BFTHS - LINDE ARC GOUGING ELECTRODES

Product Identification

Product ID:LINDE ARC GOUGING ELECTRODES
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:3439
NIIN:00-870-9934
MSDS Number: BFTHS

Responsible Party
L-TEC WELDING&CUTTING SYSTEMS

Emergency Phone: (216)992-1265

Cage: MO126

Contractor
L-TEC WELDING&CUTTING SYSTEMS
710 ASHTABULA, OH 44004 US

Telephone: 216-992-5186

Cage: MO126

Ingredients

GRAPHITE,CAS#7782-42-5,95-97%

RTECS: VV7780000

Fraction By Weight: 96%.

ACGIH TLV: 10MG/CUM(DUST)


COPPER (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-50-8

RTECS: GL5325000

Fraction By Weight: 4%.

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


SPEC MIL-E-17777D SECTION 4.4.2.1 SPECIFIES DC SOURCE WHICH

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

Hazards

Effects of Overexposure:DIZZ,NAUSEA,DRY,IRR OF NOSE,THROAT,EYES.ARC
INJURES EYE,BURN SKIN,ELECTR.SHOCK CAN KILL.

First Aid

First Aid:EYE:FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNT OF WATER;SKIN:WASH WITH SOAP &
WATER;INHALE:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR,GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF
NEEDED;IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT GIVE O*2,CALL DR. FOR ELECTRIC
SHOCK,DISCONNE CT,TURN OFF POWER;ARC BURN,CALL DOCTOR.

Fire Fighting

Extinguishing Media:EXTINGUISH WITH AGENT SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WELDING ARC AND SPARKS CAN IGNITE
COMBUSTIBLE PRODUCTS.

Accidental Release

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

Handling

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.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:FUME RESP.OR AIR SUPPLIED RESP.IN CONFINED
SPACES.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTN BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:WELDER'S GLOVES
Eye Protection:FACE SHIELD W/FILTER LENS
Other Protective Equipment:SUBST.DK.CLOTH,ARM
PROTECTOR,APRON,HAT,SHOULDR.PROTECTION.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS DATED OCT.85/HAZ.DECOMP.PROD:CO,CO*2,O*3,NITROGEN OXIDES/

Chemical Properties

HCC:N1
Appearance and Odor:CU COATED ROD 0.25 IN.DIAX12 IN.LONG.

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:FUMES OF METALS&METAL OXIDE
INCLUD.EASE METL.&COATNG-SEE SUP

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IAW LOCAL,STATE & FED.REGS.

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