6XXX MSDSo

Product Name: 6xxx SERIES ALLOY
Manufacturer: NORTHWEST ALUMINUM SPECIALTIES INC.
Revision Date: 12/02/2008

SECTION 01 CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
SECTION 02 COMPOSITION AND INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
SECTION 03 HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
SECTION 04 FIRST AID INFORMATION
SECTION 05 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
SECTION 06 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
SECTION 07 HANDLING AND STORAGE
SECTION 08 EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION
SECTION 09 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
SECTION 10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
SECTION 11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
SECTION 12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
SECTION 13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
SECTION 14 TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
SECTION 15 REGULATORY INFORMATION
SECTION 16 OTHER INFORMATION

Product Name: 6xxx SERIES ALLOY Manufacturer: NORTHWEST ALUMINUM SPECIALTIES INC. Address: 2929 W. 2ND. ST. THE DALLES OR 97058 Telephone: (541) 296-6161 Emergency: (541) 296-6161 Contact: Trade Name: 6xxx SERIES ALLOY Synonyms: Description: 6005, 6060, 6061, 6063, 6351, ENAW6005, ENAW6060, ENAW6061, ENAW6063, ENAW6082 Rating is NOT Available. Health: 0 Fire: 0 Reactivity: 0 Special: 0=Insignificant 1=Slight 2=Moderate 3=High 4=Extreme

SECTION 02 COMPOSITION AND INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTSChemical Ingredients (% by Weight) Ingredient CAS Number Percent Weight ALUMINUM 7429-90-5 93% - Max MAGNESIUM 7439-95-4 1.55% - Max SILICON 7440-21-3 1.4% - Max COPPER 7440-50-8 1% - Max MANGANESE 7439-96-5 0.85% - Max IRON 7439-89-6 0.7% - Max CHROMIUM 7440-47-3 0.3% - Max ZINC 7440-66-6 0.25% - Max VANADIUM 7440-62-2 0.16% - Max TITANIUM 7440-32-6 0.15% - Max GALLIUM 7440-55-3 0.05% - Max NICKEL 7440-02-0 0.02% - Max STRONTIUM 7440-24-6 0.01% - Max TIN 7440-31-5 0.01% - Max BORON 7440-42-8 0.01% - Max BERYLLIUM 7440-41-7 0.005% - Max LEAD 7439-92-1 0.003% - Max BISMUTH 7440-69-9 0.003% - Max

SECTION 03 HAZARD IDENTIFICATIONEYE: Irritation may occur if dust enters the eye. INHALATION: Inhalation of finely divided powder has been reported to cause pulmonary fibrosis. CHRONIC EFFECTS: Some aluminum alloys contain small amounts of carcinogenic materials.

SECTION 04 FIRST AID INFORMATIONEYE: Flush eyes thoroughly with water, taking care to rinse under eyelids. If irritation persists, continue flushing for 15 minutes, rinsing from time to time under eyelids. If discomfort continues, consult a physician. INHALATION: In case of discomfort, remove to ventilated area. If discomfort persists, consult a physician.

SECTION 05 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURESNot a fire hazard unless in particle form. Suspensions of aluminum dust in air may pose a severe explosion hazard. A potential for explosion exists for a mixture of fine and coarse particles if at least 15% to 20% of the material is finer than 44 microns. (Buffing and polishing generate finer material than grinding, sawing and cutting). In case of aluminum fires, use a Class D dry-powder extinguisher. Do not use water or halogenated extinguishing medial.

SECTION 06 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURESRecycle. Aluminum in the form of particles may be reactive and its hazardous characteristics should be determined prior to disposal.

SECTION 07 HANDLING AND STORAGEBecause of the risk of explosion, aluminum ingots and metal scrap should be thoroughly dried prior to remelting. Hot aluminum does not present any color change. Preheating is advised before the material is remelted. Aluminum should be stored where it is kept dry and free of materials that may cause a reaction when the material is remelted.

SECTION 08 EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTIONLocal ventilation should be used to keep the exposure to fine particles and dusts below acceptable limits. Care should be taken to keep ducts and fans from collecting fine dust and particles that could cause a fire or explosion. When acceptable levels of dust concentration can not be achieved through engineering controls, respiratory protection approved for the hazard should be used. Because of the danger of explosions when remelting, face and eye protection, along with protective clothing should be used if personnel are exposed.

SECTION 09 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIESSilver color solid, no odor.

SECTION 10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITYMolten aluminum may explode on contact with water. in the form of particles, may explode when mixed with halogenated acids, halogenated solvents, bromates, iodates, or ammonium nitrate. Aluminum particles on contact with copper, lead or iron oxides can react vigorously with releace of heat if there is a source of ignition or intense heat. In the form of particles, aluminum reacts with halogenated acids, water and sodium hydroxide, producing flammable hydrogen gas.

SECTION 11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATIONINHALATION: Aluminum and silicon dusts generated during use are considered nuisance particulates although inhalation of finely divided powder has been reported to cause pulmonary fibrosis. SKIN CONTACT: Not a hazard under normal conditions. Skin contact with molten or hot metal can cause burns. EYE CONTACT: Aluminum dust can irritate (mechanical abrasion) the eyes.

SECTION 12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATIONAluminum and its alloys under solid form, such as ingots or manufactured items, do not present any hazard for the environment.

SECTION 13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONSRecycle if possible. Dispose of waste in accordance with federal, state or local regulations.

SECTION 14 TRANSPORTATION INFORMATIONIn solid form, this product is not classified as dangerous under the Transport Regulations, for road, rail, sea or air transport (no UN number).

SECTION 15 REGULATORY INFORMATION

SECTION 16 OTHER INFORMATION