Product ID:AWSA5.9-91 CL ER 347
MSDS Date:10/01/1985
FSC:3439
NIIN:00-880-1652
MSDS Number: BHBBT

L-TEC WELDING & CUTTING SYSTEMS

ASHTABULA, OH 44004

Emergency Phone: (216) 992-1265

Info Phone: (216) 992-1265

Cage: DO412

L-TEC WELDING AND CUTTING SYSTEMS

710 ASHTABULA, OH 44004 US

Telephone: 216-992-5186

Cage: 55019

CARBON BLACK

CAS: 1333-86-4

RTECS: FF5800000

Fraction By Weight: <.20%

OSHA PEL 3.5 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 3.5 MG/M3; 9192

MANGANESE (SARA III)

CAS: 7439-96-5

RTECS: OO9275000

Fraction By Weight: <2.50%

OSHA PEL (C) 5 MG/M3 DUST

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3 DUST 9293

SILICON

CAS: 7440-21-3

RTECS: VW0400000

Fraction By Weight: <1.00%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

MOLYBDENUM

CAS: 7439-98-7

RTECS: QA4680000

Fraction By Weight: <3.00%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3; 9293

CHROMIUM (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-47-3

RTECS: GB4200000

Fraction By Weight: <35.00%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.5 MG/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

NICKEL (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-02-0

RTECS: QR5950000

Fraction By Weight: <25.00%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3; 9192

TITANIUM (DRY POWDER) (TI)

CAS: 7440-32-6

RTECS: XR1700000

Fraction By Weight: <1.50%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/CUM

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/CUM

TANTALUM

CAS: 7440-25-7

RTECS: WW5505000

Fraction By Weight: <1.00%

OSHA PEL 5 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3; DUST; 9192

COLUMBIUM

CAS: 7440-03-1

Fraction By Weight: <1.00%

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/CUM

IRON

CAS: 7439-89-6

RTECS: NO4565500

Fraction By Weight: BAL.

OSHA PEL 5 MG/CUM

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/CUM

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: MAY RESULT IN DISCOMFORT
SUCH AS DIZZINESS, NAUSEA, DRYNESS, IRRITATION OF THE NOSE, THROAT
OR EYES. ARC RAYS CAN INJURE EYES & BURN SKIN. HEAT RAYS (INFRARED
RADIATION FROM FLAME OR HOT M ETAL) CAN INJURE EYES.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NICKEL/CHROMIUM MUST BE CONSIDERED
POSSIBLE CARCINOGENS UNDER OSHA. IARC HAS INDICATED NICKEL.
Effects of Overexposure:LONG TERM (CHRONIC) OVEREXPOSURE TO WELDING
FUMES CAN LEAD TO SIDEROSIS (IRON DEPOSITS IN LUNG) & AFFECT
PULMONARY FUNCTION.

First Aid:CALL FOR MEDICAL AID. INGESTION: IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT,
GIVE OXYGEN. CALL PHYSICIAN. IN CASE OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK DISCONNECT
& TURN OFF POWER/CAN KILL. IF NOT BREATHING, BEGIN ARTIFICIAL
RESPIRATIO N, PREFERABLY MOUTH-TO MOUTH. IF NO DETECTABLE PULSE,
BEGIN EXTERNAL HEART MESSAGE. CALL A PHYSICIAN. IN CASE OF ARC
BURN, CALL PHYSICIAN.

Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NON FLAMMABLE. WELDING ARC & SPARKS CAN
IGNITE COMBUSTIBLES & FLAMMABLE PRODUCTS.

Handling and Storage Precautions:TO DETERMINE THE COMPOSITION/QTY OF
FUMES & GASES TO WHICH WORKERS ARE EXPOSED IS TO TAKE AN AIR SAMPLE
INSIDE THE WELDER'S HELMET IF WORN.
Other Precautions:WEAR HAND, HEAD, & BODY PROTECTION WHICH HELP TO
PREVENT INJURY FROM RADIATION, SPARKS & ELECTRICAL SHOCK. TRAIN THE
WELDER TO KEEP HIS HEAD OUT OF THE FUMES.

Respiratory Protection:USE RESPIRABLE FUME OR AIR SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR
WHEN WELDING IN CONFINED SPACE.
Ventilation:USE ENOUGH LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION AT THE ARC, OR BOTH,
TO KEEP Protective Gloves:WELDER'S
Eye Protection:USE FACE SHIELD W/FILTER LENS
Other Protective Equipment:PROVIDE PROTECTIVE SCREENS/FLASH GOGGLES.
ARM PROTECTORS, APRONS, HATS, SHOULDER PROTECTION.
Work Hygienic Practices:TRAIN THE WELDER NOT TO TOUCH LIVE ELECTRICAL
PARTS & TO INSULATE HIMSELF FROM WORK & GROUND.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Appearance and Odor:SOLID STAINLESS STEEL WIRE & RODS.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
COMPLEX OF IRON, CHROMIUM, NICKEL, SECONDARILY OXIDES OF MANGANESE,
SILICON, MOLYBDENUM, TITANIUM, TANTALUM, COLUMBIUM.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO, CO2, OZONE & NITROGEN OXIDES

Waste Disposal Methods:DISCARD ANY PRODUCT, RESIDUE, DISPOSABLE
CONTAINER OR LINER IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY ACCEPTABLE MANNER, IN FULL
COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE, & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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