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MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION AND USE Safety Data Sheet Material Name: STAINLESS STEEL PRODUCTS, ALL GRADES Synonyms: Coil, Plate, Angle, Bar, Rebar and Wire. Manufacture: North American Stainless Address: 6870 Highway 42 East Ghent, KY 41045 Tel: 502-347-6000 Fax: 502-347-6001 Date: June 2015 Revised: March 2018 1. IDENTIFICATION GHS PRODUCT IDENTIFIER: STAINLESS STEEL OTHER MEANS OF IDENTIFICATION: Coil, Plate, Angle, Bar, Rebar and Wire Coil. RECOMMENDED USE OF THE CHEMICAL AND RESTRICTIONS OF USE: Solid stainless steel products, varies forms and uses, manufacture of articles. MANUFACTURE'S DETAILS: PHONE & EMERGENCY NUMBER: North American Stainless, 6870 Highway 42 East, Ghent, KY 41045 PHONE: 502-347-6000 EMERGENCY: 502-347-6111 2. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION Classification: Stainless steel is considered an article and not hazardous in its solid form. However, certain process such as cutting, milling, grinding, melting and welding could result in some hazardous materials being emitted. The following classification information is for the hazardous elements which may be emitted during these processes. SIGNAL WORD, HAZARD STATEMENTS & SYMBOLS: DANGER SYMBOLS HAZARD GHS CLASSIFICATION HAZARD STATEMENTS �i Carcinogenicity Respiratory Sensitizer STOT (repeated exposure) Toxic to Reproduction Category — 1B Category — 1 Category —1 Category — 1B May cause cancer May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Suspected of damaging the unborn child • Acute Oral Toxicity Skin Sensitizer STOT (single exposure) Category — 4 Category —1 Category 3 Harmful if swallowed May cause allergic skin reaction May cause respiratory irritation N/A Eye Irritation Category — 2B Causes eye irritations. Precautionary Statements: PREVENTION FIRST AID RESPONSE Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/vapor/spray. Use in well- ventilated area. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when handling this product. Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention if eye irritation persists Skin: Wash affected area with mild soap and water. Seek medical attention if skin irritation persists. Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Check for clear airway, breathing and presence of pulse. If necessary administer CPR. Consult a physician immediately. Ingestion: Dust may irritate mouth and gastrointestinal tract, If ingested, seek medical attention promptly. STORAGE DISPOSAL Store away from acids and incompatible materials Store in accordance with federal/provincial/state or local regulations Steel scrap should be recycled whenever possible Otherwise, dispose of in accordance with applicable federal/provincial/state or local regulations HAZARD NOT OTHERWISE CLASSIFIED (HNOC): Not applicable . COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREIDENTS All values are expressed as weight percent and are approximate. The percent composition reflects the range that is possible within this group of products. These are not the technical specifications for particular product. All grades do not include all hazardous ingredients. COMPONENT CAS NUMBER PERCENT Iron 7439-89-6 45 - 90 Nickel 7440-02-0 0 - 40 Chromium 7440-47-3 10.5 — 30 Manganese 7439-96-5 0 - 15 Molybdenum 7439-98-7 0 - 5 Copper 7440-50-8 0 - 5 Silicon 7440-21-3 0 - 3 Aluminum 7429-90-5 0 - 1 Cobalt 7440-48-4 0 - 1 Titanium 7440-32-6 0 - 1 Vanadium 1314-62-1 Trace Tungsten 7440-33-7 Trace Tantalum 7440-25-7 Trace Lead 7439-92-1 Trace 4. FIRST AID MEASURES;.. •• EYE CONTACT: SKIN CONTACT: INHALATION: INGESTION: Wash with copious amounts of water for 15 minutes to ensure that no articles remain in the eye. Seek medical advice if irritation persists. If irritation develops, wash skin thoroughly with soap and water. Seek medical attention if necessary. Remove from dusty area to fresh air. If discomfort persists, consult physician. If significant