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Material Safety Data Sheet revised 8/24/07
AMERICAN LATH PRODUCTS CO of CA, INC.
Material Safety Data Sheet
14278 Valley Blvd
City of Industry, CA91746
This information is taken from original source of data from American Lath Products of CA believed to be reliable.
AMERI-CORNER and LATH
SYNONYMS & TRADE NAMES (FAMILY) AMERI-CORNER, CORNER REINFORCEMENTS,
WIRE PRODUCTS.
HAZARD CLASS: No Classification Noted
HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS:
Metals General Chemical FormulaC.A.S. Number ACGIH TLV-TWA
Iron (FE) 7435-89-6 >99%
Zinc (ZN) 7440-66-6 5.0mg/M
PHYSICAL DATA:
Specific Gravity(H2O=1) 7.85 Solubility in water None
Boling Point @760mm HG 4950°F Evaporations Rate(Ethyl Ether=1) N/A
Melting Point(Base Metal) 2/ Vapor Pressure (mm hG N/A
Melting Point(Metallic Coating) 800°F Vapor Density (air=1) N/A
Appearance Metallic Gray
Odor None
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
Steel Products in the solid state present no fire explosion hazard.
REACTIVITY
Stable under normal conditions of use, storage and transport. Comments: Metal fumes and certain noxious
gasses such as carbon monoxide may be produced during welding or flame cutting steel.
HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
Primary Route(s) of Entry: Inhalation and prolonged skin contact.
Effects of Exposure: No toxic effect would be expected from exposure in its inert solid form. Prolonged, repeated exposure
to fumes of dust generated by grinding, welding, flame cutting and or brazing may cause the following adverse health effects.
INHALATION
Iron (Fe) Siderosis or Fibrosis
Manganese(Mn) Pneumonitis, central nervous system involvement resulting irritability, difficulty in
Walking, speech disorders, compulsive behavior, mask like face and Parkinson like syndromes.
Zinc (Zn) Inhalation of zinc dust or zinc oxide fumes can cause flu like illness called metallic fever.
Soluble oil Inhalation of smoke resulting from heating may result in pulmonary irritation.
Borax Ingestion may cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and exythanetous flush.
Lime May cause irritation.
Skin Contact Prolonged exposure may cause irritation. Soluble oil may cause dermatitis.
Eye Contact May cause irritation.
Ingestion May cause irritation to mouth and throat.
INGREDIENT OSHA PEL MG/CM TLV (ACGIH)
Iron (Fe) 10(as Fe203) 5 (as Fe203)
Manganese (mn) 5 1.0 (as Fumes)
Zinc (Zn) 5 9Fume) 5
Borax (Na2 B4 07.5 H20) Not listed 1
Lime (CaOH) 5 2
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES
INHALATION
Remove from excessive exposure levels unless proper respiratory protection is worn.
SKIN CONTACTS
If irritation develops, remove contaminated clothing, wash areas of contamination with soap and water or a mild detergent for five minutes. Consult physician if necessary.
EYE CONTACT
Immediately wash eyes with large amounts of water for five minutes occasionally lifting upper and lower eye lids. Consult physician if necessary.
INGESTION
May cause irritation of the mouth and throat. Consult physician
PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE
STEP TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED: Sweep up.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Any excess product can be recycled for future use. Disposed in a permitted Hazardous waster landfill or disposed by other methods which are in accordance with local, state and federal regulations
VENTILATION
Provide adequate ventilation as described in the industrial ventilation manual produced by the American Conference of industrial hygienist in those areas or applications of product use that result in exposure limits greater than permissible.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
When performing metal working operations that may produce dust smoke and or fume, a properly fitted NIOSH approved, dust and fume respirator should work.
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
The use of appropriate protective clothing such as welder’s aprons and gloves for burning cutting operations is recommended.
EYE PROTECTION
Use protective goggles, face shields and or hoods when performing hot working operation such as grinding, welding, brazing or cutting.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Federal OSHA, NTP or IARC, do not identify this material as carcinogen. Detectable amount of chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects, or other reproductive harm are found in this product. (California Health and Safety Code 25249.6)
DISCLAIMER OF EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES
No warranty of merchantability, fitness for any use, or any other warranty is expressed or is to be implied regarding the accuracy or completeness of this information. The results obtained from the use of this information or product, and the safe use of the product is the sole responsibility of the user.