Product ID:ALUMINUM WELDING WIRE & ROD
MSDS Date:03/15/1993
FSC:3439
NIIN:00-148-2191
MSDS Number: BXFPQ

HIGH QUALITY ALLOYS INC

12329 TELEGRAPH RD
SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA 90670-3309
US

Emergency Phone: 213-941-3264

Info Phone: 213-941-3264

Preparer: MARK A. COMSTOCK

Cage: 2Z398

HIGH QUALITY ALLOYS

SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA 80670 US

Telephone: 213-841-3264

Cage: 2Z398

IRON

CAS: 7439-89-6

RTECS: NO4565500

Fraction By Weight: 0.8%

COPPER (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-50-8

RTECS: GL5325000

Fraction By Weight: 0.3%

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

MANGANESE (SARA III)

CAS: 7439-96-5

RTECS: OO9275000

Fraction By Weight: 0.05%

OSHA PEL 5 MG/M3 DUST

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3 DUST 9192

SILICON

CAS: 7440-21-3

RTECS: VW0400000

Fraction By Weight: 6.0%

OSHA PEL 10 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9192

MAGNESIUM

CAS: 7439-95-4

RTECS: OM2100000

Fraction By Weight: 0.05%

TITANIUM,

CAS: 7440-32-6

RTECS: XR1700000

Fraction By Weight: 0.20%

ZINC (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-66-6

RTECS: ZG8600000

Fraction By Weight: 0.10%

OSHA PEL 10 MG ZNO/M3

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG ZNO/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

ALUMINUM (SARA III)

CAS: 7429-90-5

RTECS: BD0330000

Fraction By Weight: REM

OSHA PEL 15MG/M3 DUST/5 FUME

ACGIH TLV: 10MG/M3 DUST; 9192

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: IRRITATION OF EYES, NOSE,
THROAT AND SKIN, LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS/DEATH DUE TO WELDING GASSES
OR LACK OF OXYGEN. CHRONIC: SKIN SENSITIZATION, NEUROLOGICAL DAMAGE
& RESPIRATORY DISEASE SUCH AS AS THMA, LUNG FIBROSIS OR
PNEUMOCONOSIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NICKEL AND CHROMIUM MUST BE CONSIDERED
POSSIBLE CARCINOGENS UNDER OSHA.
Effects of Overexposure:METALLIC TASTE, NAUSEA, TIGHTNESS OF CHEST,
FEVER.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:AGGRAVATION OF PRE-EXISTING
RESPIRATORY OR ALLERGIC CONDITIONS MAY OCCUR IN SOME WORKERS.

First Aid:REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE AND OBTAIN PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION. IF
VICTIM IS UNCONSCIOUS, ADMINISTER OXYGEN. IF NOT BREATHING,
RESUSCITATE IMMEDIATELY.

Flash Point:NONFLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WELDING ARCS AND SPARKS CAN IGNITE
COMBUSTIBLES.

Handling and Storage Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Respiratory Protection:USE RESPIRABLE FUME RESPIRATORS OR AIR SUPPLIED
RESPIRATORS WHEN WELDING IN CONFINED SPACES OR WHERE LOCAL EXHAUST
OR VENTILATION DOES NOT KEEP EXPOSURES BELOW TLV.
Ventilation:USE ENOUGH VENTILATION, LOCAL EXHAUST AT THE ARC OR BOTH TO
KEEP THE FUMES & GASES BELOW TLV IN THE WORKERS BREATH ZONE.
Protective Gloves:WELDERS GLOVES.
Eye Protection:WEAR HELMET OR USE FACE SHIELD W/LENS 10
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR HAND, HAED AND BODY PROTECTION WHICH
WILL HELP PREVENT INJURY FROM RADIATION, SPARKS AND ELECTRICAL
SHOCK.
Work Hygienic Practices:TRAIN WELDERS NOT TO TOUCH LIVE ELECTRICAL
PARTS AND TO INSULATE HIMSELF FROM WORK AND GROUND.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

HCC:N1
Appearance and Odor:WELDING PRODUCTS ARE SOLID METALS SHAPED AS WIRE OF
VARIOUS DIAMETERS.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:FUMES AND GASES FROM WLEDING CANNOT BE
CLASSIFIED SIMPLY. THEY DEPEND ON THE METAL BEING WELDED, THE
PROCESS & QUANTITY.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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