amounts of dust are ingested consult a physician. MOST IMPORTANT SYMPTOMS/EFFECTS, ACUTE AND DELAYED: Stainless steel as a solid and shipped is not likely to present an acute or chronic health effects. However, during processing (cutting, milling, grinding, melting or welding) emitted byproducts may cause irritations, difficulty in breathing, coughing or wheezing. May cause allergic skin reactions. INDICTAION OF IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION AND SPECIAL TREATMENT, IF NECESSARY: Notes to physician: May cause sensitization by skin contact or inhalation. Treat symptomatically. 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES SUITABLE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: SPECIFIC HAZARDS ARISING FROM MATERIAL: HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS: EXPLOSION DATA: Non-flammable. Will not support combustion. Not applicable for solid product. Use extinguishers appropriate for surrounding materials. Do not use water on molten metal. A fire involving finely divided alloy should be treated as Class D Combustible metal fire. Not applicable for solid product. Not applicable for solid formed alloy. Toxic metal and metallic oxide fumes may be evolved from fires involving finely divided alloy. For solid formed alloy, as appropriate for surrounding fire. Firefighters should wear self-contained NIOSH-approved breathing apparatus and full protective clothing. Solid formed alloy does not constitute a fire or explosion hazard. However, finely divided suspended particulates may present a fire and explosion hazard in the presence of an ignition source. 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURE F..ze PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS, PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES: Not applicable to stainless steel in solid state. Avoid dust formation. Ensure adequate ventilation. Clean —up personnel should be protected against inhalation and eye and skin contact. Not applicable to stainless steel in solid state. ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS: METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR CONTAINMENT AND CLEANING UP: Not applicable to stainless steel in solid state. For spills involving fine dusts, remove by vacuuming or wet sweeping methods to prevent spreading of dust. Avoid inhalation of dusts. fitilatitialiANNWAND STORAGE PRECAUTIONS OF SAFE HANDLING: CONDITIONS FOR SAFE STORAGE: INCOMPATIBLE PRODUCTS: Not applicable to stainless steel in solid state. Operations with the potential for generating high concentrations of airborne particles should be evaluated and controlled as necessary. Practice good housekeeping. Avoid breathing metal fumes and/or dust. No special storage conditions for stainless steel in solid state Store away from acids and incompatible materials. L$3,:,_; ERO E Off_ OLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION 1, Control Parameters: There are no exposure limits for stainless steel. The exposure limit for iron - containing fumes has been established at 5 mg/m3 with ACGIH's TWA. The individual complex compounds with the fume may have lower exposure limits that then general fume. COMPONENT CAS NUMBER OSHA PEL (mg/m3) TLV ACGIH (mg/m3) Iron 7439-89-6 10 mg/m3 Iron Oxide - Fume 5 mg/m3 Iron Oxide — Dust & Fume Nickel 7440-02-0 1 mg/m3, Metal, soluble & insoluble compounds 1.5 mg/ m3 Metal 0.1 mg/ m3 Soluble compounds 0.2 mg/ m3, Insoluble compounds Chromium 7440-47-3 1 mg/ m3, Metal & insoluble salt 0.5 mg/m3, Cr (III) 5 pg/m3, Cr (VI) 2.5 µg/m3Action Level Cr (VI) 0.5 mg/m3 Metal and Cr (III) 0.05 mg/m3, Cr (VI) & water soluble compounds 0,01 mg/m3, Cr (VI) Insoluble compounds Manganese 7439-96-5 5 mg/m3 (ceiling) 0.2 mg/m3 Molybdenum 7439-98-7 5 mg/m3 Soluble compounds as MO 15 mg/m3 Total dust 5 mg/m3 Soluble compounds as MO 10 mg/m3 Insoluble compounds as MO Copper 7440-50-8 0.1 mg/m3 Fume 1.0 mg/m3 Dust & Mist 0.2 mg/m3 Fume 1.0 mg/m3 Dust & Mist Silicon 7440-21-3 