Product ID:FERROTRODE 2B
MSDS Date:02/01/1985
FSC:3439
NIIN:00-476-5355
MSDS Number: BDZTC

EUTECTIC CORPORATION

40-40 172ND STREET
FLUSHING, NY 11358

Emergency Phone: 718-358-4000

Info Phone: 718-358-4000

Preparer: WILLIAM F. RIDGWAY

Cage: EO060

EUTECTIC CORPORATION

CHARLOTTE, NC 28273 US

Telephone: 704-527-9800/ 800-221-1433

Cage: EO060

IRON

CAS: 7439-89-6

RTECS: NO4565500

Fraction By Weight: >50%

OSHA PEL 10MG/M*3

ACGIH TLV: 5MG/M*3

CALCIUM CARBONATE (MARBLE) (LIMESTONE)

CAS: 1317-65-3

RTECS: EV9580000

Fraction By Weight: 5-10%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9192

SODIUM SILICATE

CAS: 1344-09-8

Fraction By Weight: 5-10%

OSHA PEL 20MG/M*3

ACGIH TLV: 10MG/M*3

POTASSIUM SILICATE

CAS: 1312-76-1

Fraction By Weight: 5-10%

OSHA PEL 20MG/M*3

ACGIH TLV: 10MG/M*3

FLUORSPAR

CAS: 14542-23-5

Fraction By Weight: 1-5%

OSHA PEL 2.5MG/M*3

ACGIH TLV: 2.5MG/M*3

TITANIUM DIOXIDE

CAS: 13463-67-7

RTECS: XR2275000

Fraction By Weight: 1-5%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

FERRO-CHROMIUM

CAS: 11114-46-8

RTECS: LK0750000

Fraction By Weight: 1-5%

OSHA PEL NOT LISTED

ACGIH TLV: NOT LISTED

FERR0-SILICON

CAS: 8049-17-0

Fraction By Weight: 1-5%

OSHA PEL NOT LISTED

ACGIH TLV: NOT LISTED

FERRO-TITANIUM

CAS: 12719-90-3

Fraction By Weight: <1%

OSHA PEL NOT LISTED

ACGIH TLV: NOT LISTED

MANGANESE (SARA III)

CAS: 7439-96-5

RTECS: OO9275000

Fraction By Weight: <1%

OSHA PEL (C) 5 MG/M3 DUST

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3 DUST 9293

BENTONITE (AS NUISANCE DUST OR PARTICULATES NOT OTHERWISE

CAS: 1302-78-9

RTECS: CT9450000

Fraction By Weight: <1%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TOTAL DUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST;8990

POTASSIUM CARBONATE

CAS: 584-08-7

RTECS: TS7750000

Fraction By Weight: <1%

OSHA PEL NOT LISTED

ACGIH TLV: NOT LISTED

FERROVANADIUM

CAS: 12604-58-9

RTECS: LK2900000

Fraction By Weight: <1%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3 (DUST)

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3/3STEL;DUST93

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SEE SIGNS & SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CHROMIUM VI IS A HUMAN CARCINOGEN.
CHROMIUM III IS A SUSPECTED HUMAN CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:FUMES MAY CONTRIBUTE TO TEMPORARY
NAUSEA,DIZZINESS,HEADACHES,IF WORKING IN CONFINED AREA WITHOUT
VENTILATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:AGGRAVATION OF PREEXISTING
RESPIRATORY OR ALLERGIC CONDITIONS. HIGHER LEVEL OF LUNG RELATED
PROBLEMS AMONG SMOKERS.

First Aid:REMOVE TO WELL VENTILATED AREA. OBTAIN MEDICAL ASSISTANCE IF
NECESSARY.

Extinguishing Media:APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WELDING ARCS & SPARKS CAN IGNITE
COMBUSTIBLE PRODUCTS.

Spill Release Procedures:CLEAN UP ANY GRINDING DUST OR WASTE RESIDUE
AND PLACE IN APPROPRIATE DISPOSAL CONTAINER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:REFER TO ANSI Z49.1-1983-"SAFETY IN
WELDING AND CUTTING".
Other Precautions:TRAIN WELDER TO KEEP HIS HEAD OUT OF THE FUMES.
MONITOR AIR TO ENSURE ACCEPTABLE EXPOSURES. AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK
BY MAINTAINING DRY WORK AREA.

Respiratory Protection:USE AIR-SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR IN CONFINED SPACES.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST REQUIRED. MECHANICAL (GENERAL),USE IF
AVAILABLE.
Protective Gloves:WELDER'S GLOVES
Eye Protection:PROTECTIVE SHIELD AND LENS
Other Protective Equipment:SUBSTANTIAL DARK CLOTH,ARM
PROTECTOR,HAT,APRON,SHOULDER PROTECTION.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:N1
Appearance and Odor:WELDING RODS 0.188 INCHES DIAMETER

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:FUMES OF METALS & METAL
OXIDES,CO,CO*2,NO*2,O*3,FLUORIDES.

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

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