Product ID:TECHALLOY AWS 309/316L/347
MSDS Date:09/01/1989
FSC:3439
NIIN:00-995-6750
MSDS Number: BGCHL

TECHALLOY MARYLAND INC, REID-AVERY DIV.

2310 CHESAPEAKE AVE.
BALTIMORE, MD 21222-4012
US

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

Info Phone: 301-633-9300, 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%

CHROMIUM (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-47-3

RTECS: GB4200000

Fraction By Weight: 11-32%

OSHA PEL 1 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: 0-4%

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:SHORT TERM EXPOSURE TO WELDING FUMES,
GASES OR DUST MAY RESULT IN DISCOMFORT SUCH AS DIZZINESS, NAUSEA,
FEVER, DRYNESS AND/OR IRRITATION OF NOSE, THROAT AND EYES. SKIN
SENSITIVITY MAY ALSO BE NOTED. A CUTE EXPOSURE FROM SOME TOXIC
GASES MAYCAUSE PULMONARY EDEMA, ASPHYXIATION AND EXCESSIVE EXPOSURE
CAN BE FATAL.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NICKEL & CHROMIUM ARE LISTED AS
CARCINOGENIC.
Effects of Overexposure:COUGHING, DIFFICULTY IN BREATHING, DIZZINESS,
NAUSEA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PULMONARY DISEASES.

First Aid:INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR, PROVIDE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED.
EYE CONTACT:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. GET MEDICAL HELP. SKIN
CONTACT:COOL BURNS WITH ICE WATER,WASH METAL POWDER WITH SOAP AND
WATE R. GET MED ATTENTION BURNS. INGESTION:DRINK 1-2 GLASSES OF
WATER. GET MEDICAL HELP IMMEDIATELY.

Extinguishing Media:USE PROPER MEDIA FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NEED TO WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WELDING ARC & SPARKS CAN IGNITE
COMBUSTIBLES.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR DUST MASK FOR DUSTY CONDITIONS. PICK UP
OR SCOOP UP RODS FOR REUSE OR DISPOSAL.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AT A DRY PLACE.

Respiratory Protection:USE AIR SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR OR SCBA WHEN WELDING
IN A CONFINED SPACE OR WHERE LOCAL EXHAUST OR VENTILATION DOES NOT
KEEP EXPOSURE BELOW TLV.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE GENERAL VENTILATION & LOCAL EXHAUST AT THE
ARC.
Protective Gloves:WELDER'S GLOVES
Eye Protection:HELMET/FACE SHIELD WITH FILTER LENS.
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:WEAR PROTECTIVE GLSSES FOR ARC RAYS. WASH HANDS
BEFORE EATING OF DRINKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FUMES, GASES, ARC RAYS AND ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN BE DANGEROUS TO YOUR
HEALTH. FOR MORE INFO SEE ASZ 49.1-1983.

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 STATED
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF
IRON,CHROMIUM,NICKLE,MANGANESE,SILICON AND MOLYBDENUM.

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

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