Product ID:312-15 COATED ELECTRODE CORE WIRE
MSDS Date:11/01/1985
FSC:3439
NIIN:00F007803
MSDS Number: BBYVR

J W HARRIS CO INC

10930 DEERFIELD ROAD
CINCINNATI, OH 45242-4110
US

Emergency Phone: (513) 891-2000

Info Phone: (513) 891-2000 OR (800) 543-4536

Preparer: JAN WALLACE

Cage: FO309

J. W. HARRIS CO., INC.

CINCINNATI, OH 45242-4110 US

Telephone: 513-891-2000

Cage: 27911

MANGANESE, MN COMPOUNDS

CAS: 7439-96-5

RTECS: OO9275000

Fraction By Weight: 1-2.5%

OSHA PEL (C) 5 MG/M3 DUST

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3 DUST 9293

SILICA, CRYSTALLINE - FUSED

CAS: 60676-86-0

RTECS: VV7328000

Fraction By Weight: 0.3-0.7%

OSHA PEL SEE TABLE Z3

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG/M3 RDUST;9293

COPPER (DUST & MIST), BRONZE POWDER

CAS: 7440-50-8

RTECS: GL5325000

Fraction By Weight: 0.75%

OSHA PEL 0.1 MG(CU)/M3 (FUME)

ACGIH TLV: 0.2 MG/M3 (FUME)

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

IRON

CAS: 7439-89-6

RTECS: NO4565500

Fraction By Weight: BALANCE

CARBON, GRAPHITE

CAS: 7440-44-0

RTECS: FF5250100

Fraction By Weight: 0.15%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

CHROMIUM METAL, CHROMIUM, CHROME (SUSPECTED A1 HUMAN

CAS: 7440-47-3

RTECS: GB4200000

Fraction By Weight: 28-32%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/CUM

ACGIH TLV: 0.5 MG/CUM

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

NICKEL (SOLUBLE)

CAS: 7440-02-0

RTECS: QR5950000

Fraction By Weight: 8-10.5%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/CUM

ACGIH TLV: 0.05 MG/CUM IC (A1)

MOLYBDENUM (SOLUBLE COMPOUND), LEAD MOLYBDATE

CAS: 7439-98-7

RTECS: QA4680000

Fraction By Weight: 0.75%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3; 9293

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: DISCOMFORT, DIZZINESS,
NAUSEA, DRYNESS OR IRRITATION OF THE THROAT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CHROMIUM IS A SUSPECTED A1 HUMAN
CARCINOGEN BY ACGIH.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: PULMONARY IRRITATION OR
PNEUMOCONIOSIS & SIDEROSIS.

First Aid:OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONFLAMMABLE. WELDING ARC, OPEN FLAME &
SPARKS CAN IGNITE COMBUSTIBLES.

Handling and Storage Precautions:TRAIN THE EMPLOYEE TO KEEP HIS HEAD
OUT OF THE FUMES & NOT TO TOUCH THE ELECTRICAL PARTS & TO INSULATE
HIMSELF FROM WORK & GROUND.
Other Precautions:TAKE AN AIR SAMPLE FROM INSIDE THE WELDER'S HELMET IF
WORN OR IN THE WORKER'S BREATHING ZONE TO DETERMINE THE COMPOSITION
& QUANTITY OF FUMES & GASES WHICH WORKERS ARE EXPOSED. AVOID INJURY
FROM RADIA TION/N/SPARKS/FLAME/ELECTRICAL SHOCK.

Respiratory Protection:USE RESPIRABLE FUME RESPIRATOR OR AIR SUPPLIED
RESPIRATOR WHEN WELDING, BRAZING OR SOLERING IN CONFINED SPACE OR
WHERE LOCAL EXHAUST OR VENTILATION DOES NOT KEEP Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST AT THE ARC/FLAME OR BOTH, TO KEEP FUME &
GASES Protective Gloves:WELDER'S
Eye Protection:HELMET/FACESHIELD W/FILTER LENS/SCREENS
Other Protective Equipment:FLASH GOGGLES, ARM PROTECTORS, APRONS, HATS,
SHOULDER PROTECTION & DARK SUBSTANTIAL CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:READ & UNDERSTAND THE MANUFACTURER'S
INSTRUCTIONS & PRECAUTIONARY LABEL ON THE PRODUCT.
Supplemental Safety and Health
WELDING & BRAZING FUMES & GASES CANNOT BE CLASSIFIED SIMPLY.
COMPOSITION & QUANTITY OF BOTH ARE DEPENDENT UPON THE METAL BEING
BRAZED OR WELDED, PROCESS, PROCEDURES & FILLER METALS USED. WEAR
HEAD & B ODY PROTECTION WHICH HELP TO PREVENT INJURY FROM
RADIATION, SPARKS, FLAME & ELECTRICAL SHOCK.

Appearance and Odor:RODS ARE COATED W/FLUX FOR USE W/SHIELDED METAL
ARC(SMAW/STICK) WELDING PROCESS

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO, CO2, OZONE, OXIDES OF METAL &
NITROGEN

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