BRJJV - 24 FOR GROUP A SHIELDED METAL ARC WELDING C

  • MSDS: BRJJV
  • Manufacturer: HOBART BROTHERS CO
  • Product Name: 24 FOR GROUP A SHIELDED METAL ARC WELDING C
  • National Stock Number: 3439-00-294-0892
Product Identification

Product ID:24 FOR GROUP A SHIELDED METAL ARC WELDING C
MSDS Date:03/01/1990
FSC:3439
NIIN:00-294-0892
MSDS Number: BRJJV

Responsible Party
HOBART BROTHERS CO
600 W MAIN ST HOBART SQUARE
TROY, OH 45373
US

Emergency Phone: 513-339-6000

Info Phone: 513-339-6000

Cage: 28835

Contractor
HOBART BROTHERS CO
TROY, OH 45373 US

Telephone: 513-339-6000

Cage: 28835

Ingredients

IRON

CAS: 7439-89-6

RTECS: NO4565500

Fraction By Weight: 70-90%

OSHA PEL 10 MG/M3(FE2O3 FUME)

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3 (FE2O3 FUME)


MANGANESE (SARA III)

CAS: 7439-96-5

RTECS: OO9275000

Fraction By Weight: 1-6%

OSHA PEL (C) 5 MG/M3 DUST

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3 DUST 9293


TITANIUM DIOXIDE

CAS: 13463-67-7

RTECS: XR2275000

Fraction By Weight: 2-10%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293


POTASSIUM SILICATE

CAS: 1312-76-1

Fraction By Weight: <5%


SODIUM SILICATE

CAS: 1344-09-8

Fraction By Weight: 3-15%

Hazards

LD50 LC50 Mixture:TLV FOR WELDING FUMES IS 5 MG/M3
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: FUMES AND GASES CAN CAUSE EYES
AND UPPER RESPIRATORY SYSTEM IRRITATION, AND CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
EFFECTS. ARC RAYS CAN INJURE EYES AND BURN SKIN. ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN
KILL. NOISE CAN DAMAGE HEA RING. CHRONIC: NEUROLOGICAL DAMAGE,
BEHAVIORAL CHANGES, SIDEROSIS.
Effects of Overexposure:NAUSEA, FEVER, DIZZINESS, DRYNESS, IRRITATION
OF EYES, NOSE AND THROAT, SKIN SENSITIVITY, WATERY EYES, HEADACHE,
BREATHING DIFFICULTY, FREQUENT COUGHING, SHORTNESS OF BREATH.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:AGGRAVATION OF EXISTING RESPIRATORY
OR ALLERGIC CONDITIONS. HIGHER LEVEL OF LUNG RELATED PROBLEMS AMONG
SMOKERS.

First Aid

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT,
GIVE OXYGEN. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE CPR. IF NO DETECTABLE PULSE,
GIVE HEART MASSAGE. EYES: FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT
LEAST 1 5 MINUTES. SKIN: WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. INGESTION: SEEK
MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Fire Fighting

Extinguishing Media:USE WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY
CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. COOL FIRE EXPOSED
CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:COMBUSTION OR HEAT OF FIRE MAY PRODUCE
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS AND VAPORS. WELDING ARCS AND
SPARKS CAN IGNITE COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:CLEAN UP ANY GRINDING DUST OR WASTE RESIDUE
AND PLACE IN APPROPIATE DISPOSAL CONTAINER. AVOID INHALATION AND
SKIN EXPOSURE.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN DRY AREA. ELECTRODES EXPOSED
TO MOISTURE MAY EXPLODE VIOLENTLY IF USED. DRY MOIST RODS BY BAKING
AT 300F FOR TEN HOURS.
Other Precautions:TRAIN WELDER TO KEEP HIS HEAD OUT OF THE FUMES.
MONITOR AIR TO ENSURE ACCEPTABLE EXPOSURES. AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK
BY MAINTAINING DRY WORK AREA.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:FUME RESPIRATOR OR AIR SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR IN
CONFINED SPACES OR WHERE VENTILATION DOES NOT KEEP EXPOSURE BELOW
TLV.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO KEEP BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:WELDER'S GLOVES.
Eye Protection:HELMET OR FACE SHIELD WITH FILTER LENS.
Other Protective Equipment:SUBSTANTIAL DARK CLOTH, ARM PROTECTOR,
APRON, HAT AND SHOULDER PROTECTION. AIR SAMPLING TO DETERMINE
CORRECTIVE MEASURES
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY BEFORE EATING, SMOKING OR
USING SANITARY FACILITIES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE.

Chemical Properties

HCC:N1
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE.
Appearance and Odor:1/8 INCH DIAMETER BY 14 INCHES LONG WELDING ROD.

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID GENERATION OF AIRBORNE DUST.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:FUMES OF METALS AND METAL OXIDES FROM
ELECTRODE AND BASE METAL, CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE, OZONE,
NITROGEN OXIDES.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:CONSULT WITH YOUR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER.
DISPOSE OF FUMES, FLUX OR WELD GRINDING RESIDUE FROM THE WORK AREA
OR FROM FILTERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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