Material Safety Data Sheet

I. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
MANUFACTURER'S NAME: duMONT Co., LLC                                               TELEPHONE NO: (413) 773-3674
ADDRESS:                                 289 Wells Street
                                        Greenfield, MA 01301                                         REVISED: January 31, 2005

TRADE NAME (Label Identity): duMONT "Minute Man"® Broaches
CHEMICAL NAME (Generic): Ferrous or Nonferrous Alloys
COMMON NAME: High Speed, Tool & Die, Managing, Vacuum Melted, and High Strength Steels.
HMIS INDEX: Health -1 / Fire -0 / Reactivity -0

II. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
The terms 'hazardous' and 'hazardous materials' are used within this MSDS Should be interpreted as defined by, and in accordance with, the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR Part 1910, 1200) including cited Appendices, Lists, References, etc., all of which are hereby incorporated by reference.

MATERIAL OR COMPONENT       
CAS NO.
 TRANSITIONAL LIMITS       
PEL
(Mg/M3)
 FINAL LIMITS   
TWA
(Mg/M3)
COBALT* 7440-48-4 (Metal Dust)
0.1
0.05
CHROMIUM* 7440-47-3
0.5
0.50
IRON 1309-37-1
10.0
10.00
MANGANESE* 7439-96-5 (Compounds)
5.0 (Ceiling)
5.00 (Ceiling)
7439-96-5 (Fume)
5.0 (Ceiling)
1.00
MOLYBDENUM* 7439-98-7 (Total Dust)
15.0
10.00
NICKEL* 7440-02-0
1.0
1.00
VANADIUM* 7440-62-2 (Dust)
0.5 (Ceiling)
0.05
  (as V2O3)                   (Fume)
0.1 (Ceiling)
0.05
TITANIUM* 7440-32-6 (Total Dust)
15.0
10.00
CARBON 1333-86-4
3.5
3.50
(as Carbon Black)
TUNGSTEN 7440-33-7
--------
5.00
SILICON 7440-21-3 (Total Dust)
15.0
10.00
ALUMINUM* 7429-90-5 (Dust)
--------
10.00
                  (Fume)
--------
5.00
COPPER* 7440-50-8 (Fume)
0.1
0.10
                  (Dust Mist)
1.0
1.00
TANTALUM 7440-25-7
5.0
5.00
COLUMBIUM N/A
N/A
N/A
REFER TO GRADE CHART ATTACHED
* SARA TITLE III REPORTABLE SUBSTANCE, NOTIFICATION OF ITS PRESENCE

III. PHYSICAL DATA
BOILING POINT:                                   5000oF                     MELTING POINT:                        Approx. 2500oF
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (H2O=1): Approx. 7.8-8.2 (60oF)      VAPOR PRESSURE:                    N/A
VAPOR DENSITY (AIR=I):                   N/A                         SOLUBILITY IN H2O                   Insoluble
%VOLATILES BY VOLUME:             N/A      EVAPORATION (BUTYL ACETATE=1):    N/A
APPEARANCE & ODOR:                     Various Shapes, Solid, Odorless Metal

IV. FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
FLASH POINT:                                                     None                              FIRE POINT:                                            None                                  

V. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
We DO NOT CONSIDER THIS PRODUCT IN THE FORM IT IS SOLD TO CONSTITUTE A PHYSICAL HAZARD OR A HEALTH HAZARD. SUBSEQUENT OPERATIONS SUCH AS ABRADING, MELTING, WELDING, CUTTING OR PROCESSING IN ANY OTHER FASHION MAY PRODUCE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS DUST OR FUME WHICH CAN BE INHALED, SWALLOWED, OR COME IN CONTACT WITH THE SKIN OR EYES.

PRIMARY ROUTES OF ENTRY   Inhalation EMERGENCY FIRST AID: Remove to fresh air, if condition continues,
   consult physician.
Eye Contact Flush well with running water to remove
   particulate. Get medical attention.
Skin Contact Brush off excess dust. Wash area well
   with soap & water.
Ingestion Seek medical help if large quantites of
   material have been ingested.

