Sds For Gray Cast
Sds For Gray Cast
Sds For Gray Cast
Trade Name (Common Name of Synonyms: Ductile Irons and Gray Irons)
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
General Hazard Statement: Cast iron products in their natural state do not present inhalation, ingestion or contact hazards.
However, dust or fumes from machining, cutting, grinding, welding, brazing, flame cutting and arc gouging will release
contaminants into the air, with inhalation as the primary route of entry. Since the castings are primarily iron, the dust and fume
generated from the working of these castings will be primarily iron or iron oxide.
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW REPRESENTS HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS THAT CAN BE RELEASED DURING PROCESSING.
OSHA HAZARDOUS
Target Organ Target Organ Effect:
Eye Irritant
Skin Irritant/Sensitizer
Respiratory Irritant/Sensitizer
Kidney, Respiratory, Skin Target Organ Effect
Pictograms:
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SAFETY DATA SHEET
Date Prepared: 12/12/2014 Last Revision: 08/10/2018 Date Printed: 8/27/2018
Inhalation Inhalation of high concentrations of metal dust or fume for short periods of time can cause irritation to the eyes, nose
and throat. Metal fume fever can also occur, with symptoms of metallic taste, dryness of the mouth, throat irritation
and chills and fever, which usually lasts for 12 to 48 hours.
Carbon: Prolonged and repeated over-exposure (Inhalation) may lead to benign pneumoconiosis.
Copper: Fumes may cause metal fume fever, with flu-like symptoms and hair and skin discoloration. Keratinization of the
hands and feet has been reported. Systemically, dust and fume cause irritation of the upper respiratory tract,
metallic taste and nausea.
Iron: Iron oxide dust or fumes may cause benign pneumoconiosis (siderosis). This disease may make x-ray diagnosis of
other lung conditions difficult or impossible, but causes little or no disability.
Manganese: Chronic manganese poisoning may result from inhalation of dust and fume. The central nervous system is the chief site
of injury. This is not a fatal disease, although it is extremely disabling. Some persons may be hypersusceptable to
manganese. Freshly formed manganese fume has caused fever and chills, similar to metal fume fever.
Silicon: Accumulation in lungs can cause benign pneumoconiosis, but is not considered to be responsible for pulmonary
functional impairment or respiratory symptoms.
Molybdenum: Particulate affects the eyes and respiratory system and may also damage the liver and kidneys.
Tin: Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis. Chronic exposure to tin oxide dusts and fume may result
in stannosis (benign pneumoconiosis)
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical Characterization:
Ingredient(s) CAS Number % (by weight)
Base Metal
Iron (Fe) 7439-89-6 Remainder
Principle Alloying Elements
Carbon (C) 7440-44-0 2.5-4.3
Copper (Cu) 7440-50-8 0.01-1.5
Manganese (Mn) 7439-96-5 0.01-2.0
Molybdenum (Mo) 7439-98-7 0.01-0.5
Silicon (Si) 7440-21-3 1.0-4.0
Tin (Sn) 7440-31-5 0.01-0.30
Titanium (Ti) 7440-32-6 0.01-0.50
Note: The above listing is a summary of the principle elements. Various grades of iron will contain varying amounts or
combinations of these elements. Other elements may also be present in minute amounts.
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SAFETY DATA SHEET
Date Prepared: 12/12/2014 Last Revision: 08/10/2018 Date Printed: 8/27/2018
Eyes Contact: Exposure to high concentrations of metal dust and fume can cause irritation to the eyes. Immediately flush eyes gently
with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Retract eyelids often. Check for and remove any contact lenses. Get
medical aid.
Skin Contact: Dust may cause irritation. Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing
contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists. Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion: Not expected to occur. If significant amounts of metal are ingested, seek medical attention.
