KENNAMETAL INC -- 303-25F  -- 3455-00N009205
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:303-25F
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:3455
NIIN:00N009205
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:KENNAMETAL INC
Address:981 SOUTH
Box:231
City:LATROBE
State:PA
ZIP:15650
Country:US
Emergency Phone Num:412-539-5000
CAGE:EO189
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:KENNAMETAL INC
Address:981 SOUTH
Box:231
City:LATROBE
State:PA
ZIP:15650-0231
Country:US
Phone:412-539-5000/5157
CAGE:EO189
Company Name:KENNAMETAL, INC.
Address:981 SOUTH
Box:231
City:LATROBE
State:PA
ZIP:15650-0231
Country:US
Phone:412-539-5000
CAGE:85597

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

Ingred Name:TUNGSTEN CARBIDE
CAS:12070-12-1
RTECS #:YO7250000
OSHA PEL:5 MG/M3/10 STEL (W)
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3/10 STEL (W)

Ingred Name:COBALT  (SARA III)
CAS:7440-48-4
RTECS #:GF8750000
Fraction by Wt: 2-30%
OSHA PEL:0.1 MG/M3;AS CO
ACGIH TLV:0.05 MG/M3;DUST 9293

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Effects of Overexposure:OVEREXP TO METAL POWDR,DUST,MIST FROM
    GRIND,SWEEP IS HEALTH HAZ.EYE,SKIN,MUC MEMB IRRIT(SEE SUPP DAT

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

First Aid:INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR IMMED.STOP BREATHING,GIVE ARTIFICL
    RESP.KEEP WARM,AT REST.GET MED ATTN IMMED.SKIN:REMOVE CONTAM
    CLOTHES&SHOES IMMED.WASH W/SOAP&H*20 15-20 MIN.GET MED
    ATTN.EYE:WASH IMMED W/L RG AMT H*20,LIFTING LIDS,15-20 MIN.(SEEOTHR
    PREC)

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

Extinguishing Media:LOCALIZED POWDER FIRES:DRY SAND,DRY
    DOLOMITE,NACL,SODA ASH.
Fire Fighting Procedures:COOL FIRE EXP CNTNR W/H*20 FROM SIDE UNTIL AFT
    (SEE SUPP DAT
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FINELY DIVIDED POWDR/DUST FROM GRIND
    EXPECT TO BE FIRE/EXPLO HAZ WHEN EXP TO HIGH TEMP/IGNITN SOURCE

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

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP W/MINIMUM DUST GENERATION & PLACE
    INTO SUITABLE CLEAN,DRY CONTAINERS FOR LATER DISPOSAL OR
    RECLAMATION. CLEAN UP RESIDUE USING A HIGH-EFFICIENCY PARTICLATE
    FILTER VACUUM OR WET CLEAN UP. USE	NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATORY
    PROTECTION.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID DUST DISPERSION.FINELY DIVIDED
    PARTIC,DUST,FUME POSS FLAM/EXPLO.KEEP FROM IGNITN SOURCE,STORE IN
    CLEAN,DRY,COOL AREA.REMOVE DUST BY WASH/VACUUM.
Other Precautions:INCOMPAT:AMMONIUM NITRATE&METAL/BRF*5,HYDRAZINIUM
    NITRATE,NITRYL FLUORIDE,ACETYLENE.FIRST AID:GET MED ATTN
    IMMED.INGEST-IMMED GIVE LRG AMT H*20,THEN INDUCE VOMIT (IF
    CONSCIOUS).CALL MD IMMED.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATR APPROPRIATE FOR
    EXPOS OF CONCERN 
Ventilation:PREFER LOCAL EXHAUST,ACCEPT GENERAL MECH -KEEP EXP <TLV
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS (FPN
Eye Protection:SFTY GLASSES W/SIDESHLDS
Other Protective Equipment:PROT CLOTHES&EQUIP TO PREV RPTD/PRLNG SKIN
    CONTACT; EYEWASH.
Supplemental Safety and Health
OVEREXP:TEMP/PERM RESP DISEASE W/POSS DISABILITY/DEATH. SOME LUNG &
    SKIN CONDITN WORSEN W/EXP. LUNG & SKIN SENSITIZATN FROM DUST.
    FIRE/EXPLO:FIRE OUT. LRG FIRE-USE UNMANNED HOSE HOLDER/LET BURN.
    USE S CBA.

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:5198F,2870C
Spec Gravity:12-16
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:GRAY POWDER OR SOLID (MELTING PT:2723F,1495C)

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CLF*3,FLUORINE,NO*2,N*20,IF*5,LEAD OXIDE,(SEE OTHR PRECAUTN)
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMP MAY RELEAE ACRID SMOKE
    & IRRITATING FUMES.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:SEND TO AN APPROPRIATE RECLAMATION FACILITY IF
    AVAILABLE. IF MATERIAL CANNOT BE SENT TO RECLAMATION
    FACILITY,DISPOSAL SHOULD BE MADE IN COMPLIANCE W/FEDERAL,STATE &
    LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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