TiBor

Appearance/Odor

Solid - Gray/Silver - No Odor V. Fire, Explosion, and Reactivity Information FLASH POINT (WITH TEST METHOD) FLAMMABLE (EXPLOSIVE) LIMITS V/ V% None LEL: None UEL: None EXTINGUISHING MEDIA This alloy is noncombustible. Use extinguishing media appropriate to the surrounding fire. SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES If this material is reduced to powder form, caution must be used to prevent fire or explosion. To extinguish a metal powder fire use dry sand, dry graphite or other class"D" fire extinguishing powder. UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION Water and other forms of surface contamination on metal that is added to a furnace can

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

cause explosions in melting operations. Preheat material and keep dry prior to charging into a furnace. GENERAL REACTIVITY This alloy is a stable material. INCOMPATIBILITY (MATERIALS TO Avoid contact with mineral acids and oxidizing agents that may generate hydrogen gas; AVOID) the evolution of hydrogen may be an explosion hazard. HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION Various elemental metals and metal oxides may be generated from melting or dross PRODUCTS handling operations. Refer to Section II for permissible exposure limits. VI. Health Hazard Information INHALATION: Inhalation of metal dust, fume, or powder may result from melting, dross handling, casting, welding, grinding, crushing or similar operations which generate airborne metal particulate during use of this material. INGESTION: Hand, clothing, food and drink contact with metal dust, fume or powder can cause Ingestion of particulate during hand to mouth activities such as eating, drinking, smoking, nail biting, etc. PRIMARY ROUTE(S) SKIN: Skin contact with this material may cause, in some sensitive individuals, an allergic response. In the form of OF metal dust or powder, skin contact or abrasion may also cause irritation or dermatitis. EXPOSURE EYE: Particulate metal (dust, fume or powder) may be dangerous to the eye and surrounding tissue. Airborne particulate (chips, dust or powder) is always a potential problem as well as inserting fingers into the eye socket if the hand or clothing is contaminated with metal particulate. There is no information on the toxicity of this alloy. Under normal handling and use of the solid form of this material there are few health hazards. Cutting, welding, melting, grinding, etc., of this material will produce dust, fume or TOXICITY particulate containing the component elements of this material. Exposure to the dust, fume or particulate may present significant health hazards that are referable to the elemental constituents in Section II. ACUTE: The metal dust and fumes of those elements in Section II can cause irritation to the skirt, eye and mucous membranes. As dust, powder or fume, exposure which abrades the skin can cause irritation and dermatitis. Injury to the eyes is generally a result of particulate irritation or mechanical injury to the cornea or conjunctiva by dust or particulate. Excessive inhalation of aluminum and various aluminum alloy dusts and fumes may cause respiratory irritation, cough and bronchitis. EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE CHRONIC: Respiratory disease with symptoms ranging from shortness of breath and cough to permanent disability due to loss of lung function may be caused by excessive exposure to metal dust or fumes. Aluminum has been indicated to cause gastro-intestinal disorders and non-significant changes in the lung. VI. Health Hazard Information (continued) Neither product nor its ingredients are listed as a carcinogen by the National Toxicology Program, CARCINOGENIC International Agency for Research on Cancer, or United States Occupational Safety and Health REFERENCES Administration. Persons with impaired pulmonary function, airway diseases and conditions such as asthma, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, etc., may incur further disability if excessive concentrations of dust or fume are inhaled. MEDICAL CONDITIONS If prior damage or disease to the Neurologic (nervous), Circulatory, Hematologic (blood) or Renal (kidney) AGGRAVATED BY systems has occurred, proper screening or examinations should be conducted on individuals who may be EXPOSURE exposed to further risk if handling and use of this material causes excessive exposure. VII. Emergency First Aid and Procedures Breathing difficulty caused by inhalation of dust or fume requires removal to fresh air. If breathing has stopped, INHALATION perform artificial respiration and obtain medical assistance at once. If over-exposure to metal fume produces chills, muscle aches or fever, move the exposed person to fresh air and obtain medical assistance at once. Swallowing metal powder or dust can be treated by having the affected person swallow large quantities of water and attempting to induce vomiting if conscious. Obtain medical assistance at once. INGESTION Skin cuts and abrasions can be treated by standard first aid. Skin contamination with dust or powder can be removed by washing with soap and water. If irritation persists obtain medical assistance at once. SKIN Dust or powder should be flushed from the eyes with copious amounts of clean water. If irritation persists obtain medical assistance. Contact lenses should not be worn if working with metal dusts and powders. EYES VIII. Industrial Hygiene Control Measures Local exhaust ventilation