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Section 1 - Product Name
Product Name: Alnico Powder or Grinding Swarf
Section 2 - Hazardous Ingredients
Chemical Name: Aluminum
Material/Component(s):
Material or ComponentWeight %CAS No.ACGUH TLV (mg/m^3)
Aluminum
6-13%
7429-90-5
10 mg/m3
Iron(oxide fume)
34-56%
1309-37-1
1 mg/m3
Copper(dust)
1-7%
7440-50-8
0.1 mg/m3
Nickel
12-29%
7440-02-0
5 mg/m3
Cobalt
1-40%
7440-48-4
1 mg/m3
Titanium
0-8%
N/A
N/A
Niobium
0-2%
N/A
N/A
Section 3 - Physical Characteristics
Boiling Point: Above 2500° C
Vapor Pressure: N/A
Vapor Density: (Air = 1) - N/A
Specific Gravity: 6.9-7.4
Melting Point: 1,600° C
Evaporation Rate: (Butyl Acetate = 1) N/A
Odor: No odor
Solubility in Water: Insoluble
Appearance: Silver gray powder
Section 4 - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point: N/A
FLAMMABLE LIMITS: N/A
LEL: N/A
UEL: N/A
Extinguishing Media: N/A
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: N/A
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards(s): May occur in case of dry, fine grained dust in air.
Section 5 - Reactivity Data
Stability: Stable
Conditions to Avoid: N/A
Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid): Strong acids
Section 6 - Health Hazard Data
Health Hazards (Acute & Chronic): Unknown
Emergency and First Aid Procedures:
Procedure ForProcedure
Eyes
Flush with running water for fifteen minutes, including under eyelids
Inhalation
Remove to fresh air
Skin
Brush off powder; wash well with soap and water
Section 7 - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Spill Procedure: Pick up powder/dust products. Prevent dusty conditions.
Waste Disposal Method: Recycle scrap metal or metal powders.
Section 8 Control Measures
Respiratory Protection: NIOSH approved for particulate (fume, dust, mist)
Eye Protection: Protective goggles are recommended because of the materials tendency to chip and break.
Skin Protection: Protective Gloves - Cloth
Ventilation: General
Work / Hygienic Practices: Follow good industrial hygiene and housekeeping practices.
WARNING: RARE EARTH MAGNETS ARE EXTREMELY POWERFUL! They have very strong magnetic forces which make them attract to other magnets and other ferromagnetic materials such as iron or steel. HANDLE WITH EXTREME CAUTION!