BHCPC - 7018 ATOM ARC COVERED LOW HYDROGEN ELECTROD
- MSDS: BHCPC
- Manufacturer: ALLOY RODS CORP
- Product Name: 7018 ATOM ARC COVERED LOW HYDROGEN ELECTROD
- National Stock Number: 3439-01-039-3494
Product Identification
Product ID:7018 ATOM ARC COVERED LOW HYDROGEN ELECTROD
MSDS Date:04/04/1988
FSC:3439
NIIN:01-039-3494
MSDS Number: BHCPC
Responsible Party
HANOVER, PA 17331
US
Emergency Phone: 717-637-8911
Info Phone: 717-637-8911
Cage: 84021
Contractor
Telephone: 717-637-8911 OR 800-933-7070
Cage: 84021
Ingredients
IRON (EXPOSURE LIMITS SHOWN ARE FOR IRON OXIDE)
CAS: 7439-89-6
RTECS: NO4565500
OSHA PEL 10 MG/M3 (AS IRON)
ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3 (AS IRON)
CHROMIUM (SARA III)
CAS: 7440-47-3
RTECS: GB4200000
OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV: 0.5 MG/M3; 9192
EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB
DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB
SILICON
CAS: 7440-21-3
RTECS: VW0400000
OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293
COPPER (SARA III)
CAS: 7440-50-8
RTECS: GL5325000
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
SODIUM METASILICATE
CAS: 6834-92-0
RTECS: VV9275000
CALCIUM CARBONATE (MARBLE) (LIMESTONE)
CAS: 1317-65-3
RTECS: EV9580000
OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9192
TITANIUM DIOXIDE
CAS: 13463-67-7
RTECS: XR2275000
OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293
MANGANESE (SARA III)
CAS: 7439-96-5
RTECS: OO9275000
OSHA PEL (C) 5 MG/M3 DUST
ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3 DUST 9293
NICKEL (SARA III)
CAS: 7440-02-0
RTECS: QR5950000
Fraction By Weight: NO
OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3; 9192
MOLYBDENUM
CAS: 7439-98-7
RTECS: QA4680000
OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3; 9293
POTASSIUM SILICATE
CAS: 1312-76-1
CALCIUM FLUORIDE
CAS: 7789-75-5
RTECS: EW1760000
OSHA PEL 2.5 MG/M3 (F)
ACGIH TLV: 2.5 MG/M3 (F); 8990
POTASSIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE (FELDSPAR)
CAS: 68476-25-5
ZIRCON (ZIRCONIUM IV,SILICATE)
CAS: 14940-68-2
RTECS: ZH9000000
OSHA PEL 5 MG/M3/10 STEL (ZR)
ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3/10 STEL (ZR)
Hazards
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SHORT TERM EXPOSURE TO WELDING FUMES,
GASES OR DUST MAY RESULT IN DISCOMFORT SUCH AS DIZZINESS, NAUSEA,
FEVER, DRYNESS AND/OR IRRITATION OF NOSE, THROAT AND EYES. SKIN
SENSITIVITY MAY ALSO BE NOTED. A CUTE EXPOSURE FROM SOME TOXIC
GASES MAYCAUSE PULMONARY EDEMA, ASPHYXIATION AND EXCESSIVE EXPOSURE
CAN BE FATAL.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NICKEL AND CHROMIUM ARE CONFIRMED HUMAN
CARCINOGENS BY NTP AND IARC.
Effects of Overexposure:EXPOSURE TO WELDING FUMES MAY RESULT IN
DISCOMFORT SUCH AS DIZZINESS, NAUSEA, FEVER, DRYNESS AND/OR
IRRITATION OF NOSE, THROAT AND EYES. SKIN SENSITIVITY MAY ALSO BE
NOTED. WATERY EYES, HEADACHE, BREA THING DIFFICULTY, FREQUENT
COUGHING AND/OR CHEST PAINS MAY OCCURE FROM ACUTE EXPOSURE. TOXIC
GASES CAN BE FATAL.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:SOME WORKERS MAY BE AFFECTED BY A
PRE-EXISTING CONDITION OR OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESS BECAUSE OF THE
WIDE VARIATION IN INDIVIDUAL SUSCEPTIBILITIES.