15 mg/m3Total dust 5 mg/m3 Respirable dust 10 mg/m3Total dust Aluminum 7429-90-5 15 mg/m3 Metal & Total dust 5 mg/m3 Respirable dust 1 mg/m3 Respirable dust 5 mg/m3 Welding fume Cobalt 7440-48-4 0.1 mg/m3 Metal, Dust & Fume 0.02 mg/m3 Metal, Dust & Fume Vanadium 1314-62-1 0.5 mg/m3 (ceiling) Vanadium Pentoxide dust 0.1 mg/m3 (ceiling) Vanadium Pentoxide fume 0.05 mg/m3 Vanadium Pentoxide Tungsten 7440-33-7 15mg/m3 Total Dust 5mg/m3 Respirable Dust 1.0 mg/ m3, 3 mg/m3 STEL Soluble 5.0 mg/ m3, 10 mg/m3 STEL Insoluble Tantalum 7440-25-7 5mg/ m3Metal & Oxide Dust 10 mg/ m3 STEL 5 mg/ m3Metal & Oxide Dust Titanium 7440-32-6 15 mg/ m3 Titanium Dioxide Total Dust 10 mg/ m3 Titanium Dioxide Total Dust Lead 7439-92-1 0.05 mg/ m3 0.05 mg/ m3 Note: OSHA PEL's and Threshold Limit Values (TLV) established by the Occupational Health and Safety Administration and the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) are 8 hour Time Weighted Averages concentrations unless otherwise noted. Appropriate Engineering Controls: Local and or general exhaust ventilation should be used to keep worker exposure below applicable exposure limits during welding, brazing, grinding, machining, and other process which may generate airborne contaminants. Individual Protective Measures: Dependent upon process being performed on material each operation must be addressed for suitable equipment. 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION CONT. Gloves: Suitable for protection against physical injury and skin contact during handling and processing. Footwear: Other: Eyes: Clothing: Safety glasses or goggles should be worn when there is probability of flying particles or eleveled levels of dust or fume. N/A Respirator: If concentrations exceed established limits use NIOSH/MSHA approved particulate respirators (dust & fume or high efficiency dust and fume) when grinding or welding. N/A N/A . CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES Physical State Solid Appearance Solid Silver-grey metallic Odor Odorless Odor Threshold Not Applicable pH Not Applicable Melting Point 2500 — 2800 °F Boiling Point Not Applicable Flash Point Not Applicable Evaporation Rate Not Applicable Flammability (solid, gas) Not flammable Upper Flammable Limit% Not Applicable Lower Flammable Limit Not Applicable Vapor Pressure Not Applicable Vapor Density Not Applicable Relative Density Not Applicable Specific gravity 7.65 — 7.94 Solubility Not Applicable Partition Coefficient No data Auto -ignition Temp © Not Applicable Decomposition Temperature No data Viscosity Not Applicable Other Information Not Applicable 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY REACTIVITY: CHEMICAL STABILITY: POSSIBILITY OF HAZARDOUS REACTIONS: CONDITIONS TO AVOID: INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS: HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Not determined for product in solid form. Stable under normal conditions of transport, storage and use for solid formed product. Hazardous polymerization will not occur. Contact with mineral acids will release flammable hydrogen gas. Dust formation. Oxidizers, Reacts with strong acids to form explosive hydrogen gas. During certain operations such as welding, burning, melting or hot rolling, metal fumes may be generated. Hexavalent chromium which is a suspect carcinogen may result from pickling stainless. 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION TOXICITY COMPONENT LD50 ORAL LD50 DERMAL LINO INHALATION OTHER Iron 30,000 mg/kg Oral -Rat - - - Nickel >9,000 mg/kg Oral -Rat - - - Chromium No data available - - - Manganese 9,000 mg/kg Oral -Rat - - - Molybdenum No data available - - - Copper No data available - - - Silicon 3,160 mg/kg - - - Aluminum No data available - - - Cobalt 6,171 mg/kg Oral -Rat - - - LIKELY ROUTES OF ENTRY: EYES: SKIN: INHALATION: None for stainless steel in its natural state. High concentration of dust may cause irritation to the eyes Prolonged skin contact with dust may cause