Product ID:LINDE ARC GOUGING ELECTRODES
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:3439
NIIN:00-870-9934
MSDS Number: BFTHT

UNION CARBIDE

Emergency Phone: 304 744 3487

Cage: 07098

UNION CARBIDE CORP

DANBURY, CT 06817-0001 US

Telephone: 800-822-4357/732-563-5522 (MSDS)

Cage: 61637

ALKALI HALIDES (GROUP OF CL,F,BR,I OF NA,K,L1)

Fraction By Weight: 6.0%

ACGIH TLV: NOT SPECIFIED

ALKALI SILICATES (GROUP OF COMPLEX S10*2 COMPOUND OF NA,K)

Fraction By Weight: 4.0%

ACGIH TLV: NOT SPECIFIED

CARBON AND GRAPHITES (50-100%;TLV AS CARBON BLACK.)

Fraction By Weight: 75.0%

ACGIH TLV: 3.5 MG/CUM

COPPER (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-50-8

RTECS: GL5325000

Fraction By Weight: 30.0%

OSHA PEL 0.1MG/M3 FUME/1 DUST

ACGIH TLV: 0.2MG/M3 FUME; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

RARE EARTH OXIDES (GROUP OF COMPLEX OXIDES OF

Fraction By Weight: 20.0%

ACGIH TLV: NOT SPECIFIED

Effects of Overexposure:METAL FUMES FEVER,BURNS EYES AND SKIN,PERSONAL
INJRY.NOISE AND RADIATION HAZARDS IF WELDING,USE CARE

First Aid:INHALE:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR, GIVE CPR/O*2 IF
NEED;EYES/SKIN:FLUSH W LG AMTS H*2O FOR 15 MIN;INGEST:RINSE MOUTH;
GET MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR EYES, BREATHING DIFFICULTY, OR OTHER
SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE.

Extinguishing Media:WILL NOT BURN,USE WATER TO COOL
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE KNOWN TO MFR. USE SCBA IN FIRES AND IN
CONFINED AREA.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE KNOWN TO MFR.USE REASONABLE CARE

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PRSONAL PROTECTION. COLLECT &
CONTAIN.CONSULT THE MFR FOR PROPER DISPOSAL.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY AND WELL VENTILATED
AREA.MAY POSE FIRE HAZARDS.USE PERSONAL PROTECTION WHILE HANDLING.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES.WASH HANDS AFTER
EACH USE.DO NOT SMOKE,EAT OR DRINK WHILE WELDING OR WORKING.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED HIGH EFFIENCY FILTER
TYPE RESP.FOR METAL FUM
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTN BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:WELDING GLOVES
Eye Protection:GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,SAFETY SHOWER,EYE
WASH STATION
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS DATE 4/80,FORM:F-4763

HCC:N1
Appearance and Odor:BARE AND COPPERCOATED CARBON RODS,ALL SIZES&SHAPES

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE KNOWN TO MFR.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED
Hazardous Decomposition Products:O*3,CUO,CO.AND OXIDES,METALS

Waste Disposal Methods:CONSULT LOCAL AUTHORITIES. DISPOSAL MUST BE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL,STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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