Inhalation: Inhalation of fume or dust from machining, cutting, grinding, welding, brazing and flame cutting is the primary route of
exposure. Exposure to fume and particulate may produce irritation of the eyes and respiratory system. Inhalation of high
concentrations of freshly formed oxides of the metals iron, manganese or copper may cause metal fume fever characterized
by metallic taste in the mouth, dryness and irritation of the throat and influenza-like symptoms.
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SAFETY DATA SHEET
Date Prepared: 12/12/2014 Last Revision: 08/10/2018 Date Printed: 8/27/2018
Environmental Precautions
Cast iron in formed state is not expected to pose a release hazard.
See section 1 for emergency contact information and section 13 for waste disposal.
Engineering Controls
Ductile and gray iron casting in their final manufactured state do not present inhalation, ingestion, or contact hazards.
However, operations such as welding, burning, flame or laser cutting, brazing, grinding, sanding or sawing may release
fume and other particulate, which should be captured with adequate local exhaust ventilation such as a fume extractor or
vented down draft table. Evaluate jobs done on this product and meet requirements of all OSHA and environmental standards.
Respiratory Protections
No respiratory protection is needed unless processing releases fume or particulate. Where exposures cannot be adequately
controlled through exhaust ventilation provide respiratory protection in accordance with OSHA and NIOSH
recommendations. A NIOSH approved respirator should be used when cutting, grinding, welding or burning if a PEL or
TLV is exceeded.
Eye Protection
Goggles or safety glasses with side shields and face shields should be used for protection against flying particulate and
fume during processing of cast iron products. Provide appropriate welding helmet with eye protection during welding.
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SAFETY DATA SHEET
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Conditions to Avoid
Metal working dusts present a moderate fire and explosion hazard, when exposed to heat, flames, chemical reaction or in
contact with powder oxidizers. May cause violent decomposition of hydrogen peroxide (52% by weight or greater).
Materials to Avoid
Chemicals and oxidizers
Toxic metal oxides and carbon and nitrogen oxides may be produced during a fire involving metal alloys.
Toxicity Data
Cast iron in a solid state does not present a toxicity hazard. The following represents toxicity of components if released as a
fume or dust.
Acute Toxicity
Iron (7439-89-6) Oral LD50 Rat 984 mg/kg
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SAFETY DATA SHEET
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Skin Irritation/Sensitizer
Skin (fume and dust) Irritant/Sensitizer May cause allergic reaction.
Respiratory
Respiratory (fume and dust) Irritant/Sensitizer Inhalation may cause metal fume fever see section 4.
Mutagenicity
Some components are suspected of causing genetic defects.
Carcinogenicity
No known carcinogens
Aquatic Ecotoxicity
Iron (7439-89-6) 96 hr Semi static LC50 Fish > 0.56 mg/l
Biodegradability
Persistent. Not readily biodegradable - Metal powders may cause ecological damage through silting or sediment effects.
Mobility in soil
Metal powder is immobile in soils but may be transported with ground water.
IMDG
Not Regulated
TDG
Not Regulated
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SAFETY DATA SHEET
Date Prepared: 12/12/2014 Last Revision: 08/10/2018 Date Printed: 8/27/2018
OSHA HAZARDS
Solid cast iron products are classified as “articles and do not constitute an OSHA hazardous material in a solid form.
OSHA Standards for General Industry (29 CFR 1910), Shipyard Standard (29 CFR 1915), and Construction Standards (29
CFR 1926) apply to processing of cast iron products
Some of the information presented and conclusions drawn herein are from sources other than direct test data on the product
itself. The information in this SDS was obtained from sources, which we believe are reliable. However, the information is
provided without any warranty, express or implied, regarding its correctness. The conditions or methods of handling, storage,
use and disposal of the product are beyond our control and may be beyond our knowledge. For this and other reasons, we do
not assume responsibility and expressly disclaim liability for loss, damage or expense arising out of or in any way connected
with the handling, storage, use or disposal of the product. This SDS was prepared and is to be used only for this product. If
the product is used as a component in another product, this SDS information may not be applicable. This SDS has been
prepared in accordance with the requirements of the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).
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