Clothing Hazard Scale: 0 = Minimal 1 = Slight 2 = Moderate 3 = Serious 4 = Severe * = Chronic hazard Hazard Label Pictograms: Explosive Irritant Respiratory Sensitizer