skin irritation to sensitive individuals Inhalation of metal particulate or elemental oxide fumes generated during welding, burning or grinding machining may pose acute or chronic health effects. SYMPTOMS RELATED TO THE PHYSICAL, CHEMICAL AND TOXICOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS: None for stainless steel in its natural solid shape EFFECTS OF ACUTE EXPOSURE TO MATERIAL: MANGANESE & COPPER: Inhalation overexposure to manganese or copper (or zinc coated products) may cause metal fume fever characterized by fever and chills (flue like symptoms) which appear 4-6 hours after exposure with no long term effects. EFFECTS OF CHRONIC EXPOSURE TO MATERIAL: CHROMIUM: IARC lists certain hexavalent chromium compounds under its Group 1 category "confirmed carcinogenicity to humans." And metallic chromium under its group 3 category — "not classifiable as to their carcinogenicity to humans." Chromium metal is classified as a carcinogenic by NTP. Dermatitis may result from exposure to chromium fumes. Nickel: IARC lists metallic nickel under its Group 2B category — "possibly carcinogenic to humans." Nickel may cause skin sensitivity. COBALT: Cobalt dust may result in an asthma -like condition (cough, shortness of breath). IARC lists metallic cobalt under its Group 2B category —"possibly carcinogenic to humans." COPPER: Copper fumes my result in Wilson's Disease (characterized by hepatic cirrhosis, brain damage, demyelination, renal disease, and copper deposition in the cornea. IRON: Inhalation overexposures may cause a benign pneumoconiosis (siderosis) with few or no symptoms. MANGANESE: Existing studies are inadequate to assess its carcinogenicity. Susceptible to Parkinson's disease, metal fume fever and kidney damage. 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION CONT. STOT (Single Exposure): STOT (Repeated Exposure): Mutagenicity of Material: Reproductive Effects: Teratogenicity of Material Carcinogenicity of Material Synergistic Materials: Aspiration Hazard Sensitization of Material LD50(of Material) Notes: • • • No data Respiratory system. Allergic skin reactions. N/A N/A N/A CHROMIUM: IARC lists certain hexavalent chromium compounds under its Group 1 category "confirmed carcinogenicity to humans." And metallic chromium under it's group 3 category— "not classifiable as to their carcinogenicity to humans." Chromium metal is classified as a carcinogenic by NTP. Nickel: IARC lists metallic nickel under its Group 2B category— "possibly carcinogenic to humans. COBALT: IARC lists metallic cobalt under it's Group 2B category — "possibly carcinogenic to humans." N/A No Data N/A Not established LC50(of Material) Not established STOT — Specific Target Organ Toxicity International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) Summaries & Evaluation (2008) 3rd Annual Report on Carcinogens as prepared by the National Toxicology Program (NTP)Iron containing welding fume has an exposure limit of 5 mg/m3 (ACGIH-TLV'S 2011), welding fume may also contain contaminants from flues or welding consumables. Prolonged skin contact may cause reddening and drying of skin or dermatitis in sensitive individuals due to nickel and/or chromium content in steel. 11. ECOLOGICAL INFMATION ECOTOXICITY: No data available in the stainless steel in its natural solid state. However, individual components of the material has been found to be toxic to the environment. COMPONENT TOXICITY TO FISH TOXICITY TO ALGAE TOXICITY TO MICROORGANISMS Iron LC50 Common Carp 96 hr. 0.56 mg/I - - Chromium LCso Fathead minnow 96 hr. 10-100 mg/I - - Nickel LCso Common Carp 96 hr. 1.3 mg/I EC50 Freshwater Algae 72 hr. 0.18 mg/I EC50 Water Flea 48 hr. 1.0 mg/I PERSISTENCE AND DEGRADABILITY: BIOACCUMULATIVE POTENTIAL: MOBILITY IN SOIL: No data available for stainless steel in its natural solid state. Individual metal dusts may mitigate into soil and groundwater and be absorbed by plants. OTHER ADVERSE EFFECTS No data available No data available None known. 