=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ALUMINUM ALLOYS 1-7
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:3680
NIIN:00F005917
MSDS Number: BBTMW
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:GATE CITY STEEL/OMAHA, NE 68132
Emergency Phone Num:(402) 399-9905
CAGE:76933
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:GATE CITY STEEL/OMAHA, NE 68132
CAGE:76933

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:ALUMINUM  (SARA III)
CAS:7429-90-5
RTECS #:BD0330000
Fraction by Wt: 99.7%
OSHA PEL:15MG/M3 DUST/5 FUME
ACGIH TLV:10MG/M3 DUST; 9192

Ingred Name:COPPER  (SARA III)
CAS:7440-50-8
RTECS #:GL5325000
Fraction by Wt: <10%
OSHA PEL:0.1MG/M3 FUME/1 DUST
ACGIH TLV:0.2MG/M3 FUME; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

Ingred Name:MAGNESIUM
CAS:7439-95-4
RTECS #:OM2100000
Fraction by Wt: <10%

Ingred Name:ZINC  (SARA III)
CAS:7440-66-6
RTECS #:ZG8600000
Fraction by Wt: <10%
OSHA PEL:10 MG ZNO/M3
ACGIH TLV:10 MG ZNO/M3; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Ingred Name:CHROMIUM  (SARA III)
CAS:7440-47-3
RTECS #:GB4200000
Fraction by Wt: <.5%
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:0.5 MG/M3; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Effects of Overexposure:MUCOUS MEMBRANCE & RESP IRRIT/METAL FUME
    FEVER/ABDMINAL CRAMPS/CNS DAMAGE/HEADACHE/NAUSEA/ANEMIA.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR, SEEK MEDICAL AID
    IMMEDIATELY. EYES: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:DRY POWDER (CLASS D) OR SAND
Fire Fighting Procedures:DON'T USE WATER OR HALOGEN ON DUST FIRES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONFLAMMABLE. DAMP ALUMINUM DUST MAY
    SPONTANEOUSLY HEAT/LIBERATE HYDROGEN TO FORM EXPLOSIVE MIXTURES

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:NO SPECIAL PROCEDURE

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:DON'T TOUCH CAST ALUMINIUM METAL OR
    HEATED ALUMINUM PRODUCT W/O KNOWING METAL TEMPERATURES. ALINUM
    EXPERIENCES NO COLOR DURING HEATING.
Other Precautions:OPERATIONS SUCH AS BURNING, WELDING, SAWING, BRAZING
    & GRINDING MAY RELEASE FUMES OR DUSTS WHICH MAY REPRESENT HEALTH
    HAZARDIF TLV'S ARE EXCEEDED.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:RESP SHOULD BE USED TO AVOID INHALATION OF
    PARTICULATES WHEN >TLV.
Ventilation:LOCAL SHOULD BE UTILIZED WHEN WELDING/BURNING/SAWING.
Protective Gloves:WELDING
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:SHOULD BE UTILIZED AS REQUIRED BY THE
    WELDING STANDARDS.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS UNDATED. ALSO CONTAINS: CO (GF8750000) <2%, FE (NO7400000) <2%, MN
    (OO9275000) <2%, SI (VW0400000) <2%, NI (QR5950000<.5%, LEADED
    ALLOYS 2011/6262-LEAD (PB) (OF7525000) <1%.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:NONE
Spec Gravity:>2
Solubility in Water:NONE
Appearance and Odor:SILVER-METALLIC, ODORLESS SOLID

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ANHYDROUS BROMINE/STRONG OXIDIZERS/AMMONIUM NITRATE/IODATES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:CONTACT W/HALOGEN ACIDS & SODIUM HYDROXIDE
	     _
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO/CO2/OZONE/NOX/INFRA-RED &
    ULTRA-VIOLET RADIATION.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:_				       
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====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:FOR DISPOSAL OF THIS MATERIAL AS A WASTE, ACT IN
    ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL WASTE
    MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS.

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