First Aid
First Aid:IN CASE OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, TURN OFF POWER PRIOR TO REMOVAL
FROM EXPOSURE AREA AND ADMINISTRATION OF FIRST AID. REMOVE FROM
EXPOSURE AREA AND CALL FOR MEDICAL AID. ADMINISTER OXYGEN IF
BREATHING IS D IFFICULT. IF NOT BREATHING, BEGIN ARTIFICIAL
RESPIRATION. IF NO DETECTABLE PULSE, BEGIN EXTERNAL HEART MASSAGE.
EMPLOY FIRST AID TECHNIQUES RECOMMENDED BY THE AMERICAN RED CROSS.
Fire Fighting
Extinguishing Media:USE CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA &
FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN FIGHTING CHEMICAL FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WELDING ARCS AND SPARKS CAN IGNITE
COMBUSTIBLES.
Accidental Release
Spill Release Procedures:CLEAN UP ANY GRINDING DUST OR WASTE RESIDUES
AND PLACE IN SUITABLE DOT APPROVED CONTAINERS AND DISPOSE OF IN
FULL COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS. AVOID
INHALATION AND SKIN EXPOSU RE.
Handling
Handling and Storage Precautions:WEAR GLOVES AND FLAME RETARDANT
CLOTHING WHEN CUTTING, GRINDING OR WELDING. DO NOT EXPOSE SKIN TO
RADIATION WHEN HOT CUTTING OR WELDING.
Other Precautions:PROVIDE PROTECTIVE SCREENS TO SHIELD OTHERS. WHEN
ELECTRODES AND FLUXES ARE CONSUMED, THE FUME AND GAS DECOMPOSITION
PRODUCTS GENERATED ARE DIFFERENT IN FORM FROM THE INGREDIENTS
LISTED. NEW COMPOUNDS NOT IN THE ELECTRODES MAY FORM.
Exposure Controls
Respiratory Protection:USE WELD FUME RESPIRATOR OR AIR SUPPLIED
RESPIRATOR WHEN CUTTING, GRINDING OR WELDING IN A CONFINED SPACE OR
WHERE LOCAL EXHAUST OR GENERAL VENTILATION DOES NOT KEEP EXPOSURE
BELOW RECOMMENDED LIMITS. USE ONLY NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATORS.
Ventilation:USE ENOUGH VENTILATION WHEN CUTTING, GRINDING OR WELDING TO
KEEP THE DUST, FUMES & GASES FROM THE WORKERS BREATHING ZONE
Protective Gloves:WELDERS LEATHER GLOVES
Eye Protection:OSHA APPROVED GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD W/LENS
Other Protective Equipment:FLAME RETARDANT CLOTHING WHEN CUTTING,
GRINDING OR WELDING. DO NOT EXPOSE SKIN TO RADIATION WHEN HOT
CUTTING OR WELDING.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY BEFORE EATING OR SMOKING.
LAUNDER CONTAMINATIED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
WELDING AND HOT CUTTING FUMES & GASES CANNOT BE CLASSIFIED SIMPLY.
THEIR COMPOSITION AND QUANTITY ARE DEPENDENT ON THE METAL BEING
WELDED, THE PROCEDURES, PROCESSES AND THE TYPE OF WIRE OR
ELECTRODES USED. OTHER INFLUENCING FACTORS ARE THEPRESENCE OF
CONTAMINANTS. CHLORINATED SOLVENTS MAY DECOMPOSE TO TOXIC GASES.
Chemical Properties
HCC:N1
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:WELDING ROD 3/32 INCH DIAMETER BY 12 INCHES LONG.
Stability
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:WELDING AND CUTTING OPERATION MAY
INCLUDE OXIDES OF THE METALS, CHROMATES, FLUORIDES, COMPLEX
METALLICS, AND OZONE.
Disposal
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS
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