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Waste Disposal Methods: Steel scrap should be recycled whenever possible. Container Cleaning and Disposal: Dispose of in accordance with applicable federal, provincial/state or local regulations. 14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION GENERAL SHIPPING INFORMATION: SHIPPING NAME AND DESCRIPTION: UN NUMBER: HAZARD CLASS: PACKING GROUP/RISK GROUP: Stainless steel is not regulated for shipping. N/A N/A N/A N/A NOTE: Stainless steel transported in coiled from is under tension and represents a significant source of potential energy due to the tension induced by coiling; it will uncoil to try to lay flat in a long strip when banding is cut or other forces are released. Uncoiling can be sudden and catastrophic and measures should be taken to ensure that uncoiling will not occur. TRANSPORT REGULATIONS: Canadian Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (TDG) March 2011 US Department of Transportation (DOT) Hazardous Materials shipping information (Title 49 —Transportation March 2011) s REGULATORY INFORMATION: ADDITIONAL CANADIAN REGULATIONS: WHIMS CLASSIFICATION: DOMESTIC SUBSTANCES LIST: OTHER CANADIAN REGULATIONS: ADDITIONAL US REGUALTIONS: The following listing of regulation relating to North American Stainless product may not be complete and should not be solely relied upon for all regulatory compliance responsibilities. Class D2A/D28: Materials causing other toxic effects. The components of this material are on the federal DSL inventory N/A The components of this material are subject to the reporting requirements of Sections 302, 304 and 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA = Oct 2006) as follows: CHEMICAL NAME SARA 302 (40 CFR 355, Appendix A) SARA 304 (40 CFR Table 302.4) SARA 313 (40 CFR 372.65) CERCLA Reportable quantities Aluminum No No Yes None listed Chromium No No Yes 5,000 lb. Cobalt No No Yes None listed Copper No No Yes 5,000 lb. Manganese No No Yes None listed Nickel No No Yes 100 lb. 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION CONT. SARA THRESHOLD PLANNING QUANTITY: TSCA INVENTORY STATUS: CERCLA REPROTABLE QUANTITY (RQ): CALIFORNIA (PROPOSITION 65) OTHER FEDERAL REGULATIONS: There are no specific Threshold Planning Quantities for the components of the material. The default Federal MSDS submission and inventory requirement filing threshold of 10,000 lbs. (4.540 kg) therefore applies, per 40 CFR 370.20. The components for this material are listed on the Toxic Substances Control Act Inventory. RQ'S for Hazardous Substances in the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act are : Chromium = 5,000 lbs. (2270 kg); Cooper = 5,000 lbs. (2270 kg); Nickel = 500 lb. (45 kg). The Chromium (VI) component of this material is known in the State of California to cause cancer. The Nickel component of this material is known in the State of California to cause cancer. The Cobalt component of this material is known in the State of California to cause cancer. Arsenic (inorganic), Cadmium and Lead are possible trace elements known in the State of California to cause cancer. PENNSYLVANIA R-T-K LIST: Aluminum, Manganese, Molybdenum, Nickel, Silicon, Chromium, Cobalt, Copper and Tantalum. NEW JERSEY R-T-K LIST: Aluminum, Chromium, Copper, Cobalt, Manganese and Nickel. 16. OTHER INFORMATION STAINLESS STEEL HAZARD LABEL RATING SYSTEMS: NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION CODE: NFPA H=0 F=0 R=0 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM: HMIS CODE: H=1* F=0 R=0 PPE: SEE SECTION 8 *Denotes possible chronic hazard if airborne dusts or fumes are generated. PREPARED BY: NORTH AMERICAN STAINLESS TELEPHONE: 502-347-6000 DATE: APRIL 2015 DISCLAIMER: THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HERIN BASED ON DATA CONSIDERED ACCURATE. HOWEVER, NO WARRANTY IS EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED REGARDING THE ACCURACY OF THIS DATA OR RESULTS OBTAINED FROM THE USE THEREOF.