devarda's alloy

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Not available.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Causes eye irritation. Aluminum particles may cause corneal necrosis.
Skin:
May cause skin irritation. Prolonged and/or repeated contact may cause irritation and/or dermatitis. May cause skin discoloration.
Ingestion:
Ingestion of large amounts may cause gastrointestinal irritation.
May cause liver and kidney damage.
Inhalation:
Dust is irritating to the respiratory tract. Inhalation of fumes may cause metal fume fever, which is characterized by flu-like symptoms with metallic taste, fever, chills, cough, weakness, chest pain, muscle pain and increased white blood cell count.
Chronic:
May cause liver and kidney damage. Chronic inhalation of finely divided powder has been reported to cause pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema. Repeated skin contact has been associated with bleeding into the tissue, delayed hypersensitivity and granulomas.

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Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
Skin:
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.
Ingestion:
If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid immediately.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician:

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Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Dusts at sufficient concentrations can form explosive mixtures with air. Dust can be an explosion hazard when exposed to heat or flame. Dousing metallic fires with water may generate hydrogen gas, an extremely dangerous explosion hazard.
Extinguishing Media:
Do NOT use water directly on fire. Use dry chemical to fight fire.
Use carbon dioxide.

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Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Remove all sources of ignition.

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Section 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE
Handling:
Use with adequate ventilation. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Keep container tightly closed. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Avoid ingestion and inhalation.
Storage:
Keep away from heat, sparks, and flame. Keep away from sources of ignition. Store in a tightly closed container. Keep from contact with oxidizing materials. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.

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Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Controls:
Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below the permissible exposure limits.
Exposure Limits CAS# 8049-11-4: Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.

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Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Physical State: Solid
Color: grey
Odor: none reported
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not applicable.
Viscosity: Not applicable.
Boiling Point: 3092 deg F
Freezing/Melting Point: 550 deg C
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable.
Flash Point: Not applicable.
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature: Not available.
Solubility in water: Insoluble in water.
Specific Gravity/Density: 5.8
Molecular Formula: Not applicable.
Molecular Weight:

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Section 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
Ignition sources, exposure to air, contact with water, combustible materials.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Aluminum is incompatible with ammonium nitrate, ammonium persulfate, antimony trichloride, arsenic trichloride, barium bromate, barium chlorate, barium iodate, barium sulfate, bismuch trioxide, bromates, bromine, calcium bromate, calcium chlorate, calcium iodate, calcium sulfate, carbon disulfide, carbon tetrachloride, chlorates, chlorinated hydrocarbons, chlorine, chlorine trifluroride, chlorofluorohydrocarbons, chloroform, chromic anhydride, copper oxide, diborane, dichlorodifluoromethane, 1,2-dichloro-1,1,2,2,-tetrafluroethane, ethylene dichloride, propylenedichloride, and orthodichlorobenzene, fluorine, fluorochloro-libricants, iodates, iodine, iodine monochloride, iron oxide, lead oxides, magnesium and potassium perchlorate, magnesium bromate, magnesium chlorate, magnesium iodate, manganese and air, methyl bromide, methyl chloride, monobromotrifluoromethane, monochlorotrifluoro-methane, momofluorotrichloro-methane, niobium oxide and sulfur, nitrate-nitrite and organic matter, nitrates, nitric oxide, nitrogen peroxide, nitrosyl chloride, nitrous oxide, oxygen, palladium, performic acid, phosgene, phosphorus trichloride, potassium bromate, potassium chlorate, potassium iodate, potassium sulfate, propylene dichloride, silicon and lead oxide, silver chloride, sodium bromate, sodium carbide, sodium carbonate, sodium chlorate, sodium hydroxide, sodium iodate, sodium peroxide, sodium peroxide and carbon dioxide, sodium sulfate, sulfate, sulfur dichloride, sulfur dioxide, tetrafluoromethane, trichloroetylene, 1,1,2-trichloro-1,2,2-trifluoroethane, zinc bromate, zinc chlorate, zinc iodate, and zinc peroxide. Copper reacts violently with ammonium nitrate, bromates, iodates, chlorates, ethylene Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Aluminum oxide, toxic fumes of zinc oxide, oxides of copper.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.

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Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
RTECS#:
CAS# 8049-11-4 unlisted.
LD50/LC50:
Not available.
Carcinogenicity:
Devarda's Metal (Alloy) - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.

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Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

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Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Products which are considered hazardous for supply are classified as Special Waste and the disposal of such chemicals is covered by regulations which may vary according to location. Contact a specialist disposal company or the local waste regulator for advice. Empty containers must be decontaminated before returning for recycling.

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Section 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION

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Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION

European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: Not available.
Risk Phrases:
Safety Phrases:
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 8049-11-4: No information available.
Canada
None of the chemicals in this product are listed on the DSL/NDSL list.
CAS# 8049-11-4 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 8049-11-4 is not listed on the TSCA inventory.
It is for research and development use only.

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SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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