EFFECTS ON EXPOSURE: No toxic effects would be expected from exposure to the solid form of specialty steel. Prolonged, repeated exposure to fumes or dusts generated during heating, cutting, brazing or welding may or may not cause adverse health effects associated with the listed constituents in excess of OSHA permissible exposure limits established in 29 CFR Subpart Z. (See Section II).

EXPOSURE LIMITS:       Section II lists specific ingredients and permissible exposure limits.
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     IMPORTANT: Determine actual exposure by industrial hygiene monitoring.

POSSIBLE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE TO DUST, WELDING FUME AND GASES:

SHORT TERMS EXPOSURE: Metallic taste; nausea, tightness of chest; fever; irritation of eyes, nose, throat and skin; loss of
consciousness/death due to welding gases or lack of oxygen.
LONG TERM EXPOSURE:      There are no adverse effects from the products in their solid form. Adverse effects may or may not
result from long-term (chronic) exposure to dust, fume, gases, etc. that occur by way of subsequent
operations on the product. Some studies would associate one (or more) of the constituents (per
Section II) with the potential for neurologic, pulmonary, respiratory, skin or other disease.
Chromium, cobalt, and nickel in various chemical compounds have been identified as suspect human
carcinogens by the I.A.R.C., N.T.P. Annual Report. We believe there are no reliable scientific studies
which show that workers exposed to operations upon our alloys suffer increased incidence of lung
cancer or other disease because of their exposure to the forms of chromium, nickel or other elements
in our products.
AGGRAVATION OF PRE-EXISTING RESPIRATORY OR ALLERGIC CONDITIONS MAY OCCUR IN SOME WORKERS.

VI. REACTIVITY DATA
STABILITY: Chemically Stable
INCOMPATIBILITY: Reacts with Strong Acids to Generate Hydrogen Gas
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:            Metallic Oxides

VII. SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES

STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE OF RELEASE OR SPILL: N/A
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Solids      - Sale as Scrap for Reuse
Dust, Etc. - Follow Federal, State and Local Regulations Regarding
                 Disposal

VIII. SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS: General - Recommended (To keep airborne concentration of dust and fumes below ACGIH TLV's)
Local - As Required
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
Repiratory Protection: If Fumes, misting or dust condition occurs and T.L.V. as indicated in Section II
is exceeded, provide NIOSH approved respirators.
Eye Protection: Recommend approved safety glasses or goggles when working with dusty material.
Gloves: As Required.
Other Clothing or Equipment: As Required.

IX. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
. USE GOOD HOUSEKEEPING PRACTICES TO PREVENT ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS AND TO KEEP AIRBORNE DUST CONCENTRATIONS AT A MINIMUM.

THIS MATERIAL IS POTENTIALLY CONTAMINATED WITH COATINGS SUCH AS OILS FOR PRESERVATIVES AND OTHER CONTAMINANTS. IF THE MATERIAL IS CONTAMINATED, SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS (SUCH AS PROCESS CONTROL AND PERSONAL, PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT APPROPRIATE TO THE NATURE OF THE SUSPECTED CONTAMINANTS SHOULD BE TAKEN TO AVOID RESULTING EXPOSURES WHEN HANDLING, CUTTING (THERMAL OR MECHANICAL) AND/OR HEATING OR MELTING.

While the information set forth on this material safety data sheet is believed to be accurate, as of the effective date. The duMONT Co. makes no representations regarding the accuracy or completeness of the information and assumes no liability for any loss, damage, or injury of any kind which may result from or arise out of the use or reliance on the information by any person.

N/A - NOT APPLICABLE

** M-2    C=.85     SI=.30    MN=.25    W=6.20     CR=4.20    V=1.85     MO=4.90
   Chemical Symbols:   C-Carbon    SI-Silicon   MN-Manganese    MO-Molybdenum   W-Tungsten   CR-Chromium    V-Vanadium

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