should be used to control exposure to airborne dust and fume whenever possible. VENTILATION Use NIOSH approved respirators as specified by an Industrial Hygienist or qualified Safety Professional. RESPIRATORY Lung function tests are recommended for users of negative pressure devices. PROTECTION Wear gloves to prevent metal cuts and skin abrasions particularly during handling of wrought forms, solid metal, sheet, strip or tube. PROTECTIVE GLOVES Wear safety glasses when risk of eye injury is present particularly during machining, grinding, welding, powder handling, etc. EYE PROTECTION Protective clothing such as uniforms, disposable coveralls, safety shoes, etc., may be required during OTHER PROTECTIVE metal handling operations as appropriate to the circumstances of exposure. EQUIPMENT MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Lung ENVIRONMENTAL SURVEILLANCE: Exposure to the RECOMMENDED function tests, chest x-rays and routine elements identified in Section II can be best determined by MONITORING physical examinations may be useful to having air samples taken in the employee breathing zone, work PROCEDURES determine effects of dust or fume area or department. exposure. IX. Environmental Protection Information In solid form this material poses no special clean-up problems. If this material is in powder or dust form, STEPS TO BE TAKEN IF clean-up should be conducted with a vacuum system utilizing a high efficiency particulate air filtration MATERIAL IS RELEASED system. Caution should be taken to minimize airborne generation of powder or dust and avoid OR SPILLED contamination of air and water. Properly label all material collected in waste container. Prior to disposal consider if the material has recovery value. State or federal regulations may require WASTE DISPOSAL specific labeling, packing, storage, transportation and disposal procedures. Contact an Environmental METHOD Engineer or consultant familiar with waste disposal regulations In solid form this material poses no special environmental problems. Metal powders or dusts may have significant impact on air and water quality. Airborne emissions, spills and releases to the environment ENVIRONMENTAL (discharge to streams, sewer systems, groundwater, surface soil, etc.) should be controlled immediately. If HAZARDS such potential for a spill or release exists it is advisable to develop an emergence spill response plan. X. Special Precautions This product must be handled accordingly to the size, shape and quantity of material involved. Solid metal HANDLING may require use of hoists, cranes, etc. Powders should be moved or transported to minimize spill or PRECAUTIONS release potential. In solid form this material poses no special storage problems. Store metal and metal powder in a dry area. STORAGE Do not store adjacent to mineral acids. Fine metal powder should be kept away from flames and sources PRECAUTIONS of ignition. Additional Information The following is the label text which accompanies this product during shipment: ALUMINUM TITANIUM BORON MASTER ALLOY (TiBor) CAUTION! INHALATION OF DUST OR FUME MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO THE LUNG AND MUCOUS MEMBRANES. EYE IRRITATION MAY OCCUR. • This product contains Aluminum, Titanium and Boron. • Exposure to Aluminum and Titanium is not generally associated with adverse health effects on the lung or other organ systems. Boron dust and Boron oxide are regarded as nuisance dusts although Boron oxide has been reported to cause skin rash, eye and nasal irritation. • Avoid breathing dust or fume. If the use of this material produces dust or fume, use appropriate ventilation controls and/or personal protective equipment. For additional information refer to the Matenal Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for this product. WARNING! WATER AND OTHER FORMS OF SURFACE CONTAMINANTS HAVE CAUSED EXPLOSIONS IN MELTING OPERATIONS. • Inspect material before furnace addition and remove surface contamination such as water, ice, grease, oil, etc. • Preheat material and keep dry prior to charging into a furnace. CONTENT AND DESCRIPTIONS OF KB ALLOYS, LLC. MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS These definitions are intended for use with Material Safety Data Sheets supplied by KB ALLOYS, LLC. Questions concerning these sheets should be directed to: KB Alloys, LLC. 2208 Quarry Drive Suite 201 Reading, PA 19609 SECTION I - PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Chemical Name: A name consistent with the nomenclature system of the International Union of Pure & Applied Chemistry (UPAC) or the Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS). Trade Name: The name the product is sold by, i.e., the product name. Chemical Name: A general designation for a group of elements or compounds. Formula The scientific designation for an element or compound SECTION II - HAZARDOUS CONSTITUENTS Constituent(s): The chemical component(s) of the product. A hazardous constituent is a chemical which is a physical hazard or health hazard. Percent: The amount of component or range present in the product and expressed on a weight basis. CAS Number: A specific chemical identification number assigned by the Chemical Abstracts Service. The lack of a CAS Number for any given chemical or mixture indicates that a number may not have been assigned. NIOSH RTECS Number: The National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH) Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical