Product ID:TECHALLOY,AWS 347
MSDS Date:09/01/1989
FSC:3439
NIIN:00-412-5236
MSDS Number: BDYHN

TECHALLOY MARYLAND INC,REID-AVERY DIV.

2310 CHESAPEAKE AVE.
BALTIMORE, MD 21222-4012
US

Emergency Phone: 301-633-9300, 1-800-638-1458

Info Phone: 301-633-9300, 1-800-638-1458

Cage: 59711

TECHALLOY COMPANY, INC.

BALTIMORE, MD 21222 US

Telephone: 410-633-9300; 800-638-1458

Cage: 59711

IRON

CAS: 7439-89-6

RTECS: NO4565500

Fraction By Weight: 45-80%

OSHA PEL 10 MG/M3 (AS FE2O3)

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG FE/M3 9192

CHROMIUM (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-47-3

RTECS: GB4200000

Fraction By Weight: 11-32%

OSHA PEL 0.5 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: 4-37%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3; 9192

MANGANESE (SARA III)

CAS: 7439-96-5

RTECS: OO9275000

Fraction By Weight: 0.5-2.5%

OSHA PEL (C) 5 MG/M3 DUST

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3 DUST 9293

SILICON

CAS: 7440-21-3

RTECS: VW0400000

Fraction By Weight: 0.1-1.0%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

MOLYBDENUM

CAS: 7439-98-7

RTECS: QA4680000

Fraction By Weight: 0.0-4.0%

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:ACUTE: MAY RESULT IN DISCOMFORT SUCH
AS DIZZINESS, NAUSEA, DRYNESS OR IRRITATION OF NOSE, THROAT OR
EYES, TIGHTNESS IN CHEST, FEVER AND ALLERGIC REACTIONS. CHRONIC:
MAY LEAD TO SIDEROSIS AND IS BELIEV ED BY SOME INVESTIGATORS TO
AFFECT PULMONARY FUNCTION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NICKEL AND CHROMIUM ARE LISTED AS
CARCINOGENIC.
Effects of Overexposure:DIZZINESS, NAUSEA, DRYNESS OR IRRITATION OF
NOSE, THROAT, OR EYES, TIGHTNESS IN CHEST, FEVER, AND ALLERGIC
REACTIONS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:MOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING GIVE CPR. IF BREATHING
DIFFICULT GIVE OXYGEN. GET MEDICAL ATENTION.

Extinguishing Media:USE PROPER MEDIA FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN FIGHTING FIRES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WELDING ARC AND SPARKS CAN IGNITE
COMBUSTIBLES AND FLAMMABLES.

Spill Release Procedures:PREVENT WASTE FROM CONTAMINATING SURROUNDING
ENVIRONMENT. SWEEP UP OR SCOOP UP WASTE AND DEPOSIT IN CONTAINER
FOR DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:USE ENOUGH VENTILATION TO KEEP FUMES
AND GASES FROM WORKER'S BREATHING ZONE AND THE GENERAL AREA. TRAIN
WELDERS TO KEEP HEAD OUT OF THE FUMES.
Other Precautions:TRAIN WELDER NOT TO TOUCH ELECTRICAL PARTS AND TO
INSULATE HIMSELF FROM WORK AND GROUND.

Respiratory Protection:USE RESPIRABLE FUME RESPIRATORY OR AIR SUPPLIED
RESPIRATOR WHEN WELDING IN A CONFINED SPACE OR WHERE LOCAL EXHAUST
OR VENTILATION DOES NOT KEEP EXPOSURE BELOW TLV. MAKE SURE THAT
INHALED AIR DOES NOT CONTAIN FUME CONSTITUENTS ABOVE TLV/PEL.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE GENERAL VENTILATION AND LOCAL EXHAUST AT THE
ARC OR BOTH TO KEEP FUMES/GASES FROM WORKER'S BREATHING ZONE.
Protective Gloves:WELDER'S GLOVES
Eye Protection:HELMET/FACE SHIELD WITH FILTER LENS.
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR HAND, HEAD, AND BODY PROTECTION WHICH
HELP TO PREVENT INJURY FROM RADIATION, SPARKS, AND ELECTRIC SHOCK.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AT A MINIMUM INCLUDES WELDER'S GLOVES, PROTECTIVE
FACE SHIELD, ARM PROTECTORS, APRON, HATS, SHOULDER PROTECTION, AS
WELL AS DARK SUBSTANTIAL CLOTHING.

HCC:N1
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:SOLID WIRE OR ROD.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:IT IS COMPLEX AND CAN NOT BE
CLASSIFIED EASILY,DEPENDS ON THE ELECTRODE USED,COATING AND
CONTAMINANTS IN THE ATMOSPHERE.

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

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